All SAL shipping has been terminated and we have no estimation on whether this will be available again.
SAL (Surface Air Lift) Small Packet
SAL (Surface Air Lift) Small Packet is an economical shipping method provided by post office, available in many countries listed here.
For figure/good products over 7000 yens, it's not available. When we actually package your order and it exceeds the max dimensions or max weight for SAL, the shipping method will need to be changed to EMS or FedEx. If that happens, we will contact you by email for your approval before actually shipping your order and charge you for it. Some calendars are not rolled so we can't ship them through this method. Do not include any kind of delivery confirmation and insurance! This economic shipping method is not a priority. Therefore, it may takes 7-10 days to be dispatched by Japan Post. SAL Small Packet is unavailable for the following countries: Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Norway, Hungary, Finland and Poland
Registered SAL Small Packet
We also offer registered service for customers who prefer more reliable delivery for an additional fee of 460yen. Limited insurance is included.
However note that the tracking information may not update frequently for Registered SAL Small Packet! It depends of your country post service system. For a full tracking information, please use EMS shipping.
This economic shipping method is not a priority. Therefore, it may take 7-10 days to be dispatched by Japan Post. Most of the times there will be only two updates : one when entering customs office and the next when the package arrives to your address. Also some countries are still under a trial stage at Japan Post only providing partial tracking information such as up to the customs office. See the tracking situation for your country from here. Average delivery time is same as regular SAL Small Packet, but your signature will be required for delivery, offering more assurance.
Packages sent by SAL Small Packet are forwarded through a combination of air and surface to make the economic shipping charge possible. Post office forwards a SAL cargo once it is full. So, depending on the timing and situation, it may take a lot of extra time for the package to arrive.
Max Dimensions for SAL Small Packet : Width + Height + Depth = 90cm
Max Weight for SAL Small Packet: 2Kg (5Kg for orders consisting only of printed matters, including books and calendars)
When we actually package your order and it exceeds the max dimensions or max weigh for SAL Small Packet, the shipping method will need to be changed to EMS or FedEx. If that happens, we will contact you by email for your approval before actually shipping your order and charge you for it.
Registered SAL Small Packet is unavailable for the following countries: Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Norway, Hungary, Finland and Poland
SAL Parcel Post
SAL Parcel Post is a suitable shipping method offered by the post office in many countries as listed in this page for sending large orders if you are not in a hurry enough to select EMS or FedEx. Unlike regular Air Mail Small Packet and SAL Small Packet, there are no dimensional or weight restrictions. So, it is possible to send anything available at CDJapan using this shipping method. Also, online tracking is available for SAL Parcel Post and your signature will be required.
This economic shipping method is not a priority. Therefore, it may takes 7-10 days to be dispatched by Japan Post.
In summary, it is an alternative to EMS and FedEx, if you do not prefer them for cost reasons or for any other reason.
On the other hand, it is more expensive compared to Air Mail Small Packet and SAL Small Packet. In terms of average delivery time and how the post office handles them, it is essentially the same as the Registered SAL. So, wherever Air Mail Small Packet and SAL are available, this shipping method does not appear as an option. This shipping method appears as one of the shipping methods only when your order exceeds the dimensional or weight restrictions for Air Mail Small Packet and SAL Small Packet.
SAL Shipping Countries
SAL and Registered SAL are available shipping methods only in countries listed below. Please remember this is an economic shipping method so it can take several weeks (up to 3 months) to reach destination!
Asia
Bangladesh
China
Guam
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Pakistan
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
Middle East
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Israel
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
United Arab Emirates
Europe
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
British Virgin Islands
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Vatican City
North America
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
United States
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Africa
Algeria
Egypt
Kenya
Macedonia
South Africa