Import duty on sunglasses into Japan

Goods under HS 9004.10 (sunglasses) are charged 5.3% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02.

Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).

Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.

Official tariff lines under this code

Tariff lineDescriptionRate as printed
9004.10-000Sunglasses
Official wording
9004.10 000 Sunglasses 6.4% 5.3%
General 6.4%; WTO 5.3%
5.3% (lower of General and WTO)

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