Landed cost of Japanese trading cards by country
HS code 9504.40. Ledger updated 2026-10-29.
| Destination | EMS band | Postage per box | Import duty | Import VAT/GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | up to 5 kg | ¥1,258 (≈ US$7.97) | 12.5% | national rate |
| United Kingdom | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | 20% |
| Germany | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | national rate |
| France | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | national rate |
| Spain | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | national rate |
| Netherlands | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | national rate |
| Sweden | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | national rate |
| Australia | up to 5 kg | ¥1,083 (≈ US$6.86) | 0% | 10% |
| Hong Kong | up to 5 kg | ¥679 (≈ US$4.30) | 0% | 0% |
| Singapore | up to 5 kg | ¥679 (≈ US$4.30) | 0% | 9% |
| Switzerland | Not yet verified | |||
| Norway | Not yet verified | |||
| Taiwan | Not yet verified | |||
| South Korea | Not yet verified | |||
Assumes 12 boxes per parcel, about 4.6 kg, by Japan Post EMS (rates valid until 2027-01-31, rounded up to the next listed weight). Box weight is from a retailer listing; packing weight is an estimate. Duty and import tax are normally paid by the importer.
Notes by country
| United States | MFN Free; Section 301 on Japanese goods brings total to 12.5% (from 2026-07-24). De minimis suspended. No federal VAT. State sales tax may apply. |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | MFN 2%; 0% for Japanese origin under UK-Japan CEPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT 20%. Reverse charge if buyer provides a UK VAT number. |
| Germany | MFN 2.7%; 0% for Japanese origin under EU-Japan EPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT at the national rate. |
| France | MFN 2.7%; 0% for Japanese origin under EU-Japan EPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT at the national rate. |
| Spain | MFN 2.7%; 0% for Japanese origin under EU-Japan EPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT at the national rate. |
| Netherlands | MFN 2.7%; 0% for Japanese origin under EU-Japan EPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT at the national rate. |
| Sweden | MFN 2.7%; 0% for Japanese origin under EU-Japan EPA (origin statement needed). Import VAT at the national rate. |
| Australia | MFN 5%; Free for Japanese origin under JAEPA. GST 10%. |
| Hong Kong | No customs duty. No VAT/GST. |
| Singapore | No customs duty on this item. GST 9%. |
| Switzerland | Not yet verified. Not yet verified. |
| Norway | Not yet verified. Not yet verified. |
| Taiwan | Not yet verified. Business tax 5%. |
| South Korea | Not yet verified (RCEP may apply). Import VAT 10%. |