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Japan plans to remove the JPY 10,000 low-value import threshold for Consumption Tax and customs duties by 2026, aligning with regional efforts like Vietnam’s similar considerations.
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The current exemption benefits foreign e-commerce sellers, particularly Chinese marketplaces, creating an uneven playing field for Japanese retailers and online merchants.
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Other regions are also tightening rules: the U.S. removed its $800 de minimis in May 2025, and the EU plans to scrap its €150 exemption by 2028.
Source: vatcalc.com
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