How much does it cost to buy from Mercari Japan and ship to the USA?
There is no single amount. Add the Mercari listing price, proxy purchase fee, any seller-to-warehouse shipping, international shipping and U.S. import charges. LandedCheck lets you compare the same purchase across eight proxy fee models.
Which is cheaper, Buyee or ZenMarket?
It depends on marketplace and basket structure. Buyee uses a per-order purchase fee while ZenMarket uses marketplace-specific per-item fees plus a deposit/payment fee. Shipping can outweigh the service-fee difference.
Is DHL cheaper than EMS from Japan?
Sometimes, but not universally. EMS uses published postal weight brackets while DHL proxy rates can be negotiated and often use volumetric weight. Compare the packed box and the proxy-specific quote.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Japan to the USA?
Small eligible parcels may do well on postal options, while heavy non-urgent parcels can favor surface methods where available. Express couriers can be competitive for dense boxes under negotiated proxy rates.
Does Mercari Japan ship internationally?
Many overseas buyers use a proxy because ordinary Mercari Japan listings are designed for the domestic market. The proxy purchases the item, receives it in Japan and forwards it internationally.
Do I pay import duty when buying from Japan?
It depends on destination, product classification, value and country of manufacture. Buying on a Japanese marketplace does not automatically mean the product was manufactured in Japan.
Why does package size matter if my item is light?
Commercial couriers can charge by volumetric weight, which prices the space a parcel occupies. A large light figure box can therefore be billed as a much heavier shipment.
Should I consolidate multiple Japanese purchases?
Often yes, especially small dense items, but one very large box can trigger dimensional-weight costs. Compare one consolidated parcel with two sensible groups when the haul is bulky.
Which proxy services does LandedCheck compare?
Buyee, ZenMarket, Neokyo, FROM JAPAN, Doorzo, Remambo, Sendico and OneMall.
Which marketplaces are supported?
The calculator includes Mercari Japan, Yahoo Auctions/JDirectItems, Yahoo Shopping, Rakuten, Rakuma, Amazon Japan, ZOZOTOWN, Qoo10, Suruga-ya, Mandarake, AmiAmi, Animate, Pokémon Center Japan, BOOKOFF and other Japanese stores.