Ship to Japan from the USA
Forwardme gives you a real US street address in tax-free Delaware so you can shop any American store and ship directly to Japan with DHL, FedEx, and UPS. Personal imports benefit from Japan's 0.6 valuation rule — effectively raising the tax-free threshold.
Your Forwardme Warehouse Addresses
Real physical street addresses — not PO Boxes. Ship from the US or Turkey to 220+ countries.
US Warehouse
604 Carson Dr.
Bear, DE 19701
United States
Your personal suite number is assigned when you sign up.
Turkey Warehouse
Değirmendere Merkez Mah Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasdayı Sitesi B2 Blok Kat 4 No 24
Gölcük, Kocaeli
Turkey
Your suite number is a unique identifier visible only in your account.
Tax-Free Delaware — 0% US Sales Tax
Your Forwardme address is in Delaware, one of five US states with zero sales tax. That means every purchase shipped to your address is completely tax-free.
Save 5–10% on every purchase with a tax-free Delaware address.
How Package Forwarding to Japan Works
Shop from any US store and get your packages delivered worldwide in four simple steps.
Shop at Any US Store
Use your Forwardme address as the shipping destination when shopping at Amazon, Nike, Apple, or any US retailer. Pay 0% sales tax thanks to Delaware.
We Receive & Consolidate
When packages arrive at our warehouse, we photograph and weigh them. Consolidate multiple packages into one shipment to save up to 80% on shipping.
Ship to Japan
Choose your preferred carrier — DHL, FedEx, UPS, or USPS — compare rates, and we ship your package to Japan with full real-time tracking.
Shipping Options & Rates: USA to Japan
Compare express and economy shipping options to find the best fit for your needs.
Express Shipping
Fastest door-to-door delivery with full tracking and priority handling.
- DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, UPS Worldwide Express
- 2–4 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Economy Shipping
Budget-friendly option for non-urgent shipments with reliable delivery.
- USPS Priority Mail International, FedEx International Economy
- 6–14 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Japan Customs, Consumption Tax & Import Duties Guide
Imports valued under ¥10,000 are exempt from Consumption Tax.
Consumption Tax Rate
10%
De Minimis Threshold
¥10,000
~$67 USD (taxable value)
Duty-Free Categories
- Personal imports with taxable value under ¥10,000 (exempt from duty AND consumption tax)
- Books, magazines, and printed publications
- Most consumer electronics (0% duty)
- Cosmetics and skincare (for personal use, limited quantity)
Restricted Items
- Firearms, swords, and weapons
- Narcotics and controlled substances
- Counterfeit goods and IP-infringing products
- Certain meat, fruit, and plant products (quarantine inspection required)
- Prescription medications beyond personal-use quantities
- Pornographic materials involving minors
Import Cost Examples
| Item | US Price | Shipping | CIF () | Tax Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running shoes (non-leather) | $100 | $25 | $60 → ~¥9,000 | None (under threshold) |
| Vitamins & supplements | $70 | $20 | $42 → ~¥6,300 | None (under threshold) |
| Laptop | $999 | $45 | $599 → ~¥89,850 | ~¥4,000 duty + ~¥9,400 CT |
| Skincare set | $80 | $20 | $48 → ~¥7,200 | None (under threshold) |
| Leather wallet | $60 | $15 | $36 → ~¥5,400 | Duty applies (leather exception) |
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight. Values are approximate.
Japan's 0.6 Rule (個人輸入の6掛けルール)
For personal-use imports, Japanese customs calculates the taxable value as 60% of the product price (shipping and insurance are excluded). A $100 item → taxable value = $60 → ~¥9,000 → under ¥10,000 = TAX FREE. A $110 item → taxable value = $66 → ~¥9,900 → still TAX FREE. Effective tax-free limit: ~$111 USD per product (at 150 JPY/USD). This makes the real threshold much more generous than the ¥10,000 figure suggests.
Leather, Knitwear & Footwear — De Minimis Exceptions
Leather handbags, wallets, leather goods, knitted garments, and certain leather-soled footwear are excluded from the ¥10,000 de minimis exemption — customs duty applies regardless of value. Keep this in mind when ordering leather or knit products from US stores.
De Minimis Reform — Possible Changes from April 2028
Japan's 2026 Tax Reform Package is reviewing the ¥10,000 de minimis threshold and the 0.6 rule for personal imports. A government working group has proposed either eliminating or lowering the threshold, and potentially abolishing the 0.6 rule entirely. Changes are expected from April 2028, with transitional measures starting January 2027. For now (2026), both the ¥10,000 threshold and 0.6 rule remain in effect.
Simplified Tariff for Small Imports
For goods with a taxable value under ¥200,000, Japan applies a simplified tariff schedule with only 7 rate categories (instead of thousands of standard HS codes). Common rates include 5% for general consumer goods, 10% for clothing/accessories, and 15% for leather goods. This simplifies customs clearance for personal shoppers.
Popular US Stores for Japan Shoppers
Shop from these popular US retailers and ship directly to Japan.
Fashion & Streetwear
Electronics & Tech
Beauty & Supplements
Home & Lifestyle
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What Our Japan Customers Say
Real experiences from shoppers in Japan who use ForwardMe to ship from the USA.
Thanks to ForwardMe's Delaware address, I pay zero US sales tax. With the 0.6 rule, my $100 sneakers had a taxable value of ¥9,000 — so zero duty and consumption tax too. DHL Express delivered to Tokyo in 3 days. The consolidation feature saves me a lot on shipping.
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