Since July 1, 2021, some countries of the European Union have decided to apply additional VAT charges on parcels coming from areas outside the EU (including Japan).Countries like Switzerland, Canada or the United Kingdom are not concerned, because they are not members of the EU.Although we haven't had any issue for the vast majority of our orders, as the tax is paid in Japan at the time of dispatch, we ask you to keep in mind that we have no control over the application or not of these customs fees.The recipient is responsible for paying the amount request by the postal service and Tokyo Snack Box cannot reimburse you for these charges.