Appliances Shipping Cost from Tokyo to San Antonio, Texas

Yes, there are import duties and fees for goods coming from Japan to the U.S., with a new framework imposing a baseline 15% tariff on most Japanese imports as of late 2025, ending the previous $800 duty-free exemption for many items. These tariffs, plus carrier fees and processing charges, apply to both commercial and personal imports, though some specific items might have different rates or exemptions (like certain foods), and the method of shipment (courier vs. postal) affects how quickly duties are applied and calculated.

How long does it take to ship from Japan to the USA? Rules of thumbs for lead times (in regular conditions) are 1-2 weeks for regular post, 3 days for air express freight, 8-10 days for air freight, and 30-40 days for ocean freight.

International Delivery Services Cross-border shipments delivered by 10:30 or noon in 1 to 2 business days to select markets in Asia, the United States, Canada and Europe. Overseas delivery by end-of-day typically in 1 to 2 business days depending on destination to more than 220 countries and territories.