Customs

How do I complete customs?

To ship your item, you must complete the customs declaration, which is a detailed outline of the contents and value of your package. Blackship gives you complete control over the value of your items,…

Updated 8 months ago

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 and either approve or reject it. Over time, we ex…

Updated 9 months ago by Max Hodges

Can I undervalue my items? Can I mark them as gift?

Can I undervalue my items?. The answer is yes. Blackship gives you complete freedom to declare and control your own customs value, including lowering them. But please note that if you undervalue the…

Updated 3 years ago

Alcohol Handling

ATTENTION: Due to recent updates to the Japan Post terms, bottles over 24% must ship via DHL only. However, we can not ship to countries where import is restricted, such as USA and Canada, regardless…

Updated 1 year ago

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 shipping delays. We allow customers to search usi…

Updated 9 months ago by Max Hodges

Can I declare the items as used goods in the customs declaration? How to?

Yes, Blackship allows you to declare the items as "used". How to fill out customs and declare them as used: 1. In your mailbox, click "Details" under the package you want to declare. 2. Click "Add It…

Updated 2 years ago

How much tax will I pay?

What is Customs? A department of the government that collects money on imported goods. This money goes directly to your countries government and none of it goes to Blackship. Blackship cannot control…