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U.S. Postal Shipping Available for Parcels of Any Value

ZenMarket now supports Japan Post shipping to the United States for parcels of any value through a prepaid import duty system.

News | 24/07/2026 | News

New: Selected Auctions for exclusive, hand-picked items from Japan

Discover Selected Auctions on ZenMarket — bid on curated items from Japan, from watches to apparel.

News | 20/07/2026 | selected auctions , Japanese Product , ZenMarket

EU Ends Duty-Free Imports Under €150: What the New €3 Customs Duty Means for ZenMarket Customers

Starting July 1st, 2026, the EU will remove the duty-free exemption for imports under €150 and introduce a new €3 customs duty per item type. VAT rules will remain unchanged, and how the duty is paid will depend on the shipping method.

News | 30/06/2026 |

ZenMarket U.S. Shipping Update: Ship Parcels Over $800

ZenMarket currently supports shipping to the United States only for parcels with a total item value above $800.

News | 20/04/2026 | News

How to buy from Recommended Stores?

Read our tutorial on how to seamless shop with the best Japanese online shops with ZenMarket!

Article | 25/03/2026 | Tutorial

Shipping Disruptions to the Middle East- Operational Updates

Find the latest updates on shipping disruptions affecting Middle Eastern destinations. Track carrier suspensions, affected countries, and operational changes as the situation evolves.

News | 12/03/2026 | News , shipping

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

The UPS international shipping services will resume on March 2, 2026. UPS shipping options will again be available for new shipments starting March 2, 2026. Payment for packages using UPS will be again accessible starting from Match 2, 2026.

News | 02/03/2026 | News

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

Starting May 1, 2026, the ZenMarket service fee for bids on JDirectItems Auction will increase from 500 yen to 800 yen per bid. The service fee on Mercari shops items will increase, starting April 1.

News | 26/02/2026 | News

Mandatory EU, UK & Norway VAT Pre-Charge: March 2026 Update

VAT pre-charge will become mandatory for EU and Norway shipments starting March 2, 2026. Learn how this affects ZenMarket parcels under IOSS and VOEC systems.

News | 19/02/2026 | News

Important Update: FedEx U.S. Shipments Now Sent Under DDP Terms

Due to billing issues with import taxes and duties, all FedEx shipments to the United States will be sent under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms starting January 23.

News | 16/01/2026 | News , shipping

What Are the Characteristics of Japanese Fashion?

Interested in the characteristics of modern and traditional Japanese fashion? Check out our blog post that includes a helpful guide on Japanese Fashion

Article | 18/03/2022 | Fashion

How Has Japanese Fashion Changed Over Time (Guide)

Interested in the history of Japanese Fashion? Check out our guide that goes over fashion from the Heian Period traditional clothing to Harajuku fashion!

Article | 18/03/2022 | Fashion

Where to Buy Japanese Fashion in Japan

Interested in where to buy Japanese fashion in Japan? Check out our blog post full of a variety of stores covering multiple Japanese modern fashion niches.

Article | 18/03/2022 | Fashion

Portuguese Language Version Launch

News | 15/03/2022 | launch

Must try Umaibo Japanese Snack Flavors

Are you interested in the iconic Japanese Snack Umaibo? Check out our blog post about the snack that stayed at 10 yen since 1979 and all of the amazing flavors that Umaibo offers!

Article | 04/03/2022 | Japanese food

Comprehensive Guide to Wagashi: Japanese Traditional Sweets

Interested in every aspect of Traditional Japanese sweets? Check out our blog post that goes over everything from the history to classifications of Wagashi!

Article | 25/02/2022 | Food

Guide To Konpeito – Japanese Sugar Candy

Want to know more about Konpeito and its significance to Japanese culture? Check out our blog post that contains a helpful guide as well as where you can make your own Konpeito.

Article | 25/02/2022 | Food , traditional

Our Support For Ukraine

We, strongly condemn the actions of the Russian Federation and stand with the Ukrainian people. ZenMarket will be taking action to support the Ukrainian people and donate funds.

News | 25/02/2022 | News

Everything you need to know about Calpico | Calpis

Want to know everything there is to know about Calpico? Check out our blog post with a complete guide and recipes.

Article | 18/02/2022 | Food

What to Buy in Japan (Fashion Tips for Beginners)

Not sure what to buy from Japan? Discover top Japanese fashion brands from UNIQLO and Gelato Pique to BAPE and Comme des Garçons. Shop with ZenMarket from anywhere!

Article | 18/02/2022 | Fashion

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U.S. Postal Shipping Available for Parcels of Any Value

New: Selected Auctions for exclusive, hand-picked items from Japan

EU Ends Duty-Free Imports Under €150: What the New €3 Customs Duty Means for ZenMarket Customers

ZenMarket U.S. Shipping Update: Ship Parcels Over $800

How to buy from Recommended Stores?

Shipping Disruptions to the Middle East- Operational Updates

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

Mandatory EU, UK & Norway VAT Pre-Charge: March 2026 Update

Important Update: FedEx U.S. Shipments Now Sent Under DDP Terms

What Are the Characteristics of Japanese Fashion?

How Has Japanese Fashion Changed Over Time (Guide)

Where to Buy Japanese Fashion in Japan

Portuguese Language Version Launch

Must try Umaibo Japanese Snack Flavors

Comprehensive Guide to Wagashi: Japanese Traditional Sweets

Guide To Konpeito – Japanese Sugar Candy

Our Support For Ukraine

Everything you need to know about Calpico | Calpis

What to Buy in Japan (Fashion Tips for Beginners)

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