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[Notice] Regarding the suspension of EMS shipping to the United States (08/26/2025 Update)
[Notice] Regarding the suspension of EMS shipping to the United States (08/26/2025 Update)

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International Shipping Policy (Shipping fee and Announce etc)(Updated: September 03, 2025)

Akiba Hobby overseas shipping

(Updated: September 03, 2025) 

Shipping costs have been updated for the following reasons.

VAT and Customs duty/IOSS(EU+MONACO)

We have started applying IOSS and pre-collecting customs duties in the EU and MONACO.
*Areas not covered by IOSS are not eligible.


About Taxes and Procedures When Shipping Internationally(to United state)

About Taxes and Procedures When Shipping Internationally(to Canada)

 


International Shipping Policy (Shipping fee and Announce etc)

Please be sure to read and agree.

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Some areas can be delivered by DHL/UPS.

If you select DHL as the shipping method, it will be shipped by DHL or UPS. Which one to use depends on the situation.

All products can be purchased at the same price as in Japan! (JPY)

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Shipping Fee(Japanese yen)

* We cannot deliver to areas that are not displayed.

* For products of a specific genre (figures, etc.), the shipping cost is calculated by volume weight.
Please note that it is different from the actual weight.

Figure: The weight varies depending on the product.
 Small items such as Nendoroids and Figma: 2000g
 1/7 scale etc: 6500g
 In addition, depending on the size, it will be 11500g and 19000g, and the shipping fee will change.

Tapestry etc: 1000g
Small items (CDs, thin books, etc.): 200g
Others: 500g-1000g-2000g


DHL/UPS

・Arrival days: Approximately 5 to 10 days
(Depending on the destination country and circumstances, it may be delayed)

 


EMS 

・Arrival days: Approximately 10 to 30 days

(Depending on the destination country and circumstances, it may be delayed)

 


ePacket


DHL/UPS

Delivered by DHL or UPS. Available only for overseas shipping. (Not available for customers in Japan)
Customers are responsible for local customs duties, VAT, etc. We do not take responsibility for local customs clearance or customs.

Ship by DHL(sometime UPS) for customers living outside of Japan.
You are to bear the import duty and all other local expenses at the destination.(DDU at your place ※DDU =Delivered Duty Unpaid)


DHL/UPS is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)

DHL/UPS is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)


EMS (International express postal services.)

Delivery is by EMS. Available only for overseas shipping. (Not available for customers in Japan)
Customers are responsible for local customs duties, VAT, etc. We do not take responsibility for local customs clearance or customs.

Ship by EMS (Express Mail Service - Japan Post) for customers living outside of Japan.
You are to bear the import duty and all other local expenses at the destination.(DDU at your place ※DDU =Delivered Duty Unpaid)

EMS (trackable, fully insured) is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)

EMS (trackable, fully insured) is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)


ePacket (AirMail)

Important Notice for Customers Using ePacket/Disclaimer

Delivery is by AirMail. Available only for overseas shipping. (Not available for customers in Japan)
Customers are responsible for local customs duties, VAT, etc. We do not take responsibility for local customs clearance or customs.

Ship by EMS (Express Mail Service - Japan Post) for customers living outside of Japan.
You are to bear the import duty and all other local expenses at the destination.(DDU at your place ※DDU =Delivered Duty Unpaid)

EMS (trackable, fully insured) is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)

EMS (trackable, fully insured) is for customers living outside Japan.
You are responsible for import duties and all other local fees at the destination. (Delivered Duty Unpaid at your location)


Other Commission

Overseas Shipping Commission

Including Shipping Fee

 

A shipping fee (regular charge) will be required to reship the item returned due to unknown address.

A shipping fee (regular charge) will be required to reship the item returned due to unknown address.