# Kett HM-540 Moisture Meter: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Kett HM-540 Moisture Meter with supported home markets.

Exact item: Kett HM-540 (HM540) non-destructive wood moisture meter; Class A instrument for wood moisture measurement

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩1,236,471
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥5,917
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$27,944
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 18% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $876 (JP¥139,800 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥153,780; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $1,070 ($995 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)
- [United States price source](https://www.kett.com/shop/kett-hm540-wood-moisture-meter/)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$6,870
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$1,241
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$1,121
- Japan source price: JP¥139,800; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [MonotaRO Japan](https://www.monotaro.com/g/05163578/): JP¥153,780; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z. MonotaRO Japan lists the Kett HM-540 at ¥153,780 tax included and shows same-day purchase/cart controls. Shipping, destination restrictions, delivery timing, and any account-specific terms must be confirmed at checkout.

### US

- [Kett official store](https://www.kett.com/shop/kett-hm540-wood-moisture-meter/): $995; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z. Kett's United States store lists the HM540/HM-540 at $995.00 and provides a cart control. United States sales tax, shipping, delivery, warranty, and calibration terms depend on destination and checkout.

## Important notes

Moisture readings depend on calibration, wood material and species, grain, temperature, surface condition, and measurement technique. Follow the Kett instructions and use suitable calibration checks. A reading is not proof of structural safety, absence of decay, or code compliance. Tax, shipping, import costs, warranty, and calibration services are separate.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.