Buying from Japan

agakubiak
Contributor

‎25-03-2026 12:23 PM

Hello 

Does anyone have experience of buying items from Japan? How about vat? How about custom tax? I have enough of general info, I would like to know if someone have bought something from Japan in recent time and how it ended? My item I'm looking to buy cost £200.

I'd be very grateful for some real info. Thanks! 

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agakubiak
Contributor

‎25-03-2026 12:25 PM

I have to add that this is about to buy from Japan to the UK. 

61stephenuk
Mentor

‎25-03-2026 12:41 PM

You will be charged VAT plus any duty due and carrier handling fee , generally before delivery

Use the tool here https://wise.com/gb/import-duty/calculator