[Common Precautions] Standard Express (Standard Express) and 90 other countries and regions

About HS Code

Starting in March 2023, when shipping to EU member states, it will be mandatory to register the HS code information (6 digits) of the contents of the goods.

<If the item is shipped without registering the HS code or with incorrect information>

Depending on the decision of the customs authorities in the destination country, there is a risk of delays in customs clearance or the package being returned .

<What is HS code?>

The HS code is a globally common classification number used in international trade.

This number is assigned to various imported and exported goods and is a universal number that allows each item to be identified by a unique number.

Also, the HS code is revised and updated approximately every five years to reflect the classification method for products, so be sure to check the latest information.

<HS Code Search (External link to reference page)>

・Search for the universal six-digit number

Japan Customs Association Web Tariff: https://www.kanzei.or.jp/statistical/tariff/top/index/j

Customs Import/Export Procedures > Tariff Classification Keyword Search Screen https://www.customs.go.jp/searchtc/jtcsv001.jsp

・How to check the 7th digit and beyond

Ministry of Finance trade statistics: https://www.customs.go.jp/toukei/sankou/howto/hs.htm

・Check tariff rates

JETRO tariff rates for various countries around the world: https://www.jetro.go.jp/theme/export/tariff/

<HS code structure image>

・Class, section and number are all six digits, the same worldwide

・The seventh digit and beyond (statistical subdivision) differ depending on the country.

Regarding contract sizes

Size limit for acceptance

The longest side is 160cm, and the total length, width and height is 170cm

Minimum acceptable size

15cm (L) x 10cm (W) x 0.5cm (H) *Luggage with dimensions less than the above (L, W, H) will not be accepted.

1. The fee applies to one package.

2. The billing weight will be the greater of the actual weight or the dimensional weight.

3. Calculation of volumetric weight: Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) / 6000 The value calculated using the above formula will be in kg, rounded up to the nearest 0.5 kg.

Example) Actual weight 10kg, size 50cm x 50cm x 50cm

Volume weight: (50✕50✕50)/ 6,000 = 20.833333…kg

Billed weight: 21.0kg (rounded up to the nearest 0.5kg)

4. The shipping fee is from receipt of the goods until delivery is completed at the destination. Packaging fees are not included.

5. Taxes and public charges at the destination are not included.

6. Delivery days: This does not apply in the event of force majeure beyond our control, such as natural disasters, strikes, or customs inspections.

7. Refunds in the event of shipping cancellation

Before shipping (when the package is in your possession): Full refund

・After shipment (before export declaration): 60% of the payment amount *This is after deducting cancellation fees and costs incurred up until the termination or cancellation of the transportation contract in order to compensate for the administrative fees related to online settlement processing.

Example: If the online payment amount is 1,040 yen, 1,040 yen x 60% = 624 yen will be refunded.