🇯🇵 Japan → United States
Japan → US Import Duty Calculator
Japan Post's EMS is the value pick for small parcels — it clears as USPS mail with a flat fee. Electronics are duty-free at MFN but the overlay still applies.
Shipping from Japan to the US
Key facts
- MFN rates; no US–Japan comprehensive FTA
- Section 301 Forced Labor: +10% (or 12.5% net of MFN) from Jul 24, 2026
- De minimis suspended Aug 29, 2025 — all imports dutiable
- Japan consumption tax (10%) should be removed for exports
Tips
- Japan Post EMS → USPS clearance is the cheapest fee path for small parcels.
- Electronics are 0% MFN duty, but the forced-labor overlay still stacks.
- Proxy services (Tenso, Buyee) declare values accurately — budget for duty.