{"id":309,"date":"2026-05-16T06:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/leather-shoes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T06:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:36:42","slug":"leather-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/leather-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Customs Duties on Leather Shoes So High in Japan!? \u2013 Introducing Cases of Free, 30%, and 60% Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When importing items from overseas into Japan, you are probably very curious about how much the customs duties will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them, the high customs duties on leather shoes are famous for causing many people to make mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, importing is an interesting process. Even for similar products, there are various patterns: cases where the customs duties become cheaper, cases where there are no duties, and cases where they are extremely high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, based on our daily experience of importing leather shoes, we will specifically introduce how taxes are actually levied in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary of Customs Duties on Leather Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15159\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, for most leather shoes, the customs duty is either 30% of the product price or 4,300 yen, whichever is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For brand-name leather shoes generally sold to the public, it is generally safe to assume that this price will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering if there is any way to make these duties free, the answer is that it is actually not impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the rules for customs duties on leather shoes in Japan are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imports from countries that have a free trade agreement with Japan: Duty-free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imports from countries that have a WTO agreement with Japan: 30% of the product price or 4,300 yen, whichever is higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imports from other countries (basic tariff rate): 60% of the product price or 4,800 yen, whichever is higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, please be careful as this amount also changes depending on the characteristics of each pair of leather shoes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customs Duties on Leather Shoes Are Determined by Country of Origin and Product Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-4.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15161\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The customs duties on leather shoes are determined by the country manufacturing the product and its product structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also once bought a large quantity of boots from UGG in the United States without knowing this system, and I was surprised to be charged over 100,000 yen in customs duties for about 10 pairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country of Origin and Customs Duty Amount for Leather Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, Japan has concluded free trade agreements with 15 countries to make customs duties either free or extremely cheap for each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, those 15 countries are Australia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Mongolia, Brunei, and the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For leather shoes produced in these countries, any item will be duty-free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, leather shoes originating from countries where the WTO agreement tariff rate is applied, such as European countries excluding Switzerland, and the United States, will be subject to a somewhat discounted customs duty of 30% of the product price or 4,300 yen, whichever is higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, countries that do not fall under the above categories will be subject to the basic customs rule of 60% of the product price or 4,800 yen, whichever is higher, which is the most expensive general customs duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Product Characteristics of Leather Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And the tricky part about customs duties is that the duty also fluctuates depending on what elements the product is composed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The customs duty changes in detail based on factors such as what materials are used for the front and back surfaces, whether the product is for outdoor or indoor use, whether it is waterproof, whether the toe is pointed, and whether the ankle is covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, even customs officials often check these aspects while looking them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know the specific tax amount, you need to either look up the applicable item yourself from the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan or call customs to confirm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, what you should know is that the tax rate may change depending on such characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leather Shoes Are Exempt from the Duty-Free Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-3.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15160\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, there is a rule that customs duties and consumption taxes are exempted if the taxable value of the imported goods is 10,000 yen or less (for personal use, the tax rate is multiplied by 0.6, so it is 16,666 yen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, unfortunately, this rule does not apply to leather products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when the amount of the imported goods is 200,000 yen or less, a simplified tariff rate which is cheaper than the general tax rate is usually applied, but for leather products, the general tax rate is levied regardless of the amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the country is determined to impose high customs duties on leather shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you should remember that in the case of leather shoes, the customs duties will be high unless they originate from the 15 countries with free trade agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Correct Calculation Formula for Customs Duties on Leather Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-5.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15162\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We have explained the customs duties on leather shoes so far, but since it might be difficult to understand just by reading, we will introduce some actual calculation examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key point is that the price is set per pair, so please pay attention to this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 1: When Buying Two Pairs of Leather Shoes for 10,000 Yen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>10,000 yen x 2 pairs x 0.6 (the tax rate is 60% for personal use purposes) = 12,000 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12,000 yen x 30% = 3,600 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 3,600 yen is cheaper than 8,600 yen (which is 4,300 yen x 2 pairs), the customs duty amount will be 8,600 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example 2: When Buying One Pair of Leather Shoes for 30,000 Yen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>30,000 yen x 1 pair x 0.6 (the tax rate is 60% for personal use purposes) = 18,000 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18,000 yen x 30% = 5,400 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 5,400 yen is higher than 4,300 yen, the customs duty amount will be 5,400 yen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consult the Chief Customs Inspector Department for the Final Customs Duty Amount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/leather-shoes-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15163\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, customs duties are classified very finely for each item, and the tax rates also change every year, so you basically do not need to memorize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common to contact customs when you decide to import from overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, we recommend that you consult with the Chief Customs Inspector Department within the customs office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because this department is the place that determines the tax rates, so the figures notified there will be actually applied by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is complex and difficult to understand, but it is a necessary step to obtain items that are not available in Japan, so please do your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3\">Our Services Related to This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hi-japan.com\/en\/import-export-support\/\">Import and Export Support \u2013 Research, Arrangement, and Procedure Agency Services for Transportation Between Japan and Hawaii (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know customs duties on leather shoes imported to Japan are high? 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