How Figure Shipping Costs Work — Box Sizes by Figure Type

With figures, shipping cost is usually driven by box size, not weight — scale figure boxes are much bigger than people expect. Knowing how the fee is calculated and roughly how big each type's box is lets you estimate your total before checkout.

1. The two weights that decide your shipping fee

International carriers typically charge by whichever is greater: actual weight or volumetric weight (L×W×H in cm ÷ 5,000).

Figures ship in large boxes full of protective padding while weighing little, so volumetric weight usually applies. In short: big box = higher shipping.

Listed prices on Yosimarket are item prices; international shipping is added at checkout, where you see the final total.

2. Approximate box sizes by type

Sizes vary by maker and series — treat these as ballpark ranges.

TypeApprox. boxNotes
Nendoroid / minis~15×15×10cmSmall and light — cheapest to ship
Prize figures~20×15×15cmLight; bundling several stays affordable
1/8 scale~25×20×18cmAround 1kg; the standard volume
1/7 scale~30×25×20cm1.5–2kg class; volumetric weight kicks in
1/4 / large figures~50×40×30cm+Heavily volumetric — shipping becomes a big share
Model kits (HG/MG)Thin, wide boxesLight but large footprint; bundling helps

3. Tips to keep shipping down

4. Customs thresholds

Duty-free thresholds depend on your country. For Korea, orders up to USD 150 (item value) clear duty-free; above that the full amount is taxed.

Use our import tax calculator to estimate duties from item price and shipping.

FAQ

Is shipping included in the listed price?

No. Listed prices are item prices; international shipping is added at checkout, where the final total is shown.

Why is shipping high for a small figure?

Carriers charge by actual or volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 5,000), whichever is greater. Figure boxes are padded and bulky, so volumetric weight usually applies.

Do multiple items ship together?

We batch-order weekly, so same-week orders often ship together. Pre-orders and pre-owned items may ship separately as they're ready at different times.

Worried about crushed boxes?

Items are inspected and packed with padding in Japan before shipping. For pre-owned items, box condition is graded (BOX) on the product page.

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Figure Shipping Cost Guide — Nendoroid & 1/7 Scale Box Sizes and Volumetric Weight — Yosimarket