Know your real cost of buying from Japan
Buying from Japan in 2026 means the 15% tariff, suspended de minimis, carrier fees, and proxy service charges. We break down what you will actually pay — with calculators and research-based guides backed by primary sources.
⭐ Start here: How Much Are Customs Fees on Packages From Japan? (2026 US Guide)No sign-up, no tracking of your inputs — estimate your costs right in the browser.
Independent comparisons of Japanese proxy buying and forwarding services: fees, options, and which one fits your order.
Buyee now charges ¥500 per order; ZenMarket ¥300–800 per item. A neutral 2026 comparison of fees, marketplaces, shipping and US customs handling.
ZenMarket, Buyee, Neokyo, FROM JAPAN and Remambo fees compared. The cheapest proxy depends on your basket — here is the 2026 math with worked totals.
FROM JAPAN charges ¥500 per item with protection, storage and consolidation included, and holds a 4.3 Trustpilot score. Fees, payment flow and drawbacks.
Step-by-step guides to buying from Japanese marketplaces and stores: Mercari, Yahoo! Auctions, Rakuten, and direct-ship shops.
Mercari Japan does not ship abroad — you need a proxy. The 2026 step-by-step: fees (Buyee ¥500, ZenMarket ¥800), seller cancellations and US duties.
Suruga-ya ships some items abroad via its English site (¥900 handling fee); the rest needs a proxy. Both routes, the quirks, and US import costs for 2026.
Mandarake ships internationally from its own site — DHL to the US, per-store parcels, duties on delivery. How ordering works and when a proxy is better.
US import duties on Japanese goods, the de minimis suspension, carrier fees, and how packages actually clear customs.
Most packages from Japan now owe a 15% US duty plus carrier fees — the $800 duty-free rule is gone. Here is exactly what you pay, why, and how to estimate it before you order.
Japan Post resumed US-bound parcels in April 2026 with sender-prepaid duties via app. How the new system works, the $100 gift rule, and courier options.
What to buy from Japan and where: cameras, trading cards, anime figures, Gunpla, fashion, and more.
Where to buy anime figures from Japan in 2026 — AmiAmi, HLJ, Solaris Japan or a proxy — plus the 15% US duty, carrier fees, and how to avoid bootlegs.
Manga and books enter the US at 0% duty as informational materials. The best stores to buy manga from Japan, what shipping really costs, and the math.
Japanese Pokemon cards cost less at the source. 2026 routes — Mercari and auctions via proxy, card shops — plus authenticity checks and 15% US duty.