Shipping
All orders ship from Kaneka Kitagawa Tea in Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan. International orders are sent by DHL Express, and shipping is calculated automatically by weight. The exact amount is shown at checkout.
Shipping rates
The table below shows representative weight bands, all in Japanese yen. Rates are configured in 24 steps from 0.5 kg up to 100 kg.
| Destination | Up to 2 kg | Up to 5 kg | Up to 10 kg | Up to 20 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan (domestic) | Flat JPY 870 | |||
| South Korea, Taiwan | JPY 4,029 | JPY 6,629 | JPY 19,726 | JPY 27,350 |
| Hong Kong, Macao | JPY 3,716 | JPY 6,314 | JPY 21,696 | JPY 29,520 |
| Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei) | JPY 3,718 | JPY 7,228 | JPY 22,690 | JPY 29,639 |
| Oceania & South Asia (Australia, New Zealand, India and others) | JPY 4,725 | JPY 8,494 | JPY 29,802 | JPY 40,050 |
| North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) | JPY 6,314 | JPY 11,248 | JPY 28,360 | JPY 40,239 |
| Europe (EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Türkiye and others) | JPY 5,638 | JPY 12,370 | JPY 36,600 | JPY 48,758 |
| Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman) | JPY 9,339 | JPY 21,608 | JPY 38,818 | JPY 73,395 |
| Rest of world | JPY 9,339 | JPY 21,608 | JPY 38,818 | JPY 73,395 |
Shipping is flat up to 2 kg
Because of how our DHL contract is structured, anything up to 2 kg ships for the same price. That is roughly fifteen 100 g pouches. If you would like to evaluate several teas, ordering them together costs you nothing extra in freight.
How weight is calculated
Shipping is based on actual weight, which includes packaging. A 100 g pouch is counted as approximately 130 g, and a 1 kg pack as approximately 1,100 g.
Duties and import taxes
For international orders, any customs duties, import taxes and clearance fees charged in the destination country are payable by the recipient. They are not included in the product price or the shipping cost. Rates vary by country; please check with your local customs authority.
Some countries also require the recipient to complete an import formality of their own before the parcel can be released. If that applies to your destination we will contact you before shipping, so that nothing arrives unexpected.
Delivery time
Orders are usually dispatched within 2–4 business days of payment. DHL Express international delivery typically takes 3–7 business days after dispatch, depending on customs clearance.
Orders over 100 kg
Shipments over 100 kg total weight are not priced online. Please contact us and we will propose a more suitable method such as palletised air freight or sea consolidation.
Contact
For any questions about shipping, please use our contact form or email contact@kaneka-kitagawa-tea.co.jp.