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• Ｑ： Can I ship products purchased from online stores other than Rakuten via Rakuten Global Express?
  Ａ： Items purchased from online stores other than Rakuten or real stores in Japan can also be shipped.Popular Online StoresPlease note that parcels from C to C services and individuals cannot be shipped.Examples: Rakuma, Yahoo! Auction, Mercari, family, friends, etc.
• Ｑ： Can Rakuten Global Express allocate the HS code to shipments?
  Ａ： Rakuten Global Express allocate HS codes according to the Statistical Code on behalf of its customers and clients., when shipping parcels to required countries and/or regions.If products have been allocated HS code, you can check the HS code via the “Details about packages” page of your My Page. Please confirm before making payment.
• Ｑ： What is HS code?
  Ａ： The HS code is a code number created for the purpose of globally unifying the names and classifications of international trade commodities.Rakuten Global Express allocate HS codes according to the Statistical Code on behalf of its customers and clients., when shipping parcels to required countries and/or regions.
• Ｑ： Will there additional fees such as packing costs, etc., in addition to the shipping fee?
  Ａ： The following items are included in the shipping fee or any additional charges.【Included in shipping fee】The shipping charges that you pay include international shipping costs, packing materials, packing expenses, and invoice issuance fees.【Other additional charges】・Irregular package fee will be charged for packing for long, thin or flat item sucha as gold clubs or interior materials that are difficult to pack in regular-sized boxes. For packing options service fee, please check details on Packing options.・If you prefer to have more solid packing for fragile items or you would like to have priority option in a hurry, you can select packing options service. For packing options service fee, please check details on Packing options.・If irregular correspondence occurs, additional costs will be charged. Please check Other Fees for details.・Due to the postal policies of some countries or regions, the post office may charge you a local delivery fee after the goods arrive in the destination country. In this case, the local delivery fee will be borne by the customer, please understand and cooperate.For details, please contact the post office of your country or region.
• Ｑ： Is it possible to have items in care forwarded domestically?
  Ａ： For products that are in "Pending Items" due to being contraband, etc., users may complete forwarding procedures from their Mypage. Mypage > View Items > Pending Items > Enter / Confirm > follow form instructions and enter your information For all other items that are not prohibited, please prepare the following and contact Customer Support.- Domestic forwarding address- Name of recipient- Phone number- If the address is a hotel, please also inform us of your lodging datesFurther, please note that domestic forwarding comes with an additional 1,000JPY fee that is separate from standard shipping charges.
• Ｑ： How long after the shipment has arrived warehouse will I receive notice of the delivery?
  Ａ： If your package arrives during business hours, you will be notified of your package's arrival on the next business day via your Mypage or email. If the delivery status is not updated on your Mypage or you do not receive the notice of delivery by email, you can use the "Check if your package has been delivered" link to contact us.MyPage > List of items > Check if your package has been delivered
• Ｑ：  What should I do if I am unsure whether the product I want to send is a product that cannot be sent?
  Ａ：  Please see the Products that cannot be delivered overseas page.　If you are unsure after reading the above, please contactRakuten Global Express customer support. We will advise you based on the information provided.