Shipping & duties
All orders ship from Kumamoto, Japan with tracking, within 2 business days of payment.
| Option | Transit | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | 3–5 business days, signature | $28 |
| Japan Post EMS | 5–10 business days | $18 · free on orders over $500 |
Import duties and taxes
Duties and taxes are set by your country and, where they apply, are collected by the carrier on delivery. We declare every parcel accurately with the invoice value; we do not mark parcels as gifts.
| Destination | Typical transit | Duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea | 4–8 days | Hong Kong is duty-free. Others per local rules. |
| Europe & United Kingdom | 6–12 days | VAT and handling per local rules, collected on import. |
| Australia, New Zealand, Canada | 6–12 days | GST/duties per local rules. |
| United States | 5–10 days | The US ended its $800 de minimis exemption in August 2025, so parcels are dutiable. The carrier collects on delivery. |
Packing
Each slab is sleeved, wrapped, braced inside a rigid box and sealed against moisture. Multiple cards in one order ship together in one box.