Duties & Taxes

ChokeSports orders are shipped from Japan with duties and taxes unpaid. If your country applies import charges, you will be responsible for paying these fees when your order is delivered. These costs are set by your local customs office and collected by the courier—not by ChokeSports.

Because every country has different rules, charges vary depending on the destination and the type of items ordered. Below is an overview of what customers in major regions can expect.

CUSTOMERS IN THE US

• As of August 29, 2025, all packages imported into the U.S. from Japan are subject to tariffs of at least 15% under updated trade regulations.
• These import charges are mandatory. These charges are collected by the courier (FedEx, DHL, USPS) at the time of delivery.
• For official information, please contact U.S. Customs and Border Protection .
• Click here to read our detailed blog post on the new U.S. tariff rules.

CUSTOMERS IN THE UK

• Orders under £135 are exempt from customs duties.
• VAT applies to all orders and, if applicable, these charges are collected by the courier at the time of delivery.

CUSTOMERS IN AUSTRALIA

• Orders under AUD 1,000 are generally duty-free.
• GST may apply depending on the product category.
• Most ChokeSports orders to Australia arrive without additional charges.
• For more details, please visit the Australian Border Force website .

CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

• Canadian imports valued over CAD 20 may incur customs duties and taxes.
• Expect to pay GST/HST and, in some provinces, PST.
• If applicable, these charges are collected by the courier at the time of delivery.
• For official guidance, please visit the Canada Border Services Agency website .

CUSTOMERS IN THE EU

• Orders under EUR 150 are exempt from customs duties, but VAT applies to all orders.
• For orders above EUR 150, additional customs duties may apply.
• If applicable, these charges are collected by the courier at the time of delivery.