Can I ship coffee from Japan?

Shipments declared generically as 'food' or 'foodstuffs' are conditionally accepted; the item description must be specific enough to allow a proper restrictions check. Shippers must describe the exact contents and confirm that no individually prohibited or restricted items are included.

• →Item description is specific (exact contents identified and individually verified against applicable restrictions) — permitted
• →Item description is generic / non-specific (declared only as 'food' or 'foodstuffs') — not accepted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from being shipped to Bosnia and Herzegovina via regular and parcel services. This prohibition applies regardless of the type of food product when it meets or exceeds the specified sulfuric acid concentration.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Processed food products are prohibited from shipment to Colombia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from being shipped to Croatia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the type of food product.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Meat, meat products, fish, eggs, and other animal-origin food products may only be shipped to Croatia if accompanied by a quarantine certificate issued by the country of origin. Without such a certificate, the item will be disposed of in Croatia or returned to the sender at the sender's expense.

• →Quarantine certificate from the country of origin is attached — permitted
• →No quarantine certificate attached — item disposed of in Croatia or returned to sender; quarantine charges billed to sender upon return

Documents required: Quarantine certificate from the country of origin

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from shipment to Montenegro via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction applies regardless of the type of food product.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from shipment to Macedonia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of the type of food product involved.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from shipment to Serbia via regular and parcel services. This restriction applies regardless of the type of food product involved.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs with a sulfuric acid content of 0.035% or more are prohibited from shipment to Slovenia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of food type when the specified sulfuric acid threshold is met or exceeded.

• →sulfuric acid content ≥ 0.035% — prohibited

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

A defined list of food and food products — including biscuits, sugar, coconut sugar, confectionery, margarine, cooking butter oil, apples, grapes, canned fruits and vegetables, fresh/chilled/frozen vegetables and fruits, vegetable juice, sauces, java olive (Elaeocarpus), mustard seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fresh coconuts, betel leaf (piper betle), red onions, carbonated water, mineral water, ice cream cones, ice cream, rock salt, crude salt, vinegar, and coconut oil cake — are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Canned animal-based food products are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This restriction applies to all canned foods of animal origin.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 16On the full list

Foodstuffs that are harmful to health are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No further specification of qualifying criteria is provided in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Dairy-based prepared food products may be shipped to the Czech Republic under conditional terms: commercial shipments require a veterinary certificate, while non-commercial shipments of packaged products bearing the place of production do not require a certificate.

• →Commercial purpose — Permitted only when accompanied by a veterinary certificate
• →Non-commercial purpose, product is packaged and bears the place of production — Permitted without a certificate

Documents required: Veterinary certificate (required for commercial shipments)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited for shipment to Egypt unless they are for personal use. Items intended for commercial or non-personal purposes are not permitted.

• →foodstuffs intended for personal use — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs shipped in excessive quantities to Lebanon via EMS are conditionally permitted, provided that authorization from the Ministry of Commerce has been obtained. Without such permission, excessive quantities of foodstuffs are not allowed.

• →Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Commerce — permitted

Documents required: Ministry of Commerce authorization

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Prepared foodstuffs derived from plants, fruits, nuts, and other plant parts may be imported into Slovakia conditionally: commercial imports require both a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate from the destination country's National Inspection Authority; non-commercial imports are permitted only if the country of production is indicated on the packaging.

• →Import for commercial purposes with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority — permitted
• →Import for non-commercial purposes with the country of production indicated on the packaging — permitted

Documents required: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (Slovakia); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (Slovakia)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 20On the full list

Foodstuffs may be shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services only if the shipper holds either or both of the ONACO permit and visa as required. Shipment without the necessary ONACO authorization is not permitted.

• →ONACO permit obtained — permitted
• →ONACO visa obtained — permitted
• →Both ONACO permit and visa obtained — permitted

Documents required: ONACO permit; ONACO visa

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Rice, wheat, grains, edible seeds, nuts, and legumes are prohibited from shipment to Australia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Other plant products are addressed separately under the conditional entry for 'Plants'.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 10On the full list

Foodstuffs that contain or are contaminated with substances listed under regulations on maximum permissible levels of harmful substances, where the quantity of such substances exceeds the legally prescribed limits, are prohibited. Also prohibited are foodstuffs containing preservatives or antioxidants that are illegal under applicable legal provisions.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Importation of egg food products into Austria is permitted only with prior authorization from the competent authority (Instituts Federaux de controles alimentaires). Shipments lacking this authorization are not allowed.

• →Authorization obtained from the competent authority (Instituts Federaux de controles alimentaires) — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority (Instituts Federaux de controles alimentaires)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Food additives that are legally permitted for import into Austria may only be shipped if they comply with regulations concerning labeling, purity, and composition. Colorants are only permitted when contained in their original packaging that is prepared in a manner that prevents leakage.

• →Food additives that are legally permitted for import, and comply with regulations on labeling, purity, and composition — permitted
• →Colorants contained in their original packaging prepared to prevent leakage — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs deemed harmful to health are prohibited from shipment to the Bahamas via regular and parcel shipping. This applies to food items considered injurious or dangerous to human health.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Perishable foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Belarus via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

All food products and plants — including dried foods, frozen foods, pet food, confectionery, candy, chocolate, and vegetables — may be shipped to Canada conditionally. The intended end-use must be declared on the customs declaration, and quantities exceeding personal-use levels require a special export certificate and an import certificate from the end user.

• →All shipments — Intended end-use must be declared on the customs declaration (e.g. personal use / non-commercial use, sample, commercial use, for experiment)
• →Quantity exceeds what is considered personal use — Special export certificate and import certificate from the end user are required

Documents required: End-use declaration on customs declaration form (e.g. personal use, sample, commercial use, for experiment); Special export certificate (required when quantity exceeds personal-use level); Import certificate from the end user (required when quantity exceeds personal-use level)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Processed food products that, as a result of processing, have lost the nutritional value they should inherently possess are prohibited from shipment to Chile via regular, parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any food item whose processing has caused it to fall below its expected nutritional standards.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Beverages, foodstuffs, and medicines that the destination country's Sanitary Council (Conseil supérieur d'hygiène) has determined to be harmful to health are prohibited. This applies to all applicable shipping types.

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

Edible bird's nest as a food product is prohibited for shipment to China via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services, with the exception of canned bird's nest products. Non-canned forms — including dried, raw, and prepared varieties — are not permitted.

• →bird's nest in canned form — not prohibited (excluded from restriction)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Food and beverages that are either spoiled/rotten or have had sweeteners added and are considered harmful to health are prohibited from shipment to Costa Rica. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Beverages and food products that are spoiled (decomposed/putrefied), as well as any beverages and food products deemed harmful to health by Ecuador's sanitary authorities, are prohibited from shipment. This prohibition applies across Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping types.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 22On the full list

Live animals and their products, prepared foods and beverages, used clothing, and medicines are permitted for shipment to Eritrea only with prior authorization from the relevant authority (Ministère de la santé publique). No other conditions are stated in the source.

• →Authorization obtained from the relevant authority (Ministère de la santé publique) — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authority (Ministère de la santé publique)

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

Food products may be imported into Estonia without a certificate only if the shipment does not exceed 5 kg and does not contain animal-origin ingredients, non-heat-treated animal-origin food products, food additives, or compound preparations. Shipments falling outside these conditions are not permitted without documentation.

• →Weight does not exceed 5 kg AND does not contain animal-origin ingredients, non-heat-treated animal-origin food products, food additives, or compound preparations — permitted without certificate
• →Contains animal-origin ingredients, non-heat-treated animal-origin food products, food additives, or compound preparations; or weight exceeds 5 kg — not permitted without certificate

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Live animals and their products, cooked foodstuffs and beverages, used clothing, and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted to Ethiopia only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authority (Ministere de la sante publique). No other conditions are specified in the source.

• →Authorization obtained from the relevant authority (Ministere de la sante publique) — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from Ministere de la sante publique

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to France via EMS. No further details or exceptions are specified in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to French Guiana via EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs are permitted only when they comply with Germany's applicable regulations governing food products. Postal items containing food may be required to include a certificate or equivalent document issued by the country of origin if customs determines the shipment is for commercial purposes.

• →Complies with Germany's applicable regulations on foodstuffs — permitted

Documents required: Certificate issued by the country of origin (required when customs deems the shipment to be for commercial purposes)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Guadeloupe via EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs containing preservatives are permitted for shipment to Israel provided they do not violate the destination country's laws and regulations.

• →Foodstuffs contain preservatives and do not violate the laws and regulations of the destination country (Israel) — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs permitted for import may be accepted without an import permit provided the total weight does not exceed 15 kilograms, with each individual item not exceeding 3 kilograms.

• →Total weight of foodstuffs does not exceed 15 kg AND each individual item does not exceed 3 kg — Accepted without an import permit
• →Total weight of foodstuffs exceeds 15 kg OR any individual item exceeds 3 kg — Import permit required

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Perishable foodstuffs cannot be sent to Kazakhstan for personal use via regular or parcel shipping. Import may be permitted when sent for commercial purposes to a corporate recipient that holds authorization from the government authorities of the destination country.

• →Sent for commercial purposes to a corporate recipient that holds authorization from the government authorities of the destination country — Import may be permitted

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

Beverages and foodstuffs that are hazardous to health are prohibited from being shipped to Kenya via Parcel and EMS. No conditional exceptions are stated.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs that have been declared unfit for human consumption by Kiribati's competent health authority are prohibited from being shipped via regular and parcel services. This prohibition applies to any food products carrying such a declaration.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Animal-derived food products and raw materials may only be shipped to Lithuania if authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country (State Veterinary Service and quality certificate). Shipment is conditional on obtaining this authorization.

• →Authorization obtained from the destination country's relevant authorities (State Veterinary Service) and quality certificate provided — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from State Veterinary Service of Lithuania; Quality certificate

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Unprocessed animal-origin food products may only be shipped to Lithuania if the destination country's relevant authority (State Veterinary Service) has granted permission and a quality certificate is provided. Without this authorization and documentation, shipment is not permitted.

• →Permission granted by the destination country's relevant authority (State Veterinary Service) and quality certificate provided — permitted

Documents required: Permission from the State Veterinary Service of Lithuania; Quality certificate

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Martinique via EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foods, beverages, and supplements intended for health or beauty purposes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Martinique. Importation is allowed only when the shipper holds a certified copy of an import licence or marketing licence issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.).

• →Holds a certified copy of an import licence or marketing licence issued by A.F.S.S.A.P.S. — permitted

Documents required: Certified copy of import licence or marketing licence issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Perishable foodstuffs — including confectionery, fruits, vegetables, and other food items that are liable to spoil — are prohibited from shipment to Mexico via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to all such easily perishable food products.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via EMS. No further details or exceptions are specified in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Meat, vegetables, and other foodstuffs that have been determined unfit for human consumption by Nigeria's health authorities are prohibited from import via parcel and EMS. This prohibition covers any food item falling under such a determination.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Saccharin, substances similar to saccharin, and any foodstuffs containing saccharin or similar substances are prohibited from shipment to Portugal via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both the pure substance and food products in which it is present as an ingredient.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 29On the full list

Foodstuffs that are toxic or harmful to public health are prohibited from shipment to Portugal via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Certain foodstuffs shipped to Portugal are subject to sanitary inspection upon arrival. The affected items are fresh, salted, or smoked meat; milk; butter; margarine; and fresh, salted, or smoked fish.

• →fresh, salted, or smoked meat; milk; butter; margarine; fresh, salted, or smoked fish — subject to sanitary inspection in the destination country

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via EMS. No foodstuff items of any kind are accepted under this restriction.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Foods, beverages, and supplements intended for health or beauty purposes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion. Importation requires a certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.).

• →Holds a certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by A.F.S.S.A.P.S. — permitted

Documents required: Certified copy of import license or marketing license issued by Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Certain foodstuffs are permitted in parcels sent to Romania, but each is subject to a per-parcel quantity limit. The listed items and their maximum allowable quantities per parcel are: chewing gum 1 kg, chocolate 1 kg, pepper 1 kg, sugar 10 kg, flour 10 kg, butter 2 kg, margarine 2 kg, edible vegetable oil 10 litres, condensed/concentrated soup 2 kg, cocoa 1 kg, and coffee 5 kg.

• →chewing gum — permitted up to 1 kg per parcel
• →chocolate — permitted up to 1 kg per parcel
• →pepper — permitted up to 1 kg per parcel
• →sugar — permitted up to 10 kg per parcel
• →flour — permitted up to 10 kg per parcel
• →butter — permitted up to 2 kg per parcel
• →margarine — permitted up to 2 kg per parcel
• →edible vegetable oil — permitted up to 10 litres per parcel
• →condensed/concentrated soup — permitted up to 2 kg per parcel
• →cocoa — permitted up to 1 kg per parcel
• →coffee — permitted up to 5 kg per parcel

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Food products that are harmful, spoiled, or perishable are prohibited from shipment to San Marino via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers both already-decomposed substances and items susceptible to spoilage.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 22On the full list

Processed food products may be shipped to Singapore, but if both the total weight exceeds 5 kilograms and the value exceeds SGD 100, prior approval from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is required. Shipments that do not exceed both thresholds are not subject to this approval requirement.

• →Total weight exceeds 5 kg AND value exceeds SGD 100 — Prior approval from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is required
• →Total weight does not exceed 5 kg OR value does not exceed SGD 100 — No prior approval required

Documents required: Prior approval from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Food products containing saccharin cannot be sent to Spain by mail. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Fresh and perishable food items are prohibited from shipment to Sweden via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Various prepared foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Sweden via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Animal-derived food products may only be shipped to Sweden if prior authorization has been obtained from the destination country's competent authority (Administration nationale de l'alimentation). Shipments without this prior permission are not permitted.

• →Prior authorization obtained from the destination country's competent authority (Administration nationale de l'alimentation) — permitted

Documents required: Prior authorization from Administration nationale de l'alimentation

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Food products shipped to Taiwan are conditionally permitted, but require an import inspection application to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health: corporate/business addressees must apply regardless of weight or value, while individual addressees must apply when a single mail item exceeds 6 kg total weight or USD 1,000 in value. Chinese mitten crab (Shanghai crab) and prohibited beef products are excluded from this conditional permission.

• →Addressee is a corporation/business entity (regardless of total weight or value) — Must apply in advance for import inspection with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health
• →Addressee is an individual AND total weight per mail item exceeds 6 kg OR value exceeds USD 1,000 — Must apply for import inspection with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health
• →Addressee is an individual AND total weight per mail item does not exceed 6 kg AND value does not exceed USD 1,000 — Import inspection application not required

Documents required: Import inspection application submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health (online application: https://oap.fda.gov.tw/)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Beverages and foodstuffs that are harmful to health are prohibited from being shipped to Tanzania via parcel and EMS services. Items falling under this category are not permitted for import.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 22On the full list

Foodstuffs that have been declared unfit for human consumption by the competent authorities of Tuvalu are prohibited from import via regular mail and parcel post. This applies to any food or food product that has received such a declaration.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Beverages and foodstuffs that are harmful to health are prohibited from being sent to Uganda via Parcel and EMS. No further detail on specific products or criteria is provided in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Food products are conditionally permitted when the manufacturer's original packaging is unopened and the total weight does not exceed 10 kg.

• →Manufacturer's original packaging is unopened AND total weight is 10 kg or less — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Food products (including nutritional supplements and functional foods) are conditionally permitted via EMS to Ukraine. They must be in original, unopened manufacturer packaging and the total weight must not exceed 10 kg.

• →Original manufacturer packaging is unopened — permitted
• →Total weight is 10 kg or less — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list