Japan Proxy for U.S. Buyers

Overview

JPS helps U.S. customers buy eligible products in Japan, receive them at a warehouse in Japan, and ship them to the United States.

The key advantage of the proxy workflow is separating the Japan-side purchase from the later international shipping decision.

For eligible purchases, JPS can help with:

At purchase:

International shipping is paid later.

After the item arrives:

JPS charges:

Actual carrier rate — no JPS markup

Final shipping depends on weight, dimensions, contents, U.S. destination, and selected carrier.

Do not rely on old advice that every shipment under $800 is automatically duty-free.

Duty-free de minimis treatment remains suspended for covered shipments.

Import treatment depends on current U.S. rules, the product, declared value, country of origin, and entry method.

Some products can involve CPSC requirements, battery transport rules, FDA-related rules, or other agency requirements.

Regulated categories should be checked before purchase.

Use specific descriptions such as:

Do not intentionally undervalue the shipment.

JPS can be useful for eligible:

Each category has different condition and shipping risks.