Payments
Accepted payment methods and billing questions.
Are duties and taxes included in the price?No, orders ship from Japan with duties and taxes unpaid — customers pay any applicable import fees on delivery.
Can you declare items as gifts or lower the customs value to avoid taxes?No, we cannot. This is against international shipping regulations and could create legal issues for both parties.
How to use my store credit to pay for an order?To use your store credit on your next purchase:
My credit card payment is being declined during checkout. What's wrong?Our online security and anti-fraud system checks all the details during checkout before approving any payment.
What currency will I be charged in?ChokeSports.com is a U.S.-based store, and all orders are charged in U.S. Dollars (USD). However, we make it easy for international customers to browse in their own currency.
What payment methods do you accept?We accept a wide range of secure payment methods to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible:
Why Made in Japan Products Are Taxed at Lower Rates in the USAMost ChokeSports products are made in Japan, where US duty usually lands between 12.5% and 15%. China-made items usually cost more.