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DHL Express to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits
How to ship a parcel to Japan via DHL Express. Indicative express band for the country (72 € / 2 kg, 110 € / 5 kg, 168 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 3–5 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.
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DHL Express to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits
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DHL Express to Japan — typical transit time: 3–5 days (express), indicative express band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 110 €, up to 10 kg 168 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 100 €.
- Destination
- Japan
- Carrier
- DHL Express
- Typical transit time
- 3–5 days (express)
- Price 2 kg (country band)
- 72 €
- Price 5 kg (country band)
- 110 €
- Price 10 kg (country band)
- 168 €
- Max. weight
- 70 kg
- EU
- No — customs apply
Country band · express
Indicative prices for Japan
| Weight | Price | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 72 € | 3–5 days |
| 5 kg | 110 € | 3–5 days |
| 10 kg | 168 € | 3–5 days |
| 20 kg | 280 € | 3–5 days |
Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.
Data accuracy
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 Full customs assistance included
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- remove Premium price
- remove Not cost-effective for small or low-value parcels
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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