# Pilot Custom 823 Amber Medium: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Pilot Custom 823 Amber Medium with supported home markets.

Exact item: Pilot Custom 823; amber/brown transparent; 14K No. 15 medium nib; vacuum filler; Japan FKK-3MRP-BNM and JAN 4902505238871; regional codes disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. 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

- Result: 15% more expensive in Japan
- Headline currency: KRW
- Japan expected checkout: ₩530,674 (JP¥60,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥66,000; Price listed)
- South Korea expected checkout: ₩460,000 (₩460,000 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)
- [South Korea price source](https://www.pilotpen.co.kr/product_view.php?category=005&idx=154&proNum=005001)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥2,540
- Japan source price: JP¥60,000; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 20% more expensive in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$11,993 (JP¥60,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥66,000; Price listed)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$10,000 (NT$10,000 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.pilot-pen.com.tw/event/poshpen/product_custom.html)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 16% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $376 (JP¥60,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥66,000; Price listed)
- United States expected checkout: $447 ($416 sale price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)
- [United States price source](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-custom-823-amber-fountain-pen)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$2,949
- Japan source price: JP¥60,000; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)

### Japan vs Australia

- Result: 37% more expensive in Japan
- Headline currency: AUD
- Japan expected checkout: A$533 (JP¥60,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥66,000; Price listed)
- Australia expected checkout: A$388 (A$388 sale price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)
- [Australia price source](https://www.bookbindersdesign.com.au/products/pilot-fountain-pen-custom-823-brown-1)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$481
- Japan source price: JP¥60,000; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Bookbinders Design](https://www.bookbindersdesign.com.au/products/pilot-fountain-pen-custom-823-brown-1): A$388; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Authorized Pilot stockist; regional barcode 9310719081049; package includes an ink bottle

### CN

- [WAFUU China](https://wafuu.com/fr-cn/products/pilot-fountain-pen-custom-823-fkk3mrpbnm-medium-brown-barrel): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The exact cross-border page could not be verified as a current mainland local offer

### HK

- [Japan With Love HK](https://japanwithlovestore.com/en-hk/collections/home/products/pilot-custom-823-medium-point-brown-fountain-pen-fkk3mrpbnm): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact importer listing was sold out; no current local buyable price was published

### JP

- [Pilot Japan](https://webcatalog.pilot.co.jp/products/DispDetail.do?itemID=t000100000362&volumeName=00004): JP¥66,000; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current manufacturer price; a retailer stock check is still useful before a store visit

### KR

- [Korea Pilot](https://www.pilotpen.co.kr/product_view.php?category=005&idx=154&proNum=005001): ₩460,000; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. First-party regional price; select brown and M; local code and stock are not shown

### SG

- [Japan With Love SG](https://japanwithlovestore.com/en-sg/products/pilot-custom-823-medium-point-brown-fountain-pen-fkk3mrpbnm): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact importer page did not provide strong local stock and authorization evidence

### TW

- [Pilot Taiwan](https://www.pilot-pen.com.tw/event/poshpen/product_custom.html): NT$10,000; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional model FKKE-3MR-P; select brown BN and M; stock is not shown

### US

- [Truphae](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-custom-823-amber-fountain-pen): $416; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional UPC 072838605566; US tax depends on delivery address; package includes an ink bottle

## Important notes

Regional barcodes and presentation boxes differ. Confirm the medium nib and local warranty before buying.

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