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  • Pickup and drop off services available
  • Home or work delivery services available
  • Protection cover available
  • Delivery as fast as 1 day
  • Services available from $24.11

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Weight Price Service Rating
1lb $24.11 Light Packet

5lb $44.76 EMS Parcel Post

10lb $57.52 EMS Parcel Post

20lb $80.50 International Drop Off

30lb $107.96 International Drop Off

Cheapest way to ship to Japan

We have a number of shipping companies to choose from if you need to send a package to Japan either for the lowest price or in the quickest time as we provide services from DHL, FedEx, USPS and more. 

Shipping services to Japan are very affordable using tracked mail services such as our DHL eCommerce service. Designed to lower the cost of cross-border shipping it is similar to the EMS Japan services as the postal service complete the delivery to the recipient. When you book DHL eCommerce you need to print the shipping labels and the Customs Documents, then drop off at your local USPS Post Office. From here DHL will ship your package to Japan in 11-22 days, whilst you can track it as it is scanned in the sorting depots and when it is delivered. 

We also offer DHL Express delivery to Japan for those more urgent or time-sensitive shipments. Collection and Drop Off options are available with FedEx using our International Pickup and Drop Off services. 

What are the FedEx Japan Shipping times? 

Many of our customers like to use FedEx shipping to Japan as it is not only reliable, the transit times are quick too. You can book a FedEx service by selecting Parcel Monkey International Drop Off, printing the shipping labels and then drop into your local FedEx store. The shipping times for this service are 2-5 days, and for a small additional cost, you can also book a Pickup option. 

Shipping to Japan - USPS Rates

With so many USPS Post Offices, many customers like to use USPS delivery services for their international shipping. We offer Priority Mail and the slightly quicker express version for a discounted rate. We collect any Customs information during the booking process so all you need to do is print the labels, documents and attach them to your box. 

Shopping on the internet in Japan

Japan is a thriving eCommerce market, so why not start reducing the cost of sending packages to Japan? There is a huge gaming market in Japan and some of the most popular items sent via our marketplace reflect this. Retailers often need to meet the demands of their Japanese consumers with packages containing audio and visual apparatus often sent, as well as gifts and personal effects sent to friends and family who reside in places such as Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka.

Whilst it may seem daunting to send a parcel to Japan, any customs documents that are required will be provided during the booking process. Just be clear in writing exactly what you are sending to Japan on the customs form so that it can be quickly checked, the more description you add on to the Customs Form the less likely there will be any problem. 

Over 10% of Japanese imports came from the USA in 2015 so there is a large import market. Japan has the world's third-largest economy, so really packs a punch for its size and therefore the consumer market is a strong one. eCommerce thrives in Japan, off the back of the strong economy; online sales hit the £78 billion mark in 2016, and are expected to exceed £105 billion by 2021. 

Amazon Japan 

A popular route to the Japanese market is via well established online retailers such as Rakuten and Amazon. As a trusted marketplace it is well worth investing some time into selling on this platform especially if you can access affordable delivery services too. 

Some major sporting events are on the way to Japan in the next few years as well, which may drive the volumes of parcels being sent to Japan up, with the world focusing on the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympics. 

Customs Information

The Japanese Customs authority have strict rules on individual to individual gifts which, in part, require you to provide a complete description of the contents of your shipment, including the value of each of the items and the specific words on the parcel: 'gift shipment' as well as the recipient's full name, address and telephone number. The list of prohibited items includes goods such as firearms, explosives, germs, books and other materials that may harm public safety or morals. Furthermore, you can expect plant and animal products to be prohibited, as well as earth and soil - customs documentation must be provided. If a package's contents have a value of 37858.00 Japanese Yen or less, it must be sent with a completed copy of customs declaration form.

Prohibited items

Obscene or immoral articles, Soil, Print and film materials deemed obscene

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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