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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.
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Q: The product I purchased cannot be sent to the destination country or region. What should I do?A: You can request a domestic transfer, return it to the store, or dispose of it.If the item has already arrived at the warehouse and is in your "Pending Items" list, you can make the request from Mypage by filling in the form and submit.For other products, please contact Customer Support with the product name and order number.Please note that a domestic shipping and handling fee of ¥1,000 will be charged for domestic transfers and returns to stores.
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Q: What happens if the item I sent to Rakuten Global Express is a prohibited item?A: You can request a domestic transfer, return it to the store, or dispose of it.If the item has already arrived at the warehouse and is in your "Pending Items" list, you can make the request from Mypage by filling in the form and submit.Please note that a domestic shipping and handling fee of ¥1,000 will be charged for domestic transfers and returns to stores.What is Restricted & Prohibited Items?
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Q: Is consumption tax imposed on my payment to Rakuten Global Express?A: Consumption tax in Japan is not imposed.
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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.
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Q: I am unable to proceed with shipping instructions for the country or region I want to deliver to because the desired shipping service (Super Express, Standard Express, Economy Air, Surface) is temporarily suspended.A: We apologize for the inconvenience.If ship method has been suspended, please let us know whether you would like to forward the package to an address in Japan, or if you would like to them discarded.We will inform you of the restoration of our services in the notifications section.
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Q: I would like to return an item registered in the "My page" section. What should I do?A: Directly consult with your sales outlet and then contact our customer support. If you send it back to the sales outlet, we will charge you the cost of return shipping and a domestic forwarding fee. For more information, visit our fee page.
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Q: What should I do if I would like a receipt?A: [If you require a receipt for international shipping fees, Goods and Services Tax (GST), or Value-Added Tax (VAT)]Please select the shipment for which you want to issue a receipt from the shipping history in My Page, and press the “Issue Receipts” button.※ Please note that we cannot accept requests for specific receipt formats.[If you require a receipt for domestic shipping fees or other charges not mentioned above]Please prepare the recipient and any necessary details and contact customer support.※ The receipt format will be in “English”.※ The recipient and description can be provided in “English” or “Japanese”.※ Only one receipt can be issued per transaction.
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Q: I do not know the size limit for large/heavy items.A: International shipping fees vary depending on the country and shipping method. For details, please refer to the Pricing page.For domestic delivery in Japan, it depends on the delivery company you use. Please check the website of each company.
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Q: Is it possible to deliver an order from online shop or real store to Rakuten Global Express?A: Please ask the relevant seller whether they can deliver it to Rakuten Global Express.If you have already made a purchase on the Rakuten website and did not get a reply from the seller, please contact Rakuten Ichiba customer support center for assistance.*Support is only in Japanese
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Q: What is the pre-registration of package information?A: [Items purchased from Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Books]Customers do not need to pre-register, as they are automatically registered via My Page. [Items purchased from online shopping sites other than Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Books or real store in Japan]Pre-registration on My Page is required. Please follow the instructions to enter the information accurately. Information that needs to be inputted: - The online shopping site or real store's name- The package tracking number (optional)- The product's name- The number of items- The total costRegistration method:Mypage > Awaiting Packaging Request > Pre-register your purchased item(s) *Excluding RakutenPlease enter the above information as part of a new registration and click on the "Register" button.Items can be added by clicking on "Add line."*As a general rule, please make a separate registration for each package (having the same package tracking number). Please input separate registration information for packages divided or sent separately, even if they were purchased from the same online shopping site. Deletion method:If you make a mistake while registering your package, go to: Pre-registered package > Edit > Delete and click on the "Update" button.
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Q: What do I need to pay attention to when I send high-priced items (priced over ¥200,000)?A: In cases where one package contains an item(s) priced over ¥200,000, please be aware of the below conditions.(Please note that certain shipping destination countries and/or methods of shipping may not be possible)- In the event a customs power of attorney is required, handling fees will be charged.- Please submit necessary customs information (ingredients, specifications, country of origin etc.) and documentation (certificate of origin/SDS etc.) - Depending on the regulations and costs in the destination country, private importation may not be permitted, and general trade customs tariffs may apply. Customs clearance may also not be possible.(For more information, see the Available Countries/Regions page.)
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Q: I want to change my shipping address or recipient name.A: The rule of changing shipping address and recipient name differs depending on the identity verification method you chose after registration.【Identity verification using documents】1. If you haven't submitted any identity verification documents:You can change your current address or name.Please make changes from My Page below.https://secure.globalexpress.rakuten.co.jp/mypage/profile/cid/2. If you have submitted identity documents and are undergoing verification procedures:The registered current address or name cannot be changed.If you need to correct the information due to input errors when registering an account, please contact our customer support.3. If you have completed the identity verification, BUT haven't completed the first shipment:The first shipment can only be sent to the verified address and name.If you need to correct the information due to input errors when registering an account, please contact our customer support.4. If you have completed the identity verification AND completed the first shipment:After completing the first shipment, you can add new shipping addresses and recipient names in the address book.【Identity verification using facial recognition】You can add new shipping addresses and recipient names in the address book.
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Q: Can I send refrigerated/frozen items?A: Rakuten Global Express does not provide delivery for refrigerated/frozen items. Please note that even if a refrigerated/frozen item is delivered domestically to the warehouse, it will be stored and shipped at room temperature.
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Q: This is my first time to forward my item overseas, so I’m nervous. If I have questions, will you answer them?A: Yes, we will answer your questions. Contact us at our customer support page.
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Q: Can I designate the date when my item arrives at the warehouse?A: You may choose the date and time of delivery if the store allows.However, depending on the operational status of Rakuten Global Express warehouses, the date and time of delivery may be slightly earlier or later than your request.*We do not process goods delivered to us on days and during hours when our warehouses are closed, such as Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. They will be processed automatically on the next day we are open, so you will not have to arrange for redelivery.
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Q: Out of my packages, can you pack and send me some of them in advance?A: Yes, we can. Select items on a box by box basis at packing request.If you would like to request packing "by the item",Please separate your orders so that they arrive in separate boxes.However, if you prefer to select which items to pack, you may pay separate packaging fee (500 JPY per request).
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Q: I cannot find my country or region in registration page.A: Rakuten Global Express service is provided to limited countries and regions where shipping is available.Please check countries and regions where shipping is available for the details.
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Q: Will you tell me about what I should do to seek damages?A: [If your parcel is damaged] Please store it in the state in which it was delivered and take photographs of the exterior of the damaged box + areas where the product has been damaged.Please inform the delivery company (international post, etc.) that your parcel has been damaged.Please obtain a damage report from the delivery company.[If your parcel is lost] Please inform the delivery company of your parcel's tracking number and check its status.Please contact Rakuten Global Express's customer support. We will check the status with the delivery company in Japan in your location.*We require a damage report from the delivery company. Please send it to us.↓If it has been deemed that you should be compensated, Rakuten Global Express will give you Rakuten points equivalent to the amount of compensation in yen.*If you have an account in Japan that accepts domestic bank transfers, a bank transfer is possible instead.Points to note・Please note that problems regarding the scheduled date of delivery are not eligible for compensation.・If one box contains both the products purchased at Rakuten and the products purchased other EC sites, regarding the products purchased at Rakuten and shipping fees,Rakuten's Customer Protection service and the delivery company's compensation service will be applied. As for the products purchased other EC sites, only the delivery company's compensation service will be applied.
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Q: I cannot use my credit card issued in my home country to shop at Rakuten.co.jp.A: Some Rakuten shops in Japan only accept credit cards issued only in Japan.However, we can help to solve your issue with our proxy payment service. Click here to learn more about how it works.
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Q: Is it possible to sign up for Rakuten Global Express with Taiwan Rakuten ID?A: Yes, you can sign up with your Taiwan Rakuten ID.Please log in with your Taiwan Rakuten ID for sign up, then input additional information.If you are navigated to the Register Additional User Information page, please input Postal Code and select Prefecture as shown;・Postal Code:000-0000・Prefecture:Other(国外).
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Q: Can I designate how to put together my items that have arrived at the warehouse?A: You can do it if you select the "Manual Pack" option. Select items on a box by box basis at packing request.If you would like to request packing "by the item",Please separate your orders so that they arrive in separate boxes.However, if you prefer to select which items to pack, you may pay separate packaging fee (500 JPY per request).
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Q: I coundn't make packing request for the items in Pending Items List, why?A: This is because your Identity Verification procedure has not been completed or it is a prohibited item. Please check on Mypage and proceed with the required procedure.Examples of documents for Identity VerificationWhat is Restricted & Prohibited Items?What happens if the item I sent to Rakuten Global Express is a prohibited item?
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Q: Can I choose a delivery service provider?A: No. You can choose either of Super Express, Standard Express, Economy Air or Surface as your delivery method.Please note that you cannot designate other delivery companies, and we can not handover your items to any other delivery companies arranged by you.
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Q: How can I use my Rakuten Global Express “address for shopping” on shopping websites?A: Please set your shipping address on the site to the “address for shopping” you received when registering for Rakuten Global Express. You can check your “address for shopping” on your My Page.【Purchases made on Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Books】After receiving an address for shopping when registering for Rakuten Global Express, you can press the “Add it now” button to quickly add it to your list of shipping addresses on your Rakuten account. You can check how to make purchases here.【Items purchased from online shopping sites other than Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Books or real store in Japan】When making your purchase, please set your shipping address on the site to the “address for shopping” you received through Rakuten Global Express. AmazonYahoo ShoppingZOZO Town
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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.
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Q: Tracking information for my item being shipped via the Super Express, Standard Express, Economy Air, or Surface options is not updating. Is there anything that can be done about this?A: 1. If tracking information ends in JapanThe item is either en route or waiting to be loaded on to an airplane or boat. Please wait a while longer. 2. The item has arrived in the destination but has stoppedPlease check the link below to inquire about the status.If using postal delivery, please request a copy of the shipping invoice from customer support, and take that copy to your local post office.【Super Express】DHL: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/location-selector.htmlFedEx: https://www.fedex.com/global/choose-location.html【Standard Express】Mail (EMS) : https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/delivery/link.html【Economy Air】ECMS : https://www.global.ecmsglobal.com/contact-usPostal Service(International ePacket, Small Packets Airmail・Economy Air SAL) : https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/delivery/link.html【Surface】Postal Service(Small Packets Surface mail) : https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/delivery/link.htmlIf these steps do not solve the problem, please check the shipment number (tracking number), and contact customer support.After checking with the shipping company and understanding the situation, we will be in touch about possible responses.
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