Send Fresh Fruit → 🇯🇵 Japan
Can I post Fresh Fruit to Japan?
Plant quarantine restrictions apply
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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. Enforcement in Japan carries fines from JPY 100,000 to JPY 30,000,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years in aggravated cases under Customs Law Art. 109 (prohibited imports); Narcotics Control Law Art. 64.
- Fine: 100000–30000000 JPY
- Imprisonment up to 120 months
- Statute: Customs Law Art. 109 (prohibited imports); Narcotics Control Law Art. 64
- Attempted postal-import of prohibited goods triggers Japan Customs seizure plus criminal prosecution up to 10 years for narcotics. Yakkan Shoumei violations for controlled drugs incur separate MHLW penalties.
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.
Prohibited from most origins
Plant Protection Act
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.
Sending Fresh Fruit to other countries
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
Prohibited under MPI biosecurity
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🇺🇸 United States
USDA APHIS prohibits most fresh fruit by post
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to United Kingdom.
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🇨🇦 Canada
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Canada.
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🇦🇺 Australia
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Australia.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.