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Purchasing goods
from Japan
We help arrange purchases from sellers in Japan: agreeing on the specific item, payment and receipt. For auction listings, we discuss condition and the bid limit in advance; for parts, we check compatibility.
You choose the product; we manage the transaction with the seller
Purchasing works for a single item, a sample or a business batch when you need a clear process for buying from an overseas seller. You do not need to gather every document in advance: start with a link or product description.
A standard purchase includes one seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment. For a different scope, we agree the work, full price and timeframe in advance.
Review the order before payment
We clarify the product, availability, seller terms, invoice and whether the purchase can be delivered to the chosen address. If the scenario does not work, we tell you before payment.
Agree the invoice and payment
We agree the invoice and payment to the seller, stay in contact about the order and provide status updates. In a standard purchase, payment of the same invoice is already included in the fee.
You choose the product and budget
You choose the model, quantity and purchasing terms and set the budget. Before payment, we show the estimate and agree what OZTA will handle.
Agree additional work in advance
If you need supplier sourcing, quality checks, samples, transport, storage or clearance, we first agree the work, price and terms.
Purchasing a lot, part or consignment
Condition and the bid limit matter for a listing, while regular procurement requires specifications and quantity. In both cases, we first agree on exactly what we are buying and on which terms.
One item or lot
We help arrange a purchase using a link, listing number or model: checking condition, contents and the agreed spending limit before acting.
A part, device or consignment
Using the product code or specification, we agree seller terms, product requirements and inspection scope before purchase.
Where to find goods in Japan
We choose the product source based on your link, description and document requirements; we check availability and terms separately.
Rakuten
An online store or platform for new goods. Send a link: we will check the listing, seller, stock, purchase terms, payment and delivery options.
Yahoo! Auctions Japan
An auction listing may have special bidding, payment, cancellation and return rules. Before acting, we record the listing, bidding budget, condition, fees and route.
Mercari
A resale platform offering new and used goods. We check the description, seller, condition, transaction rules and claims options.
Amazon Japan
Suitable for a product at a specific link. We check the seller, regional restrictions, model, power supply, contents, domestic delivery and return terms.
Order data for a purchase from Japan
For your initial enquiry, a product link or description, quantity and destination city are sufficient. If specifications or documents are needed, we will help obtain them from the seller.
Get a purchase estimateLink, lot or specification
Send the URL, listing number, photographs, model, product code, VIN or frame number, composition or technical description and seller contact.
Country and receiving point
Specify the destination country, city, warehouse or project; add weight, dimensions, condition, power supply, batteries, radio modules and shelf life if known.
Can it be purchased and delivered?
We check the seller, platform, condition, origin, compatibility, bidding rules, restrictions, documents, packaging and route.
Next steps
Price before payment
The calculation separately shows goods, delivery to the first warehouse, OZTA's fee and onward costs. Purchasing begins after price and terms are agreed.
Purchasing and dispatch
We will agree payment, product inspection, packaging and delivery. We will keep you updated on the order; you will receive the cancellation, returns and claims terms before payment.
What to send for an estimate
For regulated, valuable, fragile or technically complex products, we separately check purchase and import availability, origin, documents, compatibility, packaging and route. Terms depend on the product and destination country.
- Link, listing number, supplier, platform or contact
- Product, product code, model, VIN or frame number, composition or specification
- Quantity, unit of measure, budget or maximum bid
- Destination country, city, warehouse or project
All data for calculation
- Condition, compatibility, contents, and quality, inspection, packaging and acceptance requirements, if already known
- Required documents, marketplace requirements and intended use, if already known
- Vehicles, batteries, radio equipment, cosmetics, food, chemicals, equipment, branded, valuable or other sensitive characteristics
How to calculate the purchase-on-behalf fee
We use the agreed goods price from the seller and apply the rate from the table. Delivery is not part of the fee calculation.
Rate by product price
Minimum OZTA purchasing fee: $20
- Less than $1,000
- 10%
- From $1,000, but less than $5,000
- 9%
- From $5,000, but less than $10,000
- 8%
- From $10,000, but less than $20,000
- 7%
- From $20,000
- 6%
The minimum OZTA purchasing fee is $20. For example: goods at $50 + fee of $20 = $70, excluding delivery, import costs, insurance and bank costs.
Fee calculation example
- Seller's goods price
- $2 000
- OZTA fee
- $180
- $2 000 × 9% = $180
- Goods + fee
- $2 180
This covers only the goods and fee. Seller delivery and onward freight, import charges, insurance, banking and foreign-exchange costs are separate.
What the fee includes
- One seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment.
- Checking company and payment details and purchasing terms, and agreeing the seller’s invoice.
- Payment of the seller’s invoice is already included in the fee; we do not charge a second percentage for it.
- Seller communication, order statuses and OZTA report.
What is paid separately
- Seller delivery to our warehouse and onward transport.
- Import charges, insurance and warehouse operations, when needed.
- Bank and foreign-exchange costs, and any additional work after agreement.
If additional contractor work is needed
For additional work: the provider’s price + 10% for OZTA, with a minimum OZTA coordination fee of $20 per agreed assignment. If coordination is already included in a paid package, there is no second fee. Samples and their delivery are paid separately. We do not apply this percentage to government charges, import taxes or the insurance premium.
What to check before buying from Japan
Requirements depend on goods, condition, seller, platform, destination country and selected route.
- Currency and settlement
- Before payment, we agree on currency, channel and supporting documents. Before an auction bid, we record the listing, maximum amount, fees and procedure if the bid is unsuccessful. Any refund depends on platform and payment-channel rules.
- Quantity and bid
- The minimum quantity is set by the seller and platform; for an auction, we separately record the maximum bid, fees and consequences of losing.
- Certification and applicability
- We check whether declarations, certificates, notifications, labelling, confirmation of compatibility, export restrictions and intended-use requirements apply in the destination country.
- Typical mistakes
- Do not send payment or confirm a bid before the seller, condition, contents, power supply, compatibility, full estimate, documents and cancellation terms have been checked.
What is important to know before ordering
Answers to questions about checking and purchasing products from Japan.
How long does delivery from Japan take?
The timeframe depends on the product, seller, platform, destination country and city, transport method, documents, packaging and cargo readiness. For large, fragile, automotive and special goods, we check the permitted handling conditions separately; we do not promise a fixed timeframe before that.
Can I participate in Yahoo! Auctions Japan?
We first check the listing, seller, platform rules, bidding availability, fees, condition, export and route. Before acting, we record the maximum bid and consequences of winning, losing, cancellation or discrepancies.
Can I order vehicles or parts from Japan?
Send the VIN or frame number, product code, make, model, year, condition, compatibility and destination country. We check the seller, available documents, export, transport restrictions and registration requirements; we do not promise suitability, history, mileage or warranty in advance.
How can I check electronics from Japan?
Send a link or specification, model, serial number, condition, power supply, regional version, battery or radio module and destination country. We will check the seller, contents, available photographs or quality control, documents and route.
How is an order paid for with the supplier in Japan?
Currency, payment purpose and the available channel are determined after checking the seller, platform, documents, restrictions and route. Payment terms are provided before funds are sent or a bid is placed.
What payments and documents are needed for imports from Japan?
The answer depends on the product, code, origin, destination country, customer status and current rules. Before calculating, we check eligibility, documents, automotive, food, technical and export requirements, and possible charges for the specific route.
What documents are needed for purchasing?
Start with a product link or description, quantity and destination country. There is no need to collect a full set of documents in advance: after reviewing the order, we will explain what you and the seller need to provide for purchase, transport and import. The list depends on the product, route and whether you are buying for personal or business use.
Other countries for your enquiry
If the seller is in another country, select it from the list. We check purchase availability for your goods and route.
All purchasing destinationsWe will calculate your order
Send a link or describe the product, specify the quantity and destination. We will clarify missing details together. You will receive the estimate and purchase terms before payment.
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