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I'm worried about import duties and taxes I may have to pay. Can you mark my package as a gift, or lower the declared value so I don't have to pay as much?

No, we cannot. The full value of your purchase will be displayed on the customs label on the outside of the package. There are no exceptions. False customs declarations are a crime, and HobbyLink Japan plays by the rules. We depend on good relations with the post office to get packages to our customers. The postal agents in many countries, especially the ones here in Japan, are also familiar with our company and know that we don't ship gifts.

To USA Customers:

Please note that there are no taxes, duties or tariffs on the import of hobby products or toys into the United States. You will not pay any extra to buy from us.

To Customers in Other Countries: While we sympathize with you, especially those persons in some S. American countries who pay import duties of up to 60%, taxes are a part of life and you will simply have to add these costs into your purchase planning when you decide whether or not to use our service. Please note that since importers in your country also have pay these same taxes, and also tend to mark the price of the merchandise up significantly, we think you'll find that buying from us is cheaper than buying locally even when you add in the cost of import duties.

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