SHIPPING, INSURANCE & FEES
International Shipping Overview – Soul of Tokyo
We proudly offer international shipping to a curated list of countries with reliable postal systems and transparent import processes. All international orders are fully insured and include tracking.
Please refer to the table below for country-specific details regarding import taxes, shipping notes, and delivery expectations. Import VAT/Duties (All taxes, fees, and duties are paid by the buyer)
NOW SHIPPING TO:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5% VAT on art & collectibles + 5% customs duty;
20% VAT on other goods.
Buyer responsible for VAT; efficient customs handling.
🇨🇦 Canada
GST/HST varies by province;
Works of art typically exempt from customs duties
Buyer may owe taxes; reliable delivery via USPS or UPS.
🇯🇵 Japan
10% consumption tax applies to all imports (cost + shipping + duties). Excellent postal service.
Buyer is responsible for consumption tax.
🇦🇺 Australia
10% GST on imported goods above AUD 1,000;
under this, often waived
Buyer responsible for GST; post-COVID delays mostly resolved.
🇩🇪 Germany
7% VAT on art & collectibles, 0% customs duty;
19% VAT on other items
Buyer is responsible for import VAT and any handling fees
🇫🇷 France
20% VAT
VAT and customs duties apply for higher-value shipments; Buyer pays.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
No VAT or import duty
Extremely fast and reliable.
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🇸🇬 Singapore
9% GST on all imports (with no value threshold)
Buyer is responsible for GST and any handling fees
Excellent shipping infrastructure; very safe.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
15% GST applies on imported goods over NZ$1,000;
under that, generally exempt . Buyer responsible for GST, if any. Smooth customs experience; USPS and DHL work well.
🇳🇴 Norway
25% VAT (NOK 3,000 threshold);
Buyer responsible for VAT.
Transparent customs; safe delivery.
🇰🇷 South Korea
10% VAT (rarely collected under $150);
Buyer responsible for VAT.
Fast customs processing.
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5% VAT (not usually applied under NT$2,000);
Buyer responsible for VAT.
Excellent postal service.
🇮🇪 Ireland
23% VAT
Buyer pays VAT; efficient An Post delivery.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
21% VAT; Buyer responsible for VAT.
Predictable processing;
Excellent postal service.
Important Disclaimer
The information above is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of June 27, 2025. However, import regulations, taxes, and postal procedures can change without notice.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm any applicable customs duties, VAT, import taxes, or delivery requirements with their local postal service or customs authority prior to placing an order.