International Shipping-Canada Post
Prohibited items: When an item is prohibited from importation, it means the item is not allowed to enter the international destination. If the item does enter the destination, it will most likely be seized and destroyed by customs. Only in some instances do customs return prohibited items to sender.
Restricted items: When an item is restricted, it means that special provisions must be met before the item will be released from customs and allowed to enter the destination. These special provisions may include but are not limited to a certificate, a licence, a form, or a certification of disinfection.
Please note: If an item is seized by US Customs, a letter is sent by US customs, to the recipient.
International Mail Service Suspension: To find destinations for which full postal service is currently unavailable, consult the International Mail Service Suspension.
Japan (Country code: JP)
Prohibited Items
In addition to items considered non-mailable matter by the Canada Post Corporation Act & Regulations (refer to the Canada Postal Guide under "Non-mailable Matter"), the following are prohibited:
Import Restrictions
Senders should determine import restrictions from the country's authorities before posting:
Gifts
Japan allows exemption from duty and consumption tax for most casual gifts and donations sent by individuals to individuals in Japan or goods that individuals who are not residents of Japan import as gifts. To qualify for this exemption, gift shipments may not exceed $50.00 (USD) per shipment. Advertising material, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages are excluded from being processed as a gift shipment. The commercial invoice should identify each item in the shipment and assign an individual value to each commodity. While the paperwork should indicate that the package is a "Gift Shipment" this term is insufficient as a commodity description. The exemption applies only to duty and tax. Gift Shipments are still subject to all the normal regulatory requirements of a consumption entry and must be met in order to gain Customs clearance.
Prohibited items: When an item is prohibited from importation, it means the item is not allowed to enter the international destination. If the item does enter the destination, it will most likely be seized and destroyed by customs. Only in some instances do customs return prohibited items to sender.
Restricted items: When an item is restricted, it means that special provisions must be met before the item will be released from customs and allowed to enter the destination. These special provisions may include but are not limited to a certificate, a licence, a form, or a certification of disinfection.
Please note: If an item is seized by US Customs, a letter is sent by US customs, to the recipient.
International Mail Service Suspension: To find destinations for which full postal service is currently unavailable, consult the International Mail Service Suspension.
Japan (Country code: JP)
Prohibited Items
In addition to items considered non-mailable matter by the Canada Post Corporation Act & Regulations (refer to the Canada Postal Guide under "Non-mailable Matter"), the following are prohibited:
- animal quarantine (bone, guts, horns, blood, antibody, serum, semen, feathers, raw wool, raw leather, bacteria, coliforn bacilllus)
- articles which infringe upon rights in patents (utility-models, designs, trademarks, copyright, neighboring rights, or layout-design of integrated circuits)
- books, drawings, carvings, and any other article which injures public security or morals (i.e. immoral materials)
- botulinum toxin A (over 500 units per vial) and Toxin B (over 10000 units per vial)
- coffee, tea, mate and spices
- cereals
- copyright violations
- counterfeit, defaced or imitation stamps
- dairy and birds eggs
- documents or goods from or made in North Korea
- fertilizers
- fish
- live animals and animal products
- lottery material
- meat and meat products
- narcotics
- oil seeds, grains and fruits
- publications, including video tapes, prejudicial to public order or morality
- narcotics, unless an official permit has been issued by the competent authority.
- opium, ether narcotic drugs and utensils for opium smoking, and stimulants (including Vicks Inhalers and Sudafed), psychotropic substances (excluding those designated by an ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- organic chemicals
- pharmaceutical products
- patent violations
- publications of books, newspapers and products of the printing industry
- products of the milling industry
- publications, including videotapes, prejudicial to public order or morality
- trademark violations
- vegetable products
- weapons/firearms of any kind or parts and accessories thereof including ammunition, toys or imitations. International Business
Import Restrictions
Senders should determine import restrictions from the country's authorities before posting:
- agricultural products
- arms and ammunition, handguns, firearms, their parts and accessories including ammunition
- alcohol
- animal products
- beverages, spirits
- cigarettes
- foodstuffs, health foods
- marine products
- medical supplies (including chinese medications)
- narcotics
- perfume
- pharmaceutical products
- plants and plant products
- resins
- rice and straw goods
- tobacco and tobacco substitutes
- vegetables
- wood and articles of wood.
- alcohol
- chemical substances
- food
- goods that may interface with the Japan's public infrastructure (roads, radio frequencies, telephone or power lines, etc.) can clear customs without special documents or prior approval but the end-user or reseller must obtain approval from the responsible government agency before the goods can be used in Japan. Examples of these goods include motor vehicles, electric & telecommunication equipment, radios, telephones, and modems
- medicine
- textiles.
Gifts
Japan allows exemption from duty and consumption tax for most casual gifts and donations sent by individuals to individuals in Japan or goods that individuals who are not residents of Japan import as gifts. To qualify for this exemption, gift shipments may not exceed $50.00 (USD) per shipment. Advertising material, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages are excluded from being processed as a gift shipment. The commercial invoice should identify each item in the shipment and assign an individual value to each commodity. While the paperwork should indicate that the package is a "Gift Shipment" this term is insufficient as a commodity description. The exemption applies only to duty and tax. Gift Shipments are still subject to all the normal regulatory requirements of a consumption entry and must be met in order to gain Customs clearance.
TIPs: Item prices & shipping costs for the same products may differ among different countries. Price comparison is suggested.
New experience! Shopping around different countries, while sitting at home.
New experience! Shopping around different countries, while sitting at home.