Important Notice Regarding Shipments to the United States
Important Notice to Customers
Thank you for visiting our store.
U.S. Customs Clearance and Tariffs
Effective August 29, 2025, the United States has suspended the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed shipments valued at $800 or less to enter duty-free.
Additionally, on August 7, 2025, the U.S. government introduced a new 15% tariff on imported goods.
As a result, all shipments to the United States—regardless of value—must now undergo customs clearance, and customs duties may apply in addition to the product price and shipping charges.
That said, most of the items we offer—such as antique prints and books (HTS 9706.00.0000 / 9706.00.0060), woodblock prints (HTS 9702.90.0000), and books (HTS 4901.99.0050)—are generally exempt from import duties under current U.S. customs classifications.
However, since customs clearance is now required for all shipments, additional handling fees or local taxes may still apply. These fees are determined by the courier or U.S. Customs and are outside our control.
Please note that we are unable to estimate any customs charges or fees in advance, as they vary depending on the item and inspection procedures.
If any fees apply, they will be billed directly to you by the shipping carrier (e.g., FedEx) upon delivery.
Important Notes
We are legally required to declare the full value of all items and cannot mark shipments as “gifts”.
(Misrepresenting customs information is a violation of international law.)
If you refuse to pay customs duties or decline to receive your package:
The original shipping fee is non-refundable, and You will be responsible for return shipping costs to Japan, which are typically 3 to 5 times higher than the original shipping fee.
Please note that even if you refuse to pay customs duties, the courier may still charge these duties to us. In such cases, the customs duties will be deducted from your refund.
These costs will be deducted from your refund or billed separately.
For more information, please contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) directly.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
