# Japan: import VAT and de minimis

> Japan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to JPY 10,000 pay no customs duty. Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/japan
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 10%
- De minimis: No duty up to JPY 10,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff

## Currency and customs tariff

Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY).

## Import VAT and other taxes in Japan

Japan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.

## De minimis in Japan

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to JPY 10,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Japan, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Japan use for customs?

Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in JPY.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Japan?

Japan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Japan?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to JPY 10,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Japan come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Japan come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/japan.json