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Import Taxes (USA)

U.S. Import Duty & Fees Guide (Effective since August 29, 2025)

Quick summary: All shipments to the U.S. are now subject to import duties and customs fees. The final amount depends on the declared value and shipping method (DHL or Japan Post). The $800 duty-free exemption no longer applies.

What changed?

Before Aug 29, 2025: Orders under $800 could enter the U.S. duty-free.
From Aug 29, 2025: All shipments must pay duty & fees, regardless of value.
Courier (DHL): Duty & fees are percentage-based on declared value.

Estimated U.S. Import Charges (Wristwatch examples)

Watch price (USD)	Estimated U.S. Import Duty & Taxes
≤ $300	~ $35–55
≤ $500	~ $55–85
≤ $700	~ $80–120
≤ $1,000	~ $115–170
≤ $1,500	~ $170–250
≤ $2,000	~ $230–320
$2,001 – $2,500	~ $290–400
$2,500+ (formal entry)	Varies — additional customs/brokerage fees may apply

Notes

These figures are estimates only. The final import duty, taxes, and clearance fees are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the time of entry.
DHL collects these charges on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before delivery. Additional DHL clearance or processing fees may apply where applicable.
All import duties, taxes, and clearance charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Shopping In Japan NET does not determine or collect these charges and is not responsible for any import duty, tax, or fee assessed by CBP or the shipping carrier.

We update this page as regulations evolve to provide the most accurate estimates available when ordering from Japan.

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