[For customers outside of Japan] About Engraving Orders

This page is a guide for customers outside of Japan who are considering ordering engraving on metal products.
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There are many differences compared to purchasing IMULTA products.
If you are considering placing an order, please read the contents of this page thoroughly to the end.
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Order Schedule

Pattern 1: Engrave on the product you own
1. Inquiry
Please feel free to contact us via the provisional quote request form.
2. Provisional Quote/Design
We will provide a provisional quote based on your inquiry.
As this is only a provisional quote, the amount may change or we may decline the order when providing the final quote.
3. Sending to us
After confirming the provisional estimate, we will inform those who wish to receive a final estimate where to send the requested item.
4. Final Quote/Design
We will inspect your item and provide a final quote.
Since the condition of the requested item also affects the work, the amount may change from the provisional quote or we may decline your request.
5. Order
Once the amount and design are finalized in the final quote, the order will be placed.
For orders from companies/corporations, we will require a purchase order.
If conditions, requests, or designs are changed, a re-quote will be necessary even after the final quote or order placement.
6. Paying the advance payment
The engraving process will begin after confirming payment completion.
7. Engraving
Delivery dates may vary as we work on items in the order they are received and ordered.
8. Postpayment
Shipping will commence upon confirmation of payment.
9. Shipping
Please check the item upon arrival.
Pattern 2: IMULTA purchases the item on your behalf
We can purchase the item to be engraved on your behalf, but only if it is a new product available in Japan.
1. Inquiry
Please feel free to contact us via the provisional quote request form.
2. Quote/Design
We will provide a quote based on your inquiry.
As this is only a quote based on your inquiry, the final amount may change in the final quote.
3. Order
Once the amount and design are finalized in the quote, the order will be placed.
For orders from companies/corporations, we will require a purchase order.
If conditions, requests, or designs are changed, a re-quote will be necessary even after the final quote or order placement.
4. Paying the advance payment
Upon confirmation of payment, we will purchase the item to be engraved and begin the engraving work.
5. Product Purchase
We will purchase the item to be engraved.
There are conditions for products that can be purchased on your behalf, so please read the notes carefully.
6. Final Quote/Design
We will inspect the arrived item to be engraved and provide a final quote.
If conditions, requests, or designs are changed, the amount may differ from the previous quote.
7. Engraving
Delivery dates may vary as we work on items in the order they are received and ordered.
8. Postpayment
Shipping will commence upon confirmation of payment.
9. Shipping
Please check the item upon arrival.
A single craftsman engraves each item by hand, in the order they are received and ordered.
Therefore, while the shortest shipping time is 1 month, delivery times may vary depending on the order status and the content of your request.
Additionally, the time it takes for an item to reach you after shipping can vary greatly depending on the country, region, and global circumstances.
Please inquire with ample time.
Engraving Order Fees
Fees vary depending on various order conditions and the condition of the product you wish to have engraved, so please inquire first.
Furthermore, the pricing structure remains the same even for prototype production requests, such as asking us to try engraving a product to see if it's possible.
| Engraving Labor Fee |
This varies depending on various conditions such as the product to be engraved, metal, area, design, and quantity, as well as the condition of the item and your desired specifications. In some situations, additional charges may apply. Even simple patterns may require advanced techniques, or special tools and fixtures may need to be prepared for your specific item. Engraving on high-hardness metals such as stainless steel or on metal products with special shapes may take longer. |
| Design / Engraving Planning Fee |
This fee applies even if the engraving design is already decided, as it is necessary to confirm and consider not only "what pattern to engrave where" but also "how to engrave it." |
| Fixture Production Fee |
Special tools may need to be prepared for engraving or securing your item. Whether this is necessary and the cost will vary greatly depending on your requests and the size and shape of your item. |
| Product Purchase Fee |
If we purchase the item to be engraved on your behalf, the cost of the product will be separate from the engraving labor fee and other charges. Products that can be purchased on your behalf are limited to new products available in Japan. |
| Material Fee |
If the order involves molding, the material fee will be separate from the engraving labor fee and other charges. This varies depending on various conditions such as metal, design, size, quantity, and material price. |
| Rush fee |
This fee will always be charged if you wish for delivery sooner than the shortest delivery time of 1 month. It will be 1000% or more of the regular fee, and will vary depending on the number of days until delivery, the product to be engraved, metal, area, design, quantity, and other conditions, as well as the condition of your item and your desired specifications. *Regular fee: Estimated amount of Engraving Labor Fee + Design / Engraving Planning Fee + Fixture Production Fee + Product Purchase Fee+ Material Fee |
| Shipping Fee |
After engraving is completed, items will be shipped via international mail or international courier service. |
| Taxes |
When shipping engraved products, customs duties and consumption taxes may be required upon receipt. The specific amount at the time of receipt is determined by the customs authorities of each country based on conditions such as the country or region and the contents. Please confirm this yourself. |
Shipping
The customer will be responsible for the shipping costs for sending the requested item to us and returning it after engraving (or after receiving the estimate).
We will determine the shipping method based on factors such as size, weight, and region.
| International Mail |
We will ship via Japan Post international mail service. |
| International Courier Service |
We will ship via Yamato Transport's international courier service. |
Payment Methods
The payment deadline is within 7 days of receiving the transfer account information (request).
In the case of advance payment or partial advance payment, we will begin work after confirming that the advance payment has been completed.
| PayPal |
Payment will be made to the PayPal account specified by us. Shipping will be arranged upon confirmation of payment completion. |
Information on Engravable Metals
As a premise, all metal products ordered so far have been successfully engraved.

Engravable Materials
| Materials with Engraving Experience |
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Materials That May Not Be Engravable
To date, there have been no metals that we couldn't engrave among the orders we've received.
As mentioned above, even high-hardness stainless steel can be engraved.
We will make a judgment based on the content of your consultation and an inspection of the actual item.
Please feel free to contact us.
| Some Alloys |
While we have been able to engrave all stainless steel to date, the hardness and durability can vary depending on the alloy ratio and properties, so there is a possibility that some may not be engravable. |
| Items with Protective Plating |
Products with plating for protective purposes, such as chrome plating, are highly likely to be difficult or inadvisable to engrave. Plating may peel off during the engraving process. Please consider your order taking into account the possibility of damage and rapid deterioration of the product after engraving. |
| Materials Without Previous IMULTA Experience |
For new metal materials or metals without prior engraving experience, our answer will be "may not be engravable" as a trial. There are many diverse metals today, so please understand that metals without prior engraving experience may not be engravable. |
| Antique Metal Products |
Metal products that have been manufactured many years ago may be susceptible to damage due to insufficient strength or uneven strength caused by casting defects. Especially for brass items from eras when alloy technology was immature (particularly casting defects in cast products), the risk of damage is higher. Therefore, even if a provisional quote is provided, we may determine that engraving is not possible after inspecting the item during the final quote stage and decline the order. If the item you wish to have engraved is an antique or old metal product, please let us know when you contact us. |
Non-engravable Items
| Items falling under prohibited goods |
We cannot engrave items that are prohibited worldwide, or that are prohibited in the client's country or Japan. |
| Designs protected by copyright, portrait rights, and trademark rights |
We will decline requests from anyone other than the copyright holder, their affiliated companies, or related parties. The same applies if the original drawing or image is a derivative work. |
| Items or designs that could lead to counterfeiting |
We will decline requests that are deemed to lead to counterfeiting or misrepresentation, such as company names, logos of other brands, or suggestive patterns. |
| Stone setting only |
We do not accept requests for stone setting only. |
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Notes
| Confirmation of Prohibited Goods |
We cannot accept engraving requests for items that are prohibited worldwide, or that are prohibited in the client's country or Japan. Please ensure in advance that your item is not considered a prohibited good in Japan or your own country. If a prohibited item is sent, we will refuse to accept it and decline your request. |
| Decision on whether proxy purchase is permissible |
Items that can be purchased on your behalf by us are limited to new products available in Japan. The eligibility for purchase on your behalf varies depending on the product, timing, and manufacturer's stock status, so it needs to be confirmed each time, even for the same product. If you wish for us to purchase an item on your behalf, please state so in your inquiry. |
| Shipping Engraving Products |
Please do not send items bought on flea market apps or auction sites directly to IMULTA. With the widespread use of these services and sites, there has been a sharp increase in fraudulent activities, such as sending intentionally damaged products and demanding compensation. To prevent trouble, we refuse direct shipments of such products. We will not accept them under any circumstances. |
| Engraving on items used in watery environments (e.g., fishing gear) |
Since plating or painted surfaces are engraved, the internal material will be exposed, which may lead to corrosion after engraving. Please inquire about engraving on items used in or near water, understanding the possibility of corrosion. |
| Delivery Time |
Since one craftsman engraves each item by hand in the order they are received, delivery times can vary significantly depending on the order status and the content of your request. If you have a desired delivery date, please inquire and order with ample time. |
| Quote |
Please refer to "Regarding Inquiries" below for the items required for a quote. After reviewing the inquiry, we will send a provisional quote via email. Since the condition of the item also affects the work, the amount may change between the provisional quote and the final quote, or we may decline the order by deeming engraving impossible at the final quote stage, even if a provisional quote was provided. Furthermore, if conditions, requests, or designs are changed from the provided quote, a re-quote will be necessary even after the final quote or order placement. Please note that if you decide not to place an order after receiving the final quote, you will be responsible for the return shipping costs. |
| Payment Deadline |
The payment deadline is within 7 days from the transfer account information (invoice). For upfront payments or partial upfront payments, work will commence after confirmation of the upfront payment. For post-payments or partial upfront payments, shipping will commence after confirmation of full payment. Please make your payment within the deadline to ensure smooth start of work or shipping. |
| Regarding the publication of achievements |
Engraving orders we receive are generally published as part of our work portfolio on the IMULTA website and other platforms. If you do not wish for your work to be published, please let us know. *Even if we receive permission to publish, we will not publish if we determine that there is a risk of identifying an individual through their authentication number or personal name. ≪Main publication channels≫
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Regarding Inquiries
Our messages will be sent in Japanese or English (we will use automatic translation for English).
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation for smooth communication.
| What we need to know for a quote |
Please provide the following information to the best of your knowledge:
We may ask for images or URLs of the item you wish to engrave or something similar to your desired image. For the final quote, in addition to the above points, we will check the condition of your item to determine if engraving is possible and the cost. Please note that if conditions, requests, or designs are changed from the provided quote, a re-quote will be necessary even after the final quote or order placement. |
| How to Inquire |
Please contact us via the provisional quote request form. Due to working with fire, chemicals, or intricate engraving, we are often unable to answer the phone, so please refrain from making telephone inquiries or contact us by phone for emergencies only. ※Please ensure that your settings allow you to receive emails from us (domains @imulta.shop or @choukinyorozu.com). Many people have blocked emails from PCs or have domain-specific reception settings, making it impossible for us to reply. |
