With SpedizioneComoda.com you can send parcels, documents and pallets to Japan from Italy easily, quickly and tracked 🚚. Enter weight and dimensions in the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in minutes.
With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship to Japan without complications, even if it is a non-EU destination with specific customs procedures.
Compare the best solutions (UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT and others) in real time and choose the most suitable one in terms of time and cost.
We help you fill out the documents correctly: this is essential for shipments to Japan, where customs (Japan Customs) requires precise documentation and detailed descriptions of the goods.
Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number the status of your shipment is just a click away.
Available for most services. If not, it will be specified to you during the quotation phase, either online or by phone or chat.
💡 Shipping TipsComfortable To ship to Japan without problems, accuracy in documents is crucial. Japanese customs is strict: vague descriptions or incorrectly declared values can hold up the parcel for days.
Package weight: | Approximate price: |
|---|---|
3 - 20 kg | from 79 € |
20 - 30 kg | from 132€ |
30 - 40 kg | from 217 € |
40 - 50 kg | from 290 € |
50 kg | from 363€ |
Pallet weight: | Approximate price: |
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0 - 50 kg | from 290€ |
50 - 100 kg | from 363€ |
100 - 200 kg | from 726 € |
200 - 300 kg | from 1,453 € |
Document weight: | Approximate price |
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0 - 2 kg | from 79.28€ |
The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.
Shipping to Japan with DHL - The most popular courier for Japan: extensive network throughout the archipelago, detailed tracking and guaranteed times even for smaller islands.
Sending Documents to Japan with UPS - Excellent solution for international shipments to large Japanese cities, competitive for medium-sized parcels.
Shipping to Japan with FedEx - Suitable for business and commercial shipments with efficient customs handling and guaranteed express times.
Shipping Pallets to Japan with TNT - Good option for bulky goods and non-urgent shipments to major Japanese hubs.
Shipments from Italy to Japan are exclusively by air (~9,500 km) and include Japanese customs clearance.
On average:
📍 Indicative examples
⚠️ Times may vary due to customs controls. Always allow 1-3 additional working days as a margin for customs clearance, especially during Golden Week (late April/early May) and the Obon period (August).
Japan is non-EU: every shipment must pass through Japan Customs. They are required:
Japan applies a de minimis threshold of approx. 16,666 yen (approximately 100 €): shipments with a declared value below this threshold are generally not subject to customs duties. Above the threshold, variable duties per product category plus the Consumption Tax (JCT) of 10%.
For the customs code of your goods, see our guide: 📋 What is the TARIC code and how to find it →
💡 Shipping TipsComfortable To ship to Japan without delays, make sure the documents and description of contents are complete and accurate. Always indicate: product type, quantity, actual value and country of origin. This helps customs clearance and speeds up delivery 🚀.
🚫 Avoid generic descriptions such as:
✅ Instead, use detailed descriptions, for example:
⚠️ Japanese customs is particularly strict: vague descriptions slow down customs clearance and can cause additional costs for the recipient.
🚫 Prohibited products: - Narcotics and psychotropic substances - Firearms, ammunition and explosives - Counterfeit coins and banknotes - Articles infringing copyrights and registered trademarks - Pornographic material - Meat, sausages and products of animal origin not certified (Plant Protection Law / Animal Quarantine) - Fresh plants, fruits and vegetables without phytosanitary certification
🍷 Wine and spirits: permitted for personal use within the permitted thresholds. Commercial import requires a specific licence. Always check the permitted quantities before shipping.
🍝 Packaged foods: Dried pasta, oil, canned and industrially packaged products are generally allowed in small quantities for personal use, with compulsory customs declaration.
⚠️ The Golden Week (late April / early May) is the most critical time of the year for shipments to Japan: closed warehouses, delays of 5-10 additional working days are common. Plan well in advance.
It also takes into account Italian public holidays (25 April, 1 May, 8 December), which may impact the withdrawal in Italy.
Tokyo (Tokyo Prefecture) - capital and main hub
Osaka (Osaka Prefecture) - second commercial hub
Kyoto (Kyoto Prefecture) - cultural capital
Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture)
Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Fukuoka (Fukuoka Prefecture)
Kobe (Hyogo Prefecture)
Hiroshima (Hiroshima Prefecture)
Sendai (Miyagi Prefecture)
Islands and remote areas We also cover Hokkaido, Okinawa and the smaller islands of the archipelago. For remote destinations and outlying islands (e.g. Ogasawara Islands, Amami Islands), delivery times can be 2-5 days longer than for large cities.
The Japanese CAP consists of 7 figures in the format XXX-XXXX.
⚠️ The Japanese address system is the opposite of the European one (from general to specific). For international shipments, it uses the western format with JAPAN in English.
Format for international shipping:
💡 Local councils
Shipping TipsComfortable A wrong postcode in Japan can send the parcel to a completely different prefecture. Always check the postcode on Japan Post's official website before completing your order 🚀.
Japan is an archipelago consisting of about 6,852 islands, with a population of about 125 million mainly concentrated on the four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Capital Tokyo, it is the world's third largest economy by GDP. Official language: Japanese. Currency: Yen (JPY).
Among the most famous landmarks are Mount Fuji, the temples of Kyoto, Hiroshima and the 25 UNESCO sites that make Japan one of the richest cultural destinations in the world. Japanese cuisine (washoku) is recognised by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity.
Relations between Italy and Japan are historically deep and growing:
Italy → Japan shipments are frequent for business, e-commerce, personal consignments and supporting the large Italian resident community.
the package (weight + actual dimensions)
an online quote
and customs documents (pro forma invoice, export declaration)
and pay online
the waybill
home delivery or delivery to the courier point
Complete guide: how to place an order
The cost depends on weight, size and chosen service. Use our calculator for a real-time updated quote comparing DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.
With express services (DHL, UPS, FedEx) you arrive in 2-3 working days. With economy services, the time is 5-8 working days. Always add 1-3 days for Japanese customs control. During Golden Week and the Obon period, the time is significantly longer.
Yes, compulsorily. Japan is non-EU and every shipment goes through Japan Customs. Pro-forma invoice and free export declaration are mandatory. Our platform guides the generation of the documents automatically.
They can add 1-3 working days. With complete documents and accurate descriptions, time is reduced to a minimum. Errors or vague descriptions are the main cause of blockages.
Yes, but they must be described precisely on the pro forma invoice. Clothing, shoes, books, electronics for personal use are generally allowed with the correct documentation.
Wine is permitted for personal use within the permitted thresholds. Many industrially packaged foods (pasta, oil, biscuits, preserves) are permitted in small quantities for personal use. Meat, sausages and non-certified animal products, on the other hand, are prohibited.
Narcotics, weapons, explosives, copyright infringing material, uncertified meat and animal products, fresh plants and fruits without phytosanitary certification. Japanese customs is very careful about regulatory compliance. → Complete guide to banned products
Yes, it is always taken into account in the calculation. The volumetric weight depends on the actual size of the parcel and varies depending on the courier and the service chosen. If it exceeds the actual weight, you pay the volumetric weight.
Yes, available when ordering online. The cost is a percentage of the insured value. Note: glass, ceramics, food and alcohol are not covered. Please contact us for specific questions.
Yes, we handle pallets and bulky loads to Japan. See the pallet price table or contact us for a customised quote.
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