🇺🇸 Important Update for Our U.S. Customers: End of the $800 Duty-Free Threshold

Starting August 29, 2025, the United States will end the $800 de minimis exemption.

This means:

✅ All parcels entering the U.S., including those from Japan will be subject to duties and taxes, even if the item value is under $800.

✅ Items shipped by private couriers (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.) will be taxed immediately after this date.

✅ Parcels sent through Japan Post (using the international postal network) will first face a temporary flat fee of $80–$200 per item until February 2026, after which full ad valorem duties (percentage of item value) will apply.

✅ Small gift exemptions and personal traveler exemptions will remain, but regular online shopping orders will no longer qualify for tax-free import.

In short: If you shop on Japanese sites and ship to the U.S., you should prepare for higher costs starting late August 2025 no matter which shipping method you choose.

💡 What you can do:

• For any items which are still in your warehouse, ship them out before changes take effect!

• Consider making your wishlist purchases to ship out before the policy change takes effect.

• Follow us here on Sendico News for updates and tips on how to navigate the new rules.

• If you’re unsure what this means for your order, feel free to reach out to our support team anytime.

We’ll continue to keep you updated if any changes occur or as more details are confirmed!

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