Tramadol (Medication) → Japan

Designated drug — one month supply limit

Details

Tramadol is regulated as a prescription medication under Japan's Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. Personal-use carriage of up to a 1-month supply requires a Yakkan-Shoumei import certificate filed at least two weeks before arrival via the regional Bureau of Health and Welfare. Without the certificate, customs at Narita / Haneda / Kansai will seize the medication. Quantities over 1 month require formal Yakkan-Shoumei application with consulate authentication.

Quantity limit

One month supply without permit

Documentation required

• Prescription
• Yakkan Shoumei for larger quantities

Legal reference

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act

Practical advice

Carry in original container with prescription label + doctor's letter. Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) may require destination authority pre-approval (Yakkan-Shoumei for Japan, HSA for Singapore, FDA for Thailand, MOH for UAE). Declare at Red Channel.

Customs authority

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