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UK Shipping Guide 🇬🇧

🇬🇧 UK Shipping Guide – Heiwa Slipper

VAT 20% • DHL handling fees • When Etsy is better for 1 pair

💡 Quick tip for UK customers:

VAT (20%) applies to all imports from Japan. If you order from our store, DHL usually collects VAT on delivery and adds a handling fee (£10–20). If you order via Etsy, VAT is collected at checkout → no DHL fee. 👉 For 1 pair, Etsy is often cheaper. For 2+ pairs, our store is usually better (free shipping & discounts).

🛍 Buy on Etsy (VAT at checkout) 🛒 Shop on our store

Note: Etsy prices may be slightly higher due to platform fees.

🚚 Shipping basics

  • Carrier: DHL Express
  • Flat rate: $18 USD per order
  • Free shipping: orders over $85 USD
  • Dispatch: daily (except Wed, Sun & Japanese national holidays)

📍 Remote Area: DHL surcharge may apply. 📦 DHL does not deliver to P.O. boxes. 🌱 CO₂ offset supported for all parcels.

💶 Taxes & duties (UK)

  • VAT (20%): always applies to imports from Japan.
  • DHL handling fee: about £10–20 if DHL advances VAT.
  • Customs duty: usually 0% if order value is under £135.
🧾 Etsy collects VAT at checkout → no DHL handling fee later.

📊 Our Store vs. Etsy (at a glance)

Option What you pay
Our Store + DHL VAT 20% at delivery + DHL fee (£10–20)
Etsy VAT collected at checkout → no DHL fee
🩶 About Heiwa Slipper

Japanese indoor slippers (tatami & denim)

We craft Japanese slippers designed for clean floors and comfort—rooted in omotenashi. Explore our tatami line and denim styles.

“Heiwa” means peace. Each pair is a small bridge between cultures 🌿

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