Frequently Asked Questions by Japanese Importers & Retail Buyers
Key technical, regulatory, and commercial information for stocking our funny rude greeting cards in Japan.
What are the Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) for export orders to Japan?
For standard catalog designs, our baseline MOQ is 100 units per design SKU, with a total minimum order quantity of 1,000 units per shipment. For custom OEM white-label printing with bespoke Japanese text or branding, the MOQ is 500 units per design.
How do you manage cultural sensitivity and translation nuance for the Japanese market?
We maintain a native Japanese copywriting review process. While our cards retain authentic Western sarcasm, we offer curated collections specifically filtered to avoid unintended cultural offenses in Japan. Optional Japanese translation inserts provide hilarious contextual explanations for complex Western idioms.
Are JAN (Japanese Article Number) barcodes pre-applied to wholesale units?
Yes. We can pre-print or sticker your registered JAN barcodes, pricing labels in JPY (Japanese Yen), and company importer credentials directly onto individual OPP protective sleeves prior to export.
What is the standard shipping lead time from purchase order confirmation to delivery in Japan?
Standard sample kits ship via express air courier (DHL/FedEx) within 3 to 5 business days. Bulk production orders require 10 to 14 business days for manufacturing, followed by 5 to 7 days for air freight or 18 to 22 days for ocean freight arriving at Japanese ports.
Can we order paired product bundles, such as Greeting Cards + Scented Candles?
Absolutely. Leveraging our extensive manufacturing capabilities in artisan natural soy candles, wax melts, and novelty paper goods, we specialize in boxed gift sets that pair sarcastic greeting cards with luxury scented candles, generating higher average order values (AOV) for your stores.
How are customs duties and import documentation handled for Japan customs?
We provide complete commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificate of Origin (COO), and paper safety declaration sheets. We can ship under DDP terms where all import duties, consumption tax (JCT), and customs clearance fees are prepaid by us.
