Import duty on Christmas decorations to Japan (2026)
HS 950510000 · Source: official Japan tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-11
TL;DR
Christmas decorations classify under HS 950510000 in Japan. Import duty 3.2%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $136 (effective rate ≈ 13.52%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty | 3.2% | $32.16 | |
| Consumption Tax | 10% | $103.72 | Standard 10% (8% reduced for food) |
| Total taxes at import | 13.52% | $135.88 (≈¥921) | as % of CIF |
Japan de minimis
Duty-free below CIF JPY 10,000 (~$60)
Still active; reform legislated to tax low-value imports from ~2028-04
Below ~$60 still exempt now, but the 2028 reform will end it — watch MOF/NTA.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
Full schedule
HS 950510000 details
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China export side
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