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    International Shipping Guide · Sections 14 – 16

    International Shipping

    Choose an available method, pay the shipping and receive your international tracking. Available methods depend on the country, weight, dimensions and product type.

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    Shipping Methods

    Aiyu Japan offers different international shipping methods depending on the destination country, weight, dimensions, carrier restrictions and product type. The client chooses among the available options when requesting the shipment.

    Japan Post Air Mail Economy

    Japan Post Air Mail Economy

    Economy
    Ideal for: Small and light packages up to 2 kg.
    Tracking: Tracking included depending on method.
    Insurance: No insurance.
    Japan Post EMS

    Japan Post EMS

    Express Mail
    Ideal for: Fast shipping including large packages within carrier limits.
    Tracking: International tracking included.
    Insurance: Insurance up to ¥20,000. Additional: ¥500.
    DHL

    DHL

    Private Courier
    Ideal for: Fast deliveries with wide coverage.
    Tracking: Full tracking included.
    Insurance: Private insurance per carrier conditions.
    Subject to volumetric weight rules and own restrictions.
    UPS

    UPS

    Private Courier
    Ideal for: Fast deliveries with wide coverage.
    Tracking: Full tracking included.
    Insurance: Private insurance per carrier conditions.
    Subject to volumetric weight rules and own restrictions.
    Private Shipping (Paraguay)

    Private Shipping (Paraguay)

    Paraguay Special
    Ideal for: Fast air shipments to Paraguay.
    Tracking: Aiyu Japan private tracking.
    Insurance: Insurance up to 50% of commercial value.
    Subject to volumetric weight rules and own restrictions.
    Private Maritime

    Private Maritime

    Paraguay & Peru Special
    Ideal for: Affordable sea shipments to Paraguay.
    Tracking: Depending on available mode.
    Insurance: Conditions depend on mode at time of shipment.
    Subject to volumetric weight rules and own restrictions. (Only Paraguay)
    FedEx

    FedEx

    Not available

    FedEx is not currently used as an active carrier.

    General reference limits

    30 kgMax weight
    1.5 mMax length
    ≤ 3 m (L+A+H)Girth

    Each carrier may have additional rules regarding volumetric weight, restricted items or available countries.

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    Estimated Times

    Times are estimates. Some stages depend directly on Aiyu Japan and others on stores, carriers or customs.

    1

    Purchase quote

    Minutes — approx. 3 hours

    2

    Domestic delivery to warehouse

    3 – 5 days on average

    Depends on third parties
    3

    Registration (Locker)

    Up to 48 hours after receipt

    4

    Consolidation

    Up to 48 business hours

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    International shipping payment

    Required before dispatch.

    Depends on third parties
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    International dispatch

    Usually within 48 hours

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    Frequency of international dispatches

    Generally every two days.

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    International delivery

    Variable by method, country, customs and season.

    Depends on third parties

    Dispatch frequency

    International dispatches are generally scheduled every two days.

    Times may vary

    Customs, peak season, weather, temporary restrictions and inspections may affect final delivery times.

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    Customs & Taxes

    Aiyu Japan always declares the real commercial value of products. Taxes, tariffs and customs procedures in your country are the client's responsibility.

    Not allowed:

    Declaring lower value

    Not allowed:

    Under-declaring the actual price

    Not allowed:

    Marking the package as a gift

    Special rules by country

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    Paraguay

    Mandatory prepayment of 10% of the product value after paying international shipping.

    Mandatory prepayment
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    United States

    Aiyu Japan prepays before dispatch: 10% of the commercial product value + ¥720 clearance/customs service fee.

    Charged before dispatch
    Country / caseApplicable rule
    General ruleThe client is responsible for taxes, tariffs and customs charges in their country.
    Value declarationThe actual product value is always declared. No exceptions.
    Declare as giftNot allowed.
    Declare lower valueNot allowed.
    ParaguayMandatory prepayment of 10% of the product value after paying international shipping.
    United States10% of the commercial product value + ¥720 clearance/customs service fee.

    Customs responsibility

    Aiyu Japan can guide you through the process, but does not control customs decisions or charges applied by the destination country's authorities. Verify that your country allows the import of the product before requesting it.