Buying from a US-Based Seller: No Import Fees
When you buy Labubu from Voxelyo or any US-based retailer, the transaction is domestic. The seller already imported the goods and handled any applicable US customs formalities. As a US buyer, you pay the listed price plus applicable sales tax for your state — no import duties, no customs fees, no carrier handling charges.
This is the clearest advantage of buying from a US-based reseller over importing directly from Pop Mart's Asian or European stores: the landed cost is predictable and simple.
When Import Fees Apply to US Buyers
If you buy directly from Pop Mart's international sites (China, Hong Kong, Korea) and have the order shipped to a US address: the shipment enters as an import. The US de minimis threshold is $800 — packages valued under $800 enter duty-free. Since a single Labubu figure retails well under $800, most individual purchases from international Pop Mart sites enter duty-free.
However: buying a large case order (12+ figures) might approach $200–$300 in declared value — still well under $800. US collectors ordering single or small quantities directly from Pop Mart international generally don't pay import duties.
State sales tax: some states collect sales tax on international purchases above certain thresholds. This varies by state and is separate from federal import duties.
Practical Buying Advice for US Shoppers
For most US buyers, customs is not a concern. The main cost variables are: product price, shipping cost, and state sales tax (if applicable). No import duty applies to typical individual Labubu purchases from any source.
Buy from US-based sellers for the simplest experience: predictable price, domestic shipping times (days, not weeks), and no risk of customs delays. Buy directly from Pop Mart international when a specific edition is unavailable domestically — the $800 threshold means most individual purchases still clear duty-free.