Custom & import taxes faq
All orders are shipped directly from Japan and may be subject to local import taxes and customs duties. Here 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
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
The minimum order value for deliveries to the United Kingdom is £136.
Import VAT: 20%
Customs Duty: May apply
Carrier / Customs Processing Fees: May apply
In short: UK customers should expect approximately 20% import VAT, plus any applicable customs duties and carrier processing fees.
For orders over £135, normal UK import rules apply. Import VAT is generally collected by the shipping carrier before or upon delivery.
Import VAT may be calculated on a value that includes the price of the goods, shipping costs and applicable customs duties. The final amount may therefore be slightly higher than 20% of the product value alone.
Why is the minimum order £136?
Under UK VAT rules, overseas sellers have specific VAT collection obligations for consignments valued at £135 or less.
For this reason, KingNorwe TCG currently accepts orders to the United Kingdom only when the order value exceeds £135.
Important: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Rates and regulations may change at any time. Actual duties, taxes and fees are determined by HM Revenue & Customs and/or the shipping carrier based on the customs value, product classification, country of origin and regulations in effect at the time of import. Customers are responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official sources:
GOV.UK – Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad
HMRC – VAT rules for overseas goods sold directly to UK customers
GOV.UK – UK Trade Tariff
🇨🇦 Canada
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
Estimated Import Taxes by Province
🇨🇦 Alberta — 5% GST
🇨🇦 British Columbia — 5% GST + applicable provincial tax
🇨🇦 Manitoba — 5% GST + applicable provincial tax
🇨🇦 New Brunswick — 15% HST
🇨🇦 Newfoundland & Labrador — 15% HST
🇨🇦 Northwest Territories — 5% GST
🇨🇦 Nova Scotia — 14% HST
🇨🇦 Nunavut — 5% GST
🇨🇦 Ontario — 13% HST
🇨🇦 Prince Edward Island — 15% HST
🇨🇦 Quebec — 5% GST + applicable provincial tax
🇨🇦 Saskatchewan — 5% GST + applicable provincial tax
🇨🇦 Yukon — 5% GST
Customs Duty on Trading Cards: 0%
Import Threshold
Orders with a value of C$20 or less are generally exempt from import duties and taxes.
For orders over C$20, applicable GST/HST and provincial taxes may be charged on the full value of the shipment.
Customs Duties
Trading cards classified under 9504.40.00 – Playing Cards currently have a 0% Canadian customs duty rate.
This means customers should generally only have to consider applicable Canadian sales taxes and potential carrier processing fees rather than an additional percentage-based customs duty.
Additional Fees
Canada Post or private shipping carriers may charge additional customs clearance, brokerage or handling fees when taxes are collected at import.
Important: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Rates and regulations may change at any time. Actual taxes and fees are determined by the Canada Border Services Agency, the relevant provincial authorities and/or the shipping carrier. Customers are responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official sources:
Canada Border Services Agency – Importing by mail or courier
Canada Revenue Agency – GST/HST on imported goods
Canada Border Services Agency – Canadian Customs Tariff
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
Import VAT: 8.1%
Import VAT when taxable value is approximately CHF 62 or less: 0%*
Customs Duty: Generally 0% for industrial goods
Carrier / Customs Processing Fees: May apply
*Swiss authorities do not collect import VAT when the calculated tax amount is CHF 5 or less. At the standard 8.1% VAT rate, this corresponds to a taxable value of approximately CHF 62.
In short: Swiss customers should generally expect 8.1% import VAT when the taxable value of their shipment exceeds approximately CHF 62.
The taxable value includes not only the value of the products, but also costs incurred up to the destination in Switzerland, including international shipping and insurance where applicable. Therefore, the CHF 62 threshold should not be considered simply as a CHF 62 product-order threshold.
Customs Duties
Switzerland abolished customs duties on industrial products from January 1, 2024. Trading card products are therefore generally not subject to percentage-based customs duties, although import VAT and carrier processing fees may still apply.
Additional Fees
Swiss Post or private shipping carriers may charge customs clearance, presentation or processing fees. These fees are separate from Swiss import VAT.
Important: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Rates and regulations may change at any time. Actual duties, taxes and fees are determined by the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security and/or the shipping carrier based on the shipment, customs value, product classification and regulations in effect at the time of import. Customers are responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official sources:
Swiss Federal Office for Customs – Receiving letters and parcels
Swiss Customs – Import VAT calculation
🇸🇬 Singapore
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
Import GST – CIF value S$400 or less: Generally 0%*
Import GST – CIF value over S$400: 9%
Customs Duty on Trading Cards: 0%
Carrier / Customs Processing Fees: May apply
*For purchases from an overseas seller that is not registered for Singapore GST, goods imported by air or post generally benefit from GST import relief when the total CIF value does not exceed S$400.
In short: Singapore customers should generally pay no import GST for shipments with a CIF value of S$400 or less. When the CIF value exceeds S$400, 9% GST is generally charged on the full taxable import value.
CIF value includes the value of the goods, international shipping and insurance. This means an order slightly below S$400 may still exceed the import relief threshold once shipping and insurance are included.
Customs Duties
Trading cards are not part of Singapore's categories of dutiable goods and should therefore generally be subject to 0% customs duty.
Additional Fees
Shipping carriers may charge additional customs clearance or processing fees when GST is collected at import.
Important: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Rates and regulations may change at any time. Actual taxes and fees are determined by Singapore Customs, IRAS and/or the shipping carrier. Customers are responsible for any applicable import charges.
Official sources:
IRAS – GST on Imported Low-Value Goods
IRAS – Consumers Importing Goods into Singapore
Singapore Customs – Duties and Dutiable Goods
🌍 Other Countries
Orders are shipped directly from Japan.
Import duties, taxes and customs regulations vary depending on the destination country
and the value of the shipment.
Customers may be required to pay local import taxes, customs duties and/or carrier processing fees before receiving their order. These charges are not included in the product price and are the responsibility of the customer.
If your country is not listed above and you would like an estimate of the potential import taxes and customs duties before placing an order, please feel free to contact us.
We will be happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information available for your destination.
Important: Any information provided regarding customs duties and taxes is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax, customs or legal advice. Import regulations and rates may change at any time, and final charges are determined by the relevant customs authorities and/or shipping carrier.
