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🇯🇵 Japan — restricted items

78 items are documented as restricted for import into Japan. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.

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codeine medication

traveling

Requires a Yakkan Shoumei import certificate for quantities exceeding one month's supply.

Limit: Up to 1 month without certificate; up to 2 months with Yakkan Shoumei

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pets dogs

traveling

180-day quarantine unless pre-qualified

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tramadol medication

traveling

Designated drug — one month supply limit

Limit: One month supply without permit

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power bank lithium

posting

Japan Post restricts standalone lithium batteries

Limit: Max 100Wh, contained in device

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cosmetics commercial

importing personal

Personal imports limited to 24 items standard size

Limit: 24 items for personal use

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food supplements commercial

importing commercial

PMDA classification determines requirements

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melatonin

traveling

Not sold in Japan — personal import permitted

Limit: One month supply without permit

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vape e cigarette

traveling

Devices allowed but nicotine liquid restricted

Limit: One month supply of nicotine liquid

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insulin

traveling

One month supply; Yakkan Shoumei for more

Limit: One month supply without permit

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testosterone

traveling

Controlled anabolic steroid; Yakkan Shoumei needed

Limit: One month supply

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dairy products

traveling

Animal quarantine inspection required

Limit: Commercially packaged only

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seeds plants

traveling

Plant quarantine inspection mandatory

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textiles commercial

importing commercial

Japanese labeling requirements mandatory

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toys ce marking

importing commercial

ST Mark safety certification recommended

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antiquities

traveling

Important Cultural Properties restricted

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alcohol spirits

posting

Customs duty and liquor tax apply; documentation required

Limit: Personal gift quantities

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perfume fragrance

posting

Flammable liquid restrictions; surface mail only internationally

Limit: Small quantities surface mail

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watches commercial

importing personal

Consumption tax on all imports; ITA duty-free

Limit: Personal use

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fresh fruit

traveling

Strict plant quarantine; most fruit prohibited

Limit: Only from approved origins with certificate

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meat products

traveling

Strict animal quarantine; most meat prohibited

Limit: Only from MAFF-approved origins

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tattoo equipment

traveling

Tattoo Equipment restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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xanax alprazolam

traveling

Xanax / Alprazolam restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Limit: Up to 1-month supply without permit; over 1 month requires Yakkan Shoumei (Ministry of Health import certificate)

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ozempic semaglutide

traveling

Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Limit: Up to 2-month supply without Yakkan Shoumei; over 2 months requires MHLW import certificate

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drone batteries

traveling

Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Limit: ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; MLIT follows IATA DGR; LiPo batteries must be in protective cases

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satellite messenger

traveling

Satellite Messenger restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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walkie talkies

traveling

Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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kava

traveling

Kava restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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coral seashells

traveling

Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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taxidermy

traveling

Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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used cars

traveling

Used Cars restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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motorcycles

traveling

Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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feathers plumage

traveling

Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply

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drone batteries

posting

Postal restrictions apply for drone batteries (lipo)

Limit: Japan Post prohibits lithium batteries by air; couriers: ≤100 Wh with UN3481; MLIT dangerous goods approval required above 100 Wh

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wine

posting

Postal restrictions apply for wine

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beer

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Postal restrictions apply for beer

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laptops

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Postal restrictions apply for laptops

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coral seashells

posting

Postal restrictions apply for coral & seashells

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taxidermy

posting

Postal restrictions apply for taxidermy

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laptops

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal laptops

Limit: Personal use

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used cars

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal used cars

Limit: Personal use

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motorcycles

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal motorcycles

Limit: Personal use

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wine

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal wine

Limit: Personal use

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beer

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal beer

Limit: Personal use

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tattoo equipment

importing personal

Import duties and regulations apply for personal tattoo equipment

Limit: Personal use

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satellite phone

traveling

Satellite Phone may require documentation or declaration

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poppy seeds

traveling

Poppy Seeds may require documentation or declaration

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electronic cigarette liquid

traveling

E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration

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chocolate

posting

Postal restrictions apply for chocolate

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baby formula

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Postal restrictions apply for baby formula

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protein powder

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Postal restrictions apply for protein powder

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energy drinks

posting

Postal restrictions apply for energy drinks

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insulin

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Postal restrictions apply for insulin

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melatonin

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Postal restrictions apply for melatonin

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codeine medication

posting

Postal restrictions apply for codeine (medication)

Limit: Codeine is regulated under Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Law; mailing prohibited — must be carried personally with Yakkan Shoumei

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tramadol medication

posting

Postal restrictions apply for tramadol (medication)

Limit: Narcotic under NPCL; postal import strictly prohibited — MHLW enforcement; bring by personal carry with Yakkan Shoumei

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adderall medication

posting

Postal restrictions apply for adderall (medication)

Limit: Stimulant Drugs Control Law (Class 1) — postal import strictly prohibited; personal carry also generally prohibited

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gold jewellery

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Postal restrictions apply for gold jewellery

Limit: Gold bullion over 1 kg must be declared; jewellery imports subject to Japan Customs duty (tariff rate 0% for gold bullion, 5.2% for gold jewellery under HS 7113)

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tobacco cigarettes

posting

Postal restrictions apply for tobacco cigarettes

Limit: Japan Post prohibited item; personal carry: 400 cigarettes duty-free; postal import prohibited; commercial: Japan Tobacco (JT) monopoly rules apply

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vape e cigarette

posting

Postal restrictions apply for vape / e-cigarette

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electronic cigarette liquid

posting

Postal restrictions apply for e-cigarette liquid (vape juice)

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cash currency

traveling

Declare JPY > 1,000,000 equivalent in any currency

Limit: JPY 1,000,000 equivalent (any currency or bearer instrument)

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drone consumer

traveling

Owner registration + DIPS-REG required for drones ≥ 100 g

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gold jewellery

traveling

Personal-effects allowance JPY 200,000 total; declare excess

Limit: JPY 200,000 personal-effects allowance

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drone accessories

traveling

Drone accessories are importable without restriction, but spare LiPo batteries must be in carry-on, and drones require MLIT registration for operation in Japan.

Limit: Personal use quantities; declare if value over ¥200,000

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binoculars optics

traveling

Standard binoculars are freely admitted; night-vision optics are dual-use goods subject to Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act export controls.

Limit: Personal use; items valued over ¥200,000 must be declared

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hemp seeds sterilised

posting

Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Japan.

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dairy products

posting

Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Japan.

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vape e cigarette

importing personal

Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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alcohol spirits

importing personal

Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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tobacco cigarettes

importing personal

Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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hemp seeds sterilised

importing personal

Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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gold jewellery

importing personal

Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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coins collectible

importing personal

Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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meat products

importing personal

Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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dairy products

importing personal

Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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fresh fruit

importing personal

Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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ivory cites

importing personal

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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antiquities

importing personal

Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into Japan.

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