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Japan Import Duty Calculator
Enter the goods value, freight and duty rate. The calculator applies the ¥10,000 exemption where it is available, adds 10% consumption tax, and shows the landed cost per unit.
The ¥10,000 exemption and its exclusions
Goods with a total customs value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax. The exemption applies to the total value of the shipment, not to each item, and it is not universal: leather shoes, knitted apparel, ski boots and some other categories are excluded.
If the product falls outside the exemption, duty and consumption tax apply from the first yen. The calculator lets you enter the duty rate and applies the threshold; check the category exclusions before assuming a small parcel enters free.
Consumption tax and carrier charges
Japan's consumption tax is 10% on imports, calculated on the customs value plus duty. The carrier usually adds a customs handling fee, which is separate from the tax and can be a meaningful share of a small parcel's total.
For low-value shipments the handling fee often exceeds the tax itself. Include it in the landed cost, or a price that looks competitive at the item level will lose money on every order.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ¥10,000 limit per item or per shipment?
It applies to the total customs value of the shipment. Several items that individually fall below the limit can push the consignment above it.
Are all goods exempt below ¥10,000?
No. Leather shoes, knitted apparel, ski boots and some other categories are excluded from the exemption. Check the category before relying on the threshold.
What tax applies above the threshold?
Customs duty at the rate for the tariff code, plus 10% consumption tax on the customs value and duty, and the carrier's handling fee.
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