Meat Products → Japan

Strict animal quarantine; most meat prohibited

Details

Japan's Animal Quarantine Service enforces strict controls on meat imports. Most meat from most countries is prohibited due to BSE, foot-and-mouth, and avian influenza concerns. Only meat from MAFF-approved facilities in approved countries is accepted. All meat products must be declared.

Quantity limit

Only from MAFF-approved origins

Documentation required

• Quarantine declaration

Legal reference

Animal Quarantine Law

Practical advice

Declare all meat products. Most will be confiscated unless from approved origins.

Customs authority

Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) · https://www.customs.mof.go.jp