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Send Fresh Fruit → 🇯🇵 Japan

Q: Can I post Fresh Fruit to Japan?

Plant quarantine restrictions apply Japan prohibits the import of fresh fruit by post from most countries due to plant quarantine regulations. Only fruit from countries with specific phytosanitary agreements is accepted, and even then only through approved channels with phytosanitary certificates.

Q: What are the restrictions for sending Fresh Fruit to Japan?

Quantity/weight limits: Prohibited from most origins.

ANSWER

Can I post Fresh Fruit to Japan?

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Plant quarantine restrictions apply

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Prohibited from most origins

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.mof.go.jp

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Full Details

Japan prohibits the import of fresh fruit by post from most countries due to plant quarantine regulations. Only fruit from countries with specific phytosanitary agreements is accepted, and even then only through approved channels with phytosanitary certificates.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Do not bring or send fresh fruit to Japan. Confirm current rules with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) before travel; enforcement and penalties may change.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

customs.mof.go.jp

POSTING DETAILS

QUANTITY / WEIGHT LIMITS

Prohibited from most origins

LEGAL REFERENCE

Plant Protection Act

DESTINATION CUSTOMS

Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance)

COUNTRY POSTING NOTES

Japan Post and customs assess duties and consumption tax on international parcels above JPY 10,000. Prohibited items cannot enter via post. Japan Post coordinates with Japan Customs for inspection.