Ozempic / Semaglutide → Japan

Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Ozempic / Semaglutide restricted; documentation or permits may apply. Quantity guidance for Japan: Up to 2-month supply without Yakkan Shoumei; over 2 months requires MHLW import certificate. Documentation: Yakkan Shoumei (Ministry of Health import certificate) for supplies over 2 months; Original prescription from licensed physician; Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging. Enforcement in Japan carries fines from JPY 100,000 to JPY 5,000,000 under Customs Law (Kanzeihō) Art. 110, Art. 111 (ordinary personal cases are handled as civil infringements). Restricted status means compliant carriage is achievable with the right paperwork and quantities; the practical risks are seizure, duty, and delay rather than criminal liability for a good-faith traveller. Arrival checks are carried out by Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance); when in doubt use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties. Leaving Japan with ozempic / semaglutide is a separate question: allowed — Ozempic (semaglutide) may be exported from Japan for personal use with prescription documentation; cold-chain and injection-pen rules apply.

Quantity limit

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

Documentation required

• Yakkan Shoumei (Ministry of Health import certificate) for supplies over 2 months
• Original prescription from licensed physician
• Medication in original pharmacy-labelled packaging

Leaving with this item

Ozempic (semaglutide) may be exported from Japan for personal use with prescription documentation; cold-chain and injection-pen rules apply.

Practical advice

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

Customs authority

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