Important Notice for U.S. Customers: Updates on Tariffs, Shipping, and Pricing Policy

Date: Oct 23, 2025

Dear Valued Customers,

To ensure a transparent and seamless shopping experience, we wish to inform you of several important updates regarding U.S. customs policies and our related shipping services.

1. Adjustment of U.S. Tariff Policy

The United States government has recently adjusted its import policy, eliminating the duty-free exemption for packages valued under $800 (known as the "de minimis" rule). This change means that all inbound shipments, regardless of value, are now subject to customs duties.

2. Launch of New PDDP Shipping Service

To navigate this policy change and simplify your purchasing process, all orders shipped to the United States will be handled via PostNord's new PDDP (Postal Delivered Duties Paid) service, effective October 23, 2025.

3. How the PDDP Service Benefits You

PDDP is a comprehensive service where duties are paid in advance. For you, this means:

· We Handle All Formalities: We will manage all customs declarations and prepay all applicable import duties on your behalf.

· No Hidden Fees or Surprise Charges: The total amount you pay at checkout is final. You will not be required to pay any additional tariffs or processing fees upon delivery of your package.

· Faster Customs Clearance: With duties and taxes settled in advance, your order can clear customs more efficiently, minimizing potential delays.

4. Explanation of Price Adjustments

Many of our products are originally manufactured in Japan. In accordance with current U.S. trade regulations, a specific tariff is levied on goods with Japan as the country of origin. To account for this, we have made necessary adjustments to the pricing of items sold to our customers in the United States.

We are committed to closely monitoring the U.S. tariff benchmarks for Japanese goods. Should these policies change in the future, we will adjust our pricing accordingly to reflect these new regulations.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are dedicated to providing you with the most reliable and convenient shopping experience possible under the current international trade environment.

Sincerely,

Paper Whisper