Inamorata Atelier in Germany

As most of your have probably heard, I have moved from Tokyo to Dresden in Germany. It is a beautiful city full of culture and history. Our moving cargo is finally arriving this week, so I can get access to my horde of tools and materials: fabrics, wig fibres, and all the other treasures I have accumulated over the years. Excited to get my new atelier fully functional!

Inamorato Ncuti posing by the famous Frauenkirche in the Dresden Old Town.

Many of your have contacted me with the same concerns, so I updated these questions and answers to the FAQ, but thought they deserved a post and newsletter of their own as well.

What changes now that the Inamorata atelier has moved to Germany?

The most obvious change is that the country of origin is now Germany. This is great for the EU customers who don't have to pay customs fees anymore. Sadly for all it means I need to pay 19% VAT when the dolls arrive from the caster, so the price of a blank doll will rise to 1100euro. The international shipping costs from Germany are also higher than from Japan and there is an additional export licence required for items over 800 euros. I am terribly sorry about having to raise the prices, but a doll artists cannot even make minimum hourly wage so I cannot swallow all the new added costs.

US tariffs - to USA customers only

Due to the new tariff regulations, items you buy from abroad are subject to customs declaration and fees upon arrival to the US border. This is something you pay to your own government as the importer of goods. UPS should attach an invoice for these US taxes when delivering your doll.

As always, thank you for supporting my art my dear patrons! I feel immensely lucky you allow me to do what I love in life!

Inamorato Ncuti enjoying a Spring day at the Wallpavillion of the Royal Palace in Dresden.