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The “De Minimis” exemption has allowed imports valued at USD 800 or less to enter duty-free in the United States. However, this exemption is scheduled to be suspended as of August 29, 2025. As a result, items valued at USD 800 or less, which were previously exempt from duties, are expected to become subject to customs duties.
With regard to applicable duty rates, based on the information currently available, with some exceptions, all products of Japanese origin imported into the United States are expected to be subject to a 15% tariff rate.
In light of this, shipments for which the shipping procedure is completed on or after 08:00 JST on August 27, 2025 (19:00 ET on August 26, 2025) are expected, as noted above, to likely require payment of customs duties upon receipt.
However, for ECMS shipments to the United States, we will update the service so that no separate customs duty payment is required.
Changes:
・An additional JPY 6,285 (includes customs clearance procedures and duties) will be added to the international shipping charge.
・No separate customs duty payment will be required.
Effective date:
・08:00 JST on August 22, 2025 (19:00 ET on August 21, 2025)
For customers concerned about the amount of customs duties upon arrival, we recommend using this shipping method.
Please note that these regulatory changes are subject to additional updates or changes in conditions. We will provide further announcements as new information becomes available.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause, and appreciate your understanding.