Customs & Duties Info

 

For International Customers

Products shipped from our store in Japan may be subject to import duties and taxes upon arrival. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer.

1. Customs Duty

  • Many products such as MC/MM cartridges, Tonearms, Headshells and Turntable Parts have low or zero customs duty when shipped to Europe, Canada, and Australia.
  • For the United States, customs duty may apply, typically around 15% depending on the product and HS code.
  • For the United Kingdom, the estimated customs duty is approximately 2.5%.

2. Taxes Equivalent to Consumption Tax

  • European Union (EU): VAT (Value Added Tax) applies, usually around 20% (varies by country). It is calculated on the total of product price + shipping + customs duty.
  • United Kingdom: VAT 20% applies. Tax is calculated on product price + shipping + customs duty.
  • Canada: GST/HST applies, ranging from 5–15% depending on the province. Tax is calculated on product price + shipping.
  • Australia: GST (Goods and Services Tax) 10% applies. Tax is calculated on product price + shipping + customs duty (if any).
  • Even if customs duty is zero, the total taxes may reach 10–20% of the order value.

3. Payment

  • VAT, GST, HST, and other taxes are the buyer's responsibility.
  • Carriers may collect taxes and duties upon delivery.
  • Please check your local customs regulations for details.

For more information, please refer to the official websites:

Estimated Customs Duty for Turntable-related Products

Country / Region Estimated Duty Rate
United States Approximately 15%
Canada 0%
European Union (EU) Approximately 2%
United Kingdom Approximately 2.5%
Australia 0%

*Based on HS code 8521.90 and origin Japan. Actual customs duties may vary.*

Important Points for Customers
  • Always check the HS code, as customs duties depend on it.
  • Include applicable taxes (VAT / GST / HST) in your total cost calculations.
  • Official sources are more reliable than third-party calculators.
  • Third-party calculators provide estimates; final duties are determined by customs.

💡 This summary covers the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Taxes may be collected upon delivery. For the U.S., no state sales tax applies when shipping from Japan.

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SME S2-R Headshell / 03
Stefan van Trigt
Perfect item

Perfect item, better than expected. Thank you from The Netherlands!

Glad I found them

Glad I found them !

Grace G714 tonearm cueing/lift mechanism.

Item exactly as described in excellent condition. It was shipped safely & arrived within days.

Item in great condition

Item in great condition

Beautiful condition for a 50 year old cartridge. Truly Amazing!

Beautiful condition for a 50 year old cartridge. Truly Amazing!
The JVC Victor X-1 is one of the very best cartridges ever produced, far better than any Koetsu I've ever owned.
The JVC X-1 only equals are the Win Labs FET 10 and the Decca Reference.

Amazing cartridge !!

Amazing cartridge !! Really happy to own it... love samouraï audio!!!!
Very professional ! Your the best!

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Marantz 6100 Tonearm Arm Lifter Bar
Amanda

I have a Yamaha YP-211, not a marantz, but this part looks the exact same in both machines so I took a chance and ordered this. It fits!! I’m so relieved!
It was packed with care and was shipped out quickly too!

good product, arrived quickly within a week

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Micro DD-35 ( MA-505 ) Dynamic balanced universal Tonearm Arm / Micro Seiki
Thierry VENTRE
Hight quality

Very nice tonearm with hight quality in every pièce.
Fast and securised shipping.
Very satisfied.

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Grace HS-4 Headshell 7.4g / 01
Jerry Beute
Headshell

It's always a good experience dealing with these people. They look almost new once again

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MICRO DD-6/DD-7/DD-8/DD-40 Dustcover Hinge Bracket x 2
Doyeon Sohn
Micro Seiki DD40 Dust Cover Hinge

It is pretty hard to locate an original hinge for my 1977 Micro Seiki DD40 turntable but was able to find one at Samurai Audio for a reasonable price. Item was in excellent shape and arrived quickly from Japan. The only issue I had was it didn’t fit the after market dust cover as the offset on the back was not enough without a 15mm spacer to open and close the cover. So I made a spacer and the hinge worked as it should. Overall was a good experience in communication and purchasing of this item.

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SONY PUA-7 Tonearm
Augusto Antonio Garfo Galveias

Todo perfecto desde el envío e el producto
Un prazer comprar en Samurai Áudio
Una experiencia para repetir
Gracias

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Micro DD-7 ( MA-505 ) Dynamic balanced universal Tonearm Arm / Micro Seiki
Doyeon Sohn
Micro SEIKI MA 505 Arm

I was looking for a spare MA 505 arm for my DD40 turn table as this DD7 turntable arm should be the same one. The price was good and communication was excellent. I could see from the picture the arm base had so,e corrosions and it was not in the best of shape but the price reflected this. I received the part well packaged and undamaged. The only issue I have is the dial that connects to the wire for the tracking force setting slips when turned and does not tighten the wire it is connected to. So the arm is not functional as is. Since I bought it to get parts off of the unit as needed for my current arm, this is not a deal breaker but I wish that I bought the other arm he had listed that was more expensive but in better shape instead of this with some problems

Awsome
Item as described..
Very professional !

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