Japan Post
1. Flammable & Combustible
- Flammable high pressure gas and liquids (including condensed skin care products and sprayer products)
- Some shavers (some brands and models contain cleaner and shaving oil, which contains ethanol)
- Lighter
- Gas stove, cassette stove gas, gas water heater
- Some air purifiers (except the Cartridge type and Hybrid type, which contain flammable refrigerant and compressor. The other types still can be shipped)
- Electronic cigarette
- Tempo drop
2. Cosmetics & Chemicals
- Hair color, essential oil, aromatherapy, cosmetics, nail polish, nail polish remover, hair spray and hair tonic
- Bleach and glue
- Fountain pen ink
3. Battery Related
- Rechargeable batteries, portable chargers and mobile phone case with charger
- Lithium batteries that are not installed in the device. (If not sure if the electric device contains lithium batteries, please check the option of “install lithium batteries” in the Option Service)
- A package contains more than 2 devices with lithium batteries
4. Alcoholic Beverages
- Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 24% or higher. For example: Tequila, Brandy, Whisky, Vodka, Rum, Shouchu, Japanese wine, Sake etc
5. Food
- Rice, vegetables and fresh fruits (unless there's an immunity certificate)
- Processed animal meats(bagged beef jerky,etc can't be shipped. Canned meat can be shipped)
6. Living Related
- Life vest and life jacket
- Oil-filled radiator (even though it doesn't contain any oil, a small amount of oil may be left at the testing stage)
7. Plant & Animal Related
- Plants, succulent plants, seeds
- Grassmat, the decoration (contains rush, grass or pine)
- The goods violating the "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora"
8. Precious Metals & Valuables
- Gold, silver, white gold, other precious metals, various jewelry goods, other valuables
9. Auto Parts
- Auto parts (engine, shock absorber, FS pump and other parts after oil pressure test)
10. Magnetized & Aviation Affecting Materials
- Magnetized materials and other objects that may affect aviation equipment (audio equipment, etc.)
11. Fragile & Easily Damaged Products (Not Prohibited but Not Recommended)
- Fragile products: glass and ceramic products, glass bottles of liquids without a reinforced packing
- Easily damaged products: all kinds of bag packaged liquids (including cleaner, hand sanitizer, etc.)
DHL
1. Flammable & Explosive
- Complete firearms, ammunition, explosive devices, air guns, replica or imitation firearms and ammunition
2. Animal Related
- Live animals
- Hunting (animal) trophies, animal products like ivory, shark fins, animal remains, or by - products
3. Human Related
- Human remains or ashes in any form
4. Precious Metals & Valuables
- Gold and silver
- Gemstones of lost/incomplete value
5. Monetary & Financial
- Cash (bank notes, cash notes, coins), checks, activated credit cards
6. Illegal Drugs
- Prohibited drugs (narcotic stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens, Marijuana/derivatives)
7. Battery Related
- Devices with over 2 lithium batteries
8. Special Cosmetics & Chemicals
- Sunscreen products (need MSDS certification, not deliverable)
9. Food & Medical
- All food, medicine, health products
To view the detailed regulations on prohibited items for specific countries, please check the official website of Japan Post.
