Import to Germany
Import Japanese Pokémon to Germany
Source sealed Japanese Pokémon boxes directly from trusted sellers in Japan and ship them to Germany — with live JPY prices, verified sellers, real reviews, and landed-cost tools.
Built for Germans · prices shown in EUR
Japan
The source
Germany
Delivered
- Import tax
- VAT 19%
- Duty on cards
- €3 flat
- Typical transit
- 3–7 business days · DHL
- Prices shown in
- EUR
The bottom line
For Germans, buying Japan-direct through Pacific Card Exchange means newer sets, lower per-box prices, and full transparency on taxes, duties, and shipping.
Why Germany collectors import from Japan
Germany is one of Europe's largest trading-card markets, and demand for sealed Japanese product is intense — from collectors in Berlin and Munich to shops in Hamburg and Cologne stocking cases for local tournaments and breaks.
At 19%, Germany also has one of the lower EU VAT rates, which makes importing the newest Japanese sets — Black Bolt, White Flare, Terastal Festival — through Pacific Card Exchange especially attractive versus paying local reseller markups.
Shipping to Germany
Most Japan-to-Germany orders ship via DHL, with fully tracked, insured delivery typically landing in 3–7 business days. After your payment clears, sellers usually provide a tracking number within 24–48 hours.
Pacific Card Exchange managed orders use flat-rate international shipping regardless of box count, so you know the delivery cost up front. Parcels enter the EU through a customs hub where VAT and a small handling fee are assessed before final delivery in Germany.
Recommended carrier
DHL
Express / International
3–7 business days
Many sellers use DHL for EU and UK orders when FedEx is unavailable or more expensive. Transit is slightly longer but often more economical for European destinations.
Customs & import taxes in Germany
Since July 2021 the EU has charged VAT on all imports into Germany with no low-value exemption. Expect the standard 19% VAT on the declared value plus a small carrier clearance fee (around €3) collected before delivery.
Trading cards clear EU customs duty-free, so there is no separate tariff — the main cost is 19% VAT plus shipping. Our import calculator models this in EUR so you can compare the landed cost against local Germany prices before you commit.
- Duty on trading cards
- €3 flat
- Consumption tax
- VAT 19%
- De-minimis threshold
- Eliminated
- Typical import cost
- €3 + VAT
Tax and duty figures are indicative and can change — always confirm current rules with Germany's customs authority before a large order.
Payments
Paying sellers from Germany
Pay in a way that suits you. For international transfers, Wise consistently gives Germans the best rate into Japanese yen.
Wise
Best rateBest real exchange rate for converting your currency to JPY; low, transparent fees.
Credit card
Widely accepted for managed Request Orders; simple and fast.
PayPal
Buyer protection on eligible orders; accepted by many sellers.
Bank transfer
Cost-effective for larger, bulk orders once you trust the seller.
Popular products
Popular products Germans import
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Japan-direct vs. local market
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Trusted Japanese sellers
Verified, active sellers with public profiles and real review history — ready to ship to Germany.
Success stories
Buyers importing to Germany and beyond
Real reviews from collectors and resellers who sourced sealed product Japan-direct.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything Germans ask about importing Japanese Pokémon from Japan.
Yes. The EU applies 19% VAT on the declared value of all imports into Germany, plus a small carrier clearance fee. There is no low-value exemption anymore.
Trading cards are duty-free across the EU, so you generally only pay 19% VAT plus shipping — there is no separate tariff.
DHL typically delivers to Germany in 3–7 business days, once the seller has dispatched your order and it clears EU customs.
Wise is recommended for the best EUR-to-JPY rate; most sellers also accept credit card, PayPal, and bank transfer.
Yes. Our import calculator adds 19% VAT, the clearance fee, and flat-rate shipping, so you can compare the full total against local Germany prices.
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Japan-direct prices, shipped to Germany
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Import cost calculator
Model landed cost in EUR, including taxes and shipping, before you buy.
How importing works
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