Custom & Import tax faq
All orders are shipped directly from Japan and may be subject to local import taxes and customs duties. Below is a simple overview of the estimated charges for our main destinations.
🇺🇸 United States
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
Import Duties: ~12.5%
Federal Import VAT: 0%
Estimated Total Import Taxes: ~12.5%
Carrier / Customs Processing Fees: May apply
In short: Customers in the United States should currently expect approximately 12.5% of the customs value of their order in import duties, plus any potential carrier or customs processing fees.
Important: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs, or legal advice. Rates are estimates and may change at any time. Actual duties, taxes, and fees are determined by the relevant customs authorities and/or shipping carrier based on the shipment, product classification, country of origin, and regulations in effect at the time of import. Customers are responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official source: U.S. Government – Section 301 Tariff Measures
The official source confirms that, from July 24, 2026, for applicable Japanese products with an MFN tariff below 12.5%, the Section 301 tariff is calculated so that the combined MFN + Section 301 tariff equals 12.5%.
🇪🇺 European Union
Orders are shipped directly from Japan. Import VAT is generally charged at the standard VAT rate applicable in the destination country.
Import VAT by Country
🇦🇹 Austria — 20%
🇧🇪 Belgium — 21%
🇧🇬 Bulgaria — 20%
🇭🇷 Croatia — 25%
🇨🇾 Cyprus — 19%
🇨🇿 Czechia — 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%
Customs Duties
Orders under €150: approximately €3 per parcel*.
Orders over €150: up to 2.7% customs duty for trading cards classified under CN 9504 40 00 – Playing Cards.
* From July 1, 2026, qualifying low-value parcels entering the EU may be subject to a temporary €3 customs duty per customs tariff category contained in the parcel. As KingNorwe TCG orders consist of trading card products that generally fall under the same customs tariff category, this is shown as an estimated €3 per parcel for simplicity.
For orders over €150, products that qualify as being of preferential Japanese origin may benefit from a reduced customs rate, potentially 0%, under the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement when the applicable origin requirements and documentation are satisfied. The 2.7% rate is therefore shown as a conservative estimate rather than a guaranteed charge.
Additional Fees
Shipping carriers or customs brokers may charge additional customs clearance, brokerage or processing fees.
Import VAT may also be calculated on a taxable value that includes shipping costs and applicable customs duties. The final amount may therefore be slightly higher than simply applying the VAT percentage to the product subtotal.
Important: The information above is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Rates, customs rules and preferential tariff treatment may change at any time. Actual duties, taxes and fees are determined by the relevant customs authorities and/or shipping carrier. Customers remain responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official sources:
European Commission – VAT Rates
Council of the European Union – Customs Duty on Small Parcels
European Union – Common Customs Tariff
European Commission – EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
Collapsible row
Row content
Collapsible row
Row content
