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• Import Duty and Tax on Figures: US, UK, Canada, Australia

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  Guide

  Aug 28, 2026 JST

  Import Duty and Tax on Figures: US, UK, Canada, Australia

  What a figure from Japan costs at the border in 2026: US 12.5% duty after de minimis ended, UK VAT plus £8, Canada's CAN$20 line, Australia's AUD 1,000.

• Buying Figures From Japan: HLJ vs AmiAmi vs Good Smile

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  Guide

  Aug 28, 2026 JST

  Buying Figures From Japan: HLJ vs AmiAmi vs Good Smile

  Payment timing, cancellation rules, shipping methods and US delivery status at HobbyLink Japan, AmiAmi and the Good Smile store, verified August 2026.