Customs
Completing Your Customs Declaration
To ship your package, you must first complete a customs declaration outlining its contents and value. Blackship gives you full control over the declar...
Customs (Import Duties and Taxes)
Customs is a government department that processes imported goods and collects import-related charges. These charges are paid to your country’s governm...
Alcohol Handling
Due to recent updates to Japan Post terms, bottles over 24% alcohol must ship via DHL only . We also cannot ship alcohol to countries where import i...
Can I Undervalue My Items? Can I Mark Them as a Gift?
Blackship allows you to enter and manage your own customs declaration information, including the declared value of your items. However, you are fully ...
How do I request a new product type for customs?
When declaring customs, if you can’t find a product type suitable for your item, you need to request a new type be added. Our staff then reviews this ...
How do I find the correct HS Code?
As of 2023, all shipments departing Blackship must include HS codes as part of their customs declaration. This will ease customs clearance and reduce ...