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Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Armenia via parcel. This restriction applies to uncooked eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Armenia is prohibited. Parcels containing these items will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in Armenia.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan via parcel or EMS. This restriction applies to uncooked eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Azerbaijan is prohibited. Parcels containing them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Belarus via Parcel and EMS services. This restriction applies to uncooked eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped as parcels to Georgia. This restriction applies to unprocessed, fresh eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Georgia is prohibited for parcels. Items containing them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Kyrgyzstan via parcel. This restriction applies to unprocessed, uncooked eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Kyrgyzstan by parcel is prohibited. Parcels found to contain them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Milk and dairy products from cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, and other even-toed ungulates, as well as semen, ova, and embryos from those animals, along with fats, fish products, and infant food are prohibited from being shipped to Latvia via Parcel and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Latvia is prohibited. Parcels containing them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the competent authorities in Latvia.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Tajikistan via parcel. This restriction applies to unprocessed, uncooked eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Tajikistan by parcel is prohibited. Parcels containing these items will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being sent to Ukraine via parcel or EMS. This restriction applies to unprocessed, fresh eggs in their natural state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Sending raw meat and meat products to Ukraine is prohibited. Postal items containing them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Australia via regular mail, parcel, or EMS. This restriction applies to unprocessed, shell eggs in their raw state.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Straw and other plant-based materials must not be used as packing material for shipments to Australia. Cardboard boxes previously used for fruit, vegetables, eggs, or meat (whether new or used) are also prohibited as packing material.

Source: Japan PostOn the full list

Australia does not admit uncanned meat by mail for personal use — fresh, frozen, dried, smoked, salted or vacuum-packed meat needs an import permit that private recipients cannot obtain. Commercially canned or retort-pouched meat, and the few products with their own BICON personal-use conditions (jerky and biltong, pâté, pork crackling), are checked by ShipMate staff. Meat flavouring, extract or seasoning on its own is not meat.

• →Meat, or a food containing pieces of meat, that is fresh, frozen, dried, smoked, salted or vacuum-packed (not commercially canned or retort-pouched, and not jerky, biltong, pâté or pork crackling) — Not permitted — requires an import permit that private recipients cannot obtain
• →Commercially canned or retort-pouched meat — Review — BICON retorted-meat conditions apply
• →Jerky or biltong, pâté or meat paste, or pork crackling — Review — BICON personal-use conditions for these products apply
• →The item contains no pieces of meat (meat flavouring, extract or seasoning only) — Not applicable — this entry does not govern the item
• →Japan Post's wording: permitted only with permission from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) — Superseded — AQIS no longer exists and private recipients cannot obtain an import permit; BICON's personal-use conditions decide

Documents required: Authorization from the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 16On the full list

Eggs in any form (raw, powdered, liquid, frozen, or otherwise processed) and their packaging materials are only permitted when authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities at the destination (Ministre des douanes and Ministre de l'agriculture et des peches). Sausages (腸詰) are permitted only when properly packaged.

• →Authorization obtained from Ministre des douanes and Ministre de l'agriculture et des peches at the destination — permitted (eggs in all forms and their packaging materials)
• →Properly packaged — permitted (sausages / 腸詰)

Documents required: Authorization from Ministre des douanes (Cook Islands); Authorization from Ministre de l'agriculture et des peches (Cook Islands)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Raw eggs, powdered, liquid, frozen, or otherwise processed eggs, and their packaging materials are conditionally permitted for shipment to New Zealand. Entry is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country.

• →Authorization obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (Ministre des douanes and Ministre de l'agriculture) — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Ministre des douanes and Ministre de l'agriculture)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Meat and meat products that are spoiled, semi-processed, imitation, counterfeit, or damaged are prohibited from shipment to Austria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers all such articles of this kind in those conditions.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On 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

Dairy products shipped to Belgium are subject to inspection by the competent authority (Office national des debouches agricoles et horticoles). Depending on the outcome of the inspection, items may be returned to sender or destroyed.

• →Inspection by Office national des debouches agricoles et horticoles — Permitted, returned, or destroyed depending on inspection result

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Meat products, milk, and other dairy products are prohibited from being shipped to Bosnia and Herzegovina via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction covers both meat-based products and all forms of dairy.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Eggs and egg products are prohibited from being shipped to China via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This includes raw eggs, century eggs, salted eggs, liquid eggs, eggshells, mayonnaise, and other egg-based products.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Raw and cooked meat, including offal and all meat products, as well as aquatic animal products, are prohibited from shipment to China via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Dairy products are prohibited from shipment to Colombia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to all dairy products as described in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On 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

Animal products — including ham, sausage, bones, milk, and dairy products — are prohibited from shipment to Cuba via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 16On 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

Eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Egypt via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Eggs that are capable of hatching are explicitly excluded from this restriction (i.e., they are covered under a separate rule).

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Live mammals, live birds, their raw meat, milk, milk fat, and bird eggs are conditionally permitted for shipment to Finland, but only when authorization has been obtained from the Medical Affairs Bureau of the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.

• →Authorization obtained from the Medical Affairs Bureau of the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the Medical Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat and meat products may be sent to Finland only with authorization from the Veterinary Director General of the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Canned meat and meat products not exceeding 8 kg are permitted if the meat poses no risk of contagious disease through boiling or heating; rendered fat, bacon, tallow, meat extract, and solid consommé are permitted only with a certificate confirming they were produced at a temperature of at least 80°C.

• →Authorization obtained from the Veterinary Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country — permitted
• →Canned meat and meat products not exceeding 8 kg, where the meat poses no risk of contagious disease through boiling or heating — permitted
• →Rendered fat, bacon, tallow, meat extract, and solid consommé accompanied by a certificate confirming production at a temperature of at least 80°C — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the Veterinary Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture (Ministère de l'agriculture) of Finland; Certificate confirming that rendered fat, bacon, tallow, meat extract, or solid consommé was produced at a temperature of at least 80°C

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat and meat products, as well as poultry meat and poultry meat products, are prohibited from being shipped to Germany via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all forms of meat and poultry-derived products.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Milk and dairy products are prohibited from shipment to Germany via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. An exception applies to toffee, chocolate, biscuits, and similar items with a total weight of 2 kg or less.

• →toffee, chocolate, biscuits, or similar items with total weight of 2 kg or less — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Edible duck eggs are conditionally permitted to Germany, provided they bear the labeling required by the destination country's laws and regulations.

• →Edible duck eggs bear the labeling required by the destination country's laws and regulations — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Egg products may only be imported into Germany if an import permit is held. Shipment via regular mail, parcel, or EMS is subject to this condition.

• →import permit is held — permitted

Documents required: Import permit (輸入許可証)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Semi-processed ice cream products containing eggs, as well as noodle products, are permitted for import into Germany only when an import permit is held. Shipment via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services is subject to this condition.

• →import permit is held — permitted

Documents required: Import permit (輸入許可証)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 21On the full list

Dairy products are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS. Specifically, artificial butter must be labeled 'Margarine,' artificial cheese must be labeled 'Margarine-cheese,' and skimmed milk must be labeled 'Machine-skimmed-milk' or 'Skimmed-milk' on the outer packaging or container.

• →Artificial butter (margarine) — permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Margarine'
• →Artificial cheese (margarine-cheese) — permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Margarine-cheese'
• →Skimmed milk — permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Machine-skimmed-milk' or 'Skimmed-milk'

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Eggs may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender or shipper has obtained permission from the Irish Ministry of Agriculture. Shipment is conditional on holding this authorization.

• →Permission obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Ireland) — permitted

Documents required: Permission from the Irish Ministry of Agriculture

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Canned meat, milk, and dairy products require a permit issued by the competent authorities of the destination country (Kuwait). Shipment is conditional upon obtaining this permit.

• →permit issued by the competent authorities of the destination country (Kuwait) is obtained — permitted

Documents required: Permit issued by the competent authorities of Kuwait

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 16On the full list

Odd-toed ungulates (e.g. horses, rhinoceroses) and even-toed ungulates (e.g. cattle, pigs, sheep, deer), along with their meat, meat products (excluding canned goods), and raw materials such as hides, hair, horns, hooves, and bones are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Canned meat products are excluded from this prohibition.

• →canned meat products — not prohibited (excluded from this restriction)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat, meat products, and livestock feed are conditionally permitted into Liechtenstein; they require a permit from the competent authority (Office vétérinaire fédéral), except when sent person-to-person for non-commercial purposes as a gift or sample weighing 10 kg or less.

• →Permit obtained from the Office vétérinaire fédéral — permitted
• →Sent person-to-person for non-commercial purposes as a gift or sample weighing 10 kg or less — permitted without permit

Documents required: Permit from the Office vétérinaire fédéral (Federal Veterinary Office)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Raw meat of all animal types — including livestock, fish, and edible mollusks — and meat or fish products that have not been treated to remain shelf-stable at room temperature are prohibited when imported for commercial purposes. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping.

• →Meat or fish product has been treated to remain shelf-stable at room temperature — not covered by this prohibition

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat and fish meat products intended for commercial purposes are conditionally permitted, provided they have been treated to remain shelf-stable at room temperature (e.g. heat treatment, salting, or drying), are labelled accordingly in compliance with EEC regulations, and are accompanied by a certificate from the Director of the Quarantine Authority.

• →For commercial purposes AND treated to maintain hygiene at room temperature (heat treatment, salting, or drying) AND labelled as treated in accordance with EEC regulations AND accompanied by a certificate from the Director of the Quarantine Authority — permitted

Documents required: Certificate from the Director of the Quarantine Authority (検疫局長の証明書)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 16On the full list

Meat and meat products (including poultry) are conditionally permitted for both personal and commercial imports, provided a veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin is attached. This applies to shipments via regular mail, parcel, and EMS.

• →Veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin is attached (for both personal and commercial imports) — permitted

Documents required: Veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Milk and dairy products may be imported into the Netherlands for both personal and commercial purposes, but only when accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin.

• →Veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin is attached (personal and commercial imports) — permitted

Documents required: Veterinary certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Egg yolks are prohibited from being shipped to Norway via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of form or packaging.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Milk and dairy products are prohibited from being shipped to Norway via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to all forms of milk and dairy-based products.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Beef, beef offcuts, animal feed made from cattle, sheep, or goat, and bovine embryos are prohibited from being shipped to the Philippines via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These items are not permitted regardless of form or quantity.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat, meat products, and dairy/milk products are conditionally permitted when accompanied by a quarantine certificate from the country of origin; items listed under the prohibited category 'beef' are excluded from this conditional permission. Exception: infant formula and infant food used for medical purposes that require no refrigeration and are completely packaged as a product do not require a quarantine certificate.

• →Quarantine certificate from the country of origin is provided; items listed under the prohibited 'beef' category are excluded — permitted
• →Infant formula or infant food for medical use, requires no refrigeration, and is completely packaged as a product — permitted without quarantine certificate

Documents required: Quarantine certificate from the country of origin (差出国の検疫証明書)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Poultry eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to eggs of domestic fowl and other poultry.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Processed eggs (powdered, liquid, frozen, or otherwise processed) are conditionally permitted for import into Samoa by parcel, provided the consignee has obtained prior authorization from the relevant authority (Directeur de l'agriculture et des forets). Unprocessed or fresh eggs are not addressed by this condition.

• →Eggs are in powdered, liquid, frozen, or otherwise processed form AND prior authorization from the Directeur de l'agriculture et des forets has been obtained — permitted

Documents required: Authorization from the Directeur de l'agriculture et des forets

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On 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

Shipments of animal products, milk and dairy products, bird eggs, and natural honey to Slovakia are conditionally permitted via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Commercial shipments require a permit from the destination country's National Animal Authority, a permit from the Ministry of Economy, and a certificate from the National Bureau of Standards and Inspection; non-commercial shipments require only a veterinary certificate.

• →Commercial purpose shipment with permit issued by the destination country's National Animal Authority, permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, and certificate issued by the destination country's National Bureau of Standards and Inspection — permitted
• →Non-commercial purpose shipment with veterinary certificate attached — permitted

Documents required: Permit issued by the destination country's National Animal Authority (commercial shipments); Permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy (commercial shipments); Certificate issued by the destination country's National Bureau of Standards and Inspection (commercial shipments); Veterinary certificate (non-commercial shipments)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Meat, meat products (including dried beef or pork products, poultry products, and sausages), and dairy products are prohibited from shipment to the Republic of Korea via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers a broad range of animal-derived food items including beef, pork, chicken, and dairy.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka, except for those on which the country of origin is marked in a permanent, indelible manner. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.

• →country of origin is marked on the egg in a permanent, indelible manner — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Meat and meat products are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka unless the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping services.

• →Permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka) — permitted

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Dairy products, bird eggs, natural honey, and other edible animal products not classified elsewhere are prohibited from shipment to Sweden via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers the full category of such animal-derived food items.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Hen's eggs are conditionally permitted for import into Sweden, provided they are marked with 'Import' or 'Imp.' and the country of origin in a clear and indelible manner. This marking requirement does not apply if prior authorization has been obtained from the General Directorate of Agriculture of the destination country.

• →Marked with 'Import' or 'Imp.' and the country of origin in a clear and indelible manner — permitted
• →Prior authorization obtained from the General Directorate of Agriculture of the destination country — permitted

Documents required: Prior authorization from the General Directorate of Agriculture (where marking requirement is to be waived)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Odd-toed ungulates (e.g. horses, donkeys, rhinos) and even-toed ungulates (e.g. cattle, pigs, sheep, deer), along with their meat, meat products (excluding canned goods), and raw materials such as hides, hair, horns, hooves, and bones, are prohibited from shipment to Switzerland via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Canned meat products are excluded from this prohibition.

• →canned meat products — excluded from prohibition (not prohibited)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Meat, meat products, and livestock feed require a permit from the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office (Office vétérinaire fédéral) to be imported into Switzerland. An exception applies for non-commercial person-to-person shipments sent as gifts or samples weighing 10 kg or less.

• →Permit obtained from the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office (Office vétérinaire fédéral) — permitted
• →Non-commercial shipment from person to person, sent as a gift or sample, weighing 10 kg or less — permitted without permit

Documents required: Permit from the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office (Office vétérinaire fédéral)

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Beef, beef trimmings, animal fat, other meat (including poultry), animal feed, foods containing raw meat, and embryos and blood of cattle, sheep, and goats are prohibited from shipment to Taiwan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers the full range of meat types and their derived or associated products as listed.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Dairy products are prohibited from being shipped to the United Kingdom via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to all dairy products.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

All types of bird eggs and egg products are prohibited from shipment to the United Kingdom via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers eggs of any bird species as well as products derived from eggs.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list

Meat, meat products, poultry, and poultry products are prohibited from being shipped to the United Kingdom via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to all such items regardless of form or processing.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 02On the full list

Eggs of chicken, duck, fish, and crab are prohibited from shipment to Viet Nam via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

Source: Japan PostHS chapter 04On the full list