Buy in Denmark, Shipped to Japan
Your Danish purchase, sent on to Japan. New goods with a receipt, received in Copenhagen, checked, repacked and tracked to your ground floor.
In short
GIA ships brand-new furniture, lighting and design pieces bought from Danish shops to private buyers and companies in Japan, including from shops that will not deliver to Japan themselves. Your goods need their original packaging and a receipt. GIA receives or collects them in Copenhagen, inspects and repacks them, and ships them on, and you follow the shipment on giaservice.dk. Japanese import consumption tax, any customs duty and the clearance are paid by the receiver, and delivery is to the ground floor.
Before you buy
What we can ship, what we cannot.
We ship
- Brand-new furniture, lighting, design pieces and home goods
- Goods in the manufacturer's box or original packaging
- Purchases with a receipt or invoice from the Danish shop
- Fragile items such as glass, ceramics and mirrors, after review on request
We do not ship
- Used goods, or goods without a receipt
- Liquids, aerosols, perfume, food, plants, alcohol, tobacco and medicines
- Batteries, unless built into a product and declared
- Weapons, or anything restricted or illegal to export or import
- Art and antiques: these go through our special transport team for art and antiques
The journey
From the Danish shop to Japan.
Order in Denmark
You buy from any Danish shop and keep the receipt.
Goods reach GIA
The shop delivers to GIA, or GIA collects from the shop.
Inspected and photographed
We check the boxes against the receipt and send you photos.
Repacked and secured
Boxed or palletised, wrapped and labelled for the journey.
Shipped
Sent through GIA's international network with the export documents.
Tracked on giaservice.dk
Follow the shipment with your GIA reference.
Delivered to the ground floor
Handed over at street level at your address.
Pricing
How the price is set.
Every shipment gets a fixed price in writing before anything moves. The price depends on:
Importing your Danish purchase into Japan
Goods sent from Denmark to Japan go through Japan Customs. Customs duty depends on the type of goods, and consumption tax is charged on imports in the same way as on goods bought in Japan.
| Consumption tax on imports | The standard rate is 10 % (7.8 % national and 2.2 % local consumption tax). It is calculated on the customs value of the goods plus any customs duty. |
|---|---|
| Customs duty on furniture | Japan Customs lists seats and furniture for the office, kitchen or bedroom (Chapter 94) as duty free. Other goods have their own rates: for example, kitchenware and household articles of glass or ceramics are listed at free to 3.9 %, and carpets at 6.3 to 8.4 %. |
| Low-value shipments | Goods with a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less are exempt from customs duty and consumption tax, with exceptions such as leather bags, leather shoes and knitted clothing. Furniture and lighting shipped through GIA are normally well above this amount. |
| Who pays | The receiver pays the consumption tax, any customs duty and the clearance in Japan. The carrier’s customs broker declares the goods and tells the receiver what is owed before delivery. |
| Pallets | Japan requires wood packaging, including pallets, to be treated and marked under ISPM 15. Shipments to Japan travel on heat treated, stamped Euro pallets. |
Check the rate for your exact product
Duty rates in Japan are set per product code. Japan Customs lists the rates for major products and publishes the full tariff schedule, and it recommends asking a Customs appraiser about a specific item. The Danish receipt travels with the shipment as the commercial invoice, so a clear product description and the material (for example wood, metal, glass or wool) on it helps the declaration.
Typical Danish purchases for Japan
The gateway service suits new Danish design for the home: lounge chairs and sofas, dining tables and chairs, pendant and floor lamps, sideboards and shelving, and design pieces bought together as a set. Danish lighting and furniture brands, such as Louis Poulsen, are well known in Japan; we name them only as examples of what buyers order. GIA is not connected to any brand or shop. Each item travels in the manufacturer’s packaging with the shop’s receipt.
Delivery to the ground floor in Japan
The shipment is handed over at street level at your address: at the entrance, in the building lobby, or at a ground floor room you show us. Carrying the boxes upstairs or into an apartment is arranged by the receiver. If your building has a management office, a delivery entrance or restricted delivery hours, tell us in the request so the delivery can be planned properly.
Questions from buyers in Japan
Will I pay consumption tax on furniture shipped from Denmark to Japan?
Yes. Consumption tax is charged on imported goods at the standard rate of 10 %, calculated on the customs value plus any customs duty. The receiver pays it.
Is there customs duty on Danish furniture coming into Japan?
Japan Customs lists seats and furniture for the office, kitchen or bedroom (Chapter 94) as duty free. Other goods, such as glass, ceramics and carpets, have their own rates, so check your exact product with Japan Customs.
How do I pay the tax and duty?
The carrier’s customs broker declares the goods to Japan Customs and tells the receiver what is owed. The receiver pays before or at delivery.
Do pallets from Denmark to Japan need the ISPM 15 mark?
Yes. Japan requires wood packaging, including pallets, to be treated and marked under ISPM 15. Shipments to Japan travel on heat treated, stamped Euro pallets.
Will the driver bring the furniture up to my apartment?
Delivery is to the ground floor at street level. Carrying the goods upstairs or inside is arranged by the receiver.
Can you ship used furniture or antiques to Japan?
The gateway service is for new goods with a receipt. For your own used belongings, see our page for personal shipments abroad. Art and antiques go through our special transport team.
How long does shipping to Japan take?
The expected timing depends on the goods, the packing and the address. We confirm it in writing together with your fixed price.
日本のお客様へ（概要）
デンマークのショップで購入した新品の家具、照明、デザイン製品を、Get It All Service ApS がコペンハーゲンで受け取り、検品・梱包して日本へお送りします。商品はメーカーの梱包のまま、購入時の領収書が必要です。日本の輸入消費税（標準税率10%）、関税、通関費用は受取人のご負担です。お届けは建物の1階（地上階）までとなります。お見積りはこのページのフォームから英語でお送りください。
Sources
- Japan Customs: Duty rates for major products (as of 1 April 2026)
- Japan Customs: Calculation of customs duty and consumption tax
- Japan Customs: Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less
- National Tax Agency Japan: Consumption tax, basic knowledge
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Plant Protection Station: Wood packaging material (ISPM No. 15), FAQ
This page explains general rules for private buyers. It is not legal or tax advice. Rules can change, so check the official sources above before you buy.
Thank you!
Your request is with Get It All Service ApS. We reply with a fixed price in writing. Keep your reference for tracking later.
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