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UPS to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits
How to ship a parcel to Japan via UPS. Indicative prices (70 € / 2 kg, 114 € / 5 kg, 194 € / 10 kg), delivery time 1–3 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.
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UPS to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits
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Summary
UPS to Japan: standard delivery 1–3 days, indicative price for up to 5 kg is 114 €, up to 10 kg 194 €. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. Country is outside the EU — VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €.
- Destination
- Japan
- Carrier
- UPS
- Delivery time
- 1–3 days
- Price 2 kg
- 70 €
- Price 5 kg
- 114 €
- Price 10 kg
- 194 €
- Max. weight
- 70 kg
- EU
- No — customs apply
UPS price guide
Indicative prices for Japan
| Weight | Price | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 70 € | 1–3 days |
| 5 kg | 114 € | 1–3 days |
| 10 kg | 194 € | 1–3 days |
| 20 kg | 330 € | 1–3 days |
Prices are indicative, derived from reference rates for Japan and the carrier's cost profile. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.
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Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Japan.
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- check Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries
- check UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU)
- check Largest size allowances of any major carrier
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- remove Account required; more complex for private senders
Customs and VAT for Japan
Japan is outside the EU. Consumption Tax (Japanese equivalent of VAT) is 10% and applies from the first euro. Customs duty applies on shipments above 10,000 JPY (approx. €60), with rates of 0–10% depending on goods category. All shipments require CN22/CN23 with a detailed contents description in English. Note: medicines, cosmetics, and electronic devices have specific import regulations.
Required documents
- description CN22 for shipments under 10,000 JPY
- description CN23 + proforma invoice for shipments over 10,000 JPY
- description HS code
- description Contents description in English
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