U.S. Customs & Duties Policy

Important Notice for U.S. Customers

Starting August 29, 2025, the U.S. government will apply customs duties even to shipments under USD 800.

• Suspending Duty-Free DE MINIMIS Treatment for All Countries

CSTOYS only ships via Japan Post (→ USPS)

• This means all U.S. orders are subject to duties collected by USPS upon delivery.
• According to the new U.S. rules, postal shipments may be charged a flat duty ($80 / $160 / $200 depending on the tariff band) or an ad valorem duty (percentage of the item value).
• For more details, please check our blog: 
  Tariffs on Tokusatsu Toys? What U.S. Customers Need to Know in 2025 (Updated)
  

What this means for you

• Starting Aug 29, 2025, U.S. Customs may charge duties on all imports, even under USD 800.
• Duties (or Import Tax) are the responsibility of the buyer/importer, not CSTOYS.
• USPS typically collects duties and fees at delivery.
• If the recipient refuses to pay, the parcel may be returned to Japan.
• CSTOYS will not refund product cost or shipping fees if a parcel is returned for duty refusal.
• Any re-shipping costs due to customs delays or returns will be borne by the customer.
  

Questions?

• Please contact us at contact@cstoysjapan.com.