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Temporary Suspension of EMS Shipping to the U.S. and Request to Change to DHL

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1. Background of EMS Suspension
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. government issued a presidential order to suspend de minimis exemptions for all countries. As a result, postal items containing goods for personal consumption will be subject to customs duties from August 29, 2025.
To comply with this new regulation, EMS shipping for parcels to the U.S. is temporarily suspended.

2. Affected Items
The affected items include:
• Personal gifts valued over $100 USD
• Goods sold for consumption (commercial merchandise)

3. EMS Parcels Already Shipped
Parcels accepted via EMS from August 25, 2025, may be held in Japan due to U.S. customs regulations and are likely to be returned.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

4. Request to Switch to DHL
Customers planning to use EMS are kindly requested to switch to DHL international shipping.
※Please note that even with DHL, delivery may be delayed due to customs procedures and transportation conditions.

5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
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