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Choose from a range of couriers, to find the cheapest shipping to Japan.

Japan is a thriving eCommerce market, so why not start reducing the cost of sending packages and parcels to Japan if you are shipping to customers there? There is a huge gaming market in Japan and some of the most popular items sent via the couriers available on our marketplace reflect this. Customers often need to meet the demands of their Japanese consumers with parcels containing audio and visual apparatus often sent on our services, as well as gifts and personal effects sent to friends and family who reside in places such as Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka.

How to send a package to Japan without Customs Issues

Whilst it may seem daunting to send a parcel to Japan, any customs documents that are required, will be provided during the booking process, so you can have that peace of mind once you have chosen a courier and packed your box ready to ship. Just be clear in writing exactly what you are sending to Japan on the customs form so that it can be quickly checked, the more description you add on to the Customs Form the less likely there will be any problem. Over 10% of Japanese imports came from the USA in 2015 so there is a large import market from locations across the US as well as neighbouring China and South Korea. Japan has the world's third largest economy, so really packs a punch for it's size and therefore the consumer market is a strong one. eCommerce thrives in Japan, off the back of the strong economy; online sales hit the £78 billion mark in 2016, and are expected to exceed £105 billion by 2021. 

A popular route to the Japanese market is via well established online retailers such as Rakuten and Amazon, as you can then simply provide low cost international parcel delivery having made the sale via another platform. Some major sporting events are on the way to Japan in the next few years as well, which may drive the volumes of parcels being sent to Japan up, with the world focusing on the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympics. When booking parcel shipping to Japan, it is worth considering that consumers are happy to collect from local collection stores, so why not consider one of delivery to store services.

Customs Information

The Japanese Customs authority have strict rules on individual to individual gifts which, in part, require you to provide a complete description of the contents of your shipment, including the value of each of the items and the specific words on the parcel: 'gift shipment' as well as the recipient's full name, address and telephone number. The list of prohibited items includes goods such as firearms, explosives, germs, books and other materials that may harm public safety or morals. Furthermore, you can expect plant and animal products to be prohibited, as well as earth and soil - customs documentation must be provided. If a package's contents have a value of 37858.00 Japanese Yen or less, it must be sent with a completed copy of customs declaration form.

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Prohibited items

Obscene or immoral articles, Soil, Print and film materials deemed obscene

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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