Return Policy
We want your Tamiya order to arrive in the condition you expected. Please review the return guidelines below before sending any item back.
30 Days Free Returns
Tamiya offers 30 Days Free Returns on eligible items. To begin a return, customers must contact our customer service team first to receive the correct return instructions and return details.
Return Window
Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day return window may not be accepted.
Returns sent without contacting customer service first may not be accepted.
Return Eligibility
To qualify for a return, the item should be in its original condition and suitable for review once received.
- The item must be unused, unassembled, and undamaged.
- Original packaging, manuals, accessories, decals, parts, and inserts should be included.
- The item should not show signs of modification, painting, gluing, cutting, or installation.
- Proof of purchase or order information may be required.
Non-Returnable Items
Some items may not be eligible for return, including:
- Items that have been used, assembled, altered, painted, glued, cut, or damaged after delivery.
- Items missing original parts, accessories, packaging, manuals, decals, or included materials.
- Opened paints, glue, cement, liquids, or other consumable hobby supplies when the seal or packaging has been opened.
- Items marked final sale, clearance final sale, or non-returnable at the time of purchase, unless required by applicable consumer protection rules.
How to Start a Return
Before sending any item back, please contact customer service at [email protected]. Include your order number, the item you want to return, and the reason for your request.
Please contact our customer service team at [email protected] to receive the correct return instructions and return details.
Return Shipping Cost
Eligible approved returns are covered under our 30 Days Free Returns service. Our customer service team will provide the correct return instructions after your request is reviewed.
Please do not send a return to any address before receiving instructions from customer service.
Refund Process
Once your returned item is received and inspected, we will review whether it meets the return eligibility requirements.
Approved refunds are processed within 3–15 days after the returned item is received and inspected. Refund timing may also depend on your payment provider.
Exchanges
If you need an exchange, please contact us before returning the item. We will review your request and provide the next steps based on item eligibility and availability.
Exchanges sent without prior customer service instructions may not be accepted.
Damaged or Wrong Items
If your order arrives damaged, incomplete, or different from what you ordered, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected].
Include your order number, a description of the issue, and clear photos of the item, packaging, and any affected parts so we can review your request.
Final Sale and Clearance Items
Items clearly marked as final sale, clearance final sale, or non-returnable may not be eligible for return or exchange unless the item arrives damaged, defective, incomplete, or the wrong item was sent.
If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, contact customer service before sending anything back.
Contact Us
For return instructions, exchange questions, damaged item support, or refund assistance, please email Tamiya customer service at [email protected].
Please contact us before sending any return. Returns sent without contacting customer service first may not be accepted.