Customs & Duties Info

At Samurai Audio, we ship vintage audio equipment and parts worldwide from Japan, as well as selected items from our U.S. warehouse.

Customs duties and taxes vary depending on the destination country. Please review the information below before placing your order.

🇺🇸 United States

Items Shipped from Japan

For orders shipped from Japan to the United States, a 12.5% import duty is collected at checkout.

Your order will then be shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), which means the import duty is handled in advance by Samurai Audio.

No additional import duty will be charged upon delivery.

Items Shipped from Our U.S. Warehouse

Items marked “Ships from US 🇺🇸” are already located in the United States and are shipped domestically.

No import duty applies to these items.

🇪🇺 European Union

For orders shipped to EU countries, VAT, customs duties, and any applicable customs clearance or handling fees are not collected by Samurai Audio at checkout.

These charges, if applicable, are the responsibility of the recipient and may be collected by the carrier or local customs authorities before or upon delivery.

The amount varies depending on the destination country, order value, and local regulations.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

VAT, customs duties, and any applicable customs clearance or handling fees are not collected by Samurai Audio at checkout.

Any charges assessed upon import are the responsibility of the recipient.

🇨🇦 Canada & 🇦🇺 Australia

Import duties, GST, taxes, and any applicable customs clearance or handling fees are not collected by Samurai Audio at checkout.

Any charges assessed by local customs authorities or the carrier are the responsibility of the recipient.

🌏 Other Countries

For destinations not listed above, import duties, VAT/GST, taxes, customs clearance fees, and other import-related charges may apply.

Unless otherwise stated at checkout, these charges are not included in the purchase price or shipping cost and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Customs regulations vary by country, so we recommend checking with your local customs authority if you are unsure about possible charges before ordering.

Important Information

Samurai Audio cannot control or predict customs charges imposed by authorities outside the United States.

Customs processing may also occasionally cause delivery delays beyond the estimated shipping time.

If you have any questions about shipping or customs before placing your order, please feel free to contact us.

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