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📢 Changes to EU Customs Duty Impact Fee from July 1
📢 Changes to EU Customs Duty Impact Fee from July 1

New Fixed Customs Duty Impact Fee for EU Orders

Starting from July 1, 2026, the EU will introduce a new fixed customs duty on low-value imported parcels. The duty is currently set at €3 per parcel as a temporary amount, and it may increase in the future.

Because of this change, we will add a fixed customs duty impact fee to applicable EU orders.

What will change?

Before this update, EU orders may already include a category-based impact fee, depending on the product type.

From July 1, 2026, EU orders may also include an additional fixed customs duty impact fee.

Before:
Category-based impact fee

Now:
Category-based impact fee + Fixed customs duty impact fee

How much is the fixed customs duty impact fee?

The EU’s new fixed customs duty is currently set at €5 per low-value parcel. This amount is temporary and may increase in the future.

For now, this impact fee is set at $3.50 USD for applicable EU orders.

This amount may be adjusted in the future if the EU changes the fixed duty amount or if our prepaid shipping cost increases.

Where can I see this amount?

You can see the total taxes and customs-related amount in the shipping fee line of your order.

This amount is included as part of the shipping fee, instead of being listed as a separate tax or customs fee.

For example, for a 1/6 full-box figure, the shipping fee may include both the category-based impact fee for a 1/6 full-box item and the fixed customs duty impact fee for the package.

Will I need to pay again when the package arrives?

In most cases, no.

For EU orders shipped through our tax-prepaid channels, the applicable VAT, category-based impact fee, fixed customs duty impact fee, and import-related charges are handled in advance through the shipping method.

If there is any unusual issue during customs clearance, we will help follow up with the shipping carrier.

What about orders placed before July 1, 2026?

For orders placed before July 1, 2026 and shipped after that date, we do not plan to apply the current $3.50 fixed customs duty impact fee at this time.

However, if the EU increases this duty further in the future, or if our prepaid shipping cost rises significantly, we may need to review the cost for existing pre-order items when the remaining balance is collected.

If any adjustment becomes necessary, it will be reflected as part of the balance payment or shipping-related charge.

For more information, you can refer to this policy: Taxes

Next article Introducing Reward Program

Payment plans: "full price" and "deposit"

"Full-payment"
  • All in-stock products can only be ordered with this option.
  • All pre-order products support the "full-payment" option. If you order with the full payment option, all payments (including tax and postage) are collected when the order is placed so that you can wait for the shipment with no concerns.

 

"Deposit-payment"

You can order a product by paying a deposit first and the remaining balance when it is getting released soon. "Deposit payment" only applies to the products on pre-order status (some products with relatively low prices only accept "full-payment" options)

  • Deposit amount: $19.99 generally (For a limited few products at higher prices, the deposit can also be set at a higher price)
  • Validity and priority for orders paid with deposit: Same as the orders paid with "full-payment", the reservation is secured after the order is confirmed. After the product arrives, the orders placed with a "deposit" and the balance paid in full will also ship at the same time as the "full-payment" orders.
  • Balance amount: The amount of "full price" on the product page deducting the "deposit". The postage and tax will be collected together with the deposit when the order is placed, the balance amount only includes the remaining of the product price amount (Orders before July 1, 2021, might have a tax added to the balance invoice)
  • Balance payment method: a PayPal invoice will be sent to you. (The billing email is your order email by default. Make sure this email is valid)
  • Opening time of the balance payment: We usually send the invoices after we are notified that the release is coming soon (We might advance the opening time if the product value/quantity is higher than average)
  • Validity of balance payment: The invoice stays valid for 15 days. After the deadline, we will close the order by the cancellation procedure. If you need a longer time to pay, please contact us before the deadline.
  • Deposit refund: Refer to order cancellation policy.

 

Make sure you can receive our emails

In order to avoid missing out on the release notifications and invoices, please make sure you can receive our emails and add us to the safe senders' list.

We will send you these notifications if you pre-order with a "deposit":

  • At the same time we send you the balance invoice
  • When the balance invoice is about to expire
  • If the balance invoice is overdue and canceled

    Deposit option is usually available as long as the product itself is still available to be pre-ordered. However, you may see the deposit option temporarily unavailable in these cases:

    • It might be because that the item is about to be released soon has entered the "balance payment" procedure.
    • Or, it could be that the inventories we put on "deposit" option are temporarily sold out. We probably can still replenish them if the products are still available.

    You can contact our customer service to ask for details.

    The major use of reward points is that they can be redeemed to coupons (store credits). You can use these coupons as money to get discounts on your future purchases.

    We currently support coupon redemption for the following 2 amounts:

    • 500 points for a USD 5.00 off coupon
    • 1000 points for a USD 10.00 off coupon

    The conversion rate between the points and discount value is subject to the actual display. You can access the reward panel and click "ways to redeem" to get more details.

    Click here to load the reward panel (It will display as a pop-up after the page finishes loading) 

     

    Pre-order price guarantee

    • We guarantee that the price of the ordered product (in US dollars) will be the same at the time of the release as when you first ordered it
    • Pre-order products do not apply to any sales campaigns that have direct price markdowns
    • In some cases, if the price is reduced for the reasons of better sourcing costs or competitiveness-related concerns, we will charge you based on the final pricing when the product is released
    • In very rare cases, if we have to rectify the pricing due to system error or staff operation mistakes, we will notify you as soon as the problem is discovered for your advice

    Shipping Policy

    Our product prices already include a base shipping cost. This means the listed price may appear slightly higher, but for many countries, no additional shipping fee will be charged at checkout.

    • Free shipping areas: If your location’s shipping rate is similar to our base shipping cost, a free shipping option will appear at checkout. You can scroll to the bottom of this page to check if your country is included.
    • Other areas: If your location's actual shipping cost exceeds our base rate, you will be charged the difference at checkout.
    • Customs & Tariff Impact Fee: To manage customs duties more smoothly, we include the impact fee in the shipping charge. So the “shipping fee” at checkout may partly cover customs & tariffs we prepay for you—not just postage (View more about Customs, Duties and Tax policy)


    Multiple shipping options

    For some countries, multiple shipping options are available. You’ll see all choices, along with their prices and details, on the checkout page. 

    Standard vs. Premium Shipping

    Shipping options are classified as Standard or Premium based on average delivery times and courier service levels—not based on whether the option is free.

    • Premium Shipping: Typically 1-week delivery via non-postal, expedited commercial couriers.

    • Standard Shipping: Usually 2–3 weeks, depending on seasonal fluctuations and each country's customs and processing times

     

    When Additional Shipping Charges Apply

    Additional fees may apply in the following cases:

    • Standard Shipping is Unavailable

    If we’re unable to use standard shipping due to one of the following reasons, we will automatically upgrade to premium shipping and charge the difference:

      • The package exceeds size or weight limits for all available standard couriers.
      • The service of all available carriers we use for "standard shipping" turns unavailable to your address due to force majeure (e.g. strikes, weather, or policy changes).
    • Split Shipments Under Premium Shipping

    Premium shipping includes a fixed fee per package. If your order requires multiple shipments, we’ll contact you to collect a surcharge for the extra packages.
    Note: Split shipments under standard shipping do NOT incur additional charges.     



    Country Free shipping Paid shipping (Min) Tax Expedited shipping
    United States ✅ US: DHL
    Remote areas in the U.S. ✅
    Canada ✅
    Mexico $10 /Kg, $0 /package EMS(Zone 8)
    Norway ✅
    Ukraine ✅
    United Kingdom ✅
    Russia ✅
    Switzerland ✅
    Cyprus ✅ 💰
    Greece ✅ 💰
    Malta ✅ 💰
    Germany ✅ 💰
    Lithuania ✅ 💰
    Estonia ✅ 💰
    Spain ✅ 💰
    Slovenia ✅ 💰
    Latvia ✅ 💰
    Croatia ✅ 💰
    Slovak ✅ 💰
    Czechia ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Netherlands ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    France ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Portugal ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Hungary ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Austria ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Belgium ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Poland ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Italy ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Luxembourg ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Denmark ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Finland ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Ireland ✅ 💰
    Sweden ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Reunion $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Belarus $15 /Kg, $0 /package 💰
    Iceland $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Gibraltar $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Serbia $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    New Zealand ✅
    Australia ✅
    Turkey ✅
    Israel ✅ Zone H: FedEx
    Vietnam ✅
    Japan ✅
    Korea ✅
    Malaysia ✅
    Thailand ✅
    Indonesia ✅
    Singapore ✅
    Taiwan ✅
    Philippines $10 /Kg, $0 /package PH: FedEx
    India ✅
    Brunei ✅
    Oman ✅ Zone H: FedEx
    Brazil $5 /Kg, $0 /package
    Argentina $20 /Kg, $0 /package
    Chile $10 /Kg, $2 /package
    Colombia $10 /Kg, $2 /package
    Peru EMS(Zone 8)
    South Africa Zone H: FedEx
    Egypt Zone H: FedEx
    Saudi Arabia 4PX EXPRESS
    Bahrain
    United Arab Emirates ✅

    This item is in-stock (released) and could ship immediately.

    When you are seeing this badge, it means this product is already in our warehouse for despatch, and has finished its pre-order status. We can arrange shipping for you as soon as receive your order.

    How long is our processing time? 

    For most items in "in-stock" status, our processing time is 1~3 business days. You would receive an auto-sent shipping notification email when we despatch. 

    Can I order in-stock items together with pre-order items? 

    You can do that of course! We would split the order based on the items' supply status, and ship the in-stock ones in bulk first. 

    100% Original

    We supply products in m.i.n.t. condition from direct suppliers and ensure authenticity from the shown brand (see label around product title).

    Cancellation & Refund

    • Buyers don't have access to cancel the order(s) directly. To cancel an order, you need to submit a request to us. The order can be canceled after the request is approved. The cancellation request needs to be submitted before the despatch. An order cannot be canceled after it is shipped. If you still need to withdraw the purchase, you need to send it back at your own expense through the return process.
    • Cancellation requests for buyers' reasons might have a cancellation fee (Especially, the cancellation requests due to a change of mind because of the release delay also apply to this policy)

     

    Cancellation fee

    For cancellations of most regular products (not indicated as "non-refundable deposit"), a refund will be provided after the request is approved.

    In order to secure the reservation for all pre-orders, we make purchase contracts with the suppliers that include non-refundable deposits and purchase commitments. Cancellations will cause additional purchasing/warehousing costs for us. In order to take better control over the purchase plans and storage costs, please kindly understand that we need a part of the payment as a cancellation fee to offset the risks and costs.

    • No cancellation fee for cancellations made within 7 days from the date of the purchase. A full refund will be provided.
    • 15% of the paid value of the canceled products will be deducted as a cancellation fee for requests made after 7 days from the date of purchase (up to a maximum of $10 per item)
    • For requests made after the release:
      • Orders paid with "deposit": 50% of the paid deposit will be deducted as a cancellation fee. If we still cannot get in touch with you when the balance invoice deadline is due, we will close the order and send you a $10 voucher by default
      • Orders paid with "full amount": 15% of the paid value of the canceled products will be deducted as a cancellation fee (up to a maximum of $10 per item)

     

    For a few products indicated as "non-refundable deposit"

    • Orders paid with "deposit": No refund.
    • Orders paid with "full amount": 15% of the paid value of the canceled products will be deducted as a cancellation fee (up to a maximum of $30 per item)

     

    Cancellations with no relationship with the buyer(production cancellation, inventory sold-out, shipping suspension) will not incur any cancellation fee.

     

     

    Refund payment method for canceled orders

    • If the order is within 180 days, we will send you a refund on the primary transaction.
    • If the order is more than 180 days ago, we will send you a PayPal transfer/voucher/reward points to pay you back. When you claim the PayPal transfer, there will be a PayPal transaction fee (about 4%) on your end.
    Product price policy
    • To help you better estimate the full cost on the product page, our pricing already includes a standard shipping cost, which makes it look higher than the market price. However, if you are from our "free shipping areas", it also means that you do not need to pay any postage when checkout (Refer to the real-time display on the checkout page for details)
    • Different variants of the same product can come at different prices. Click the variant to confirm its price.
     
    • If you choose to pay a "deposit" to place pre-orders, the remaining balance will be charged separately with a PayPal invoice when the release is coming. The amount of the balance is the displayed "full price" amount deducting the "deposit" amount.
    • Our pricing/transaction currency is USD
      • You can select different currencies when browsing the store, but all prices will be converted to USD after you submit the cart to the checkout process
      • We also use USD to calculate the remaining balance of the pre-orders made with deposits (as the balance payment is usually scheduled several months after the deposit payment, the final amount in your local currency may fluctuate due to exchange rate changes)

    We will notify you by this email for everything related to your purchase on our website, including:

    1. Order confirmation
    2. Shipping notification with tracking number
    3. Order communication
    4. Pre-order release notification
    5. PayPal invoice for pre-order remaining balance
    6. Customer support emails
    7. Newsletters

    It is important to make sure that you can receive emails well from us so you don’t miss out anything important regarding your orders.

    • Please make sure the spelling of your email is correct
    • Use active email for your account
    • Check whether our emails were put in SPAM folder of your mail agent (you can search by @giantoy.com), mark them as “Not SPAM” if you find any. (We don’t SPAM)
    • We strongly advise you to only use one email to manage orders from our website.

    If you need to change your account email to another, please contact us via support@giantoy.com with your current email & new email you want to revise to.

    Shipping Policy

    Our product prices already include a base shipping cost. This means the listed price may appear slightly higher, but for many countries, no additional shipping fee will be charged at checkout.

    • Free shipping areas: If your location’s shipping rate is similar to our base shipping cost, a free shipping option will appear at checkout. You can scroll to the bottom of this page to check if your country is included.
    • Other areas: If your location's actual shipping cost exceeds our base rate, you will be charged the difference at checkout.
    • Customs & Tariff Impact Fee: To manage customs duties more smoothly, we include the impact fee in the shipping charge. So the “shipping fee” at checkout may partly cover customs & tariffs we prepay for you—not just postage (View more about Customs, Duties and Tax policy)


    Multiple shipping options

    For some countries, multiple shipping options are available. You’ll see all choices, along with their prices and details, on the checkout page. 

    Standard vs. Premium Shipping

    Shipping options are classified as Standard or Premium based on average delivery times and courier service levels—not based on whether the option is free.

    • Premium Shipping: Typically 1-week delivery via non-postal, expedited commercial couriers.

    • Standard Shipping: Usually 2–3 weeks, depending on seasonal fluctuations and each country's customs and processing times

     

    When Additional Shipping Charges Apply

    Additional fees may apply in the following cases:

    • Standard Shipping is Unavailable

    If we’re unable to use standard shipping due to one of the following reasons, we will automatically upgrade to premium shipping and charge the difference:

      • The package exceeds size or weight limits for all available standard couriers.
      • The service of all available carriers we use for "standard shipping" turns unavailable to your address due to force majeure (e.g. strikes, weather, or policy changes).
    • Split Shipments Under Premium Shipping

    Premium shipping includes a fixed fee per package. If your order requires multiple shipments, we’ll contact you to collect a surcharge for the extra packages.
    Note: Split shipments under standard shipping do NOT incur additional charges.     



    Country Free shipping Paid shipping (Min) Tax Expedited shipping
    United States ✅ US: DHL
    Remote areas in the U.S. ✅
    Canada ✅
    Mexico $10 /Kg, $0 /package EMS(Zone 8)
    Norway ✅
    Ukraine ✅
    United Kingdom ✅
    Russia ✅
    Switzerland ✅
    Cyprus ✅ 💰
    Greece ✅ 💰
    Malta ✅ 💰
    Germany ✅ 💰
    Lithuania ✅ 💰
    Estonia ✅ 💰
    Spain ✅ 💰
    Slovenia ✅ 💰
    Latvia ✅ 💰
    Croatia ✅ 💰
    Slovak ✅ 💰
    Czechia ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Netherlands ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    France ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Portugal ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Hungary ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Austria ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Belgium ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Poland ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Italy ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Luxembourg ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Denmark ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Finland ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Ireland ✅ 💰
    Sweden ✅ 💰 EU: FedEx(Include Tax)
    Reunion $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Belarus $15 /Kg, $0 /package 💰
    Iceland $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Gibraltar $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    Serbia $15 /Kg, $0 /package
    New Zealand ✅
    Australia ✅
    Turkey ✅
    Israel ✅ Zone H: FedEx
    Vietnam ✅
    Japan ✅
    Korea ✅
    Malaysia ✅
    Thailand ✅
    Indonesia ✅
    Singapore ✅
    Taiwan ✅
    Philippines $10 /Kg, $0 /package PH: FedEx
    India ✅
    Brunei ✅
    Oman ✅ Zone H: FedEx
    Brazil $5 /Kg, $0 /package
    Argentina $20 /Kg, $0 /package
    Chile $10 /Kg, $2 /package
    Colombia $10 /Kg, $2 /package
    Peru EMS(Zone 8)
    South Africa Zone H: FedEx
    Egypt Zone H: FedEx
    Saudi Arabia 4PX EXPRESS
    Bahrain
    United Arab Emirates ✅
    <to be added>

    General policy

    • Applicable regions: At this stage, tax or import-related fee handling mainly applies to EU and US orders. Orders shipped to most other countries or regions are not currently charged additional taxes or import-related fees by us at checkout.
    • How we handle taxes and import-related fees: For orders where applicable taxes or import-related fees apply, we use shipping channels that help handle the related taxes, fees, and customs clearance in advance. In most cases, customers do not need to pay these charges again upon delivery or handle customs clearance themselves.
    • When the fee is charged: If applicable taxes or import-related fees need to be charged, they will be shown and collected when the order is placed on our website.
    • How the fee is displayed: Because these fees are usually handled through the shipping process, they are included in the shipping fee shown at checkout instead of being displayed as a separate tax line.

    EU orders

    • Policy background:
      • Since July 1, 2021, the EU has applied VAT e-commerce rules and introduced the IOSS system for VAT declaration and payment on eligible low-value goods imported from outside the EU with a value not exceeding €150.
      • Starting from July 1, 2026, eligible low-value import parcels may also be subject to an additional fixed tariff of €3. As a result, applicable orders will be charged an additional tariff impact fee.
    • How EU taxes are handled: EU orders may be charged VAT or other import-related taxes. We usually use an IOSS-supported or tax-prepaid shipping method, so VAT and customs clearance can be handled through the shipping process. In most cases, customers do not need to pay the same tax again upon delivery or contact customs directly for clearance.
    • Amount: The applicable fee for EU orders consists of two parts: Applicable fee = category-based tax impact fee + fixed tariff impact fee
      • The category-based tax impact fee depends on the product category. For most applicable EU orders, this amount is usually around $5 or lower per item.
      • Starting from July 1, 2026, a fixed tariff impact fee of $3.50 per applicable order will also be charged due to the tariff policy change.

    US orders

    • Policy background: The US previously allowed eligible low-value imports with a declared value of $800 or less to enter under the de minimis rule without regular duties. Starting from May 2, 2025, the US removed the de minimis duty-free treatment for low-value shipments from mainland China and Hong Kong. As a result, related shipments may be subject to customs duties, additional tariffs, or other import-related charges.
    • Current impact fee and handling method: At this stage, we are not charging a separate customs and tariff impact fee for US orders. We currently use duty-paid or tax-prepaid shipping methods where possible, so customs duties, tariffs, and related import costs can be handled through the shipping process. In most cases, customers do not need to pay additional customs duties, tariffs, or other import-related charges upon delivery.
    • Possible future impact fee: Duty-paid shipping can be significantly more expensive. We will continue to monitor policy changes and their long-term impact on our shipping costs. If tariff rates, import rules, or shipping costs remain high or increase in the long term, we may introduce a small customs and tariff impact fee to help cover part of the cost.
    • Estimated amount if introduced: If this fee is introduced, the amount will depend on the product category and package details. For example, a 1/6 boxed figure may usually fall around $5–$10, while smaller figures or accessories may have a lower amount.

    Future changes

    • Tax rules, customs regulations, tariff policies, and shipping costs may change over time.
    • If our handling method changes, we will update this page and notify affected customers before shipment when needed.
    • Any applicable fee will be clearly shown at checkout.

     

    Product weight and shipping weight limit

    The estimated product weight is displayed on the product page and is a gross value after packing.

    If your shipping address is outside the areas below, there are no weight limits on your packages. we have alternative shipping plans to carry heavier packages with no additional fees on your end. You do not need to consider weight limits when ordering.

    If your shipping address is within the areas below, there are limits on the weight of the packages we can send. You can still choose a relatively economic "standard shipping" plan to place the order:

    • If the overweight issue can be solved by split shipments, we will split the order into several packages and charge no additional fees
    • If your order is included with a single item over the weight limit and placed with the "standard shipping" plan, we will hold the shipment and contact you for advice
      • You can upgrade the shipping to "premium shipping" by paying the shipping price difference
      • You can provide us a new address outside the areas with weight limits

     

    Notes: 

    Remote areas in the U.S.: ZIP Codes 006-009, 967-969, 995-999. The other areas do not have this limit.  

    Country Weight limit (Kg)
    Ukraine 2
    Reunion 2
    Belarus 2
    Iceland 2
    Gibraltar 2
    Serbia 2
    Indonesia 2
    India 2
    Oman 2
    Brazil 5
    Argentina 2

    Shipping time (supply status)

    A product available to be ordered can come with 2 supply statuses: "pre-order" or "in-stock" (you can tell it by the product title or supply status label on the product page)

    • In-stock products: Generally shipped 1-3 days after the order is placed.
    • Pre-order products: These need to be shipped after the official release from the supplier. The actual shipping time is only subject to the notice from the supplier. Due to the complexity of the production of art collectibles, which involves a great deal of purely manual work, the actual release time is usually later than the estimated release time at the time of the pre-order opening. We are not responsible for any production delays at the end of our suppliers.

    If your order includes items with different shipping estimate times (e.g. in-stock items and pre-order items, pre-order items with different release times), we will split it into separate packages and always send the available items firstly.

    Due to the limited production quantity and times of production, some items can sell out soon. The sold-out items will display a "sold out" status and cannot be added to the cart.

    • The change in the product availability does not influence the validity of confirmed pre-orders (if your order was paid with only a deposit, the balance payment is with a PayPal invoice separated from the website order systems and thus not influenced by the "sold-out" status)
    • Some items might still get restocked. You can click the "Notify me when available" button to subscribe to the notifications when restocked.