If I order from iHerb (or other foreign online shopping).
My order is free of consumption tax and import taxes if total order value under 10,000 yen? Will I pay any taxes for order under 10,000 yen?
The site says- for customs regulation I need a domestic phone number. My Japanese number is data only. Will this cause problems with customs?
For the delivery I am not too worried. I can track the parcel by email/site. And call the delivery company myself. But, I am concerned that customs could refuse my parcel due to my Japanese mobile being data only. (I do have a foreign number that can receive calls.)
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From iHerb website:”Due to JP customs regulations, the amount of “Subtotal” can not exceed ¥16,000 per order.
**Customs Information**
For information about customs, import duties, etc., visit: [Japan Customs, Personal Import, Importing Medicine for Personal Use](http://www.customs.go.jp/english/)
**If your order value exceeds ¥ 16,000, you will be charged for Customs duty and taxes.**”
About your phone, np.
I’ve ordered from iHerb dozens of times, always under 10,000 yen, and never had to pay anything upon delivery.
I’ve also used my data-only number. It’s never been a problem.
You should be fine.