Since our products are shipped from Japan, import duties will be charged. In some cases, related fees and value-added tax may also be charged. You are responsible for all of these charges, which can be paid upon delivery of the merchandise or based on the invoice placed in your mailbox.
If you require the exact tax rate, please contact your country's tax authority. While it may take some time, we can also look into it for you upon your inquiry.
- To our customers in USA.
- To our customers in Europe
- Note in other regions
- Delivered Duty Paid
- When the amount of customs duties is high
- Refusal to Pay Customs Duties
To our customers in USA.
Until August 2025, products exported from Japan valued at $800 or less were duty-free, regardless of their country of origin. This allowed us to deliver high-quality, affordable goods from Japan to many customers in the United States.
President Trump's policy led to the Deminimis Rule (Tariff exemption rule) being abolished ahead of schedule.This rule exempted products under $800 from Customs Dutiess if they met certain conditions. It was scheduled to remain in effect until 2027, but its termination was significantly accelerated and abruptly abolished on August 29, 2025. As a result, U.S. citizens are now obligated to pay Customs Dutiess on all products imported from overseas.
We find this tariff law truly regrettable. President Trump has faced several lawsuits over this tariff law and has already lost some of them. We can only hope that the day will come when American customers can once again purchase goods with ease, just as they did before.
In addition, U.S. Customs is currently experiencing significant confusion due to repeated changes in tariff rates and may sometimes charge unreasonably high tariffs. If you feel that the tariffs charged to you are excessive, please see here.
Duty Rates on Fishing Tackle in USA
| Item HTS Code |
Japan Taiwan Thailand South Korea (Base Rate) |
Indonesia Malaysia (Base Rate + 10%) |
Vietnam (Base Rate + 12.5%) |
China (Incl. Section 301: Base Rate + 7.5% - 25%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod 9507.10.00 |
6% | Base Rate + 10% | Base Rate + 12.5% | Base Rate + 7.5% - 25% |
| Hook 9507.20.80 |
4.8% | |||
| Reel 9507.30.20 ≤ $2.70 |
9.2% | |||
| Reel 9507.30.40 $2.70 – $8.45 |
24¢ each | |||
| Reel 9507.30.60 > $8.45 |
3.9% | |||
| Line 9507.90.20 |
3.7% | |||
| Leader 9507.90.40 |
5.6% | |||
| Net 9507.90.60 |
5% | |||
| Lure 9507.90.70 |
4.5% - 9% | |||
| Apparel 6211.39 |
10% - 12% | |||
| Small Items 9507.90.80 |
4.2% - 8.4% | |||
| Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are subject to change based on trade updates and policy adjustments. | ||||
To our customers in Europe
Customers residing in Europe are required to pay customs duties and VAT.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax that is applied to nearly all goods and services that are bought and sold for use or consumption in the EU. While VAT is generally 0% between EU member states, our company is based in Japan, so we are required to pay VAT.
Current EU Common Customs Duty Rates
| Price Range / Condition | Customs Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| Under €150 | Flat €3 / Category |
| €150 or more (Made in Japan) | 0% |
| €150 or more (Non-Japanese origin) | 3.7% - 4.7% |
Value Added Tax (VAT) Rates by Member State
| EU Member State | Standard VAT Rate |
|---|---|
| Austria | 20% |
| Belgium | 21% |
| Bulgaria | 20% |
| Croatia | 25% |
| Cyprus | 19% |
| Czech Republic | 21% |
| Denmark | 25% |
| Estonia | 24% |
| Finland | 25.5% |
| France | 20% |
| Germany | 19% |
| Greece | 24% |
| Hungary | 27% |
| Ireland | 23% |
| Italy | 22% |
| Latvia | 21% |
| Lithuania | 21% |
| Luxembourg | 17% |
| Malta | 18% |
| Netherlands | 21% |
| Poland | 23% |
| Portugal | 23% |
| Romania | 21% |
| Slovakia | 23% |
| Slovenia | 22% |
| Spain | 21% |
| Sweden | 25% |
However, it is best to contact your country’s customs authorities for accurate information.
Additionally, it appears that new tax laws have been enacted in France. For details, please see here.
Note in other regions
In some countries, such as Brazil, local laws require that prices be listed as “tax included,” but customs duties are different from general taxes. Please note that even if prices are listed as “tax included” in our online store, customs duties will be charged separately.
Please note that Brazil currently imposes very high tax rates, and the government levies customs duties equivalent to approximately 100% of the total payment upon the arrival of goods.
Delivered Duty Paid
When you use Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), we can pay the customs duties to the shipping carrier on your behalf at the time of shipment.
After purchasing the item, please let us know your order number and that you wish to use DPP. We will calculate the applicable customs duties and send you a separate invoice; please pay the duties in advance before we ship the item.
The advantage is that customers can pay customs duties in advance, so they won’t have to pay them upon receiving the goods. Additionally, there are no customs clearance issues, and customers simply receive their goods just as they would with a domestic purchase.
The downside is that using DDP results in an additional cost, as the shipping company charges a fee of 5,000 yen (approximately $30).
When the amount of customs duties is high
If you feel that the amount of customs duties you are being charged is higher than expected, it is possible that this is due to an error by customs officials in your country. In that case, you can submit a request to have the tax rate corrected.
In the United States in particular, due to President Trump’s policies, customs duty rates are calculated based on extremely complex rules, and customs laws and rates are frequently revised. As a result, errors by customs officials occur quite frequently.
We believe that if the customs duties charged are unreasonably high, they should be corrected.
First, although we deeply regret this, please pay the duties based on the incorrect rate. Then, submit a “Customs Duty Dispute Form” to the carrier and request an adjustment to the correct duty rate. This should enable you to receive a refund for the overpayment.Please note that correcting this duty may take time, and a refund from U.S. Customs is not guaranteed.
Frankly speaking, as our company is based in Japan, there are limitations to the latest customs duties information we can access. That said, we believe that it is unacceptable for customers to suffer financial loss due to unreasonably high charges, and such charges should be corrected. We will provide all possible assistance within our capacity, such as preparing necessary documents, to help you revise the customs duties.
Refusal to Pay Customs Duties
When you purchase products from our company, you will be required to pay customs duties and related fees based on the tax rates established in your country.
We are not obligated to issue refunds for items returned to us due to refusal to pay customs duties.
Items refused for customs payment and returned may not be properly returned or may be destroyed. Even if they are properly returned, we will bear not only the one-way shipping cost but also the round-trip shipping cost and customs duties. This results in significant losses, making refunds impossible.
Our responsibility is to describe the product, pack it carefully, and ship it. After shipment, the carrier handles delivery, and customs duties are the responsibility of the tax office. We have performed our duties perfectly, so please understand that we cannot issue a refund.
Import Duties, Taxes, And Charges Are Not Included In The Item Price Or Shipping Charges. The most reliable way to determine the extent of these additional costs before bidding or purchasing is to check with your country's customs office.
We can also look up approximate tax rates for you. While this may take some time, please contact us and we will look up the approximate tax rates for you.