Buying Japanese Print Manga from CDJapan: Shipping & Costs
CDJapan has an English-language store for Japanese books. Before ordering physical manga from outside Japan, check the shipping estimate, your selected volumes and any import charges.
Last checked: October 2026
1. Check shipping before you order
Shipping cost depends on the destination, available shipping method, and the weight or size of the parcel. CDJapan offers a Shipping Charge Calculator below the Add to Cart button on product pages. For several books, add them to the cart, choose your destination country, and calculate the available shipping options.
You can compare shipping estimates before placing the order. The displayed options and final charges can vary with the order.
CDJapan: calculating shipping charges →
2. Ordering multiple manga volumes
You can place several books in one cart and check the combined shipping estimate. A larger order does not automatically mean a lower shipping total: compare the actual options in your cart.
CDJapan generally groups items in an order for shipment, but very large items or releases that become available more than 60 days apart can cause an order to be split. Check for a separate-shipment notice and review the total shipping amount before paying.
CDJapan: how orders and combined shipments work →
3. Customs, VAT and other import charges
Depending on your delivery country and order, customs duties, VAT/GST or carrier-related fees may apply in addition to the book price and shipping. In some locations taxes are collected at checkout; in others charges may be collected on delivery. The rules also vary by destination and can change.
Do not assume the product price plus shipping is the final total. Check the applicable import-tax information and order summary for your country.
CDJapan: customs duties and import VAT/GST →
4. Check format, availability and release date
Some series listings mix manga, novels, special editions and related publications. Check the Japanese title, author or artist, publisher and volume number. A physical book listing is not an ebook listing.
Availability may show stock, backorder or pre-order status. Shipping depends on when all relevant items can be obtained, and estimated availability may change. Confirm the product information on CDJapan before purchase.
CDJapan: availability and expected shipping dates →
If you cannot find an earlier volume
Try searching CDJapan by the book's 13-digit ISBN, which is often more reliable than a romanized title. CDJapan also offers a Book Request service for some books that are not currently listed. A request does not guarantee availability.
CDJapan: searching by ISBN and Book Request →