日本語版：Zonos米国向け関税支払いについて
Shipping to the United States and Paying Customs Duties
For mail to the U.S., MyLetter recommends Option ❸: “Scan Mail + International Mail” for 1,520 yen.
*As of October 20, 2026, this shipping method is available.
Cost comparison: sending two envelopes (20 g or less each)
*No customs duties apply when sending letters (documents).
*Items other than letters, such as books, are normally shipped by Option ❷ (customs duties prepaid through Zonos).
❶ Previous method: 5,000 yen → ❷ Shipping with Zonos: 6,009 yen ❸ Scan Mail + International Mail: 1,520 yen
■ Please note
Everything other than documents must be shipped with Zonos (customs duties prepaid).
If you complete the Zonos process yourself and send us the EMS shipping label as a PDF file, we will ship your item as a regular shipment.
・Photo of the contents (with weight): 110 yen per item
・Total weight of the packed parcel only: flat 330 yen
Details
❶ Previous method (EMS international mail)
- EMS international mail: 3,900 yen
- Forwarding fee: 660 yen + 220 yen × 2 envelopes (440 yen)
- Total: 5,000 yen
❷ Zonos + EMS international mail (estimated delivery: about 5–7 days, with tracking number)
- Zonos: 569 yen (customs duties, etc.) + registration fee 440 yen = 1,009 yen
- EMS international mail: 3,900 yen
- Forwarding fee: 660 yen + 220 yen × 2 envelopes (440 yen)
- Total: 6,009 yen
❸ Sending by regular mail (estimated delivery: about 2–3 weeks; Japan Post standard: approx. 18 days; no tracking number)
For two envelopes:
- ① Scan Mail: 550 yen × 2 envelopes = 1,100 yen
- ② Forwarding the envelopes by regular mail: 420 yen
- Total: 1,520 yen
About paying customs duties (Zonos)
1. Zonos and Japan Post (overview)
https://zonos.com/docs/postal/shipping-via-posts/zonos-and-japan-post
Explains why customs duties must now be prepaid when shipping to the U.S. with Japan Post, and what Zonos does (calculating and paying duties and creating the shipping label).
2. What is the Zonos Prepay app? (for individuals)
https://zonos.com/docs/postal/shipping-via-posts/zonos-and-japan-post/zonos-prepay
An app that lets individuals prepay customs duties themselves (available in 19 languages, including English). MyLetter prepays the duties on your behalf, so you do not need to use this app yourself.
If you are not sure which option is best for you, please feel free to contact us through our contact form.