U.S. Shipping Update – Direct & Forwarded Options
We’re happy to share that direct shipping to the United States has resumed for eligible orders. Orders containing four items or fewer are now shipped directly from Japan to the United States using Japan Post services.
Orders containing five or more items continue to ship via our trusted forwarding partner in Canada to ensure reliable delivery and proper customs handling for larger parcels.
Note: Orders of four items or fewer may choose Standard Tracked Shipping or Express Tracked Shipping at checkout. Orders containing five or more items will have one shipping option, which uses our express multi-item forwarding route.
🇯🇵 → 🇺🇸 Direct U.S. Shipping (4 Items or Fewer)
Eligible U.S. orders are shipped directly from Japan using Japan Post’s tracked services:
- Standard Tracked Shipping – economical option with tracking
- Express Tracked Shipping (EMS) – faster delivery with full tracking
Please note: In accordance with current Japan Post policies for shipments to the United States, parcels sent directly from Japan are declared as gifts. You can read more about this policy here:
Japan Post – U.S. Shipping Information
🇯🇵 → 🇨🇦 → 🇺🇸 Shipping for Multi-Item Orders (5+ Items)
Orders containing five or more items are shipped using our established forwarding route through Canada. This route includes the fees associated with forwarding, including tariff handling processed upfront.
- Your order is shipped from Japan to our forwarding partner in Canada using Japan Post EMS.
- Forwarding fees and tariff processing are completed.
- The parcel is then shipped to your U.S. address using Canada Post’s express international service.
📦 Current U.S. Shipping Options
| Shipping Method | Price (USD) | Estimated Delivery Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Standard Tracked Shipping (1–4 items) |
$14.99 | Approx. 22–26 days | Direct from Japan. Tracked delivery. |
|
Express Tracked Shipping (1–4 items) |
$29.99 | Approx. 9–14 days | Direct from Japan via EMS. Faster delivery. |
|
Express Tracked Shipping – Multi-Item (5+ items) |
$63.99 | Approx. 16–20 days | Processed via Canada using our forwarding partner. Tracking included. |
Please note that delivery times may vary due to weather, holidays, or customs processing.
🔒 Privacy and How Your Information Is Used
When forwarding is required, we securely share only the information necessary for shipping and customs processing:
- Recipient name
- U.S. shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
Your payment information is never shared, and your personal data is used exclusively for delivery.
💬 Questions About U.S. Shipping?
If you’re unsure which shipping option applies to your order, please contact us at info@omamorifromjapan.com.
Updated on January 5, 2026 (JST) to reflect direct U.S. shipping for orders of four items or fewer.