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🌐 International Customs & Tax Guide

Items are shipped directly from Japan.

In most countries, customs duties, import taxes, and other local fees may apply upon import. These fees are not included in the product price or shipping charges and will be billed by your local customs authority through the delivery courier prior to receiving your package.

Below is a general overview of customs rates and conditions by country for your reference. Please note that this information is for reference only; for the most accurate and up-to-date details, customers are responsible for verifying with their local customs office or a licensed tax professional.

 

🇺🇸 United States

  • Tariff Rates：10%
  • Customs Threshold：As of August 29, 2025, the de minimis rule has been abolished, and customs duties are no longer exempt even for imports under USD 800 per day.
  • Notice:
    Starting from September 12, 2025, 3:00 PM (JST), FandomTokyo will collect customs duties in addition to product price and shipping fees at checkout. The duty amount will be displayed on the payment page. This means you will no longer be billed for customs duties upon delivery. In addition, knowing the duty amount in advance increases transparency.
  • Sales Tax:
    Sales tax rates vary by state. When purchasing via the Shop app, sales tax will be collected. For purchases on the official FandomTokyo website, sales tax is not currently applied but may be in the future.

🇨🇦 Canada

  • Customs Duties: Vary by item and province.
  • Trading Cards: Typically 5–15% duty or tax.
  • Use this official estimator tool from CBSA for an estimate.
  • Final charges may include both federal GST and provincial taxes.

🇪🇺 European Union (e.g. Germany, France)

  • Customs Duty: Fixed rate of €3 for orders under €150. For orders of €150 or more, trading cards are generally subject to approximately 3%.
  • VAT Rate: Ranges between 8.1% and 25%, depending on the destination country. (Applies regardless of the order amount).
  • Tax Exemptions: For specific tax exemption rules and conditions, please consult your local customs authority directly.
  • Taxable Base: Total value of Product Price + Shipping Fees.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

  • VAT: Flat rate of 20%.
  • Threshold: Applies to orders over GBP 135.
  • Taxable Base: Product price + shipping fees.

🇦🇺 Australia

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax): 10% on product price + shipping.
  • Duty-Free Threshold: Orders under AUD 1,000 are typically GST only, no customs duty.
  • If the seller is registered for Australian GST, it may be charged at checkout.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

  • GST: 15% for orders under NZD 1,000.
  • Import Duties: Apply only on orders over NZD 1,000.
  • Most trading cards are duty-free, but some items may incur 5–10% duty.
  • Taxable Base: Product price + shipping fees.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

  • GST: 15% for orders under NZD 1,000.
  • Import Duties: Apply only on orders over NZD 1,000.
  • Most trading cards are duty-free, but some items may incur 5–10% duty.
  • Taxable Base: Product price + shipping fees.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

  • Tariff Rates: 5%
  • VAT: 5%
  • Calculation Base: Duties and VAT are calculated based on the total CIF value (Product Price + Shipping Fees).
  • Notice: A total combined rate of approximately 10% (5% Customs Duty + 5% VAT) will be applied to the sum of the product price and shipping costs upon import.

 

📌 Notes

  • All rates are approximate and subject to change.
  • Duties and taxes are calculated by your country's customs office upon import.
  • We recommend checking with your local customs authority for up-to-date rates and procedures.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us. We're happy to help guide you through the international shopping experience! ✨