Choose the best shipping method
FREIGHT CHARGE
We will estimate the cost for transportation of goods (excluding dangerous goods such as oil based paint) and others.
*We update the information regularly, however, the price on our bill may be slightly different from our estimation because of rapid exchange fluctuations and rising crude oil prices.
RESTA will suggest several options including EMS, DHL, air transportation
and sea transportation (LCL, FCL) depending on your request.
and sea transportation (LCL, FCL) depending on your request.
EMS
It's the most reasonable and easiest transportation for a small amount.- Features
- It is the most reasonable transportation when it is lighter than 30kgs per package.
It takes an extra 2-3 days when the products are worth more than 20,000yen as it requires a custom clearance process.
Tracking service is available and you can track your shipment anytime on the internet.
Compensation for damage is available to cover the loss of up to 2 million yen.
- Cost breakdown
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- Freight charge
- Import duty (It may be required to import to your country. We recommend checking in advance.)
- Prohibited items
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- Inflammable liquid (Oil based paint, solvent adhesive and etc.)
- High pressure gas (Paint in spray cans)
- Corrosive substance (Electric tools with batteries)
DHL
Suitable for package weighing between 30kgs and 70kgs.- Features
- If you prefer a short transportation time frame and high quality transportation, DHL is the best. It's easy as they handle customs clearances and transportation.
- Cost breakdown
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- Freight charge
- Fuel surcharge
- Import duty (It may be required to import to your country. We recommend checking in advance.)
- Prohibited items
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- Dangerous goods specified as such under International Air Transport Association regulations (Paint in spray cans using high pressure gas)
Air freight
Suitable for an amount that cannot be shipped by EMS or DHL but needs a quick transportation.- Features
- The transportation time frame is short like EMS and DHL, however, extra processes for customs clearance and transportation are required to import and export.
Shipments arrive quicker than sea freight, but the freight charge is more expensive.
It may be more reasonable than EMS and DHL depending on the amount of the shipment.
- Cost breakdown
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At the exporting country (Japan)
- Delivery fee to airport in Japan
- Export handling fee
- Export customs clearance fee
- Pallet packing fee
- Air freight
- Insurance
(*Customs inspection and other fees may occur.)
At the importing country- Terminal handling charge
- Import duty & GST
- Handling charge
- Import customs clearance fee
- Delivery fee from airport
(*Customs inspection and other fees may occur.)
- Prohibited items
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- Inflammable liquid (Oil based paint, solvent adhesive and etc.)
- High pressure gas (paint in spray cans)
- Corrosive substance (Electric tools with batteries)
Sea freight LCL
Suitable for when the amount is less than half of a 20FT container
and has enough time until the delivery deadline.- Features
- Cost is low but it takes longer for transportation than airfreight.
It uses the space of a container and price depends on the weight and volume.
Extra processes through customs clearance and transportation is required to import and export.
- Cost breakdownAt the exporting country (Japan)
- Delivery fee to port in Japan
- Export handling fee
- Export customs clearance fee
- Pallet packing fee
- LCL Ocean freight
- CFS charge
- THC charge
- B/L fee
- Insurance
(*Customs inspection, storage and other fees may occur.)
At the importing country- D/O fee
- DOC fee
- CFS charge
- THC
- CAF/FAF/BAF/EBS/YAS
- Import duty & GST
- Handling charge
- Import customs clearance fee
- Delivery charge from port
(*Extra charges from shipping company, customs inspection, storage and other fee may occur.)
- Prohibited items
- Inflammable substance may be prohibited at certain ports.
For an example, it is prohibited at Tianjin port, however it is allowed at Shanghai port. (Extra cost occurs.)
Sea freight FCL
Suitable for when the amount is more than a half of 20FT container
and has enough time until the delivery deadline.- Features
- Cost is low but it takes longer for transportation than air freight.
Extra processes through customs clearance and transportation is required to import and export.
It is the most reasonable way of transportation for a large amount.
You can choose from 20FT and 40FT containers.
- Cost breakdown
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At the exporting country (Japan)
- Drayage to port in Japan
- Export handling fee
- Export customs clearance fee
- FCL Ocean freight
- CY charge
- THC charge
- B/L fee
- Insurance
(*Customs inspection, storage and other fees may occur.)
At the importing count- D/O fee
- DOC fee
- CY charge
- THC charge
- CAF/FAF/BAF/EBS/YAS
- Import duty & GST
- Handling charge
- Import customs clearance fee
- Drayage from port
(*Extra charges from shipping company, customs inspection, storage and other fee may occur.)
- Prohibited items
- Inflammable substances may be prohibited at certain ports.
For example, it is prohibited at Tianjin port, however it is allowed at Shanghai port. (Extra cost occurs.)