# Can I ship alcohol (sake, whisky) from Japan?

> It depends on the destination and the strength. Japan Post's carrier-wide rule accepts alcoholic beverages only up to 24% ABV and under packing conditions. On top of that, some destinations prohibit alcohol by post, among them the United States, Canada and Brazil, while others such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and South Korea list it as conditional.

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- Item guide · Carrier: Japan Post · Destinations checked: 179 · Guide reviewed 31 October 2026 · Rules last verified October 2, 2026
- Carrier-wide rules named: 1 · Destinations with their own rule: 81

## Short answer

Two rules stack. The carrier-wide one is about flammability: anything above 24% alcohol by volume is refused regardless of destination, which rules out most whisky, shochu and spirits, and leaves sake, beer, wine and liqueurs under 24% subject to Japan Post's packing and declaration conditions.

The destination rule is about import law. Several countries do not accept alcohol through the post at all, and a destination's prohibition applies even when the carrier-wide conditions are met. Where a destination lists alcohol as conditional, its conditions (permits, quantities, duty) apply in addition.

Whether a specific product can go in a specific parcel is decided per item: the ShipMate GO app asks the follow-up questions a rule needs and gives a verdict before anything is booked.

## How to read this guide

- Every rule below is **prohibited** or **conditional**. The list holds Japan Post's published restrictions only.
- An item that is not listed has **no specific rule here**. That is not a statement that it is allowed: it may fall under a general category (food, medicine, batteries), under the destination's customs law, or under Japan Post's carrier-wide rules.
- A **conditional** rule allows the item only when its stated conditions hold. Whether a specific product qualifies is decided per item, which is what the ShipMate GO app does before a booking.
- The **carrier-wide layer** (items Japan Post refuses or conditions to every destination) applies before and on top of any destination's own rules.
- These are Japan Post's rules for parcels sent from Japan. ShipMate ships on Japan Post and publishes them; it does not set them.
- This guide covers **one item**. A destination that does not appear under "Destination rules" has no destination-specific rule naming it; the carrier-wide rules and that destination's general customs law still apply.

## Carrier-wide rules (apply to every destination)

- **Alcoholic beverages / Liquor** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally accepted for international shipment. The alcohol content must be confirmed to be 24% ABV or below, and the item description field must include the notation 'Not Restricted, as per Special Provision A58'.
  - Condition: Alcohol by volume ≤ 24% AND item description field includes 'Not Restricted, as per Special Provision A58' → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=116&lang=_ja) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `GLO/japanpost/dgdb-116`

## Destination rules

### Afghanistan (AFG)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Afghanistan via regular and parcel shipping. No alcoholic drinks of any kind may be sent.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=2&nid=135&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `AFG/japanpost/135`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-afghanistan/restricted-items.md

### Algeria (DZA)

- **Wine without origin labeling / Wine unfit for consumption due to deterioration** — Prohibited
  - Wine that does not display its country or region of origin, and wine that has deteriorated and is unfit for consumption, are prohibited from shipment to Algeria. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=169&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DZA/japanpost/169`
- **Alcoholic beverages and vinegar** — Conditional
  - Fermented or distilled alcoholic beverages and vinegar are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Importation is allowed only when the required ONCV permit and/or visa has been obtained.
  - Condition: ONCV permit and/or visa obtained → permitted
  - Documents required: ONCV permit; ONCV visa
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=160&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DZA/japanpost/160`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-algeria/restricted-items.md

### Argentina (ARG)

- **Alcohol etc. (Alcoholic Beverages)** — Prohibited
  - Alcohol and brandy are prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers alcoholic beverages including brandy.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=12&nid=221&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ARG/japanpost/221`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-argentina/restricted-items.md

### Belarus (BLR)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages, ethyl alcohol, and alcohol-based products are prohibited from shipment to Belarus via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=24&nid=4245&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BLR/japanpost/4245`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-belarus/restricted-items.md

### Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina via regular and parcel services. This restriction applies specifically to alcoholic beverages with sulfuric acid as a constituent.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=220&nid=4372&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BIH/japanpost/4372`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina/restricted-items.md

### Brazil (BRA)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Brazil via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=31&nid=4056&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `BRA/japanpost/4056`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-brazil/restricted-items.md

### Cambodia (KHM)

- **Wine** — Prohibited
  - Wine is prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1378&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KHM/japanpost/1378`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-cambodia/restricted-items.md

### Canada (CAN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages (including Wine)** — Prohibited
  - All alcoholic beverages, including wine, are prohibited for shipment to Canada via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Samples of alcoholic beverages and wine are also prohibited, except when addressed to the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: alcoholic beverage or wine sample addressed to the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=37&nid=1319&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CAN/japanpost/1319`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-canada/restricted-items.md

### Colombia (COL)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Colombia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=46&nid=1966&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `COL/japanpost/1966`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-colombia/restricted-items.md

### Côte d'Ivoire (CIV)

- **Alcoholic beverages (specific prohibited categories)** — Prohibited
  - Certain categories of alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Côte d'Ivoire via all services, including aperitifs and digestifs containing alcohol, alcoholic beverages containing alcohols other than ethyl alcohol, beverages containing narcotics or harmful substances, absinthe and similar spirits, beverages with 60% or more alcohol content, mint liqueurs prohibited under local law, and extracts used in alcohol production.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=51&nid=1866&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CIV/japanpost/1866`
- **Distilled spirits** — Conditional
  - Distilled spirits may only be shipped to Côte d'Ivoire if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This restriction applies to Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=51&nid=1871&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CIV/japanpost/1871`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-cote-d-ivoire/restricted-items.md

### Croatia (HRV)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Croatia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to alcoholic beverages with sulfuric acid as a component.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=52&nid=1791&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `HRV/japanpost/1791`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-croatia/restricted-items.md

### Cuba (CUB)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to Cuba via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=53&nid=1481&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CUB/japanpost/1481`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-cuba/restricted-items.md

### Djibouti (DJI)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Djibouti via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=57&nid=2180&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DJI/japanpost/2180`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-djibouti/restricted-items.md

### El Salvador (SLV)

- **Beverages: wines diluted from concentrated grape wine and sold as foreign products** — Prohibited
  - Beverages made by diluting concentrated grape wine and then sold as foreign-made products are prohibited from being shipped to El Salvador via parcel or EMS. This restriction applies specifically to such misrepresented reconstituted wine products.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=956&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SLV/japanpost/956`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 45 degrees or higher are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. No restriction is stated for alcoholic beverages below 45 degrees.
  - Condition: alcohol content 45 degrees or higher AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: alcohol content 45 degrees or higher WITHOUT authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country → prohibited
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (El Salvador)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=951&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SLV/japanpost/951`
- **Distilled spirits** — Conditional
  - Distilled spirits made from sugarcane are permitted only when imported by the government of El Salvador. Other distilled spirits shipments are subject to this conditional restriction.
  - Condition: Sugarcane-based distilled spirits imported by the government of El Salvador → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=965&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SLV/japanpost/965`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-el-salvador/restricted-items.md

### France (FRA)

- **Alcohol – anise-flavored spirits ≥45% ABV, and bitters/similar beverages ≥30% ABV with ≤200g/L sugar** — Prohibited
  - Anise-flavored alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 45% ABV or higher are prohibited. Bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and similar beverages containing no more than 200g of sugar per liter and with an alcohol content of 30% ABV or higher are also prohibited.
  - Condition: anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with alcohol content ≥ 45% ABV → prohibited
  - Condition: bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, or similar beverages containing ≤ 200g sugar per liter and alcohol content ≥ 30% ABV → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4079&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4079`
- **Wine not meeting French legal conditions (manufactured outside France)** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured in a country other than France is prohibited if it does not satisfy the conditions stipulated by the French law of 1 February 1899. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside France meets the conditions stipulated by the French law of 1 February 1899 → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4087&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4087`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape must, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes (including wine) are conditionally permitted, provided they meet the conditions established by the competent authorities of the destination country (France). Shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services is allowed subject to those conditions.
  - Condition: Grape juice, grape must, and all grape-based alcoholic beverages meet the conditions established by the competent authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4088&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4088`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-france/restricted-items.md

### French Guiana (GUF)

- **Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcohol, anise-flavored alcoholic beverages with 45% ABV or higher, and similar bitter/tonic liqueurs (bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and analogous products containing no more than 200g of sugar per liter) with 30% ABV or higher are prohibited. This restriction applies to Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments to French Guiana.
  - Condition: anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with ABV ≥ 45% → prohibited
  - Condition: bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, or similar products containing ≤ 200g sugar per liter with ABV ≥ 30% → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4079&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4079`
- **Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured in a country other than French Guiana that does not satisfy the conditions stipulated by the destination country's law of 1 February 1899 is prohibited. This applies to shipments sent via regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside French Guiana that does not meet the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4087&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4087`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape liquid, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes are conditionally permitted, provided they comply with the conditions established by the relevant authorities of the destination country. This restriction applies to regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipments.
  - Condition: Complies with the conditions established by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4088&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4088`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-french-guiana/restricted-items.md

### French Polynesia (PYF)

- **Alcoholic beverages for appetite stimulation** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages intended for appetite stimulation are prohibited from being shipped to French Polynesia via regular shipping. This restriction applies specifically to appetite-stimulating alcoholic drinks.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=228&nid=5632&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PYF/japanpost/5632`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-french-polynesia/restricted-items.md

### Ghana (GHA)

- **Harmful Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages classified as harmful are prohibited from being shipped to Ghana via Parcel and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to harmful alcoholic beverages.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=73&nid=1111&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `GHA/japanpost/1111`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-ghana/restricted-items.md

### Guadeloupe (GLP)

- **Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages** — Prohibited
  - Prohibited items include anise-flavored alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 45 degrees or more, as well as bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200 grams of sugar per liter with an alcohol content of 30 degrees or more. These alcoholic products are prohibited from shipment to Guadeloupe via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
  - Condition: Anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with alcohol content of 45 degrees or more → prohibited
  - Condition: Bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200 grams of sugar per liter and alcohol content of 30 degrees or more → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1252&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1252`
- **Wine not meeting the conditions of Guadeloupe's law of 1 February 1899** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured outside Guadeloupe that does not satisfy the conditions stipulated in Guadeloupe's law of 1 February 1899 is prohibited. This applies to shipments via Regular mail, Parcel post, and EMS.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside Guadeloupe that does not meet the conditions of Guadeloupe's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1260&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1260`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape-based liquids, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes are conditionally permitted, provided they comply with the conditions established by the competent authorities of the destination country. This applies to both Regular and EMS shipments to Guadeloupe.
  - Condition: Complies with conditions established by the competent authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1261&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1261`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-guadeloupe/restricted-items.md

### India (IND)

- **Alcoholic beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to India via EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source text.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=610&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `IND/japanpost/610`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to India. They are allowed only when the shipper or consignee holds authorization from the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, New Delhi.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, New Delhi → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports, New Delhi
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=609&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `IND/japanpost/609`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-india/restricted-items.md

### Indonesia (IDN)

- **Absinthe and Similar Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Indonesia via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction covers absinthe as well as alcoholic beverages similar in nature to absinthe.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=648&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `IDN/japanpost/648`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-indonesia/restricted-items.md

### Iran (IRN)

- **Alcoholic beverages, gambling equipment, animal hides forbidden by Islam, musical instruments, fashion magazines** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages, gambling equipment, animal hides forbidden under Islamic law, musical instruments, and fashion magazines are prohibited from being shipped to Iran via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=103&nid=559&p=1) · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `IRN/japanpost/559`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-iran/restricted-items.md

### Iraq (IRQ)

- **Sugar confectionery containing whisky or other beverages** — Prohibited
  - Sugar confectionery that contains whisky or other beverages is prohibited from being shipped to Iraq via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any candy or sweet products with alcoholic or other beverage fillings.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=514&p=1) · HS chapter 17 · verified 2026-07-24 · ref `IRQ/japanpost/514`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted to Iraq only when addressed to a government-authorized wholesaler. Shipments to any other recipient are not permitted.
  - Condition: Consignee is a government-authorized wholesaler in Iraq → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=518&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `IRQ/japanpost/518`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-iraq/restricted-items.md

### Israel (ISR)

- **Wine and alcoholic beverages lacking required labeling** — Prohibited
  - Wine and alcoholic beverages are prohibited when the container does not bear the nature of the product, country of origin, and the name and address of both the manufacturer and the responsible handler. Unlabeled or incompletely labeled wine and spirits are not accepted for shipment to Israel via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services.
  - Condition: Container does not state the nature of the product, country of origin, and the name and address of both the manufacturer and the responsible handler → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=434&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ISR/japanpost/434`
- **Whisky** — Conditional
  - Whisky may only be shipped to Israel if accompanied by a permit that states the vintage year and certifies that the whisky was placed in a wooden cask at least three years before the date of shipment. Shipment is conditional on this documentation being present.
  - Condition: Permit is attached stating the vintage year and certifying that the whisky was placed in a wooden cask at least 3 years before the date of shipment → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit stating the vintage year and certifying that the whisky was placed in a wooden cask at least 3 years prior to shipment
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=425&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ISR/japanpost/425`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-israel/restricted-items.md

### Kazakhstan (KAZ)

- **Alcoholic Products (including Ethyl Alcohol and Beer)** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic products, ethyl alcohol, and beer cannot be sent to Kazakhstan for personal use via regular or parcel shipping. Import may be permitted when shipments are addressed to a corporate recipient for commercial purposes and the recipient holds the required government authorization in Kazakhstan.
  - Condition: Shipment is addressed to a corporate recipient for commercial purposes AND the recipient holds government authorization in Kazakhstan → import may be permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=113&nid=5965&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `KAZ/japanpost/5965`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-kazakhstan/restricted-items.md

### Liberia (LBR)

- **Alcoholic Beverages and Toxic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages and all toxic substances are prohibited from shipment to Liberia via regular and parcel post. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=122&nid=5145&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LBR/japanpost/5145`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-liberia/restricted-items.md

### Liechtenstein (LIE)

- **Artificial wine and artificial cider (and articles used to manufacture them)** — Prohibited
  - Artificial wine, artificial cider, and articles used in the manufacture of artificial wine or cider are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers synthetic or artificially produced grape wine and apple wine equivalents, as well as related manufacturing materials.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5124&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LIE/japanpost/5124`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 75% or more (up to 78% for wine, cognac, armagnac, rum, and taffia; no more than 80% for all others) may only be exported to personal addressees in Liechtenstein if special authorization from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority has been obtained and customs declaration CN23 clearly states the quality, weight, and alcohol percentage. Shipments not meeting these conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Alcohol content ≥ 75% and ≤ 78% for wine, cognac, armagnac, rum, and taffia; alcohol content ≥ 75% and ≤ 80% for all other alcoholic beverages; shipment is to a personal addressee; special authorization obtained from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority; CN23 customs declaration clearly states quality, weight, and alcohol percentage → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority; Customs declaration CN23 stating quality, weight, and alcohol percentage
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5120&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LIE/japanpost/5120`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-liechtenstein/restricted-items.md

### Madagascar (MDG)

- **Wine without country of origin labeling** — Prohibited
  - Wine that does not bear a country of origin indication is prohibited from being shipped to Madagascar. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4528&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDG/japanpost/4528`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are subject to restriction; absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Absinthe or similar alcoholic beverages with authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Madagascar)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4527&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDG/japanpost/4527`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-madagascar/restricted-items.md

### Marshall Islands (MHL)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to the Marshall Islands via regular mail and parcel post. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=216&nid=4472&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MHL/japanpost/4472`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-marshall-islands/restricted-items.md

### Martinique (MTQ)

- **Alcohol / Anise-flavored alcoholic beverages ≥45% ABV and similar bitter/gentian liqueurs ≥30% ABV with ≤200g/L sugar** — Prohibited
  - Prohibited for shipment to Martinique via Regular, Parcel, and EMS are: anise-flavored alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 45% ABV or higher, and similar products (including bitters, bittering agents, tar water, and gentian bitters) containing no more than 200 grams of sugar per liter and with an alcohol content of 30% ABV or higher.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4601&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4601`
- **Wine not meeting Martinique's conditions (manufactured outside Martinique)** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured outside Martinique is prohibited unless it meets the conditions stipulated by Martinique's law of 1 February 1899. Wine that does not satisfy those conditions cannot be shipped via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside Martinique that does NOT meet the conditions stipulated by Martinique's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4609&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4609`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape must, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes are conditionally permitted to Martinique via Regular and EMS shipping, provided they meet the conditions set by the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipments must comply with applicable local requirements.
  - Condition: Meets the conditions established by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4610&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4610`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-martinique/restricted-items.md

### Mauritania (MRT)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to Mauritania via regular and parcel services. This includes alcohol-soluble extracts and preparations used in alcoholic beverage production, anise/star anise/fennel/hyssop extracts, absinthe and similar spirits, and palm wine and similar drinks.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4830&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MRT/japanpost/4830`
- **Alcoholic beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages (excluding absinthe, its imitations, and palm wine) are permitted only if the parcel bears a label stating the product name, manufacturer, importer's name and address, and the product's nature as a digestif or aperitif, with the same nature declaration required on the invoice. Pharmaceutical-grade pure alcohol, laboratory reagent alcohols, and alcohol-containing medicines require prior authorization from the destination country's Minister of Health; denatured alcohol and methyl alcohol require a permit from the Minister of Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs.
  - Condition: Alcoholic beverages other than absinthe, absinthe imitations, and palm wine — parcel bears a label stating the product name, manufacturer's name and address, importer's name and address, and the nature of the product as a digestif or aperitif; the same nature declaration is also included on the invoice → permitted
  - Condition: Pharmaceutical-grade pure alcohol, laboratory reagent alcohols of all types, and alcohol-containing medicines — importer holds prior authorization from the destination country's Minister of Health → permitted
  - Condition: Denatured alcohol and methyl alcohol — importer holds a permit from the Minister of Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs (Ministre des finances, du commerce et des affaires economiques) → permitted
  - Documents required: Label on the parcel stating product name, manufacturer's name and address, importer's name and address, and nature of the product as a digestif or aperitif (for alcoholic beverages other than absinthe, absinthe imitations, and palm wine); Invoice declaring the nature of the product as a digestif or aperitif (for alcoholic beverages other than absinthe, absinthe imitations, and palm wine); Prior authorization from the destination country's Minister of Health (for pharmaceutical-grade pure alcohol, laboratory reagent alcohols, and alcohol-containing medicines); Permit from the Minister of Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs (for denatured alcohol and methyl alcohol)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4832&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MRT/japanpost/4832`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-mauritania/restricted-items.md

### Micronesia (FSM)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to the Federated States of Micronesia via regular and parcel shipping. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=217&nid=4713&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `FSM/japanpost/4713`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-micronesia/restricted-items.md

### Monaco (MCO)

- **Wine not meeting Monaco's legal requirements (manufactured outside Monaco)** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured outside Monaco that does not meet the conditions stipulated by Monaco's laws is prohibited. This applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside Monaco that meets the conditions stipulated by Monaco's laws → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4870&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MCO/japanpost/4870`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Monaco). Shipment is conditional on holding such authorization.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Monaco) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4889&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MCO/japanpost/4889`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-monaco/restricted-items.md

### Montenegro (MNE)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Montenegro via regular and parcel services. This restriction applies to both shipping types without exception.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=218&nid=4986&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `MNE/japanpost/4986`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-montenegro/restricted-items.md

### Morocco (MAR)

- **Alcoholic beverages (certain categories)** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited when they exceed the alcohol content permitted by Moroccan law, contain one gram or more of extracts per liter, or contain substances prohibited under Moroccan law. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Condition: alcohol content exceeds the limit permitted by Moroccan law → prohibited
  - Condition: contains one gram or more of extracts per liter → prohibited
  - Condition: contains substances prohibited under Moroccan law → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4955&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MAR/japanpost/4955`
- **Wine (alcohol content 10% or below, or inferior-quality wine)** — Prohibited
  - Wine with an alcohol content of 10% or below, and inferior-quality wine, are prohibited from shipment to Morocco. This applies to regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
  - Condition: alcohol content is 10% or below → prohibited
  - Condition: wine is of inferior/poor quality → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4943&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MAR/japanpost/4943`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-morocco/restricted-items.md

### New Caledonia (NCL)

- **Absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages** — Prohibited
  - Absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to New Caledonia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition applies across all standard shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=227&nid=3430&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NCL/japanpost/3430`
- **Alcoholic beverages made from dried grapes, figs, dates, or similar fruits sold as wine** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages produced from dried grapes, figs, dates, or similar fruits that are marketed or sold as wine are prohibited for shipment to New Caledonia. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=227&nid=3431&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NCL/japanpost/3431`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-new-caledonia/restricted-items.md

### North Macedonia (MKD)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Macedonia (MKD) via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of the type of alcoholic beverage.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=215&nid=4507&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MKD/japanpost/4507`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-north-macedonia/restricted-items.md

### Palau (PLW)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Palau via regular and parcel shipping. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=155&nid=3787&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `PLW/japanpost/3787`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-palau/restricted-items.md

### Philippines (PHL)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - All types of alcoholic beverages — including distilled spirits, wine, beer, and all other varieties — are prohibited from shipment to the Philippines via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3933&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3933`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-philippines/restricted-items.md

### Réunion (REU)

- **Alcohol / Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories)** — Prohibited
  - Certain alcoholic beverages are prohibited for shipment to Réunion, specifically: anise-flavored spirits with 45% ABV or higher, and bitters, bittering agents, tar waters, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200g of sugar per litre with 30% ABV or higher.
  - Condition: anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with ABV ≥ 45% → prohibited
  - Condition: bitters, bittering agents, tar waters, gentian bitters, or similar products containing ≤ 200g sugar per litre and ABV ≥ 30% → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5275&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5275`
- **Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured in a country other than Réunion is prohibited unless it meets the conditions stipulated by Réunion's law of 1 February 1899. Wine that does not satisfy those conditions cannot be shipped via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside Réunion that does not meet the conditions of Réunion's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5283&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5283`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape liquid, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes (including wine) are conditionally permitted to Réunion, provided they meet the conditions set by the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipment is allowed via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services subject to those requirements.
  - Condition: Meets the conditions set by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5284&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5284`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-reunion/restricted-items.md

### Saudi Arabia (SAU)

- **Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcohol and alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to Saudi Arabia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are indicated.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2015&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SAU/japanpost/2015`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-saudi-arabia/restricted-items.md

### Senegal (SEN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories)** — Prohibited
  - Certain categories of alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Senegal, including appetite-stimulating or digestive alcoholic drinks, beverages containing alcohols other than ethyl alcohol, drinks containing narcotics or harmful substances, absinthe and similar spirits, beverages with 60% or more alcohol content, mint liqueurs prohibited under Senegalese law, and extracts used in alcohol production.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2687&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SEN/japanpost/2687`
- **Distilled spirits** — Conditional
  - Distilled spirits may only be shipped to Senegal if the sender or shipment has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This condition applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2693&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SEN/japanpost/2693`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-senegal/restricted-items.md

### Serbia (SRB)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Serbia via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction applies to both shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=211&nid=2715&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SRB/japanpost/2715`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-serbia/restricted-items.md

### Slovenia (SVN)

- **Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages that contain sulfuric acid are prohibited from shipment to Slovenia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to alcoholic beverages with sulfuric acid as a component.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=180&nid=2623&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `SVN/japanpost/2623`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-slovenia/restricted-items.md

### Sweden (SWE)

- **Wine** — Prohibited
  - Wine is prohibited from being shipped to Sweden via EMS. This restriction applies regardless of wine type or quantity.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2432&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2432`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages containing 1.8% or more alcohol by weight (including wine) and beer containing 2.8% or more alcohol by weight are conditionally permitted, but only when addressed to Sweden's alcohol monopoly (Vin- & Spritcentralen) or a person granted an import licence by that authority.
  - Condition: Alcoholic beverages with ≥1.8% alcohol by weight (including wine), addressed to Sweden's alcohol monopoly (Vin- & Spritcentralen) → permitted
  - Condition: Alcoholic beverages with ≥1.8% alcohol by weight (including wine), addressed to a person granted an import licence by Vin- & Spritcentralen → permitted
  - Condition: Beer with ≥2.8% alcohol by weight, addressed to Sweden's alcohol monopoly (Vin- & Spritcentralen) → permitted
  - Condition: Beer with ≥2.8% alcohol by weight, addressed to a person granted an import licence by Vin- & Spritcentralen → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2440&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2440`
- **Beer** — Conditional
  - Beer is conditionally permitted for shipment to Sweden via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. It is only allowed when the packaging carries the required labeling corresponding to its alcohol content.
  - Condition: Packaging displays labeling corresponding to the alcohol content → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2430&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2430`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-sweden/restricted-items.md

### Tunisia (TUN)

- **Adulterated or non-standard wine** — Prohibited
  - Wine that has been adulterated, produced using dried grapes (raisins), or to which sugar or molasses has been added, as well as mistelle, is prohibited from shipment to Tunisia. This applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2930&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUN/japanpost/2930`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages including liqueurs, vermouth, alcohol, brandy, rum, gin, and whisky are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tunisia. Such items are only allowed when the shipper or recipient has obtained prior authorization from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances).
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2949&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUN/japanpost/2949`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-tunisia/restricted-items.md

### Ukraine (UKR)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Ukraine via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=6013&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UKR/japanpost/6013`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-ukraine/restricted-items.md

### United Kingdom (GBR)

- **Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content exceeding 24% ABV** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 24% ABV are prohibited from shipment to the United Kingdom via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Beverages at or below 24% ABV are not covered by this prohibition.
  - Condition: alcohol by volume > 24% → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=74&nid=6463&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GBR/japanpost/6463`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 24% ABV or less are conditionally permitted, provided they are wrapped in polyethylene with sufficient absorbent material and limited to 1 litre per postal item.
  - Condition: alcohol by volume ≤ 24% AND wrapped in polyethylene with sufficient absorbent material AND quantity ≤ 1 litre per postal item → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=74&nid=6467&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GBR/japanpost/6467`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-united-kingdom/restricted-items.md

### United States (USA)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to the United States via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies across all listed shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=7&nid=5652&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `USA/japanpost/5652`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-united-states/restricted-items.md

### Vanuatu (VUT)

- **Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages** — Prohibited
  - Alcohol is prohibited to Vanuatu via Regular and Parcel shipping. This includes anise-flavored spirits of 45% ABV or above, bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200 grams of sugar per litre with an alcohol content of 30% ABV or above.
  - Condition: anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with alcohol content of 45% ABV or above → prohibited
  - Condition: bitters, bittering agents, tar water, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200g sugar per litre and alcohol content of 30% ABV or above → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3677&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `VUT/japanpost/3677`
- **Wine (not meeting Vanuatu's conditions)** — Prohibited
  - Wine manufactured outside Vanuatu is prohibited unless it meets the conditions specified in Vanuatu's law of 1 February 1899. Wine produced in a country other than Vanuatu that does not satisfy those conditions cannot be shipped via regular or parcel services.
  - Condition: Wine manufactured outside Vanuatu that does not meet the conditions stipulated in Vanuatu's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3684&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `VUT/japanpost/3684`
- **Wine and grape-based beverages** — Conditional
  - Grape juice, grape liquid, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes (including wine) are conditionally permitted for shipment to Vanuatu. They are allowed only when they meet the conditions established by the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: meets the conditions established by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3685&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `VUT/japanpost/3685`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-vanuatu/restricted-items.md

### Wallis and Futuna (WLF)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Prohibited
  - All alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being shipped to Wallis and Futuna via regular mail and parcel services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=229&nid=5362&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `WLF/japanpost/5362`
- **Alcoholic beverages made from raisins, figs, dates, or similar fruits and sold as wine** — Prohibited
  - Alcoholic beverages produced from raisins, figs, dates, or similar fruits that are marketed or sold as wine are prohibited for shipment to Wallis and Futuna via regular and parcel shipping. This prohibition applies regardless of the fruit base used, provided the product is labeled or sold as wine.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=229&nid=5363&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `WLF/japanpost/5363`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-wallis-and-futuna/restricted-items.md

### Austria (AUT)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages — including ethyl alcohol (whether denatured or not), brandy, and other spirits, but excluding rum, arak, cognac, and liqueurs — are conditionally permitted to Austria, requiring a special permit issued by the Austrian Ministry of Finance, unless the shipment is a personal gift of 2.5 litres or less.
  - Condition: Special permit issued by the Austrian Ministry of Finance is obtained (for rum, arak, cognac, and liqueurs this condition does not apply) → permitted
  - Condition: Personal gift of 2.5 litres or less (excluding rum, arak, cognac, and liqueurs from this exemption) → permitted without special permit
  - Documents required: Special permit issued by the Austrian Ministry of Finance
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1035&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AUT/japanpost/1035`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-austria/restricted-items.md

### China (CHN)

- **Wine** — Conditional
  - Wine is conditionally permitted to China via Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments. The value of wine per postal item must not exceed 1,000 Chinese Yuan (CNY).
  - Condition: Declared value of wine per postal item is 1,000 CNY or less → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=41&nid=5846&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CHN/japanpost/5846`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-china/restricted-items.md

### Cook Islands (COK)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages may only be shipped to the Cook Islands if the sender or consignee has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities at the destination. Shipment is conditional on holding such permission.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=149&nid=1641&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `COK/japanpost/1641`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-cook-islands/restricted-items.md

### Czech Republic (CZE)

- **Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar** — Conditional
  - Shipments of beverages, spirits, and vinegar to the Czech Republic are conditionally permitted. Commercial shipments require a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate from the destination country's National Testing Centre; non-commercial shipments are generally permitted up to 1 litre of spirits and 2 litres of wine per person.
  - Condition: Commercial purpose with permit from destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate from destination country's National Testing Centre → permitted
  - Condition: Non-commercial purpose, up to 1 litre of spirits and 2 litres of wine per person → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy (commercial shipments); Certificate from the destination country's National Testing Centre (commercial shipments)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=193&nid=6437&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CZE/japanpost/6437`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-czech-republic/restricted-items.md

### Denmark (DNK)

- **Alcohol (alcoholic beverages and wine)** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages and wine may only be imported by companies that have obtained permission from the Danish customs authorities. However, small quantities addressed to private individuals are permitted without special authorization.
  - Condition: Importer is a company that has obtained permission from the Danish customs authorities → permitted
  - Condition: Small quantity addressed to a private individual → permitted without special authorization
  - Documents required: Permission from Danish customs authorities (required for company importers)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=54&nid=3005&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `DNK/japanpost/3005`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-denmark/restricted-items.md

### Ecuador (ECU)

- **Alcohol (sugarcane-derived spirits and substances)** — Conditional
  - Distilled spirits and other substances derived from sugarcane are only permitted when addressed to pharmaceutical companies or other organizations that have obtained authorization from the government of the destination country. Rum is exempt from this restriction.
  - Condition: Sugarcane distilled spirits and sugarcane-derived alcohol and other substances addressed to pharmaceutical companies or other organizations that have obtained authorization from the government of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Rum → permitted (exempt from the restriction)
  - Documents required: Government authorization from the destination country (Ecuador) issued to the addressee pharmaceutical company or organization
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=63&nid=817&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ECU/japanpost/817`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-ecuador/restricted-items.md

### Finland (FIN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages and Related Products** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are only permitted when addressed to 'OY ALKO AB' and sent as trade samples. However, products with low alcohol content such as perfumes, lotions, and similar items containing denatured alcohol are permitted without restriction.
  - Condition: Alcoholic beverages addressed to 'OY ALKO AB' and sent as trade samples → permitted
  - Condition: Products with low alcohol content such as perfumes, lotions, and similar items containing denatured alcohol → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=68&nid=3964&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `FIN/japanpost/3964`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-finland/restricted-items.md

### Germany (DEU)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted to Germany, provided that the relevant regulations of the destination country are complied with. Applies to Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments.
  - Condition: Compliance with the relevant regulations of the destination country (Germany) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3050&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-24 · ref `DEU/japanpost/3050`
- **Wine** — Conditional
  - Beverages containing wine (including all varieties) are conditionally permitted to Germany, provided the relevant regulations of the destination country are complied with.
  - Condition: Compliance with the relevant regulations of the destination country (Germany) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3033&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-24 · ref `DEU/japanpost/3033`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-germany/restricted-items.md

### Greenland (GRL)

- **Alcohol (including wine)** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages and wine may only be imported by companies that have obtained permission from Greenland's customs authorities. However, small quantities addressed to private individuals are permitted without special authorization.
  - Condition: Imported by a company that has obtained permission from the customs authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Small quantity addressed to a private individual → permitted without special authorization
  - Documents required: Permission from Greenland customs authorities (required for commercial importers)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=56&nid=1667&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GRL/japanpost/1667`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-greenland/restricted-items.md

### Guinea (GIN)

- **Distilled spirits** — Conditional
  - Distilled spirits may only be shipped to Guinea if the sender or recipient has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities in the destination country. This applies to both regular and parcel shipments.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities in the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=94&nid=1420&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GIN/japanpost/1420`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-guinea/restricted-items.md

### Hong Kong (HKG)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages may be shipped to Hong Kong provided the container bears a label clearly stating the alcohol content, and the accompanying postal documentation includes details and quantity of the alcoholic beverage with the recipient notified accordingly. For beverages with alcohol content of 30% or above at 20°C, the recipient will be contacted by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and must attend a designated customs office to pay duties and a one-time import licence fee.
  - Condition: Container bears a label clearly stating the alcohol content → conditional — required for shipment
  - Condition: Postal documentation (e.g. waybill) includes details and quantity of the alcoholic beverage, and recipient is notified → conditional — required for shipment
  - Condition: Alcohol content is 30% or above at 20°C → Recipient receives a 'Notification of Parcel Collection' from Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and must attend a designated customs office to pay duties and a one-time import licence fee
  - Documents required: Label on container clearly stating alcohol content; Postal waybill or declaration stating details and quantity of the alcoholic beverage; Recipient notification of shipment contents
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=42&nid=5767&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `HKG/japanpost/5767`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-hong-kong/restricted-items.md

### Ireland (IRL)

- **Commercial samples (wine, tea, or dried fruit)** — Conditional
  - Commercial samples of wine, tea, or dried fruit may be shipped to Ireland under specific weight limits. Wine samples must not exceed 340 grams, while tea and dried fruit samples must each not exceed 225 grams, and all are duty-free.
  - Condition: Wine commercial sample with weight ≤ 340 grams → permitted (duty-free)
  - Condition: Tea commercial sample with weight ≤ 225 grams → permitted (duty-free)
  - Condition: Dried fruit commercial sample with weight ≤ 225 grams → permitted (duty-free)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=105&nid=62&p=1) · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `IRL/japanpost/62`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-ireland/restricted-items.md

### Jamaica (JAM)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Jamaica via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions apply and must be observed before shipping.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2252&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `JAM/japanpost/2252`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-jamaica/restricted-items.md

### Jordan (JOR)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Jordan, provided that each container bears an external label clearly stating the nature of the contents, the country of origin, and the name and address of the manufacturer or exporter.
  - Condition: Container bears an external label stating the nature of the contents, the country of origin, and the name and address of the manufacturer or exporter → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=111&nid=5012&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `JOR/japanpost/5012`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-jordan/restricted-items.md

### Kenya (KEN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for import into Kenya via parcel or EMS. Shipment is allowed only when accompanied by a certificate confirming that the beverage has been fermented in wooden containers for a period of at least three years.
  - Condition: Certificate attached confirming the beverage was fermented in wooden containers for a period of at least three years → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate confirming that the alcoholic beverage has been fermented in wooden containers for a period of at least three years
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=114&nid=1831&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `KEN/japanpost/1831`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-kenya/restricted-items.md

### Lebanon (LBN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. Each container must bear a label stating the ingredients, country of origin, and the name of the manufacturer.
  - Condition: Container bears a label stating the ingredients, country of origin, and the name of the manufacturer → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5253&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/5253`
- **Alcoholic beverages containing salicylic acid** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages containing salicylic acid may only be shipped to Lebanon if they pass a chemical inspection in the destination country. Shipment is conditional on successfully clearing this chemical examination.
  - Condition: passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5252&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/5252`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-lebanon/restricted-items.md

### Luxembourg (LUX)

- **Wine (including grape by-products such as grape juice)** — Conditional
  - Wine and grape by-products (including grape juice) may be shipped to Luxembourg only if they do not violate the laws and regulations of the destination country.
  - Condition: Does not violate the laws and regulations of the destination country (Luxembourg) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=125&nid=5180&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LUX/japanpost/5180`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-luxembourg/restricted-items.md

### Mexico (MEX)

- **Wine and Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Wine and alcoholic beverages may only be shipped to Mexico if the sender has obtained authorization from the relevant authority (Secretariat du commerce) in the destination country. Shipment is conditional on holding this permit.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authority (Secretariat du commerce) in Mexico → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Secretariat du commerce (Mexico)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=135&nid=4761&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MEX/japanpost/4761`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-mexico/restricted-items.md

### New Zealand (NZL)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are permitted to New Zealand only if authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This condition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Condition: authorisation obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=148&nid=3458&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NZL/japanpost/3458`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-new-zealand/restricted-items.md

### Norway (NOR)

- **Alcohol (including alcoholic beverages)** — Conditional
  - Alcohol, including alcoholic beverages, may only be shipped to Norway if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. The alcohol content must not exceed 60% by volume.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Norway) → permitted
  - Condition: Alcohol content does not exceed 60% by volume → required
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Norway)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3551&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `NOR/japanpost/3551`
- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages containing more than 0.7% alcohol by weight (including wine) and beer containing more than 2.5% alcohol by volume are permitted only when imported by Norway's alcohol monopoly (Vinmonopolet) or with its authorization. When imported by an individual for personal consumption, an import permit may be granted after contacting Vinmonopolet and paying the prescribed taxes.
  - Condition: Imported by Vinmonopolet (Norway's alcohol monopoly) or with its authorization → permitted
  - Condition: Imported by an individual for personal consumption, after contacting Vinmonopolet and paying the prescribed taxes → permitted (import permit granted)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3569&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `NOR/japanpost/3569`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-norway/restricted-items.md

### Oman (OMN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages may only be shipped to Oman if the sender has obtained prior permission from the relevant authorities (la police du Sultanat d'Oman). This condition applies to both Regular and EMS shipments.
  - Condition: Prior permission obtained from the relevant authorities of Oman (la police du Sultanat d'Oman) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=151&nid=1065&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `OMN/japanpost/1065`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-oman/restricted-items.md

### Pitcairn Islands (PCN)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are permitted to Pitcairn only when accompanied by a licence issued by the Governor of the destination. Shipment via regular and parcel services is subject to this condition.
  - Condition: licence issued by the Governor of the destination (Pitcairn) is held → permitted
  - Documents required: Licence issued by the Governor of Pitcairn
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=90&nid=3906&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PCN/japanpost/3906`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-pitcairn-islands/restricted-items.md

### Slovakia (SVK)

- **Beverages, Distilled Spirits, and Vinegar** — Conditional
  - Importing beverages, distilled spirits, and vinegar into Slovakia for commercial purposes requires a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority. Non-commercial imports are generally permitted up to 1 litre of alcohol and 2 litres of wine per person.
  - Condition: Commercial import with permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority → permitted
  - Condition: Non-commercial import up to 1 litre of alcohol and 2 litres of wine per person → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=219&nid=6355&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SVK/japanpost/6355`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-slovakia/restricted-items.md

### South Africa (ZAF)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to South Africa via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A permit issued by the Administering Officer of the destination country must accompany the shipment.
  - Condition: Permit issued by the Administering Officer of the destination country is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Administering Officer (South Africa)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=3&nid=5571&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ZAF/japanpost/5571`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-south-africa/restricted-items.md

### South Korea (KOR)

- **Alcoholic beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are permitted only for personal use or as a gift, limited to one bottle of up to 1 litre. Liquor tax and education tax apply to all types of alcoholic beverages.
  - Condition: For personal use or as a gift, quantity limited to 1 bottle (up to 1 litre) → permitted, subject to liquor tax and education tax
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&nid=5817&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `KOR/japanpost/5817`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-south-korea/restricted-items.md

### Tanzania (TZA)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tanzania. They are only allowed when accompanied by a certificate confirming that the beverage was fermented in wooden containers for a period of at least 3 years.
  - Condition: Certificate attached confirming the beverage was fermented in wooden containers for a period of 3 years or more → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate confirming fermentation in wooden containers for 3 or more years
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=190&nid=2843&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TZA/japanpost/2843`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-tanzania/restricted-items.md

### Tonga (TON)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages may only be shipped as samples, provided the quantity does not exceed 0.57 litres and they are not packed together with other goods.
  - Condition: shipped as a sample AND quantity does not exceed 0.57 litres AND not packed together with other goods → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=197&nid=3241&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TON/japanpost/3241`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-tonga/restricted-items.md

### Turkey (TUR)

- **Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Tobacco and alcoholic beverages may only be sent to Turkey when shipped by a company for commercial purposes. Personal or non-commercial shipments of these items are not permitted.
  - Condition: Shipped by a company for commercial purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=5894&p=1) · HS chapter 24 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `TUR/japanpost/5894`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-turkey/restricted-items.md

### Uganda (UGA)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Uganda via Parcel and EMS. A certificate must be attached confirming that the beverage was fermented in a wooden container for a period of at least 3 years.
  - Condition: Certificate attached confirming the beverage was fermented in a wooden container for at least 3 years → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate confirming the beverage was fermented in a wooden container for at least 3 years
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=152&nid=703&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UGA/japanpost/703`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-uganda/restricted-items.md

### United Arab Emirates (ARE)

- **Alcoholic Beverages** — Conditional
  - Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to the United Arab Emirates via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions apply and must be met for clearance.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=62&nid=157&p=1) · HS chapter 22 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `ARE/japanpost/157`

Full list: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-united-arab-emirates/restricted-items.md

## Destinations with no destination-specific rule for alcohol

98 destinations: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bonaire, Saba & Sint Eustatius, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Dominica, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Gabon, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Vietnam. Japan Post's carrier-wide rules apply to each; no rule is not a statement that the item can be sent.


## Frequently asked questions

### Can I ship sake or whisky to the United States?

The United States lists alcoholic beverages as prohibited by post, so no. Whisky is also above the 24% carrier-wide limit, which refuses it to every destination.

### What is the 24% ABV limit?

Japan Post's carrier-wide rule accepts alcoholic beverages only when the alcohol content is at or below 24% by volume and the item is packed and declared as the rule requires. Stronger drinks are treated as flammable liquids and refused everywhere.

### Does the destination's own alcohol rule override Japan Post's?

Both apply. A destination that prohibits alcohol refuses it even at low strength; a destination that lists it as conditional adds its conditions on top of the 24% limit and the packing rule.

## Sources

- [Japan Post: items that cannot be sent abroad](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/attention/restriction/upc.html)
- [Japan Post: international mail (EMS)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/)
- [Japan Post, Carrier-wide: Alcoholic beverages / Liquor](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=116&lang=_ja)
- [Japan Post, Afghanistan: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=2&nid=135&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Algeria: Wine without origin labeling / Wine unfit for consumption due to deterioration](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=169&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Algeria: Alcoholic beverages and vinegar](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=160&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Argentina: Alcohol etc. (Alcoholic Beverages)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=12&nid=221&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Belarus: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=24&nid=4245&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=220&nid=4372&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Brazil: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=31&nid=4056&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cambodia: Wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1378&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Canada: Alcoholic Beverages (including Wine)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=37&nid=1319&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Colombia: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=46&nid=1966&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Côte d'Ivoire: Alcoholic beverages (specific prohibited categories)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=51&nid=1866&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Côte d'Ivoire: Distilled spirits](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=51&nid=1871&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Croatia: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=52&nid=1791&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cuba: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=53&nid=1481&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Djibouti: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=57&nid=2180&p=1)
- [Japan Post, El Salvador: Beverages: wines diluted from concentrated grape wine and sold as foreign products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=956&p=1)
- [Japan Post, El Salvador: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=951&p=1)
- [Japan Post, El Salvador: Distilled spirits](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=965&p=1)
- [Japan Post, France: Alcohol – anise-flavored spirits ≥45% ABV, and bitters/similar beverages ≥30% ABV with ≤200g/L sugar](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4079&p=1)
- [Japan Post, France: Wine not meeting French legal conditions (manufactured outside France)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4087&p=1)
- [Japan Post, France: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4088&p=1)
- [Japan Post, French Guiana: Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4079&p=1)
- [Japan Post, French Guiana: Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4087&p=1)
- [Japan Post, French Guiana: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4088&p=1)
- [Japan Post, French Polynesia: Alcoholic beverages for appetite stimulation](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=228&nid=5632&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ghana: Harmful Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=73&nid=1111&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guadeloupe: Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1252&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guadeloupe: Wine not meeting the conditions of Guadeloupe's law of 1 February 1899](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1260&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guadeloupe: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1261&p=1)
- [Japan Post, India: Alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=610&p=1)
- [Japan Post, India: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=609&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Indonesia: Absinthe and Similar Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=648&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Iran: Alcoholic beverages, gambling equipment, animal hides forbidden by Islam, musical instruments, fashion magazines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=103&nid=559&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Iraq: Sugar confectionery containing whisky or other beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=514&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Iraq: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=518&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Israel: Wine and alcoholic beverages lacking required labeling](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=434&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Israel: Whisky](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=425&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Kazakhstan: Alcoholic Products (including Ethyl Alcohol and Beer)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=113&nid=5965&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Liberia: Alcoholic Beverages and Toxic Substances](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=122&nid=5145&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Liechtenstein: Artificial wine and artificial cider (and articles used to manufacture them)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5124&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Liechtenstein: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5120&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Madagascar: Wine without country of origin labeling](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4528&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Madagascar: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4527&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Marshall Islands: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=216&nid=4472&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Martinique: Alcohol / Anise-flavored alcoholic beverages ≥45% ABV and similar bitter/gentian liqueurs ≥30% ABV with ≤200g/L sugar](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4601&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Martinique: Wine not meeting Martinique's conditions (manufactured outside Martinique)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4609&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Martinique: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4610&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mauritania: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4830&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mauritania: Alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4832&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Micronesia: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=217&nid=4713&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Monaco: Wine not meeting Monaco's legal requirements (manufactured outside Monaco)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4870&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Monaco: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4889&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Montenegro: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=218&nid=4986&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Morocco: Alcoholic beverages (certain categories)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4955&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Morocco: Wine (alcohol content 10% or below, or inferior-quality wine)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4943&p=1)
- [Japan Post, New Caledonia: Absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=227&nid=3430&p=1)
- [Japan Post, New Caledonia: Alcoholic beverages made from dried grapes, figs, dates, or similar fruits sold as wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=227&nid=3431&p=1)
- [Japan Post, North Macedonia: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=215&nid=4507&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Palau: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=155&nid=3787&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Philippines: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3933&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Réunion: Alcohol / Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5275&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Réunion: Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5283&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Réunion: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5284&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Saudi Arabia: Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2015&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Senegal: Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2687&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Senegal: Distilled spirits](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2693&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Serbia: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=211&nid=2715&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Slovenia: Alcoholic beverages containing sulfuric acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=180&nid=2623&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sweden: Wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2432&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sweden: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2440&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sweden: Beer](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2430&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Tunisia: Adulterated or non-standard wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2930&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Tunisia: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2949&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ukraine: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=6013&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United Kingdom: Alcoholic beverages with alcohol content exceeding 24% ABV](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=74&nid=6463&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United Kingdom: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=74&nid=6467&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United States: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=7&nid=5652&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vanuatu: Alcohol and certain alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3677&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vanuatu: Wine (not meeting Vanuatu's conditions)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3684&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vanuatu: Wine and grape-based beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3685&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Wallis and Futuna: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=229&nid=5362&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Wallis and Futuna: Alcoholic beverages made from raisins, figs, dates, or similar fruits and sold as wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=229&nid=5363&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Austria: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1035&p=1)
- [Japan Post, China: Wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=41&nid=5846&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cook Islands: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=149&nid=1641&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Czech Republic: Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=193&nid=6437&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Denmark: Alcohol (alcoholic beverages and wine)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=54&nid=3005&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ecuador: Alcohol (sugarcane-derived spirits and substances)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=63&nid=817&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Finland: Alcoholic Beverages and Related Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=68&nid=3964&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Germany: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3050&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Germany: Wine](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3033&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Greenland: Alcohol (including wine)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=56&nid=1667&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guinea: Distilled spirits](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=94&nid=1420&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Hong Kong: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=42&nid=5767&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ireland: Commercial samples (wine, tea, or dried fruit)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=105&nid=62&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Jamaica: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2252&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Jordan: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=111&nid=5012&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Kenya: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=114&nid=1831&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Lebanon: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5253&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Lebanon: Alcoholic beverages containing salicylic acid](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5252&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Luxembourg: Wine (including grape by-products such as grape juice)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=125&nid=5180&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mexico: Wine and Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=135&nid=4761&p=1)
- [Japan Post, New Zealand: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=148&nid=3458&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Norway: Alcohol (including alcoholic beverages)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3551&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Norway: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3569&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Oman: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=151&nid=1065&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Pitcairn Islands: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=90&nid=3906&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Slovakia: Beverages, Distilled Spirits, and Vinegar](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=219&nid=6355&p=1)
- [Japan Post, South Africa: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=3&nid=5571&p=1)
- [Japan Post, South Korea: Alcoholic beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&nid=5817&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Tanzania: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=190&nid=2843&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Tonga: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=197&nid=3241&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Turkey: Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=5894&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Uganda: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=152&nid=703&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United Arab Emirates: Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=62&nid=157&p=1)

## Machine-readable access

- Per-destination JSON (no API key): `https://www-api.shipmate.jp/restrictions/rules?destination_country={alpha-3}&scope=destination`; the carrier-wide layer is `scope=carrier_global` read through any covered destination. OpenAPI: https://www-api.shipmate.jp/openapi.json
- MCP: `https://www-api.shipmate.jp/mcp`, tool `shipmate.get_restriction_rules`.
- Per-destination Markdown: `https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/ship-from-japan-to-{country-slug}/restricted-items.md`; carrier-wide: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/international-shipping/japan-post-prohibited-items.md
- Other item guides: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/can-i-ship (Markdown at `https://www.shipmate.jp/en/can-i-ship/{item}.md`)
- Exact-item check: the ShipMate GO app at https://go.shipmate.jp asks the follow-up questions a conditional rule needs and gives a per-item verdict.
- Site-wide guide for agents: https://www.shipmate.jp/llms.txt

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Based on carrier-published restriction data. Final acceptance is decided by the carrier and destination customs; general import rules of the destination still apply.

Japan Post sets these rules; ShipMate publishes them and ships under them. Rule text is Japan Post's, translated and summarised; every rule links to its source. The rule lists refresh daily; the written answer is reviewed by a person and dated above.

HTML version: https://www.shipmate.jp/en/can-i-ship/alcohol