How much do you save bringing a HARIO set back to Taiwan?

Across the five items — the dripper, the SWITCH, the electronic scale, the sharing pot, and the pour-over kettle — the combined saving is NT$1,095 (22.6%); after subtracting the dripper's NT$114 Japan shipping fee, the saving is still NT$981.

Which item is most worth buying?

The SWITCH immersion dripper SSD-200-B saves NT$451 (36.1%), and the Japan page also includes 40 filter papers; the basic dripper VDR-02-T only saves NT$53.

Do you need to buy everything on the list?

No need to. Just fill the gap you actually have at home: if you only lack a scale, get the VSTN-2000B (saves NT$201); if you need to control the pour, get the pour-over kettle (saves NT$264).

THE SHOPPING EDITTopic studyJapan × Taiwan

HARIO's 5-Piece Pour-Over Set Saves NT$1,095 in Japan! Best Combo and Which Piece to Skip Buying Online

The dripper, Switch, scale, sharing server, and pour-over kettle — five items — total ¥18,040 (≈NT$3,745) on Japan's official site vs. NT$4,840 in Taiwan, an on-paper saving of NT$1,095; after the dripper's Japan shipping fee, that's still NT$981. But not every item is worth bringing back.

TravPrice deskPublished September 11, 2026Updated September 15, 2026Checked through September 18, 20265 same-item comparisons · about 2 min read

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Verdict
Which Piece to Restock From the Five?
Brewing for One: Dripper or Switch?
Sharing With a Group vs. a Full Pour-Over Setup
Who It's For, and Who It Isn't
The gap in one chart
Price table
FAQ
Sources

Same-item pairs5 items

cheaper in Japan5 items100% · median save 27.9%

Save the mostNT$451HARIO SWITCH Immersion…

Buy them all in JapanSave NT$1,095Converted list total; tax-free and fees not included

01 · Verdict

5 same-item comparisons

Buying all five together, the Japan total is ¥18,040 (≈NT$3,745) vs. NT$4,840 in Taiwan, saving NT$1,095 (22.6%); after the V60 dripper's known ¥550 Japan shipping fee, it's still a NT$981 saving. What's actually worth bringing back is whatever you're missing at home: the Switch dripper saves NT$451, the pour-over kettle saves NT$264, and the scale saves NT$201, while the basic dripper saves only NT$53 — not worth adding to the order just for that.

The five items' combined price gap is NT$1,095; after subtracting the dripper's NT$114 shipping fee, it's still a NT$981 saving.
The two items with the most room: the SSD-200-B saves NT$451 (36.1%), and the VKBR-100-HSV saves NT$264 (22.0%).
Leave padding space for the glass sharing server — the Japan Switch page includes 40 filter papers, which isn't noted on the Taiwan page.

Comparison basis: official-site/retailer list prices as of 2026-09-11; exchange rate per Bank of Taiwan's spot selling rate on 2026-09-10, 1 JPY = NT$0.2076, 1 USD = NT$31.625. All five items are tax-included list prices from HARIO's Japan official site and Taiwan's official catalog; the total is the sum of the five list prices.

Which Piece to Restock From the Five?

VDR-02-T is the 02-size basic dripper (Japan ¥660 ≈ NT$137, Taiwan NT$190); SSD-200-B is the 200mL Switch immersion dripper (¥3,850 ≈ NT$799, Taiwan NT$1,250); VSTN-2000B is the 2–2,000g drip scale (¥7,700 ≈ NT$1,599, Taiwan NT$1,800).

VCS-02B is a 700mL range server (¥1,320 ≈ NT$274, Taiwan NT$400); VKBR-100-HSV is a 600mL stainless steel narrow-spout kettle (¥4,510 ≈ NT$936, Taiwan NT$1,200). Check which piece your home setup is missing before deciding how many to buy.

Brewing for One: Dripper or Switch?

If you just need a basic dripper, the VDR-02-T saves NT$53 — pick it up if you happen to be in Japan; if you want to switch to an immersion brewing method, the SSD-200-B saves NT$451 and is the best value in this set.

If you already have a dripper and just need a scale, the VSTN-2000B saves NT$201 — it can better absorb a single shipping fee than the dripper can.

Sharing With a Group vs. a Full Pour-Over Setup

Go for the 700mL VCS-02B (saves NT$126) only if you need to catch a larger batch of coffee at once; go for the 600mL VKBR-100-HSV (saves NT$264) if you need to control the pour.

Bringing back all five items saves NT$1,095; subtract the dripper's shipping fee and it's NT$981. Shock protection for the glass server and other shipping costs aren't factored in, so don't treat this as the final amount you'd save.

Who It's For, and Who It Isn't

This suits someone who is in Japan, can bundle an order, or already needs to restock two or more pieces of equipment; start with the SSD-200-B and VKBR-100-HSV, then add the VSTN-2000B and VCS-02B as needed.

Not a good fit for someone who'd buy a duplicate of gear they already own just to round out a set of five. Go by capacity — VCS-02B is 700mL, VKBR-100-HSV is 600mL — and confirm the set's contents before paying.

The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)

HARIO SWITCH Immersion…Save NT$451
Hario V60 Buono Cloud…Save NT$264
Hario V60 Drip Scale…Save NT$201
Hario V60 Coffee…Save NT$126
Hario V60 Clear…Save NT$53

amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

SWITCH 浸漬式濾杯 02 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪） — HARIOHARIO SWITCH Immersion Coffee…

V60 Buono 小雲朵手沖壺示意圖（本站 AI 重繪） — HARIOHario V60 Buono Cloud Drip…

V60 手沖電子秤 PLUS 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪） — HARIOHario V60 Drip Scale PLUS

V60 咖啡分享壺 700mL 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪） — HARIOHario V60 Coffee Server 700mL

V60 透明濾杯 02 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪） — HARIOHario V60 Clear Dripper 02

Price table(5 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
Product	Japan list	Converted	Taiwan list	Gap
Hario V60 Clear Dripper 02VDR-02-T	¥660HARIO official Yahoo store	NT$137	NT$190HARIO 台灣官方目錄	27.9% cheaper in JapanNT$53 ·checked 2026-09-11
HARIO SWITCH Immersion Coffee Dripper 02SSD-200-B	¥3,850HARIO Japan official store	NT$799	NT$1,250HARIO 台灣官方目錄	36.1% cheaper in JapanNT$451 ·checked 2026-09-11
Hario V60 Drip Scale PLUSVSTN-2000B	¥7,700HARIO Japan official store	NT$1,599	NT$1,800HARIO 台灣官方目錄	11.2% cheaper in JapanNT$201 ·checked 2026-09-11
Hario V60 Coffee Server 700mLVCS-02B	¥1,320HARIO Japan official store	NT$274	NT$400HARIO 台灣官方目錄	31.5% cheaper in JapanNT$126 ·checked 2026-09-11
Hario V60 Buono Cloud Drip KettleVKBR-100-HSV	¥4,510HARIO Japan official store	NT$936	NT$1,200HARIO 台灣官方目錄	22.0% cheaper in JapanNT$264 ·checked 2026-09-11

FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page.

FAQ

How much do you save bringing a HARIO set back to Taiwan?: Across the five items — the dripper, the SWITCH, the electronic scale, the sharing pot, and the pour-over kettle — the combined saving is NT$1,095 (22.6%); after subtracting the dripper's NT$114 Japan shipping fee, the saving is still NT$981.
Which item is most worth buying?: The SWITCH immersion dripper SSD-200-B saves NT$451 (36.1%), and the Japan page also includes 40 filter papers; the basic dripper VDR-02-T only saves NT$53.
Do you need to buy everything on the list?: No need to. Just fill the gap you actually have at home: if you only lack a scale, get the VSTN-2000B (saves NT$201); if you need to control the pour, get the pour-over kettle (saves NT$264).

09 · Sources

Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.

Listed prices: Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 5 productsChecked through 2026-09-18; each source link is in the price table and product page.
FX: Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
Published and updated: September 11, 2026 · updated September 15, 2026Comparison basis: official-site/retailer list prices as of 2026-09-11; exchange rate per Bank of Taiwan's spot selling rate on 2026-09-10, 1 JPY = NT$0.2076, 1 USD = NT$31.625. All five items are tax-included list prices from HARIO's Japan official site and Taiwan's official catalog; the total is the sum of the five list prices.

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