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UPS to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Japan via UPS. Indicative band for the country (32 € / 2 kg, 52 € / 5 kg, 88 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 6–10 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for UPS — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (standard), not the UPS price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 100 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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UPS to Japan — prices, delivery times, limits

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Summary

UPS to Japan — typical transit time: 6–10 days (standard), indicative band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 52 €, up to 10 kg 88 € — 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
UPS
Typical transit time
6–10 days (standard)
Price 2 kg (country band)
32 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
52 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
88 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · standard

Indicative prices for Japan

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 32 € 6–10 days
5 kg 52 € 6–10 days
10 kg 88 € 6–10 days
20 kg 150 € 6–10 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.

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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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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

Alternatives

Other carriers to Japan

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

6–10 days · up to 31.5 kg

DHL Express

DHL Express

3–5 days · up to 70 kg

FedEx

FedEx

6–10 days · up to 68 kg

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