for 15 days
How long do you keep it at the post office Parcels that we have not delivered because no one was home are kept at the delivery post office for 15 days. Mail subject to customs duties are kept for one month. Please submit a request for redelivery or come to the post office to pick up your parcel.Redelivery on the same day
Registered mail that could not be delivered during daytime due to absence can be redelivered before about 21:00 if requested by phone by around 17:00 on the same day (*) (free of charge). The hours of accepting request by phone may differ according to the post office.Basic shipping fee
| Weight | Shipping fee |
|---|---|
| Within 150g | 180 yen |
| Within 250g | 215 yen |
| Within 500g | 310 yen |
| Within 1kg | 360 yen |
What happens if you miss a delivery in JapanIf you missed a package delivery, you will find an attempted delivery slip with information such as your tracking number and redelivery options via QR code, phone call, or through the internet. When you schedule for redelivery, you can pick the exact date and time so that you can be home to receive it.
How do I get my package if I missed the delivery
If you missed a package delivery from the U.S. Postal Service, the mail carrier will typically leave a Redelivery Notice on your front door or in your mailbox to notify you that a parcel delivery was attempted. The good news is you can reschedule the redelivery of your package easily and without an additional cost.5 days after the first notice is left, a second delivery notice will be left. This item will be held for a number of days based on the specific service (usually 15 days). If it is not claimed, the item will be returned to the sender.
What is the least expensive way to ship a package to Japan
USPS
USPS is generally the cheapest way to ship large packages to Japan from the US. The carrier's flat-rate service ensures that you pay only for the size of the box and not its weight.
UK postage rates and prices:
| Parcel Weight: | Price: |
|---|---|
| 1Kg | From £4.25 plus VAT |
| 5Kg | From £5.15 plus VAT |
| 10Kg | From £6.77 plus VAT |
Who is responsible for missing delivery
Your item was delivered by a courier
If your item wasn't delivered to the location you agreed, it's the seller's legal responsibility to sort out the issue.If you're unavailable when UPS attempts delivery at your address, UPS may deliver your package to a UPS Access Point® location near your home, where your package will be held for you to pick up for 7 calendar days. After 7 calendar days, your package will be returned to the sender as undeliverable.Your package may say out for delivery, but then fail to turn up. This could happen because the driver has misplaced it in the van, it has been mis-scanned, or something has gone wrong. You should check the tracking information again, and see if it gets delivered the following day.
If your package is marked as attempted delivery, don't worry! The driver will typically try again the next business day. If you're still not home or available to accept the package, the driver will leave a notice with information on how to arrange a future delivery or pick-up.
What happens if I miss a signed for deliveryIf you miss a UPS signature delivery, UPS will usually make three attempts to deliver the package to you. If you are not available to sign for the package after three attempts, UPS will hold the package at a nearby UPS location for up to five business days. After that, the package will be returned to the sender.
How long does a reattempt delivery takeIf your package is marked as attempted delivery, don't worry! The driver will typically try again the next business day. If you're still not home or available to accept the package, the driver will leave a notice with information on how to arrange a future delivery or pick-up.
How long does it take to ship a package to Japan
Shipping to Japan: USPS vs. UPS. vs. FedEx vs. DHL
| Service | Delivery Time | |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Priority Mail International | 6-10 business days |
| USPS | First-Class International Service | 11-20 business days |
| UPS | Worldwide Expedited | 2-5 business days |
| UPS | Worldwide Saver | 6-10 business days |
Country Conditions for Mailing – Japan
| Weight not over (lbs.) | Parcel Post Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 | $17.25 |
| 2 | 21.60 |
| 3 | 25.80 |
| 4 | 30.55 |
Courier Charges Guide
| Description | KShs |
|---|---|
| Parcels whose weight is; | |
| 1 -7 kgs | 250.00 |
| 8-10 kgs | 300.00 |
| 11-15 kgs | 350.00 |
USPS shipping costs are calculated based on weight and distance traveled. Packages weighing less than one pound start at $2.74 via USPS First Class Package Service. If your package weighs one pound, you'll want to use USPS Priority Mail which starts at $7.02 with Shippo's special Cubic pricing.