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500 g to United States: now vs Feb 2027

500 g to United States: cheapest now Small packet, air ¥1,670; from 2027-02-01 Small packet, air ¥2,330. Biggest rise: EMS (express mail) +¥3,500 (89.7%).

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United States · Zone 4 · 500 g

500 g to United States: cheapest now Small packet, air ¥1,670; from 2027-02-01 Small packet, air ¥2,330. Biggest rise: EMS (express mail) +¥3,500 (89.7%).

ServiceNow (to Jan 31, 2027)From Feb 1, 2027Change
EMS (express mail)EMS（国際スピード郵便） · tracked¥3,900¥7,400+¥3,500 (89.7%)
International parcel, air国際小包（航空便） · tracked¥4,200¥6,660+¥2,460 (58.6%)
International parcel, SAL (economy air)国際小包（SAL便） · tracked · suspendedSuspended (not accepted).¥2,900¥5,660+¥2,760 (95.2%)
International parcel, surface (ship)国際小包（船便） · tracked¥2,600¥3,400+¥800 (30.8%)
Small packet, air小形包装物（航空便）¥1,670¥2,330+¥660 (39.5%)
International Air Packet (tracked small packet)国際エアパケット · tracked¥2,040¥2,720+¥680 (33.3%)

Cheapest by air (not ship)

Now: Small packet, air ¥1,670

Feb 2027: Small packet, air ¥2,330

Cheapest tracked

Now: International Air Packet (tracked small packet) ¥2,040

Feb 2027: International Air Packet (tracked small packet) ¥2,720

EMS weight band

From 2027-02-01 EMS is charged in 1 kg bands: 500 g pays the "up to 1 kg" price (now "up to 500 g").

  • Ship date 2026-10-24 is before 2027-02-01: current rates apply (post by 2027-01-31, 100 days away). Rates go by the posting date.
  • Current EMS and air-parcel prices to zones 3 and 4 include Japan Post's special surcharge (特別追加料金); it becomes ¥0 from 2027-02-01, already folded into the revised tables.
  • Japan Post has suspended SAL acceptance; its 2027 FAQ says the restart date is undecided (引受再開の時期は未定).
  • Japan Post may suspend or restrict services to a country; check 国・地域別の差出可否 before shipping: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/information/overview.html
  • Goods need a customs form (CN22/CN23 or the online label). Lithium batteries, sprays and other dangerous goods are restricted; the destination's import duties and de minimis rules are separate.
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Unofficial estimate from Japan Post's published rate tables, not affiliated with Japan Post. Prices, surcharges and acceptance by country can change; confirm at the post office before you ship.

Rates as of 2026-10-19: current tables (incl. the special surcharge) and the revised tables Japan Post published on 2026-10-09 for items posted from 2027-02-01. Customs, size limits and prohibited items are not checked.

Unofficial estimate from Japan Post's published rate tables, not affiliated with Japan Post. Prices, surcharges and acceptance by country can change; confirm at the post office before you ship. Rates as of 2026-10-19: current tables (incl. the special surcharge) and the revised tables Japan Post published on 2026-10-09 for items posted from 2027-02-01. Customs, size limits and prohibited items are not checked.