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 carrier—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 fees are mandatory and will be billed to you by the carrier (FedEx, DHL, USPS) before your order is delivered.
- 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 is collected by the carrier upon 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.
- Your courier will collect these fees on 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.
- Fees are collected by the courier when your parcel arrives.
What does this mean for your order?
When your shipment arrives, your local courier may ask you to pay import fees before delivery. These fees are imposed by your country's customs office, not ChokeSports.
Disclaimer
Trade regulations change frequently. We provide general guidance here, but we cannot guarantee the exact amount of duties or taxes for your shipment. For precise and up-to-date information, please consult your local customs authority before ordering.
