Update: U.S. Customs Duty Rates

Effective February 24, 2026, the reciprocal tariff arrangements between countries have been abolished, and an additional 10% duty will be imposed by product category.

In response, CDJapan will implement the following measures.
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ECMS

Shipping via ECMS to the United States is now available. Duties are currently prepaid at the time of purchase.
Duty is calculated according to the tax rate for each item, but currently, tax exemption is not available for CDs/DVDs/Blu-rays/Games/LPs/Books.
We will switch to tax exemption as soon as it becomes possible.

DHL, FedEx Priority, and FedEx Pak

For these shipping methods, where duties are paid upon delivery, duties will be collected in accordance with each carrier’s policy.

FedEx FICP

For FedEx FICP, where duties are currently prepaid at the time of purchase, the following measures will apply.

Duty Rates

• CDs / DVDs / Blu-rays / Games / LPs / Books
  → Remain duty-free.

• All other items
  → From February 27, 2026, the flat duty rate is reduced from 15% to 10%.
  → From around mid-March 2026, duties will be calculated based on the applicable rate for each item category. Updated: Effective March 23, 2026, duties are calculated based on the applicable rate for each item category.

Duty Adjustment Policy

Once duties can be calculated for each item, we will process adjustments as follows:

• Shipped after February 24, 2026:
  

  If the order total should have been reduced due to the duty rate change from 15% to 10%, we will issue a refund in CDJapan points.

• When will I receive the points?
  

  Around mid-March 2026 (estimated), point refunds for eligible shipped orders will begin once preparations are complete.

• Shipped after mid-March 2026:
  

  Refunds in CDJapan points will be issued after shipment.

• If the recalculated duty amount increases after shipment, no additional charges will be collected.
  

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

February 27, 2026