Import rules differ by country. Destination is checked before any hold or invoice.
Shipping
Insured movement, agreed before payment.
ExportJapanese swords are not ordinary parcels. The destination, carrier, declared value, paperwork, and timing are discussed before a blade is released from the catalogue.
Ask about destination →Blade, koshirae, papers, and accessories are packed separately inside one insured shipment where permitted.
Insurance is quoted before payment. Buyer chooses whether declared value matches full purchase value.
Export preparation and carrier availability can add days or weeks. Speed is not promised where paperwork is slow.
Invoice, certificate copy, and any available translation are included with the shipment records.
If shipment to a destination cannot be done properly, the sale is declined before payment.