Import to Malta

Import Japanese Pokémon to Malta

Source sealed Japanese Pokémon boxes directly from trusted sellers in Japan and ship them to Malta — with live JPY prices, verified sellers, real reviews, and landed-cost tools.

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Built for Maltese collectors · prices shown in EUR

Japanese Pokémon shipped direct from Japan to Malta.
Japan-direct

Japan

The source

Malta

Delivered

Import tax
VAT 18%
Duty on cards
€3 flat clearance
Typical transit
3–7 business days · DHL
Prices shown in
EUR

The bottom line

For Maltese collectors, buying Japan-direct through Pacific Card Exchange means newer sets, lower per-box prices, and full transparency on taxes, duties, and shipping.

Why Malta collectors import from Japan

Demand for sealed Japanese Pokémon keeps climbing across Malta — from collectors and local card shops in Valletta, Birkirkara, Sliema, and Mosta to resellers stocking bulk cases. Japanese sets release months ahead of Western print runs and frequently cost less per box, even after import costs.

Buying Japan-direct through Pacific Card Exchange lets Maltese collectors skip the local reseller markup and source the newest releases — Black Bolt, White Flare, and Terastal Festival — straight from verified sellers in Japan, with live JPY pricing on every set.

Shipping to Malta

Most Japan-to-Malta 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 Malta.

Recommended carrier

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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 Malta

Since July 2021 the EU has charged VAT on all imports into Malta with no low-value exemption. Expect the standard 18% 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 18% VAT plus shipping. Our import calculator models this in EUR so you can compare the landed cost against local Malta prices before you commit.

Duty on trading cards
€3 flat clearance
Consumption tax
VAT 18%
De-minimis threshold
Eliminated (VAT from €0)
Typical import cost
€3 + VAT

Tax and duty figures are indicative and can change — always confirm current rules with Malta's customs authority before a large order.

Payments

Paying sellers from Malta

Pay in a way that suits you. For international transfers, Wise consistently gives Maltese collectors the best rate into Japanese yen.

Wise

Best rate

Best 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.

Live price proof

23sets beat the Malta market right now

See where Japan-direct sealed boxes beat the local Malta market, priced in EUR. Sourced Japan-direct and tracked live every day.

Japan-direct vs. local market

1 of 23 sets
M1L: Mega BraveM1L: Mega BraveMalta market86,99 €Japan-direct63,99 €
27% below local marketSee all prices

Verified sellers

Trusted Japanese sellers

Verified, active sellers with public profiles and real review history — ready to ship to Malta.

Success stories

Buyers importing to Malta and beyond

Real reviews from collectors and resellers who sourced sealed product Japan-direct.

Nice packaging and nice attitude
Anonymous Charmander · on @urara.cards.jp
I love working with urara. Best supplier around!!
Anonymous Squirtle · on @urara.cards.jp
Urara is very kind and fast supplier! Very good service and perfect packaging. Answering fast and always ready to help. Outstanding!!
Anonymous Squirtle · on @urara.cards.jp

Frequently asked questions

Everything Maltese collectors ask about importing Japanese Pokémon from Japan.

  • Yes. The EU applies 18% VAT on the declared value of all imports into Malta, 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 18% VAT plus shipping — there is no separate tariff.

  • DHL typically delivers to Malta 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 18% VAT, the clearance fee, and flat-rate shipping, so you can compare the full total against local Malta prices.