?Regarding U.S. Tariffs Effective October 2025?
Starting October 2025, all items priced at $2,500 or less will have all tariffs and carrier fees included in the item price.
Items priced above $2,500 will require separate payment for tariffs and various fees.
This change is in accordance with eBay policy.
For shipments to countries other than the United States, all applicable customs duties, VAT, and any necessary shipping carrier fees set by each country will remain payable separately as before.
Please understand this policy before making your purchase.
【About products】
This cool MAETATE is made of wood and was produced during the Edo period.
It is a masterpiece carved with detailed patterns of three-dimensional waves or clouds piercing the sky.
This MAETATE is an item that can make your KABUTO look even more attractive.
【Product Condition Rating】
The rank is [V], but there is no major damage.
* The rating only indicates the state of the work. Frames and mats are not evaluated.
N:: brand new
S:: Same quality as new
A: Excellent condition with no noticeable damage
B: Sense of use, but not bothersome
C: Normal, with scratches, stains, and other signs of use.
D: Used item, may have scratches, stains, or other damage.
E: Used item with use and damage.
W: Items that are junk and badly damaged
V: Items belonging to vintage or antique and may be damaged in some way
【About condition】
Based on the condition of the gold scratches, this item is believed to be old.
There is a chip on the lower front part.
It is not noticeable.
On the back, there is a long rectangular hole in the center and round holes on the left and right sides.
There is also a shallow vertical cut on the right side of the back.
The attached metal fitting called TSURU-KUBI is inserted into the hole in the center.
There are other minor scratches and chips, but no fatal damage.
Overall, it is in good condition.
All are shown in the images.
Please be sure to check the details in the image.
【Size】
Height: 23 cm
Width: 21 cm
Environmentally friendly and hygienic recycled materials may be used.
Thank you for your understanding.
【Shipping】
・We always send the item with a tracking number. So please place an order without any concern on delivery. You can always track the delivery status.
・Shipping is only available to the address registered in eBay. If you want us to send another address, please change your address on eBay and then place an order.
・Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because freight (shipping) companies are closed.
・We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – Japan, US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Important Information about Japanese Swords
[Shipping Information.]
We ship from Japan by way of EMS.
Before ordering or bidding, please confirm with customs that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without problems.
【We cannot ship to Russia or China】
Customs in these countries prohibit the shipment of swords.
Please do not bid unless you have a receiving address outside of Russia and China.
Many other countries also do not accept Japanese swords as weapons as well.
Please carefully and accurately check if your country allows importation before bidding.
We are not responsible for refunds or any other refunds due to the above reasons.
Also, in the unlikely event that the item is confiscated by customs at the delivery address, we will not be able to refund any money.
【The procedure for sending Japanese swords overseas - it takes time!】
Our handmade forged swords are registered as art works by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Board of Education (Cultural Properties Protection Commission), so a registration certificate issued by the Board of Education is affixed to the sword.
After receiving the full payment for the product, we will return the registration certificate and obtain export permission from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. It takes approximately 20-25 business days.
The product will be shipped approximately one month after the order date.
After receiving the permission, we will contact you by e-mail and ship the product as soon as possible.
I cannot send the original registration certificate, so I will send you a copy.
[Regarding returns]
Due to the extreme difficulty of import procedures in Japan, we do not accept returns.
Please consider carefully when bidding.
If you have any questions, please ask us.
【About customs duty】
Customs duty may occur at the time of importation.
It will be determined by the country to be buyer.
It is not included in the product price.
Please contact your country's customs office if you are concerned.
VAT is different from duty. Buyers who live in the area will pay VAT through eBay.
We always include the IOSS number when we ship. If there is a double bill,
please review the contents carefully and understand that customs duties are separate.
【Refunds and Returns】
No cancellations, returns or refunds will be accepted.
【What you need to know about Japanese sellers】
Many Japanese sellers are currently selling various items on Ebay.
Basically, everyone is serious and serious about selling.
Unfortunately, some sellers are They steal images from various selling sites in Japan without permission,
As if they are the ones who are having their inventory.
This is very unfortunate and very hig high price.
These sellers are selling a lot of products and images that are not coherent. They may not even know what they are selling.
But we are different.
We keep our inventory well and properly
stocked in our own warehouse, and we are waiting for your order.
We can answer questions by holding the actual product in our hands
and observing it.
We have been selling our products for 10 years in Japan,
where there are many of the most demanding (and nervous) buyers in the world.
We have the ability to meet the expectations of the U.S. and other countries around the world.
However, it is impossible to deliver next day.
It will take a little time, but we will deliver from Japan with Japanese quality. Thanks for visiting.