What are Japanese tariffs? Japanese tariff review

Fees

Japan's tariff rate is relatively low compared to Europe. It is mainly charged based on the HS code of the product, and the tax rate is generally between 11% and 13%.

Type of Charge

Japan's tariff threshold is also relatively low. The tariff will be levied when the declared amount of goods is 10,000 JPY or above 20KG. There is no minimum threshold for knitted and genuine leather products. Genuine leather shoes are subject to a fixed high tariff of 4,300 JPY per pair.

Precautions

1. Check the product tax rate on the official website of Japan Customs before mailing to avoid excessive tariffs

2. Learn more about Japan’s customs policies, latest policies and prohibited matters

3. Sensitive goods need to be transported by dedicated lines, and dangerous goods are not supported for transportation.

4. Learn more about the products banned by Japan to avoid losses

1. Brand

For example, many international brand products such as branded bags, shoes, and clothes cannot be shipped without genuine authorization;

2. Health Permit

Such as water cups, tableware, meat slicers, children's toys, children's clothing and other products that come into contact with human skin and are ingested;

3. Pharmaceutical Affairs Law

Such as epilators, beauty devices, beauty sticks, myopia glasses, reading glasses;

4. Cultural intellectual property

Books, newspapers, and CDs (story CDs with content, images) are not accepted. Driver CDs must have proof of genuine product content before they can be shipped.