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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

Get the latest updates on shipping disruptions in the Middle East. Track carrier suspensions, affected countries, and operational changes.

News | 12/03/2026 | News , shipping

UPS Shipping Services Resume March 2026

UPS international shipping services and payment options resume March 2, 2026. Book your new shipments and access UPS shipping options again starting !

News | 02/03/2026 | News

Update to the Service Fee for Mercari Shops and JDirectItems Auction

ZenMarket service fees are changing: JDirectItems Auction bids increase to 800 yen on May 1, and Mercari shops fees rise April 1. Stay updated and bid !

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

Starting Jan 23, all FedEx shipments to the US will be sent DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to resolve billing issues with import taxes. Ensure smooth delivery now.

News | 16/01/2026 | News , shipping

New Warehouse!

News | 08/11/2017 |

Thank you for answering our questionnaire!

News | 15/08/2017 |

Notice regarding services during the Obon holidays.

Shipments within Japan may see some delays during the holiday.

News | 02/08/2017 |

Flowing Noodle Challenge!

Who is the best at handling chopsticks?

Article | 19/07/2017 | Japanese food , Toys/Game

Kawaii & High-Quality: Japanese Makeup Brushes Loved Worldwide

A bit of information for ladies and people looking for a great gift for women.

Article | 17/06/2017 | Japanese Culture , Fashion

Yukata: Easy To Choose, Easy To Wear!

Summer is almost there. Let's get Japanese Summer clothes, Yukata.

Article | 13/06/2017 | Fashion , Japanese Culture

The problem with JDirectItems Auction is solved!

News | 11/05/2017 |

¡ZenMarket is now available in Spanish!

News | 01/05/2017 |

Introducing ZenMarketPlace

A new platform for buying from Japan. Several important features make the platform a pleasure to use.

News | 19/04/2017 | Zenmarketplace

Japan Shopping Service

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

New Warehouse!

Thank you for answering our questionnaire!

Notice regarding services during the Obon holidays.

Flowing Noodle Challenge!

Kawaii & High-Quality: Japanese Makeup Brushes Loved Worldwide

Yukata: Easy To Choose, Easy To Wear!

The problem with JDirectItems Auction is solved!

¡ZenMarket is now available in Spanish!

Introducing ZenMarketPlace

Otaku trends of last year in Japan!

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