Send Meat Products → 🇯🇵 Japan
Can I post Meat Products to Japan?
Prohibited from most countries without MAFF inspection
Full Details
Japan prohibits the import of meat products by post from most countries. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) requires inspection of all animal products. Only commercially processed products from MAFF-approved facilities in approved countries are accepted. 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 meat products to Japan. Confirm current rules with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) before travel; enforcement and penalties may change.
Prohibited from most origins
Animal Quarantine Service regulations
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 Meat Products to other countries
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🇦🇺 Australia
Prohibited under biosecurity laws
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🇳🇿 New Zealand
Prohibited under MPI biosecurity
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
POAO rules apply post-Brexit; most non-EU meat restricted
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🇺🇸 United States
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to United States.
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🇨🇦 Canada
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Canada.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.