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On June 8, 2025, GreenEchoes Studio released KeebTax, a tariff simulator, on GreenKeys, its own media outlet dedicated to keyboards.
KeebTax was developed to clarify and simulate the total cost of the unstated portion of personal importation of keyboard-related products.
An overview of the main functions is as follows
KeebTax – Import duty and consumption tax simulator for keyboard-related products
KeebTax is a web application that allows you to easily calculate taxes and fees on personal imports of keyboard-related products.
Knowing the total cost prior to purchase facilitates budget planning and supports keyboard enthusiasts in their overseas shopping.
Main Functions and Usage
To use this service, simply select the importing country, enter the product amount and shipping costs, and press the Calculate button.
This alone will give you the total amount paid, including those portions of the import that cannot be visualized (import duties, import consumption tax, and carrier fees).
Assume online stores in multiple countries
It supports simulation of purchases from keyboard stores not only in China, but also in the United States, Asia, and European countries.
- Countries supported: China, USA, Korea, Germany, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, France
- Fee calculations for all major shipping carriers in each country
Calculation Items
The calculation items are as follows
Basically, purchases are calculated in U.S. dollars, and the total cost paid is calculated using the real-time U.S. dollar-yen rate on the day of calculation.
- Product cost (converted to yen): USD input supported, with real-time exchange rate acquisition function
- Shipping cost (converted to yen): Reflects actual shipping cost based on user manual input
- Taxable value: Simplified calculation based on Customs’ 60% rule
- Customs: Keyboard-related products (HS code 8471.60) are duty-free from all countries
- Import Consumption Tax: 10% taxable on taxable value exceeding 10,000 yen, exempt below 10,000 yen
- Carrier Fees: Exact calculation based on each company’s fee structure
Supported shipping companies
The pattern of supported delivery service providers was selected based on the actual service providers in stores in each country.
- International courier: DHL Express, FedEx, UPS
- Postal: EMS, national postal services
- Regional specialization: SF Express (China), K-Packet (Korea), etc.
- European: DPD, Hermes, etc.
Technical Specifications
- Platform: Web application (responsive design)
- Exchange rate: Automatic update function via external API
- Basis of calculation: Accurate calculation logic in accordance with Japanese customs regulations
Usage Scenes
- Pre-purchase budget checks on international e-commerce sites
- Total cost calculation for group buy participation
- Price comparison study from multiple countries
- Prior confirmation of tax free line (16,666 yen)
precautions
- Calculated results are only a guide and do not guarantee the actual amount to be billed
- Import consumption tax is based on a simplified calculation based on the customs’ 60% rule
- Shipping costs vary from store to store and product to product, so it is recommended to enter the actual shipping cost
Access
URL: https://green-keys.info/lp/keeb-importtax-simulator/
We hope that keyboard enthusiasts will use this tool to make overseas shopping more secure and convenient.
