Getting parts from Japan.

[BillyTheKid]

i asked the same thing to do-luck, and boom-enterprises has sent me the exact same e-mail, i asked them for wich payment methods, he replied :
We need you to pay in Japanese Yen.
The payment can be arranged by International Money order at the post office nearest you
or Wiretransfer at the bank.


and he sent me the quotations for all the additional fees
1) Air Freight JPY 77 480
2) Export Customs Clearance Charge JPY 4 200
3) Pick Up Charge JPY 1 596
4) Freight Charge to Bonded Warehouse JPY 2 680
5) Terminal Charge JPY 3 400
6) Charge for Custody JPY 1 008
7) Handling Charge
8) Air Way Bill Fee JPY 210
9) Document Fee
10) Packing Charge
11) Insurance JPY 3 000

Total : JPY 93 574


it is for a 180sx late-model front bumper (195cm X 70cm X 85cm)

it's really expensive,considering the bumper costs JPY 60 000


with the change rates, it's 480$ for the bumper and 750$US for the shipping... for a total of 1230$US... (change rate : 1$US = JPY 125)