Country landed cost · Japan
Card grading cost from Japan
All-in landed cost for 3 cards at a €250 declared value — base fee plus the sourced shipping, insurance, VAT and upcharge components, cheapest all-in first. Unknown components stay visible.
Checked on 23 Oct 2026
Modeled comparison, not a quote; not tax or customs advice. Verify on the official site.
All-in cost from Japan, cheapest first
| Company | Tier | Modeled all-in (3 cards) | Completeness | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Card Grading (PCG) | Standard | ¥10,500 | partial · 4 missing | 7–14 days |
| ARS (Arsales) | Standard-I (<=JPY30k value) | ¥10,500 | partial · 4 missing | 5 working days |
| Premier Card Grading (PCG) | Express | ¥15,000 | partial · 4 missing | Not published |
| ARS (Arsales) | Standard (<=JPY100k value) | ¥15,000 | partial · 4 missing | 5 working days |
| Ace Grading | Core (international) | ¥17,150 | partial · 3 missing | 75 working days |
| Ace Grading | Value (international) | ¥18,350 | partial · 3 missing | 60 working days |
| Ace Grading | Basic (international) | ¥20,750 | partial · 2 missing | 30 working days |
| Ace Grading | Standard (international) | ¥23,750 | partial · 2 missing | 15 working days |
| Ace Grading | Premier (international) | ¥27,350 | partial · 2 missing | 10 working days |
| ARS (Arsales) | Standard (<=JPY250k value) | ¥30,000 | partial · 4 missing | 5 working days |
| Ace Grading | Ultra (international) | ¥40,850 | partial · 2 missing | 5 working days |
| Ace Grading | Luxury (international) | ¥72,350 | partial · 2 missing | 2 working days |
Cost breakdown — Premier Card Grading (PCG) Standard
Base fee × 3¥10,500
Outbound & return shippingNot published
InsuranceNot published
VatNot published
MembershipNone required
UpchargeNot published
Source: https://www.premiercardgrading.jp/pages/pricing-services ↗
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real cost of card grading from Japan?
- The lowest modeled all-in cost from Japan is about ¥10,500 for 3 cards via Premier Card Grading (PCG) (Standard), including base fee plus the sourced shipping, insurance, VAT and upcharge components we hold. Checked 23 Oct 2026.
- Do I pay VAT or customs when grading from Japan?
- Grading from Japan can attract shipping, insurance and — for cross-border routes — import VAT or customs on return. We hold dated base fees for providers serving Japan; the per-market shipping/VAT/insurance components are still being sourced, so these are not yet included in the figures below.