Is it actually cheaper to get the Ralph Lauren Year of the Horse Polo Bear sweater from the US?

Why the 2026 Polo Bear is everywhere right now

Ever wondered why everyone in Japan is suddenly obsessed with a bear in a riding outfit? To celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year, Ralph Lauren released a limited edition "Year of the Horse" Polo Bear sweater. This year, the iconic bear is decked out in full equestrian gear, a nod to both the zodiac sign and the brand’s heritage. It is quickly becoming one of the top us trends of the season, with collectors scrambling to find stock.

We Can Buy Ralph Lauren Polo Bear 'Year of the Horse' Sweater For You

Merchant Ralph Lauren Macy's Bloomingdale's

Ship To Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czechia Côte d'Ivoire Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Korea North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine, State of Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Réunion Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin (French part) Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Türkiye Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Åland Islands

Your Email

Product Url ^*

Product Name ^*

Unit Price ^*

Quantity ^*

Color

Size

Instructions

Submit your proxy shopping order now and enjoy 50% OFF the service fee.

Plus, get 10% OFF international shipping on your first shipment.

Submit Order

In Japan, these limited drops sell out in minutes at department stores in Ginza or Omotesando. Because 2026 is the Year of the Horse, the demand is particularly high among those looking for meaningful gifts or a stylish way to mark the new year. The quality remains top-tier, usually featuring a mix of wool and cashmere, but the real draw is the intricate embroidery of the bear itself.

The price gap between Tokyo and New York

Is it really worth the effort to buy from across the ocean? If you look at the retail price in Japan versus the official Ralph Lauren US site, the difference is staggering. Even with shipping factored in, purchasing from a US store often saves you a significant amount of yen. This is why many savvy shoppers in Japan choose to shop us store directly rather than waiting for local restocks that come with a hefty markup.

How to secure yours from US retailers

Getting your hands on this sweater involves a few simple steps. First, you need a tax-free us address to avoid paying US sales tax, which can add up on a luxury item. Using a freight forwarder like comGateway provides you with that address instantly.

Once you have your address, you can browse major retailers like Macy's, Bloomingdale's, or the official Ralph Lauren site. If you are new to this, check out this how it works section to see how the package moves from the US warehouse to your door in Japan.

Solving the international credit card problem

Have you ever reached the checkout page only to have your order declined? Some major US retailers are notorious for blocking international credit cards or refusing to ship to known forwarding addresses. This can be incredibly frustrating when you are trying to snag a limited edition item like the Year of the Horse sweater.

The solution is the "BuyForMe" service. Instead of struggling with the checkout yourself, you tell comGateway what you want, and they buy it on your behalf using a US-registered payment method. This is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get cancelled at the last second. It bypasses the strict regional payment filters that stores like Nike or Ralph Lauren often employ.

Shipping Estimates for your sweater

Before you click buy, it is helpful to know what the journey to Japan will cost. You can always use the shipping calculator for a precise quote, but here are some general estimates for a standard Polo Bear sweater:

Since this is a clothing item, you don't have to worry about the strict shipping rules that apply to electronics or perfumes. It is a straightforward shipment to Japan.

Bringing it home to Japan

When your sweater arrives at the warehouse, you can choose your preferred shipping speed. Most deliveries to Japan take between 3 to 8 business days depending on the carrier. Keep in mind that Japan has specific duty-free limits; if your total order value is under 16,666 JPY, you might exempt from certain taxes, though luxury apparel sometimes has different rates.

If you have questions about customs or how the consolidation process works, the FAQ section is a great resource. By using a package forwarding service, you can even buy multiple items from different stores and combine them into one box to save on international shipping fees.

The 2026 Year of the Horse Polo Bear is more than just a piece of clothing; it’s a piece of fashion history. By shopping the US market, you ensure you get the authentic item at the best possible price without the local markup.