# Can I ship medicine from Japan?

> Only under conditions, nearly everywhere. Japan Post accepts medicines and quasi-drugs only under conditions, typically personal-use quantities with documentation. Several destinations, among them Norway, Cyprus and the Czech Republic, prohibit medicines by post, and many more refuse particular kinds, such as unlabelled or unregistered medicines. Narcotics and psychotropic substances are refused to every destination.

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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: 4 · Destinations with their own rule: 92

## Short answer

Japan Post's carrier-wide rule treats medicines and quasi-drugs (over-the-counter remedies, medicated products) as conditional, and refuses controlled substances outright. Most destinations then add their own conditions: a quantity limit for personal use, a prescription or a doctor's letter, or an import permit for anything beyond that.

Some destinations go further and prohibit medicines by post entirely. The table below shows every covered destination with its own medicine rule; those without one follow the carrier-wide conditions and their general customs law.

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)

- **Narcotics and psychotropic substances (controlled drugs)** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances as defined by the International Narcotics Control Board, and other illicit drugs prohibited in the destination country, are banned from international shipment. An exception exists only for narcotics and psychotropic substances sent as parcel post to countries that permit their dispatch for medical or scientific purposes.
  - Condition: Narcotics or psychotropic substances sent as parcel post to a destination country that permits their dispatch for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/service/send/oversea/attention/restriction/upc.html) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `GLO/japanpost/upc-narcotics`
- **Medicines / Quasi-drugs (Pharmaceuticals & OTC Remedies)** — Conditional
  - Medicines and quasi-drugs (including OTC remedies) are conditionally accepted for all international destinations; shipment is permitted provided the item contains no poisons, deleterious substances, flammable liquids, or compressed gases, and the specific product name (e.g. cold medicine, stomach medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, eye drops) is clearly stated in the item description field.
  - Condition: Item contains no poisons, deleterious substances, flammable liquids, or compressed gases, AND the specific product name (e.g. cold medicine, stomach medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, eye drops) is stated in the item description field → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=86&lang=_ja) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `GLO/japanpost/dgdb-86`
- **Analgesics / Anti-inflammatory agents (liquid, solid, spray) — pharmaceuticals and quasi-drugs** — Conditional
  - Analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents in liquid, solid, or spray form (including ointments, patches, and topical medications) are conditionally accepted; shipment requires declaration of flammable liquid content and alcohol concentration, and pressurized spray cans using compressed gas are not accepted under any circumstances.
  - Condition: Contains no flammable liquid → permitted — shipper must state absence of flammable liquid in the item description field
  - Condition: Contains flammable liquid with flash point above 60°C → permitted — shipper must confirm flash point exceeds 60°C and state this in the item description field
  - Condition: Contains alcohol at concentration of 24% or below → permitted — shipper must confirm alcohol concentration is ≤24% and state this in the item description field
  - Condition: Spray can type using compressed/high-pressure gas → prohibited — not accepted due to risk of rupture or explosion
  - Condition: Contains no compressed/high-pressure gas → permitted — shipper must state absence of compressed gas in the item description field
  - Documents required: Declaration in the item description field stating whether flammable liquid is present or absent; Declaration in the item description field confirming flash point exceeds 60°C (if flammable liquid is present); Declaration in the item description field confirming alcohol concentration is 24% or below (if alcohol is present); Declaration in the item description field stating whether compressed/high-pressure gas is present or absent
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=197&lang=_ja) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `GLO/japanpost/dgdb-197`
- **Gargle medicine / Mouthwash (pharmaceutical / quasi-pharmaceutical)** — Conditional
  - Gargle medicine and mouthwash classified as pharmaceutical or quasi-pharmaceutical products are conditionally accepted because they may contain flammable liquid. Acceptance requires either confirmation that no flammable liquid is present, or confirmation that the alcohol concentration is 24% or below, with the applicable statement noted in the item description field.
  - Condition: Contains no flammable liquid — shipper states this in the item description field → permitted
  - Condition: Alcohol concentration is 24% or below — shipper confirms and states this in the item description field → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=19&lang=_ja) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `GLO/japanpost/dgdb-19`

## Destination rules

### Albania (ALB)

- **Unlabeled Pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Pharmaceuticals that do not bear a name or label are prohibited from shipment to Albania via regular and parcel services. Only named/labeled medicines are potentially acceptable; unlabeled pharmaceutical products are not permitted.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=313&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ALB/japanpost/313`
- **Medicines and Medical Devices** — Conditional
  - Medicines and medical devices sent for the personal use of a patient or their family are conditionally permitted, but only when the recipient presents a medical certificate issued by a healthcare institution. Shipments not meeting this condition are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for the personal use of a patient or their family, and the recipient presents a medical certificate issued by a healthcare institution → permitted
  - Documents required: Medical certificate issued by a healthcare institution
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=314&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ALB/japanpost/314`

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

### Brazil (BRA)

- **Medicine / Medication** — Prohibited
  - Medicine and medication are prohibited for shipment to Brazil unless accompanied by a prescription issued by the destination country. Only items with a valid Brazilian prescription attached are permitted.
  - Condition: Prescription issued by Brazil (destination country) is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Prescription issued by Brazil (destination country)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=31&nid=4077&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `BRA/japanpost/4077`

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

### Cambodia (KHM)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals listed under Cambodia's customs tariff law are prohibited from shipment 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=1381&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KHM/japanpost/1381`
- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals may only be shipped to Cambodia if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities in the destination country. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1390&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KHM/japanpost/1390`

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

### Chile (CHL)

- **Goods recognized as harmful (beverages, foodstuffs, and medicines deemed harmful to health by the destination country's sanitary authority)** — Prohibited
  - 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 Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=40&nid=2987&p=1) · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CHL/japanpost/2987`
- **Medicines without prescription label on container** — Prohibited
  - Medicines whose containers do not bear a prescription label are prohibited from shipment to Chile via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Any pharmaceutical product lacking a prescription indication directly on its container is subject to this prohibition.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=40&nid=2975&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CHL/japanpost/2975`

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

### China (CHN)

- **Food, medicine, and other items originating from areas affected by infectious/contagious disease; food, medicine, and other items that may harm humans or livestock or spread disease** — Prohibited
  - Food, medicine, and other goods originating from regions affected by infectious disease are prohibited from shipment to China. Additionally, any food, medicine, or other items that could harm humans or livestock or contribute to the spread of disease are prohibited.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=41&nid=5842&p=1) · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CHN/japanpost/5842`

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

### Colombia (COL)

- **Chemical products and pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Chemical products and pharmaceuticals 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=1955&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `COL/japanpost/1955`

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

### Costa Rica (CRI)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals with Unknown Ingredients or Formulation** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products whose ingredients or formulation are unknown are prohibited from shipment to Costa Rica via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the form or type of medicine involved.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=50&nid=1928&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `CRI/japanpost/1928`

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

### Cyprus (CYP)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited from being shipped to Cyprus 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=45&nid=6552&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `CYP/japanpost/6552`

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

### Czech Republic (CZE)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Prohibited
  - Importation of pharmaceuticals and medicines from outside the EU into the Czech Republic is prohibited. This applies to regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipments.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=193&nid=6434&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CZE/japanpost/6434`

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

### Ecuador (ECU)

- **Prohibited or unidentifiable medicines/pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products that do not clearly indicate a prescription, and medicines prohibited by Ecuador's health authorities, are not permitted to be shipped. This applies across Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=63&nid=844&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ECU/japanpost/844`

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

### Georgia (GEO)

- **Toxic substances and unauthorized pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Toxic substances, pharmaceuticals lacking Ministry of Health authorization, hormone preparations, and blood products are prohibited from shipment to Georgia via regular and parcel 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=72&nid=1763&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GEO/japanpost/1763`

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

### Madagascar (MDG)

- **Drugs / Medicines not listed in the official pharmacopoeia** — Prohibited
  - Drugs and medicines that are not listed in the official pharmacopoeia are prohibited from being shipped to Madagascar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only pharmaceuticals recognized in the official pharmacopoeia are permitted.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4542&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDG/japanpost/4542`

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

### Mexico (MEX)

- **Powdered articles, medicines, etc.** — Prohibited
  - Powdered articles, medicines (including pills, lozenges, cachets, powdered drugs, capsules, and medicinal drops), and animal-derived whey and serum proteins are prohibited from shipment to Mexico 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=135&nid=5886&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MEX/japanpost/5886`

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

### Monaco (MCO)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products (unlabelled, not listed in destination pharmacopoeia)** — Prohibited
  - Pharmaceutical products that are not listed in Monaco's pharmacopoeia and whose containers or outer packaging lack the required labelling — namely the product name, ingredients/raw materials, and the name and address of the manufacturer — are prohibited. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4876&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MCO/japanpost/4876`

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

### Mozambique (MOZ)

- **Unlabeled Pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Pharmaceuticals that do not bear a name or label are prohibited from shipment to Mozambique via regular and parcel shipping. Only named/labeled pharmaceutical products are implicitly outside this specific prohibition.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=139&nid=4854&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MOZ/japanpost/4854`
- **Patent medicines** — Conditional
  - Patent medicines may be shipped to Mozambique via regular mail or parcel post, but prior authorization from the relevant authorities in the destination country must be obtained before sending. No shipment is permitted without this advance approval.
  - Condition: Prior authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Prior authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Mozambique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=139&nid=4861&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MOZ/japanpost/4861`

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

### Myanmar (MMR)

- **Dental pharmaceuticals packed in insulated/cold storage boxes** — Prohibited
  - Dental pharmaceuticals shipped in insulated or cold storage boxes are prohibited for shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional details or conditions are provided.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=140&nid=6571&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `MMR/japanpost/6571`

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

### Netherlands (NLD)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Drugs (unregistered or registration pending in the Netherlands)** — Prohibited
  - Pharmaceutical products and medicinal drugs that are not registered or whose registration is pending in the Netherlands are prohibited from shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the type of medication.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=159&nid=1080&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NLD/japanpost/1080`

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

### Nicaragua (NIC)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Prohibited
  - Medicines without a clear prescription and patent medicines not registered in Nicaragua are prohibited from being shipped via regular and parcel services. This applies to both prescription-unclear drugs and unregistered proprietary medicines.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=144&nid=3372&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `NIC/japanpost/3372`

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

### Nigeria (NGA)

- **Medicines and similar items** — Prohibited
  - Medicines (pharmaceuticals) and aphrodisiacs are prohibited for shipment to Nigeria via Parcel and EMS. An exception applies to penicillin, streptomycin, and similar medicines, which are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Penicillin, streptomycin, or similar medicines with authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (required for penicillin, streptomycin, and similar medicines)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=146&nid=3264&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NGA/japanpost/3264`
- **Pharmaceutical drugs (penicillin, streptomycin, and similar medicines)** — Conditional
  - Penicillin, streptomycin, and similar pharmaceutical drugs are permitted only if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipment via parcel or EMS is subject to this condition.
  - Condition: Penicillin, streptomycin, and similar pharmaceutical drugs have authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Nigeria) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=146&nid=3263&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NGA/japanpost/3263`

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

### Norway (NOR)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited from shipment to Norway via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the type or form of the medicine.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3560&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `NOR/japanpost/3560`

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

### Philippines (PHL)

- **Food and medicine bearing fake or inferior trademarks** — Prohibited
  - Food products and medicines bearing fraudulent, counterfeit, or inferior trademarks are prohibited from shipment to the Philippines via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any food or pharmaceutical item carrying a false or substandard brand marking.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3938&p=1) · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3938`

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

### Romania (ROU)

- **Medicines not in original containers** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products that are not contained in their original packaging are prohibited from being shipped to Romania via parcel or EMS. Only medicines presented in their original containers are outside the scope of this prohibition.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=168&nid=5155&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ROU/japanpost/5155`

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

### Saudi Arabia (SAU)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals (without prescription)** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited for shipment to Saudi Arabia unless accompanied by a prescription issued by a competent authority. Shipments lacking such a prescription are not permitted.
  - Condition: prescription issued by a competent authority is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Prescription issued by a competent authority
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2020&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SAU/japanpost/2020`
- **Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines, pharmaceuticals, plant-derived products, and food intended for medical purposes require prior approval from the General Food and Medicine Authority of Saudi Arabia before shipment. Packages containing these items without prior approval will be returned to the sender.
  - Condition: Prior approval obtained from the General Food and Medicine Authority of Saudi Arabia → permitted
  - Condition: No prior approval from the General Food and Medicine Authority of Saudi Arabia → returned to sender
  - Documents required: Prior approval from the General Food and Medicine Authority of Saudi Arabia (import.drug@sfda.gov.sa)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2019&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SAU/japanpost/2019`

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

### Serbia (SRB)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited from being shipped to Serbia via regular mail and parcel services. No exceptions or conditions are specified in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=211&nid=2706&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SRB/japanpost/2706`

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

### Seychelles (SYC)

- **Medicines derived from opium, morphine, cocaine, and Indian hemp (cannabis) sent to non-medical professionals** — Prohibited
  - Medicines derived from opium, morphine, cocaine, or Indian hemp (cannabis) are prohibited when sent to recipients who are not a doctor, pharmacist, dentist, or veterinarian. Shipments of such narcotic-derived pharmaceuticals addressed to the general public are not permitted.
  - Condition: Recipient is a doctor, pharmacist, dentist, or veterinarian → not prohibited (restriction does not apply)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=177&nid=2664&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SYC/japanpost/2664`

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

### Slovenia (SVN)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited from shipment to Slovenia 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=180&nid=2614&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SVN/japanpost/2614`

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

### Spain (ESP)

- **Tobacco, medicines (violating health laws), matches, playing cards, mahjong tiles, lottery tickets, and items contrary to public order and morals** — Prohibited
  - The following items are prohibited from shipment to Spain via Regular and EMS services: tobacco, matches, medicines that violate Spain's health laws, playing cards, mahjong tiles, lottery tickets, and any articles bearing images or descriptions contrary to public order or morals.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=64&nid=2501&p=1) · HS chapter 24 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ESP/japanpost/2501`

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

### Sri Lanka (LKA)

- **Pharmaceuticals (medicines prohibited under the Sri Lanka Hospital Formulary Committee list)** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products that are prohibited from importation under the drug list established by Sri Lanka's Hospital Formulary Committee are not permitted to be shipped to Sri Lanka. 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=183&nid=2554&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LKA/japanpost/2554`
- **Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases, preventive drugs, related advertisements, pharmaceutical labels affixed to medicine containers, and empty packaging (boxes, bottles, etc.) bearing pharmaceutical prescriptions on the exterior are conditionally permitted when sent to a licensed physician or pharmacist and only when authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Shipment is addressed to a licensed physician, pharmacist, or equivalent qualified professional → permitted
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=183&nid=2594&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LKA/japanpost/2594`

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

### Taiwan (TWN)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Drugs Prohibited by Taiwan's Medical Laws** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical drugs that are prohibited under Taiwan's medical laws may not be shipped to Taiwan via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services. These items are banned regardless of shipping method.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=44&nid=5485&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TWN/japanpost/5485`

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

### Ukraine (UKR)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Prohibited
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are prohibited from shipment to Ukraine 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=203&nid=734&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UKR/japanpost/734`
- **Medicines (Pharmaceuticals)** — Conditional
  - Medicines listed in the State Register of Medical Products of Ukraine are conditionally permitted. Medicines not listed in the State Register may also be sent, but only if they are for personal use, in quantities necessary for treatment, and the recipient holds a permit from Ukraine's Ministry of Health.
  - Condition: Medicine is listed in the State Register of Medical Products of Ukraine → permitted
  - Condition: Medicine is NOT listed in the State Register of Medical Products of Ukraine, is for personal use, in quantities necessary for treatment, and the recipient holds a permit from Ukraine's Ministry of Health → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit from Ukraine's Ministry of Health (required when medicine is not listed in the State Register of Medical Products of Ukraine)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=735&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UKR/japanpost/735`

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

### Vietnam (VNM)

- **Betel leaves, areca nut, cinnamon bark, traditional medicines of animal/plant origin, and seeds containing anise or castor oil** — Prohibited
  - The following items are prohibited from shipment to Viet Nam via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services: betel leaves, betel tree bark, fresh or dried areca nuts, all types of cinnamon bark, traditional medicines derived from animals or plants, and seeds containing anise or castor oil. For other plant-related items not listed here, refer to the conditionally permitted category for 'plants.'
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4166&p=1) · HS chapter 12 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VNM/japanpost/4166`
- **Dangerous Pharmaceuticals** — Prohibited
  - Pharmaceuticals, drugs, and medicinal preparations that may pose a danger to human life or animals are prohibited from shipment to Viet Nam via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any such medicinal product regardless of form or intended use.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4177&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VNM/japanpost/4177`

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

### Algeria (DZA)

- **Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices** — Conditional
  - Medicines and medical/surgical instruments may be shipped to Algeria only if the required permit and/or visa from Pharmacie centrale algérienne has been obtained. One or both documents may be required depending on the circumstances.
  - Condition: Permit and/or visa from Pharmacie centrale algérienne has been obtained (one or both as required by circumstances) → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit from Pharmacie centrale algérienne (where required); Visa from Pharmacie centrale algérienne (where required)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=177&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DZA/japanpost/177`
- **Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Related Items** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals, medical foods, sera, vaccines, toxins, microorganisms, and similar items for human or animal use are permitted only with authorization from Algeria's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) and a visa from the Central Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algérienne). Medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, and orthopedic instruments and devices are permitted only with a visa from the Central Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algérienne).
  - Condition: Item is a pharmaceutical, medical food, serum, vaccine, toxin, microorganism, or similar product for human or animal use → Permitted only with authorization from Algeria's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) AND a visa from the Central Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algérienne)
  - Condition: Item is a medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, or orthopedic instrument or device → Permitted only with a visa from the Central Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algérienne)
  - Documents required: Authorization from Algeria's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) — required for pharmaceuticals, medical foods, sera, vaccines, toxins, microorganisms, and similar items; Visa from the Central Pharmacy of Algeria (Pharmacie centrale algérienne) — required for all items in this category
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=178&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DZA/japanpost/178`

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

### Angola (AGO)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Patent medicines are permitted only when shipped to a properly registered addressee. The packaging and labels must display all information regarding the medicine's name and composition.
  - Condition: Patent medicine shipped to a properly registered addressee, with packaging and labels displaying all information on the medicine's name and composition → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=9&nid=369&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `AGO/japanpost/369`

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

### Australia (AUS)

- **Non-infectious substances, poisons for medical purposes, and medicines** — Conditional
  - Non-infectious substances, poisons intended for medical purposes, and medicines are conditionally permitted provided the specified conditions are met. Infectious substances are not accepted.
  - Condition: non-infectious substances, medical poisons, or medicines meeting the specified conditions → permitted
  - Condition: infectious substances → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=14&nid=1004&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `AUS/japanpost/1004`

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

### Austria (AUT)

- **Pharmaceutical products / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products shipped to Austria are subject to special import procedures. Registered medicines imported by authorized importers do not require special permits; however, unregistered compounded medicines in small retail containers and other pharmaceutical products including vaccines, veterinary pathogens, and veterinary disinfectants require prior authorization from the competent Austrian authority (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Umweltschutz).
  - Condition: Medicine is registered in Austria and imported by an authorized importer → Special permit not required (standard special import procedures apply)
  - Condition: Unregistered compounded medicine in small retail containers → Authorization from Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Umweltschutz required
  - Condition: Pharmaceuticals, compounded medicines, vaccines, veterinary disease-causing pathogens, or veterinary disinfectants — authorization from competent Austrian authority obtained → Permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent Austrian authority (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit und Umweltschutz) — required for unregistered compounded medicines in small retail containers, vaccines, veterinary pathogens, and veterinary disinfectants
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1027&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AUT/japanpost/1027`

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

### Azerbaijan (AZE)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines sent for purposes other than personal use may only be shipped if accompanied by a permit issued by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Public Health. No such permit requirement is stated for medicines intended for personal use.
  - Condition: Medicines sent for purposes other than personal use → Permitted only with a permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Azerbaijan
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Azerbaijan (required for medicines sent for purposes other than personal use)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=19&nid=99&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AZE/japanpost/99`

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

### Bahrain (BHR)

- **Medicines, Sera, and Vaccines** — Conditional
  - Medicines, sera, and vaccines may only be shipped to Bahrain with prior authorization from the destination country's health authority (Ministere de la sante). Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the destination country's health authority (Ministere de la sante) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health authority of Bahrain (Ministere de la sante)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=21&nid=3595&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BHR/japanpost/3595`

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

### Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted to Bosnia and Herzegovina: they must either have authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country, or be sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for research purposes. This restriction does not apply to human serums, veterinary vaccines, or treatments for liver fluke disease.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for research purposes → permitted
  - Condition: Item is a human serum → permitted without the above restrictions
  - Condition: Item is a veterinary vaccine → permitted without the above restrictions
  - Condition: Item is a treatment for liver fluke disease → permitted without the above restrictions
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=220&nid=4363&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BIH/japanpost/4363`

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

### Bulgaria (BGR)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines not listed in the Bulgarian Ministry of Health pharmacopoeia are permitted only if authorization from the Ministry of Health has been obtained. Medicines that are listed in the pharmacopoeia are permitted without this restriction.
  - Condition: Medicine is not listed in the Bulgarian Ministry of Health pharmacopoeia → Permitted only with authorization from the Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé)
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Bulgarian Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=33&nid=4132&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `BGR/japanpost/4132`

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

### Canada (CAN)

- **Medicines and pharmaceutical products (vitamins, vitamin supplements, ointments, drugs, prescription drugs, dental adhesives, cosmetics, etc.)** — Conditional
  - Medicines and related products for personal use may be imported up to a 3-month supply once per quarter, provided they are not prohibited by law; prescription drugs must be compounded by a pharmacist and packaged in pharmacy or hospital packaging for a single dose or a 3-month quarterly allowance. Quantities deemed to exceed personal use are treated as commercial transactions and require prior authorization.
  - Condition: For personal use, not prohibited by law, quantity does not exceed a 3-month supply imported once per quarter → permitted
  - Condition: Prescription drugs compounded by a pharmacist and packaged in pharmacy or hospital packaging, quantity is a single dose or up to a 3-month supply imported once per quarter → permitted
  - Condition: Quantity deemed to exceed personal use (regarded as a commercial transaction) → requires authorization
  - Documents required: Specific name of the medicine(s) must be stated on the customs declaration
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=37&nid=1306&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CAN/japanpost/1306`

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

### Chad (TCD)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Chad if consigned to a qualified pharmacist. Shipments addressed to any other recipient are not permitted.
  - Condition: consigned to a qualified pharmacist → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=192&nid=2892&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TCD/japanpost/2892`

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

### Croatia (HRV)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted for shipment to Croatia: they are allowed only if authorized by the competent authorities of the destination country, or if sent for research purposes to an officially recognized institution. This restriction does not apply to human serums, veterinary vaccines, or treatments for liver fluke disease.
  - Condition: Authorized by the competent authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Sent for research purposes to an officially recognized institution in the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Item is a human serum, veterinary vaccine, or treatment for liver fluke disease → restriction does not apply; permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=52&nid=1782&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `HRV/japanpost/1782`

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

### Cuba (CUB)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are permitted only if they are in their original packaging and within their expiry date. Medicines addressed to individuals for commercial purposes will not be delivered.
  - Condition: In original packaging and within expiry date, and not addressed to individuals for commercial purposes → permitted
  - Condition: Addressed to individuals for commercial purposes → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=53&nid=1488&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CUB/japanpost/1488`

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

### Denmark (DNK)

- **Pharmaceutical drugs / medicines** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceutical drugs intended for pharmacists are permitted only when addressed to a government-approved institution in Denmark, and the quantity must not exceed a value equivalent to 100 Danish kroner. No other pharmaceutical shipments are indicated as permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a government-approved institution in Denmark and value does not exceed 100 Danish kroner → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=54&nid=3022&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `DNK/japanpost/3022`

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

### DR Congo (COD)

- **Pharmaceuticals and Non-Infectious Substances** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals and non-infectious substances may only be shipped to the Democratic Republic of the Congo if authorization has been obtained from the destination country's government medical authority. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the destination country's government medical authority → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the government medical authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=166&nid=1999&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `COD/japanpost/1999`

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

### El Salvador (SLV)

- **Chemical Substances, Chemical Products, and Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Toxic chemical substances, general chemical products, and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted for import into El Salvador via parcel or EMS, provided the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted approval. Shipments without the required authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (El Salvador) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization/permit from the relevant authorities of El Salvador
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=949&p=1) · HS chapter 28 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SLV/japanpost/949`

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

### Estonia (EST)

- **Pharmaceutical and medicinal products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and other products used in medical treatment are conditionally permitted for shipment to Estonia. Prior authorization granted by the relevant authority of the destination country is required.
  - Condition: prior authorization granted by the relevant authority of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Prior authorization from the relevant authority of the destination country (Estonia)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=65&nid=5923&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `EST/japanpost/5923`

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

### Finland (FIN)

- **Pharmaceutical / Chemical Substances (Drugs)** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceutical and chemical substances may only be shipped to Finland when consigned to specific authorized recipients, including pharmacists, licensed manufacturers or sellers, directors of approved scientific research institutions, and certain licensed scientists or university heads. Pharmaceuticals containing 2.25 grams or more of alcohol per 100 grams by weight additionally require authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère des affaires sociales).
  - Condition: Consigned to a pharmacist → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to a manufacturer of pharmaceutical/chemical substances → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to a person licensed to sell pharmaceutical/chemical substances → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to the director of a scientific research laboratory attached to or officially subsidized by a university or higher educational institution, and the item is needed for laboratory or school research (not for medical purposes) → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to the president or a scientist of a legitimately authorized private scientific university, and the item is to be used for scientific research → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to the duly authorized director of a public research institution funded or subsidized by the state or a municipality, and the item is needed for research → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to the director of medical services at a national hospital, for use in experimental medicine → permitted
  - Condition: Pharmaceutical contains 2.25 grams or more of alcohol per 100 grams by weight → authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère des affaires sociales) required
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Finland (Ministère des affaires sociales) — required when the pharmaceutical contains 2.25 g or more of alcohol per 100 g by weight
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=68&nid=3975&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `FIN/japanpost/3975`

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

### France (FRA)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to France if accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant French authority: Agence du medicament for general medicines, Ministère chargé de l'Agriculture / Direction générale de l'Alimentation for biological veterinary products, or Ministère chargé de la santé / Direction Générale de la Santé for other biological products.
  - Condition: General medicines accompanied by a permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143–145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis → permitted
  - Condition: Biological products for livestock or veterinary use accompanied by a permit issued by Ministère chargé de l'Agriculture, Direction générale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris → permitted
  - Condition: Other biological products accompanied by a permit issued by Ministère chargé de la santé et Direction Générale de la Santé, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the relevant French authority (Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministère chargé de l'Agriculture / Direction générale de l'Alimentation for biological veterinary/livestock products; Ministère chargé de la santé / Direction Générale de la Santé for other biological products)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4095&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4095`

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

### French Guiana (GUF)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted for shipment to French Guiana, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant competent authority. The applicable authority varies depending on whether the item is a general medicine, a biological product for livestock or veterinary use, or another biological product.
  - Condition: General medicines accompanied by permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143-145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis → permitted
  - Condition: Biological products for livestock or veterinary use accompanied by permit issued by Ministere charge de l'Agriculture, Direction generale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris → permitted
  - Condition: Other biological products accompanied by permit issued by Ministere charge de la sante et Direction Generale de la Sante, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the relevant competent authority (Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministere charge de l'Agriculture / Direction generale de l'Alimentation for biological products for livestock or veterinary use; Ministere charge de la sante / Direction Generale de la Sante for other biological products)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4095&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4095`

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

### Gabon (GAB)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Gabon if addressed to a qualified pharmacist. Shipments to other recipients are not permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a qualified pharmacist → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=70&nid=1339&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GAB/japanpost/1339`

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

### Germany (DEU)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals (including vitamin supplements) are in principle prohibited, except for certain exceptions. Shipment is conditionally permitted depending on the nature of the item.
  - Condition: falls under a recognized exception → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3040&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-24 · ref `DEU/japanpost/3040`

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

### Greece (GRC)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted for shipment to Greece, provided that the container and outer packaging clearly state the product name, the substances contained, and the name and address of the manufacturer.
  - Condition: Container and outer packaging clearly state the product name, the substances contained, and the name and address of the manufacturer → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=91&nid=1524&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GRC/japanpost/1524`
- **Patent Medicines / Proprietary Medicines** — Conditional
  - Certain patent medicines (proprietary medicines) require authorization from the relevant authorities of Greece before import is permitted. Not all patent medicines are restricted, but some are subject to this conditional approval requirement.
  - Condition: certain patent medicines requiring authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted only with authorization
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=91&nid=1534&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GRC/japanpost/1534`

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

### Greenland (GRL)

- **Pharmaceutical drugs / medicines** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceutical drugs intended for pharmacists are permitted only when addressed to a government-authorized institution in Greenland, and the quantity must not exceed a value equivalent to 100 krone (in the currency of the destination country). Shipments that do not meet both conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a government-authorized institution in Greenland AND value does not exceed 100 krone (destination currency equivalent) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=56&nid=1685&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GRL/japanpost/1685`

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

### Guadeloupe (GLP)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted to Guadeloupe, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country. The applicable authority varies depending on the type: general medicines, biological products for livestock/veterinary use, or other biological products.
  - Condition: General medicines accompanied by a permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143-145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis → permitted
  - Condition: Biological products (livestock or veterinary use) accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de l'Agriculture, Direction generale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris → permitted
  - Condition: Other biological products accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de la sante et Direction Generale de la Sante, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country (authority varies by product type: Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministere charge de l'Agriculture / Direction generale de l'Alimentation for biological livestock/veterinary products; Ministere charge de la sante / Direction Generale de la Sante for other biological products)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1268&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1268`

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

### Guinea (GIN)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are permitted for shipment to Guinea only if the container and outer packaging clearly state the common name, the substances contained, and the manufacturer's name and address in French.
  - Condition: Container and outer packaging clearly state the common name, substances contained, and manufacturer's name and address in French → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=94&nid=1409&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GIN/japanpost/1409`

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

### Hungary (HUN)

- **Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, etc.** — Conditional
  - Medicines (including antibiotics), sera, vaccines, therapeutics derived from bacteria or other microorganisms, and cosmetics bearing therapeutic claims are conditionally permitted; they require authorization from the competent authority of the destination country. An exception applies when the items are sent as donations to hospitals or clinics for scientific research, experimentation, or registration/submission to the relevant authorities.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique) → permitted
  - Condition: Sent as a donation to a hospital or clinic for scientific research, experimentation, or registration/submission to the relevant authorities → permitted without authorization
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=100&nid=3862&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `HUN/japanpost/3862`

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

### Indonesia (IDN)

- **Pharmaceutical drugs and related medical products (potent medicines)** — Conditional
  - Medicines, sera, and other products designated as 'potent drugs' by the Indonesian Ministry of Health are conditionally permitted. Shipment is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authority (Departemen Kesehatan, Direktorat Djenderal Farmasi).
  - Condition: Product is designated as a 'potent drug' by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Ministere de la sante) and authorization has been obtained from Departemen Kesehatan, Direktorat Djenderal Farmasi → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Departemen Kesehatan, Direktorat Djenderal Farmasi
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=662&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `IDN/japanpost/662`

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

### Iraq (IRQ)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Iraq if authorized by the Iraqi Ministry of Public Health (Ministère irakien de la santé publique). Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the Iraqi Ministry of Public Health (Ministère irakien de la santé publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Iraqi Ministry of Public Health (Ministère irakien de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=506&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `IRQ/japanpost/506`

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

### Ireland (IRL)

- **Vaccines and Related Biological/Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Vaccines, serums, toxins, antitoxins, antibiotics, salvarsan, penicillin, insulin, sterilized surgical gut, and animal-derived injectable solutions are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland. Acceptance is limited to cases where authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=105&nid=39&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `IRL/japanpost/39`

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

### Israel (ISR)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Israel if authorized by the competent authority (Ministère de la Santé). The exact name and quantity of the medicines must be declared on customs declaration form CN23.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministère de la Santé) → permitted
  - Documents required: Customs declaration CN23 stating the exact name and precise quantity of the medicines
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=440&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ISR/japanpost/440`

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

### Italy (ITA)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted to Italy and must be accompanied by a certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute. Patented medicines from countries other than Italy (including sera, vaccines, and insecticides) and dietary products not registered in Italy are only permitted when sent in small quantities for the recipient's treatment or for pharmaceutical, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis.
  - Condition: All medicines → Certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute must be attached
  - Condition: Patented medicines (sera, vaccines, insecticides) from countries other than Italy, or dietary products not registered in Italy — sent in small quantities for the recipient's treatment or for pharmaceutical, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute (イタリアの薬剤医師又は衛生協会の証明書)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=108&nid=477&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ITA/japanpost/477`

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

### Jamaica (JAM)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals may only be shipped to Jamaica if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipments are accepted via Regular and EMS services subject to this condition.
  - Condition: Permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Jamaica) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2240&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `JAM/japanpost/2240`
- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted for shipment to Jamaica. Each item and its packaging must clearly state the ingredients and indications, and instructions for use or dosage must be included.
  - Condition: Ingredients and indications are clearly stated on the product and its packaging, and instructions for use or dosage are attached → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2239&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `JAM/japanpost/2239`

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

### Kuwait (KWT)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may be shipped to Kuwait only when accompanied by a prescription. Both regular mail and EMS are applicable shipping types under this condition.
  - Condition: prescription is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Prescription
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=117&nid=1610&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `KWT/japanpost/1610`
- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals and sera are permitted for shipment to Kuwait only if the Ministry of Health of the destination country has granted approval, and pharmaceuticals must also be accompanied by a prescription. Both conditions must be satisfied.
  - Condition: Ministry of Health of the destination country (Kuwait) approval has been obtained AND a prescription is attached (for pharmaceuticals) → permitted
  - Condition: Ministry of Health of the destination country (Kuwait) approval has been obtained (for sera) → permitted
  - Documents required: Approval from the Ministry of Health of Kuwait; Prescription (for pharmaceuticals)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=117&nid=1611&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `KWT/japanpost/1611`

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

### Laos (LAO)

- **Pharmaceutical products** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceutical products are permitted for import into Lao PDR when intended for medical or scientific purposes.
  - Condition: For medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=118&nid=5031&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LAO/japanpost/5031`

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

### Latvia (LVA)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals and medicines are conditionally permitted to Latvia via parcel and EMS shipments, provided the shipment is accompanied by a certificate issued by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, wholesale distributor, or licensed foreign pharmaceutical manufacturer, along with required documentation containing specified details. The required documentation must include information such as the issue date, product name and guarantee, batch number and quantity, supplier and manufacturer details, country of manufacture, recipient, sale price, and the European Medicine Evaluation registration number.
  - Condition: Certificate issued by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, wholesale distributor, or licensed foreign pharmaceutical manufacturer is attached, along with documentation containing: issue date, product name and guarantee, batch number and quantity, supplier information (name, address, etc.), manufacturer information, country of manufacture, recipient, sale price, and European Medicine Evaluation registration number → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate issued by a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or licensed foreign pharmaceutical manufacturer; Issue date of the pharmaceutical product; Product name and guarantee/warranty statement; Batch number and quantity of the pharmaceutical; Supplier information (name, address, etc.); Manufacturer information; Country of manufacture; Recipient details; Sale price; European Medicine Evaluation Agency registration number
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=120&nid=5055&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LVA/japanpost/5055`

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

### Lebanon (LBN)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Lebanon if authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipments are accepted via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services subject to this condition.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5219&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/5219`
- **Pharmaceuticals and Related Items** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals, medical/food supplements, and research articles for testing may be shipped to Lebanon via EMS, provided that authorization from the Ministry of Public Health has been obtained.
  - Condition: Authorization from the Ministry of Public Health (Lebanon) has been obtained → permitted
  - Documents required: Ministry of Public Health (Lebanon) authorization
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=6487&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/6487`

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

### Liberia (LBR)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Chemicals (Drugs / Medicines)** — Conditional
  - Importation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals into Liberia is permitted only if prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authority (National Public Health Department, Official Bag 9009, Monrovia). Shipments without this pre-approval are not allowed.
  - Condition: Prior authorization obtained from the National Public Health Department (Official Bag 9009, Monrovia) → permitted
  - Documents required: Prior authorization from the National Public Health Department, Official Bag 9009, Monrovia
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=122&nid=5148&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LBR/japanpost/5148`

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

### Malawi (MWI)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Preparations** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceutical preparations and medicines are conditionally permitted for shipment to Malawi, provided that the directions for disposal and use are clearly stated on the item itself or its packaging.
  - Condition: Directions for disposal and use are clearly stated on the item itself or its packaging → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=128&nid=4544&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MWI/japanpost/4544`

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

### Martinique (MTQ)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted to Martinique, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country. The applicable authority varies depending on whether the item is a general medicine, a biological product for livestock or veterinary use, or another biological product.
  - Condition: General medicines → Permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143-145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis
  - Condition: Biological products (for livestock or veterinary use) → Permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de l'Agriculture, Direction generale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris
  - Condition: Other biological products → Permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de la sante et Direction Generale de la Sante, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country (Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministere charge de l'Agriculture / Direction generale de l'Alimentation for biological livestock/veterinary products; Ministere charge de la sante / Direction Generale de la Sante for other biological products)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4617&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4617`

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

### Mauritius (MUS)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped if they are addressed to a doctor or pharmacist. Shipments to any other recipient are not permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a doctor or pharmacist → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=133&nid=4796&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MUS/japanpost/4796`

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

### Montenegro (MNE)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted to Montenegro: they must either be authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country or be sent to an officially recognized institution for research purposes. However, human serums, veterinary vaccines, and treatments for liver fluke disease are exempt from this restriction.
  - Condition: Authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for research purposes → permitted
  - Condition: Item is human serum, veterinary vaccine, or liver fluke disease treatment → restriction does not apply (exempt)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=218&nid=4977&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `MNE/japanpost/4977`

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

### Morocco (MAR)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Morocco if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4947&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MAR/japanpost/4947`

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

### Nauru (NRU)

- **Non-infectious substances, pharmaceuticals, and related medical items** — Conditional
  - Non-infectious substances, poisons intended for medical purposes, and pharmaceuticals are permitted only when the specified conditions are met. Infectious substances are not permitted.
  - Condition: non-infectious substances, medically purposed poisons, and pharmaceuticals meeting specified conditions → permitted
  - Condition: infectious substances → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=142&nid=3327&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NRU/japanpost/3327`

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

### New Zealand (NZL)

- **Pharmaceutical / Medical Drugs** — Conditional
  - Substances designated as narcotics under New Zealand's Narcotics Act 1965 are only permitted when accompanied by a Japanese export licence and the approval of the destination country's Director General of Health. Yellow fever vaccines are only permitted with approval from the Director of the Public Health Division of the Ministry of Health.
  - Condition: Item is designated as a narcotic under New Zealand's Narcotics Act 1965, accompanied by a Japanese export licence, and the approval of the Director General of Health (Directeur general du Ministere de l'hygiene) of New Zealand has been obtained → permitted
  - Condition: Item is a yellow fever vaccine and approval of the Director of the Public Health Division of the Ministry of Health (Directeur de la division de la sante publique du Ministere de l'hygiene) of New Zealand has been obtained → permitted
  - Documents required: Japanese export licence (輸出許可書) issued in Japan; Approval from the Director General of Health of New Zealand (Directeur general du Ministere de l'hygiene) — required for narcotics; Approval from the Director of the Public Health Division of the Ministry of Health of New Zealand (Directeur de la division de la sante publique du Ministere de l'hygiene) — required for yellow fever vaccines
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=148&nid=3483&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NZL/japanpost/3483`

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

### North Macedonia (MKD)

- **Pharmaceutical products / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted to Macedonia (MKD): they are allowed only if authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country, or if sent to an officially recognized institution for research purposes. However, this restriction does not apply to human serums, veterinary vaccines, or treatments for liver fluke disease.
  - Condition: Authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for research purposes → permitted
  - Condition: Item is human serum, veterinary vaccine, or treatment for liver fluke disease → restriction does not apply (permitted)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=215&nid=4499&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MKD/japanpost/4499`

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

### Oman (OMN)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines are conditionally permitted to Oman provided the relevant authority (Ministere de la sante) has granted approval and the shipment meets all specified documentation requirements. The package must include detailed descriptions of the medicine, a certified purchase invoice copy, and full contact details for both sender and recipient.
  - Condition: Approval obtained from the relevant authority (Ministere de la sante) of the destination country → permitted
  - Condition: Detailed description of the medicine name, quantity, manufacturing date, and expiry date is provided → permitted
  - Condition: A copy of the purchase invoice certified by the relevant authority is attached → permitted
  - Condition: Address and telephone number of both sender and recipient are stated → permitted
  - Documents required: Approval from the relevant authority (Ministere de la sante) of Oman; Detailed description of medicine name, quantity, manufacturing date, and expiry date; Copy of purchase invoice certified by the relevant authority; Sender's address and telephone number; Recipient's address and telephone number
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=151&nid=1059&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `OMN/japanpost/1059`

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

### Panama (PAN)

- **Medicines (Pharmaceuticals)** — Conditional
  - Medicines for personal use are permitted up to a 6-month supply, provided the recipient can present a prescription from a licensed professional, a detailed invoice, and a copy of an identity document or passport. No quantity beyond a 6-month supply is indicated as permissible.
  - Condition: Personal use; recipient can present a prescription from a licensed professional, a detailed invoice, and a copy of an identity document or passport → permitted up to a 6-month supply
  - Documents required: Prescription from a licensed professional; Detailed invoice; Copy of identity document or passport
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=156&nid=6589&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PAN/japanpost/6589`

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

### Papua New Guinea (PNG)

- **Medicines and Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Internal (oral) medicines and external-use medicines may only be shipped to Papua New Guinea if the sender or recipient has obtained permission from the Director General for the Department of Health. Shipment is conditional on holding that official authorization.
  - Condition: Permission obtained from the Director General for the Department of Health of Papua New Guinea → permitted
  - Documents required: Permission from the Director General for the Department of Health of Papua New Guinea
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=157&nid=3776&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PNG/japanpost/3776`

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

### Peru (PER)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines sent for commercial purposes are conditionally permitted to Peru, provided the shipment meets specific documentation requirements including an importer's affidavit with registration details, a pharmaceutical certificate from the country of origin's authorities, and a certificate of free sale; products derived from human blood additionally require an analytical certificate confirming negative results for HIV and hepatitis A/B viruses.
  - Condition: Shipped for commercial purposes — importer's affidavit submitted including: sanitary registration number or application date, production lot, product expiry date, company name, and unified registration of importer or original consignee → conditionally permitted
  - Condition: Pharmaceutical certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin, or equivalent certificate issued by a Peruvian pharmaceutical company, is submitted → conditionally permitted
  - Condition: Certificate of free sale issued by the competent authority of the country of origin is submitted → conditionally permitted
  - Condition: Product is a preparation using human blood — analytical certificate confirming negative results for HIV and hepatitis A/B viruses is submitted → conditionally permitted
  - Documents required: Importer's affidavit stating sanitary registration number or application date, production lot, product expiry date, company name, and unified registration of importer or original consignee; Pharmaceutical certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin, or equivalent certificate issued by a Peruvian pharmaceutical company; Certificate of free sale issued by the competent authority of the country of origin; Analytical certificate confirming negative results for HIV and hepatitis A/B viruses (required for preparations derived from human blood)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=161&nid=4283&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PER/japanpost/4283`

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

### Pitcairn Islands (PCN)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Pitcairn if approved by the destination's military doctor or accompanied by a prescription from a licensed physician. Shipments without such authorization or prescription are not permitted.
  - Condition: Approved by the military doctor at the destination → permitted
  - Condition: Accompanied by a prescription from a licensed physician → permitted
  - Documents required: Approval from the military doctor at the destination, or a prescription from a licensed physician
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=90&nid=3905&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PCN/japanpost/3905`

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

### Portugal (PRT)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals are conditionally permitted for shipment to Portugal. They are allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's health authority.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the destination country's health authority → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=164&nid=4441&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PRT/japanpost/4441`
- **Patent Medicine (Proprietary Medicine)** — Conditional
  - Patent medicines may be shipped to Portugal conditionally: packaging and labels must display the manufacturer's representative's name, the medicine's ingredients, and the market price in Portuguese. Patent medicines with undisclosed ingredients are only permitted with prior authorization from Portugal's Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral de Saúde).
  - Condition: Packaging and labels display the manufacturer's representative's name, the medicine's ingredients, and the market price in Portuguese → permitted
  - Condition: Ingredients are undisclosed AND prior authorization from Portugal's Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral de Saúde) has been obtained → permitted
  - Condition: Ingredients are undisclosed AND prior authorization from Portugal's Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral de Saúde) has NOT been obtained → prohibited
  - Documents required: Authorization from Portugal's Directorate-General of Health (Direção-Geral de Saúde) — required when ingredients are not disclosed on the label
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=164&nid=4449&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PRT/japanpost/4449`

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

### Réunion (REU)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted to Réunion, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country. The applicable authority varies depending on the type of medicine: general medicines, biological products for livestock or veterinary use, or other biological products.
  - Condition: General medicines accompanied by a permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143-145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis → permitted
  - Condition: Biological products for livestock or veterinary use accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de l'Agriculture, Direction generale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris → permitted
  - Condition: Other biological products accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de la sante et Direction Generale de la Sante, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country (Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministere charge de l'Agriculture / Direction generale de l'Alimentation for biological livestock or veterinary products; Ministere charge de la sante / Direction Generale de la Sante for other biological products)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5291&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5291`

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

### San Marino (SMR)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products** — Conditional
  - Patented medicines (including sera, vaccines, and insecticides) from countries other than San Marino, and dietetic products not registered in San Marino, are conditionally permitted when shipped in small quantities for the recipient's medical treatment or for pharmaceutical, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis.
  - Condition: Patented medicines (sera, vaccines, insecticides) originating from a country other than San Marino, or dietetic products not registered in San Marino, shipped in small quantities for the recipient's medical treatment or for pharmaceutical, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=172&nid=2141&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SMR/japanpost/2141`

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

### Senegal (SEN)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Drugs** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals for human medicine are conditionally permitted provided an import permit issued by the Direction de la pharmacie is attached; pharmaceuticals for veterinary medicine are conditionally permitted provided an import permit issued by the Direction de la pharmacie et de la sante et des productions animales is attached.
  - Condition: Human medicine pharmaceuticals with import permit from Direction de la pharmacie attached → permitted
  - Condition: Veterinary medicine pharmaceuticals with import permit from Direction de la pharmacie et de la sante et des productions animales attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit from Direction de la pharmacie (for human medicine pharmaceuticals); Import permit from Direction de la pharmacie et de la sante et des productions animales (for veterinary medicine pharmaceuticals)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2677&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SEN/japanpost/2677`

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

### South Korea (KOR)

- **Health functional foods and pharmaceuticals / medicines** — Conditional
  - Shipments containing health functional foods or pharmaceuticals/medicines imported into Korea require the recipient to complete import customs clearance declaration procedures under Article 261 of the Enforcement Decree of the Customs Act. These items are conditionally accepted via Regular mail, Parcel, and EMS.
  - Condition: Shipment contains health functional foods or pharmaceuticals/medicines → Recipient must complete import customs clearance declaration procedures under Article 261 of the Enforcement Decree of the Customs Act
  - Documents required: Import customs clearance declaration (by the recipient, pursuant to Article 261 of the Enforcement Decree of the Customs Act)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&nid=6567&p=1) · HS chapter 21 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `KOR/japanpost/6567`

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

### Sweden (SWE)

- **Pharmaceutical products / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Sweden if the recipient is a person authorized to sell or manufacture with the medicine in Sweden, a research institution affiliated with a Swedish academy or university that requires the medicine for its work, or a national or local government research institution in Sweden that requires the medicine for its work. Personal or general consumer shipments are not permitted under these conditions.
  - Condition: Recipient is a person authorized to sell the medicine or manufacture other products using the medicine in Sweden → permitted
  - Condition: Recipient is a research institution affiliated with a Swedish academy or university (excluding health/sanitary institutions) that requires the medicine for its official work → permitted
  - Condition: Recipient is a national or local government research institution in Sweden that requires the medicine for its official work → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2433&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2433`

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

### Turkey (TUR)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Most medicines require prior authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health; however, small quantities for the recipient's personal use are permitted without authorization. Quinine, antipyretics, neoarsphenamine and similar drugs, and medicines for the treatment of syphilis are only permitted when addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society (Association du Croissant Rouge).
  - Condition: Quinine, antipyretics, neoarsphenamine and similar drugs, and medicines for the treatment of syphilis addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society (Association du Croissant Rouge) → permitted
  - Condition: Other medicines with authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health → permitted
  - Condition: Small quantities of medicine for the recipient's personal use → permitted without authorization
  - Documents required: Authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health (for medicines other than those addressed to the Red Crescent Society, except small quantities for personal use)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=3190&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUR/japanpost/3190`

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

### United Arab Emirates (ARE)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceuticals** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals may only be shipped to the United Arab Emirates if prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipments without such advance permission are not permitted.
  - Condition: Prior 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=62&nid=156&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `ARE/japanpost/156`

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

### United States (USA)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicines** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceuticals may only be shipped to the United States if FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approval has been obtained, including for personal use. Refer to the FDA website for further details.
  - Condition: FDA approval obtained, including for personal use → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=7&nid=6578&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `USA/japanpost/6578`

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

### Vanuatu (VUT)

- **Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products** — Conditional
  - Certain pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements are conditionally permitted, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the Central Pharmacy Service of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security or the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Shipments without the required permit are not allowed.
  - Condition: Accompanied by a permit issued by the Central Pharmacy Service of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security (Service central de la pharmacie au Ministere de la sante publique et de la securite sociale) → permitted
  - Condition: Accompanied by a permit issued by the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture (Service veterinaire au Ministere de l'agriculture) → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Central Pharmacy Service of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security (Service central de la pharmacie au Ministere de la sante publique et de la securite sociale); Permit issued by the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture (Service veterinaire au Ministere de l'agriculture)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3693&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `VUT/japanpost/3693`

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

### Vatican City (VAT)

- **Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products** — Conditional
  - Medicines and pharmaceutical products may be shipped to Vatican City under conditional terms: a certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute must accompany the shipment. Patented medicines (including serums, vaccines, and insecticides) from countries other than Vatican City, and dietary products not registered in Vatican City, are permitted only when sent in small quantities for the recipient's treatment or for pharmacological, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis.
  - Condition: All medicines → Certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute must be attached
  - Condition: Patented medicines (serums, vaccines, insecticides) from countries other than Vatican City, and dietary products not registered in Vatican City → Permitted only when sent in small quantities for the recipient's treatment, or for pharmacological, toxicological, chemical experiments, or laboratory analysis
  - Documents required: Certificate from an Italian pharmacist or health institute (Italian: farmacista or health institute / 薬剤医師又は衛生協会の証明書)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=206&nid=3643&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VAT/japanpost/3643`

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

## Destinations with no destination-specific rule for medicine

87 destinations: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bonaire, Saba & Sint Eustatius, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, French Polynesia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Nepal, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Palau, Poland, Qatar, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Wallis and Futuna. Japan Post's carrier-wide rules apply to each; no rule is not a statement that the item can be sent.

## Related rules that may cover medicine

Rules for the broader category. Whether one applies to a specific product is decided per item.

### Albania (ALB)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - All narcotics sent to private individuals are prohibited for shipment to Albania. This restriction applies to both regular and parcel shipping types.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=329&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ALB/japanpost/329`
- **Narcotics, pharmaceuticals, and poisons (for scientific or medical purposes)** — Conditional
  - Narcotics, pharmaceuticals, and poisons ordered through official channels and dispatched for scientific or medical purposes are permitted only if the recipient presents an authorization issued by the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere du commerce). No other shipments of these substances are permitted.
  - Condition: Ordered through official channels, dispatched for scientific or medical purposes, and recipient presents an authorization issued by the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere du commerce) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization (permit) issued by the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere du commerce)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=330&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ALB/japanpost/330`

### Brazil (BRA)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Brazil via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=31&nid=4076&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `BRA/japanpost/4076`

### Cambodia (KHM)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1399&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KHM/japanpost/1399`
- **Narcotic Drugs** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes. Shipments for any other purpose are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1400&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KHM/japanpost/1400`

### China (CHN)

- **Narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia; narcotics and psychotropic substances not used for lawful purposes; precursor chemicals not used for lawful purposes** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, narcotic paraphernalia, and precursor chemicals not used for lawful purposes are prohibited from shipment to China via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes substances such as opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, ketamine, and amphetamine, as well as drug-use equipment such as marijuana water pipes and precursor chemicals such as ephedrine, safrole, and acetone.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=41&nid=5548&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CHN/japanpost/5548`

### Cyprus (CYP)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Parcels containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorised by the health ministry of the destination country. All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorised by the health ministry of the destination country (Cyprus) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the health ministry of Cyprus
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=45&nid=1475&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `CYP/japanpost/1475`

### Ecuador (ECU)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ecuador only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to a recipient who has obtained prior authorization from the Ecuadorian customs authorities.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND addressed to a recipient who has obtained prior authorization from the customs authorities of the destination country (Ecuador) → permitted
  - Documents required: Prior authorization from Ecuadorian customs authorities (obtained by the addressee)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=63&nid=843&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ECU/japanpost/843`

### Georgia (GEO)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, and Opium/Cannabis Smoking Implements** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and implements used for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited for shipment to Georgia. An exception applies only when special authorization has been granted by the relevant authority (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=72&nid=1759&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GEO/japanpost/1759`

### Madagascar (MDG)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with prior authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Madagascar).
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND prior authorization obtained from the competent authorities of Madagascar → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of Madagascar
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4540&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDG/japanpost/4540`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with prior authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the competent authorities of the destination country (Madagascar) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of Madagascar
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4541&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDG/japanpost/4541`

### Mexico (MEX)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited for shipment to Mexico via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=135&nid=4782&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MEX/japanpost/4782`

### Monaco (MCO)

- **Narcotics (opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic drugs including opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes, subject to specific labelling requirements and an import licence issued by the competent authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND an orange label with black ink clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses and the name and quantity of the contents is affixed securely to the container or outer packaging AND a separate orange band with 'Poison' printed clearly in black ink is wrapped around the container or outer packaging AND an import licence issued by the competent authorities of the destination country is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Import licence issued by the competent authorities of Monaco; Orange label (black ink on orange background) affixed to container/outer packaging stating sender's name and address, recipient's name and address, and name and quantity of contents; Orange band wrapped around container/outer packaging with 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4896&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MCO/japanpost/4896`

### Mozambique (MOZ)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the health authority of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the health authority of the destination country (Mozambique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health authority of the destination country (Mozambique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=139&nid=4863&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MOZ/japanpost/4863`

### Myanmar (MMR)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=140&nid=4752&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `MMR/japanpost/4752`

### Netherlands (NLD)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorisation has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (the Netherlands).
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorisation obtained from the competent authorities of the Netherlands → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the competent authorities of the Netherlands
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=159&nid=1093&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NLD/japanpost/1093`

### Nicaragua (NIC)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are conditionally permitted to Nicaragua only when shipped through the intermediary of the destination country's government.
  - Condition: shipment is made through the intermediary of the destination country's government → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=144&nid=3391&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `NIC/japanpost/3391`

### Norway (NOR)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Norway via regular mail and EMS. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3582&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `NOR/japanpost/3582`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to a pharmacist or a person authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND addressed to a pharmacist or a person authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3583&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `NOR/japanpost/3583`

### Philippines (PHL)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to the Philippines via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers opium, opium poppy, cocaine, other habit-forming narcotic drugs, and any preparations or compounds thereof.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3956&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3956`
- **Narcotics and Related Items** — Prohibited
  - Opium, cocaine, and their derivatives, preparations containing them, and instruments used for their consumption are prohibited from shipment to the Philippines 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=162&nid=3958&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3958`
- **Contraceptive and abortifacient articles, immoral-use items, and narcotic drugs with related paraphernalia** — Conditional
  - Articles, instruments, drugs, and substances intended for contraception, abortion, or immoral purposes, as well as opium, cocaine, and other derivatives and their compounds, along with instruments for their use, are conditionally permitted to the Philippines. Import is allowed only when carried out by the Philippine government or a duly authorized institution.
  - Condition: Importer is the Philippine government or a duly authorized institution → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3950&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3950`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when imported by the government of the Philippines. Shipments from non-governmental parties are not allowed.
  - Condition: Imported by the government of the destination country (Philippines) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3957&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `PHL/japanpost/3957`

### Saudi Arabia (SAU)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Saudi Arabia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2028&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SAU/japanpost/2028`

### Serbia (SRB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in Serbia. Shipments that do not meet this condition are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=211&nid=2729&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SRB/japanpost/2729`

### Slovenia (SVN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes addressed to an authorized institution in Slovenia. Shipments not meeting this condition are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to an authorized institution in the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=180&nid=2636&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SVN/japanpost/2636`

### Spain (ESP)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are prohibited from shipment to Spain via Regular 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=64&nid=2517&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ESP/japanpost/2517`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and in compliance with Spain's regulations on narcotic drug trafficking. Shipments that do not meet both of these conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND not in violation of Spain's regulations on narcotic drug trafficking → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=64&nid=2518&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ESP/japanpost/2518`
- **Pharmaceuticals (including all types of narcotics, psychotropic substances, and similar products)** — Conditional
  - Pharmaceuticals of all kinds, including narcotics, psychotropic substances, and similar products, may only be imported by laboratories and distributors that meet the requirements established by the laws of the destination country (Spain). Import is conditional on compliance with those legal requirements.
  - Condition: Importer is a laboratory or distributor meeting the requirements established by the laws of Spain → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=64&nid=2521&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ESP/japanpost/2521`

### Taiwan (TWN)

- **Narcotics and related substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and related substances — including opium, marijuana, cocaine, and poppy seeds — are prohibited from shipment to Taiwan via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are stated.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=44&nid=5483&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TWN/japanpost/5483`

### Ukraine (UKR)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, and Instruments for Smoking Opium or Cannabis** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and instruments used for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited from shipment to Ukraine via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipment is only permitted when special authorization has been granted by the competent authority in the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the competent authority in the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques) → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques (destination country competent authority)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=762&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UKR/japanpost/762`

### Vietnam (VNM)

- **Narcotics and Toxic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and toxic substances are prohibited for shipment to Viet Nam via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, other narcotics, nervous system stimulants, toxic anesthetics, poisons, and potent chemical substances dangerous to human or animal life.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4194&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VNM/japanpost/4194`
- **Narcotic drugs and microorganisms** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, other narcotic drugs, and microorganisms are permitted only when exchanged between medical or scientific laboratories for medical or scientific purposes and when authorized by the competent authority of the destination country (Ministère de la santé). No other conditions for shipment are stated.
  - Condition: Exchanged between medical laboratories or scientific laboratories for medical or scientific purposes, and authorized by the competent authority of Viet Nam (Ministère de la santé) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority of Viet Nam (Ministère de la santé)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4193&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VNM/japanpost/4193`

### Algeria (DZA)

- **Narcotics and Toxic Substances** — Conditional
  - Narcotics, toxic substances, and preparations compounded from them are conditionally permitted to Algeria, subject to specific labelling requirements and an import authorisation issued by the Algerian Ministry of Public Health's Narcotics Bureau, endorsed by the Central Algerian Pharmacy.
  - Condition: Container or outer packaging must bear an orange-background label with sender and recipient names, addresses, content name, and quantity clearly printed in black ink, affixed in a manner that cannot be easily removed. → labelling requirement met
  - Condition: An orange band with the word 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink must be wrapped around the outer packaging of the container. → labelling requirement met
  - Condition: An import authorisation from the Narcotics Bureau of the Algerian Ministry of Public Health (Bureau des stupefiants, Ministere de la sante publique) is attached, and that authorisation bears the visa of the Central Algerian Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algerienne). → permitted
  - Documents required: Import authorisation from the Narcotics Bureau of the Algerian Ministry of Public Health (Bureau des stupefiants, Ministere de la sante publique); Visa/endorsement of the Central Algerian Pharmacy (Pharmacie centrale algerienne) on the import authorisation
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=214&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DZA/japanpost/214`

### Angola (AGO)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics not sent for medical purposes are prohibited from shipment to Angola. This restriction applies to both regular and parcel shipping types.
  - Condition: Narcotics sent for medical purposes → not covered by this prohibition
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=9&nid=381&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `AGO/japanpost/381`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorisation has been obtained from the health authorities of the destination country (Angola).
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorisation obtained from the health authorities of Angola → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the health authorities of Angola (名あて国の衛生庁の許可)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=9&nid=380&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `AGO/japanpost/380`

### Austria (AUT)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotic drugs sent via regular mail are prohibited from being shipped to Austria. This restriction applies to both regular postal items and EMS.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1052&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AUT/japanpost/1052`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics are conditionally permitted for shipment to Austria only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs (Sozialministerium)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1051&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AUT/japanpost/1051`

### Azerbaijan (AZE)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, opium or cannabis smoking implements, and documents covering the technology of narcotics, psychotropic substances, hazardous substances, or explosive substances are prohibited from shipment to Azerbaijan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=19&nid=117&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `AZE/japanpost/117`

### Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=220&nid=4385&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BIH/japanpost/4385`

### Bulgaria (BGR)

- **Narcotics and related paraphernalia** — Conditional
  - Narcotics and any pipes or other instruments used to smoke or consume narcotics cannot be sent to private individuals in Bulgaria. Shipments to non-personal (e.g. institutional) addressees may be permitted under applicable conditions.
  - Condition: Addressee is not a private individual → permitted
  - Condition: Addressee is a private individual → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=33&nid=4130&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `BGR/japanpost/4130`

### Canada (CAN)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited for shipment to Canada via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=37&nid=1334&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CAN/japanpost/1334`

### Chad (TCD)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to a pharmacist.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND addressed to a pharmacist → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=192&nid=2910&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TCD/japanpost/2910`

### Croatia (HRV)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in Croatia. Shipments outside this scope are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes to an officially recognized institution in the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=52&nid=1803&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `HRV/japanpost/1803`

### Cuba (CUB)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Cuba via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=53&nid=1510&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CUB/japanpost/1510`

### Denmark (DNK)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are conditionally permitted for shipment to Denmark only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by special authorization from the destination country's public health authority.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND special authorization obtained from the destination country's public health authority → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the public health authority of Denmark
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=54&nid=3021&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `DNK/japanpost/3021`

### DR Congo (COD)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Insured parcels containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by the health ministry of the central government of the destination country. No other shipments of narcotics are allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the health ministry of the central government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → permitted (insured parcels only)
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health ministry of the central government of the destination country (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=166&nid=2012&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `COD/japanpost/2012`

### El Salvador (SLV)

- **Narcotic drugs** — Conditional
  - Parcels containing narcotics such as opium and morphine are conditionally permitted into El Salvador, but only when arriving by air at Ilopango Airport in San Salvador, with authorization from the destination country's Public Health Council and a consularly visaed invoice attached. No other routing or documentation combination is permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the destination country's Public Health Council (Conseil de la santé publique) → conditionally permitted
  - Condition: Consularly visaed invoice attached by El Salvador's consul → conditionally permitted
  - Condition: Shipment arrives by air at Ilopango Airport, San Salvador → conditionally permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from El Salvador's Public Health Council (Conseil de la santé publique); Invoice visaed by El Salvador's consul
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=971&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SLV/japanpost/971`

### Estonia (EST)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics are conditionally permitted for shipment to Estonia, but only when accompanied by a certificate issued by the relevant authority of the destination country. No other conditions are stated.
  - Condition: Certificate issued by the relevant authority of the destination country is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Certificate issued by the relevant authority of the destination country (Estonia)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=65&nid=5922&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `EST/japanpost/5922`

### Finland (FIN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as morphine and heroin are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by the destination country's Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur). All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the destination country's Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of the Interior of the destination country (Ministère de l'intérieur)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=68&nid=3973&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `FIN/japanpost/3973`

### France (FRA)

- **Health Food (Health and Beauty Foods, Beverages, and Supplements)** — Conditional
  - Health and beauty foods, beverages, and dietary supplements are conditionally permitted for import into France. They are allowed only when the shipper holds a certified copy of an import license or sales license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.).
  - Condition: Shipper holds a certified copy of an import license or sales license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.) → permitted
  - Documents required: Certified copy of import license or sales license issued by A.F.S.S.A.P.S. (Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits santé)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4105&p=1) · HS chapter 21 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4105`
- **Narcotics (listed in Annex B of the French Decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic substances listed in Annex B of France's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations made from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment to France via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipment is allowed only when specific labelling requirements are met and an import permit from the French Ministry of Social Affairs is attached.
  - Condition: An orange label with black ink clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents, is affixed to the container or outer packaging in a manner that cannot be easily removed. → permitted (labelling requirement)
  - Condition: A separate orange band printed clearly with the word 'Poison' in black ink is wrapped around the outer packaging of the container. → permitted (banding requirement)
  - Condition: An import permit from the French Ministry of Social Affairs is attached to the shipment. → permitted (documentation requirement)
  - Condition: The customs clearance certificate is signed, certified by the municipal or police authority at the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month. → permitted (post-delivery customs return requirement)
  - Documents required: Import permit from the French Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère des Affaires Sociales); Customs clearance certificate (通関免状), signed and certified by the municipal or police authority at the destination, to be returned to the customs office within one month
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4122&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `FRA/japanpost/4122`

### French Guiana (GUF)

- **Health foods, beverages, and supplements** — Conditional
  - Foods, beverages, and supplements intended for health or beauty purposes are conditionally permitted for import into French Guiana. Shipment is only allowed if the sender holds a certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by the A.F.S.S.A.P.S.
  - Condition: Certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by the A.F.S.S.A.P.S. is obtained → permitted
  - Documents required: Certified copy of import license or marketing license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4105&p=1) · HS chapter 21 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4105`
- **Narcotics (Schedule B of the Decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic drugs listed in Schedule B of French Guiana's Decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted via REGULAR, PARCEL, and EMS shipments, subject to specific labelling requirements and an import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.
  - Condition: Orange label with black ink clearly stating sender and recipient names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents, affixed securely to the container or outer packaging → required for permission
  - Condition: Orange band with the word 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink wrapped around the outer packaging → required for permission
  - Condition: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of the destination country is attached → required for permission
  - Condition: Customs clearance certificate is signed and certified by the municipal or police authorities of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month → required for permission
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of French Guiana; Customs clearance certificate (signed and certified by municipal or police authorities of the destination), to be returned to the customs office within one month
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4122&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GUF/japanpost/4122`

### Gabon (GAB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to a pharmacist; shipments addressed to private individuals are not permitted even when sent for medical purposes.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND addressed to a pharmacist → permitted
  - Condition: Sent for medical purposes but addressed to a private individual → prohibited
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=70&nid=1346&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GAB/japanpost/1346`

### Germany (DEU)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics (including medicines containing narcotics) are conditionally permitted for shipment to Germany only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Bundesgesundheitsamt). All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Bundesgesundheitsamt) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Bundesgesundheitsamt)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3074&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `DEU/japanpost/3074`

### Greece (GRC)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the Minister of Finance of the destination country (Greece). No other circumstances are permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Minister of Finance of the destination country (Greece) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Minister of Finance of Greece
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=91&nid=1541&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GRC/japanpost/1541`

### Greenland (GRL)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by special authorization from the public health authority of the destination country. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND special authorization obtained from the public health authority of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the public health authority of the destination country (Greenland)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=56&nid=1684&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GRL/japanpost/1684`

### Guadeloupe (GLP)

- **Health foods and dietary supplements** — Conditional
  - Foods, beverages, and supplements intended for health or beauty purposes are conditionally permitted, provided the shipper holds a certified copy of an import or marketing license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.). No other conditions are stated in the source.
  - Condition: 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 Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1278&p=1) · HS chapter 21 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1278`
- **Narcotic drugs** — Conditional
  - Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes. Import requires a permit issued by the Narcotics Bureau of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security of the destination country, and delivery is made directly to the permit holder at the customs inspection office.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by a permit issued by the Bureau des stupefiants du Ministere de la sante publique et de la securite sociale → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Narcotics Bureau of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security (Bureau des stupefiants du Ministere de la sante publique et de la securite sociale)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1296&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1296`
- **Narcotics (Schedule B of the Decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic drugs listed in Schedule B of Guadeloupe's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment via Regular and EMS services, subject to specific labelling requirements and an import licence from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.
  - Condition: Orange label with black ink clearly stating sender and recipient names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents, affixed securely to the container or outer packaging → required for conditional permission
  - Condition: Orange band printed clearly with the word 'Poison' in black ink wrapped around the outer packaging of the container → required for conditional permission
  - Condition: Import licence from the Ministry of Social Affairs of the destination country is attached → required for conditional permission
  - Condition: Customs clearance certificate is signed and certified by the municipal or police authorities of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month → required for conditional permission
  - Documents required: Import licence from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Guadeloupe; Customs clearance certificate (signed and certified by municipal or police authorities of the destination), to be returned to the customs office within one month
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1297&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GLP/japanpost/1297`

### Guinea (GIN)

- **Narcotics (opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs)** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs may only be sent to Guinea for medical or scientific purposes with prior authorization from the Guinean Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipments must bear an orange label with black ink showing sender/recipient details and the substance name and quantity, and must be wrapped in an orange band marked 'Poison' in black ink.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Guinean Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
  - Condition: Shipment bears an orange label with black ink clearly stating sender and recipient name/address and the name and quantity of the substance contained → required packaging condition
  - Condition: Shipment is wrapped in an orange band marked 'Poison' in black ink → required packaging condition
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Guinean Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=94&nid=1430&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GIN/japanpost/1430`

### Hungary (HUN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique). All other shipments of narcotics to Hungary are not allowed.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=100&nid=3873&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `HUN/japanpost/3873`

### Indonesia (IDN)

- **Narcotics and Drugs** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and drugs are prohibited from being shipped to Indonesia via EMS. This applies to all such substances without exception.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=660&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `IDN/japanpost/660`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are only permitted when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by authorization from the Indonesian Minister of Health. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Indonesian Minister of Health → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Indonesian Minister of Health
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=658&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `IDN/japanpost/658`

### Ireland (IRL)

- **Pharmaceuticals, Narcotics, and Psychotropic Substances** — Conditional
  - Regulated pharmaceuticals, narcotics, and psychotropic substances may only be shipped to Ireland if the recipient country's Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé) has granted permission. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of Health of Ireland (Ministère de la santé)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=105&nid=88&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `IRL/japanpost/88`

### Israel (ISR)

- **Nutritional supplements etc.** — Conditional
  - Vitamins, minerals, and food additives are conditionally permitted to Israel via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. They are allowed only if the quantity does not exceed 100 grams, or if each item is in a single individual container.
  - Condition: quantity does not exceed 100 grams, or each item is in a single individual container → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=5723&p=1) · HS chapter 21 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ISR/japanpost/5723`

### Italy (ITA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes, authorised by the Italian health authority (Ministero della Salute), and shipped as insured parcels.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorised by the Italian health authority (Ministero della Salute) AND shipped as an insured parcel → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the Italian health authority (Ministero della Salute)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=108&nid=491&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `ITA/japanpost/491`

### Latvia (LVA)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and devices for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited from shipment to Latvia. These items are excepted only when a special permit has been granted by the competent authority (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special permit issued by the competent authority (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques) of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Special permit from the competent authority (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=120&nid=5054&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LVA/japanpost/5054`

### Lebanon (LBN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5268&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/5268`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are conditionally permitted to Lebanon via regular mail, provided they are sent for medical or scientific purposes and have received authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique). No other shipment formats or purposes are allowed.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique), sent as insured letter → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5269&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `LBN/japanpost/5269`

### Martinique (MTQ)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes. Import requires a permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security of the destination country, and delivery is made directly to the permit holder at the customs inspection office.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes, contained in insured letters → conditional — permitted
  - Condition: Import permit issued by Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale must be presented → required for delivery
  - Condition: Delivery made directly to permit holder at customs inspection office → required procedure
  - Documents required: Import permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale (Martinique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4645&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4645`
- **Narcotics (listed in Table B of the Martinique Decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotics listed in Table B of Martinique's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment via Regular and EMS mail, subject to specific labelling, banding, and import authorisation requirements. The customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.
  - Condition: Container or outer packaging must have a label affixed securely (on an orange background, in black ink) clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents. → permitted
  - Condition: An orange band printed clearly with the word 'Poison' in black ink must be wrapped around the outer packaging of the container. → permitted
  - Condition: An import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministère des Affaires Sociales) of Martinique must be attached. → permitted
  - Condition: The customs clearance certificate must be signed and certified by the municipal or police authorities of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month. → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Martinique; Customs clearance certificate, signed and certified by the municipal or police authorities of the destination, to be returned to the customs office within one month
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4646&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MTQ/japanpost/4646`

### Mauritius (MUS)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted for shipment to Mauritius only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Ministry of Health at the destination. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Ministry of Health at the destination (Mauritius) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of Health of Mauritius
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=133&nid=4816&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MUS/japanpost/4816`

### Montenegro (MNE)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes addressed to an officially recognized institution in Montenegro. All other shipments of narcotics are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes addressed to an officially recognized institution in the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=218&nid=5000&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `MNE/japanpost/5000`

### Morocco (MAR)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are conditionally permitted to Morocco only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4972&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MAR/japanpost/4972`

### New Zealand (NZL)

- **Narcotic drugs** — Conditional
  - All narcotic drugs listed in Schedules 1, 2, and 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, or prohibited under international treaties, may only be shipped to New Zealand if accompanied by an import permit issued by the Director General of Health Services. Shipment is conditional on presentation of this permit.
  - Condition: Import permit issued by the Director General of Health Services (Directeur general des services de la sante) is attached → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit issued by the Director General of Health Services (Directeur general des services de la sante)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=148&nid=3481&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NZL/japanpost/3481`

### North Macedonia (MKD)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for medical or scientific purposes.
  - Condition: Sent to an officially recognized institution in the destination country for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=215&nid=4520&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MKD/japanpost/4520`

### Panama (PAN)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from being shipped to Panama via parcel or EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=156&nid=3675&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PAN/japanpost/3675`

### Papua New Guinea (PNG)

- **Narcotics / Controlled Drugs** — Conditional
  - Narcotics, anaesthetics, hallucinogens, amphetamines and other central nervous system stimulants, and barbiturates (a type of hypnotic) are only permitted when authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authority in the destination country (Minister for Customs and Excise). Shipment without such authorisation is not allowed.
  - Condition: Authorisation obtained from the Minister for Customs and Excise of Papua New Guinea → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the Minister for Customs and Excise of Papua New Guinea
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=157&nid=3774&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PNG/japanpost/3774`

### Peru (PER)

- **Vitamin supplements not approved by the Ministry of Health of Peru** — Prohibited
  - Vitamin supplements that have not received approval from Peru's Ministry of Health are prohibited for shipment to Peru via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only Ministry of Health-approved vitamin products are permissible.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=161&nid=6456&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PER/japanpost/6456`
- **Narcotic substances / controlled chemical precursors** — Conditional
  - Chemicals or chemical inputs used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of cocaine base paste or cocaine hydrochloride may only be imported with approval from the Ministry of Industry's General Directorate of Chemical Inputs and Supervised Products (Oficina General de Insumo Quimicos y Productos Supervisados). Import is conditional upon obtaining that approval.
  - Condition: Chemicals or chemical inputs used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of cocaine base paste or cocaine hydrochloride → Permitted only with approval from the Ministry of Industry's General Directorate of Chemical Inputs and Supervised Products (Oficina General de Insumo Quimicos y Productos Supervisados)
  - Documents required: Approval from the Ministry of Industry's General Directorate of Chemical Inputs and Supervised Products (Oficina General de Insumo Quimicos y Productos Supervisados)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=161&nid=4308&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PER/japanpost/4308`

### Portugal (PRT)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are prohibited from shipment to Portugal via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=164&nid=4456&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PRT/japanpost/4456`

### Réunion (REU)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are permitted only when dispatched for medical or scientific purposes. Import requires a permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security of the destination country, and delivery is made directly to the permit holder by customs officials at the customs inspection office.
  - Condition: Dispatched for medical or scientific purposes → permitted (insured letters only)
  - Condition: Permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale is presented at customs → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale (destination country)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5320&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5320`
- **Narcotics (Schedule B under Réunion decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic drugs listed in Schedule B of the destination country's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipments must bear a specified orange-and-black poison label, be wrapped in an orange band printed with 'Poison' in black ink, and be accompanied by an import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs; the customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.
  - Condition: Container or outer packaging has a label affixed securely (not easily removable) on an orange background with black ink, clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents → condition met
  - Condition: An orange band with 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink is wrapped around the outer packaging → condition met
  - Condition: An import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of the destination country is attached → permitted
  - Condition: The customs clearance certificate is signed, certified by the municipal or police authority of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month → condition met
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Réunion; Customs clearance certificate (signed and certified by local municipal or police authority, to be returned to customs office within one month)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5321&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `REU/japanpost/5321`

### San Marino (SMR)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes, accompanied by authorization from San Marino's health authority (Ministere de la sante), and shipped as insured parcels. All other shipments of narcotics are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by San Marino's health authority (Ministere de la sante) AND shipped as an insured parcel → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from San Marino health authority (Ministere de la sante)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=172&nid=2154&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SMR/japanpost/2154`

### Senegal (SEN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent to a public authority in Senegal for medical or scientific purposes and when the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted approval. All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent to a public authority in the destination country for medical or scientific purposes AND approval has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization/permit from the relevant authorities of Senegal
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2703&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SEN/japanpost/2703`

### South Korea (KOR)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs, are prohibited from shipment to the Republic of Korea via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are indicated in the source text.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&nid=5514&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `KOR/japanpost/5514`

### Sweden (SWE)

- **Illegal drugs and narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Illegal drugs and narcotics are prohibited from being shipped to Sweden via EMS. This applies to all such controlled and illicit substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2461&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2461`
- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Sweden via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes cannabis, extracts and dyes derived from cannabis, and any other substances designated by Sweden's public health and social safety authorities.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2465&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2465`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics are conditionally permitted for import into Sweden, but only if the recipient holds authorization as an importer from the destination country's Public Health Directorate (Direction nationale de la sante publique) and the social security authority. No other circumstances for importation are stated.
  - Condition: Recipient holds authorization as an importer from the Public Health Directorate (Direction nationale de la sante publique) and the social security authority of the destination country → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2466&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SWE/japanpost/2466`

### Turkey (TUR)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=6255&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUR/japanpost/6255`
- **Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=6262&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUR/japanpost/6262`

### United States (USA)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from being shipped to the United States via regular, parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=7&nid=5669&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `USA/japanpost/5669`

### Vanuatu (VUT)

- **Narcotics (controlled drugs listed in Schedule B of Vanuatu Decree of 31 December 1962)** — Conditional
  - Narcotic drugs listed in Schedule B of Vanuatu's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Vanuatu via regular and parcel post. Shipments must bear a specified orange-and-black poison label on the container, an orange band printed with 'Poison' in black ink, and an import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs; the customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.
  - Condition: Container or outer packaging must bear a label on an orange background with black ink, clearly stating the names and addresses of sender and recipient, and the name and quantity of the contents, affixed so it cannot be easily removed → permitted
  - Condition: An orange band with 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink must be wrapped around the outer packaging of the container → permitted
  - Condition: An import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Vanuatu must be attached → permitted
  - Condition: The customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by the municipal or police authorities of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Vanuatu; Customs clearance certificate, signed and certified by municipal or police authorities of the destination, to be returned to the customs office within one month
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3716&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `VUT/japanpost/3716`

### Vatican City (VAT)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to the Holy See (Vatican City State) via regular mail. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=206&nid=3659&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VAT/japanpost/3659`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted for shipment to Vatican City, provided they are sent for medical or scientific purposes and have received authorization from the Vatican government. No other circumstances for shipment are permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the government of the destination country (Vatican) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the government of Vatican City (Holy See)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=206&nid=3660&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VAT/japanpost/3660`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes, authorised by the destination country's health authority, and shipped as insured parcels.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorised by the destination country's health authority (Ministere de la sante) AND shipped as an insured parcel → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the destination country's health authority (Ministere de la sante)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=206&nid=3661&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VAT/japanpost/3661`

### Afghanistan (AFG)

- **Narcotics manufactured from poppy or cannabis** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics manufactured from poppy or cannabis are prohibited for shipment to Afghanistan via regular and parcel services. This restriction covers all such narcotic substances regardless of form.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=2&nid=154&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `AFG/japanpost/154`
- **Poisons / Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - All poisons and narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and hashish — as well as alcohol are prohibited for shipment to Afghanistan via regular and parcel services. Certain narrow exemptions exist for alcohol only (for foreign representatives, Europeans, public health department pharmaceutical use, and licensed physicians or pharmacists), but these do not extend to the poisons and narcotics.
  - Condition: Alcohol intended for foreign representatives or Europeans with special permission → permitted
  - Condition: Alcohol for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing by the national public health department (Departement d'Etat pour la sante publique) → permitted
  - Condition: Alcohol for use by a physician or pharmacist licensed/approved by the national public health department → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=2&nid=150&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `AFG/japanpost/150`

### Antigua and Barbuda (ATG)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the Governor of the destination territory. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Governor of the destination territory → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor of the destination territory (Antigua and Barbuda)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=10&nid=391&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ATG/japanpost/391`

### Argentina (ARG)

- **Narcotics (opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs)** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes to a licensed pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or public institution in Argentina, and accompanied by an import certificate issued by the Argentine Ministry of Public Health (Ministere de la sante publique). No other shipments of narcotics are permitted.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes to a licensed pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or public institution in Argentina, AND accompanied by an import certificate issued by the Argentine Ministry of Public Health (Ministere de la sante publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Import certificate issued by the Argentine Ministry of Public Health (Ministere de la sante publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=12&nid=303&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ARG/japanpost/303`

### Armenia (ARM)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, and Devices for Smoking Opium or Cannabis** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and devices used for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited from shipment to Armenia. Shipment may only be permitted with special authorization from the relevant authority (Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the relevant authority (Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques) → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=13&nid=355&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `ARM/japanpost/355`

### Aruba (ABW)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Aruba via regular shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=160&nid=1100&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ABW/japanpost/1100`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — may only be shipped to Aruba when the consignee is a pharmacist, physician, veterinarian, or a person who has obtained an import permit from the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination. All other shipments are not permitted.
  - Condition: Consignee is a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian → permitted
  - Condition: Consignee has obtained an import permit from the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit issued by the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination (required when consignee is not a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=160&nid=1101&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ABW/japanpost/1101`

### Bahamas (BHS)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Governor of the destination territory. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Governor of the destination territory → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor of the destination territory (Bahamas)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=20&nid=3728&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BHS/japanpost/3728`

### Barbados (BRB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted for shipment to Barbados only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination. No other circumstances are permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities at the destination (Barbados)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=23&nid=3858&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BRB/japanpost/3858`

### Belarus (BLR)

- **Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances, Their Precursors, and Other Toxic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and their precursors — including those in pharmaceutical/medicinal form — as well as other toxic substances are prohibited from shipment to Belarus via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the substances are formulated as medicines.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=24&nid=4259&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BLR/japanpost/4259`

### Belgium (BEL)

- **Narcotic Drugs (Opium, Morphine, Cocaine, and Other Narcotics)** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes are conditionally permitted to Belgium, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Minister of Public Health, bear a specified red-and-black label on the exterior of the parcel, and are packaged in glass, metal, or non-degrading plastic containers bearing a poison label printed in black ink on a red-orange background with a skull symbol and the words 'Poison–Gift'.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND accompanied by a permit issued by the Belgian Minister of Public Health → permitted
  - Condition: Exterior of parcel bears the sender's and recipient's names and addresses, plus a label printed in black text on a red background reading 'Ne peut etre dedouane qu'apres verification par un agent du service des stupefiants' → permitted
  - Condition: Contents are placed in glass, metal, or non-degrading plastic containers with the item name clearly displayed, and the containers bear a poison label (skull symbol and 'Poison–Gift' printed in black ink on a red-orange background) → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Minister of Public Health of Belgium (destination country); Red-background label with black text reading 'Ne peut etre dedouane qu'apres verification par un agent du service des stupefiants' affixed to the exterior of the parcel; Poison label (skull symbol and 'Poison–Gift' in black ink on red-orange background) affixed to the container
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=25&nid=4343&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `BEL/japanpost/4343`

### Belize (BLZ)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when a permit has been obtained from the Governor of the destination. All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND a permit has been obtained from the Governor of the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit from the Governor of the destination
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=26&nid=4279&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `BLZ/japanpost/4279`

### Benin (BEN)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Benin via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction applies regardless of quantity or form.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=27&nid=4213&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BEN/japanpost/4213`

### Bhutan (BTN)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Bhutan via regular, parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=28&nid=3982&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `BTN/japanpost/3982`

### Bonaire, Saba & Sint Eustatius (BES)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba via regular shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=236&nid=6513&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BES/japanpost/6513`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — may only be shipped to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba when addressed to a pharmacist, physician, veterinarian, or a person who has obtained an import permit from the local public health director (Directeur de la sante publique). Shipments to any other addressee are not permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian → permitted
  - Condition: Addressed to a person who has obtained an import permit from the Directeur de la sante publique (public health director) of the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit issued by the Directeur de la sante publique (public health director) of the destination — required when the addressee is not a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=236&nid=6518&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BES/japanpost/6518`

### British Virgin Islands (VGB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with the authorization of the Governor of the destination territory. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Governor of the destination territory → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor of the British Virgin Islands
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=83&nid=5405&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VGB/japanpost/5405`

### Brunei (BRN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (Brunei Darussalam).
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authorities of Brunei Darussalam → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of Brunei Darussalam
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=32&nid=4151&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `BRN/japanpost/4151`

### Cayman Islands (CYM)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are prohibited for shipment to the Cayman Islands. They are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the competent authority (Commissaire) at the destination.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authority (Commissaire) at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authority (Commissaire) at the destination
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=86&nid=1815&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CYM/japanpost/1815`

### Côte d'Ivoire (CIV)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are permitted only when sent to a public authority in Côte d'Ivoire for medical or scientific purposes and when the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted authorization. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent to a public authority in the destination country for medical or scientific purposes AND prior authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of Côte d'Ivoire
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=51&nid=1879&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `CIV/japanpost/1879`

### Curaçao (CUW)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Curaçao via regular shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=234&nid=6499&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CUW/japanpost/6499`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — may only be shipped to Curaçao when addressed to a pharmacist, physician, veterinarian, or a person who has obtained an import permit from the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination. Shipments to any other addressee are not permitted.
  - Condition: Addressed to a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian → permitted
  - Condition: Addressed to a person who has obtained an import permit from the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Director of Public Health (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination (required when the addressee is not a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=234&nid=6504&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `CUW/japanpost/6504`

### Djibouti (DJI)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics are conditionally permitted for shipment to Djibouti via regular, parcel, and EMS services. They are only allowed when the sender or recipient holds authorization from a physician or the relevant authorities.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from a physician or relevant authorities → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from a physician or relevant authorities
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=57&nid=2184&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DJI/japanpost/2184`

### Dominica (DMA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted to Dominica by parcel only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when a permit has been obtained from the Governor of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND a permit has been obtained from the Governor of Dominica → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit from the Governor of Dominica
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=59&nid=3101&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DMA/japanpost/3101`

### Dominican Republic (DOM)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs, as well as anesthetics — are permitted only when sent to a pharmacist in the Dominican Republic for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by a permit issued by the Dominican Ministry of Health (Departement de la sante et de la bienfaisance).
  - Condition: Sent to a pharmacist in the destination country for medical or scientific purposes AND accompanied by a permit issued by the Dominican Ministry of Health (Departement de la sante et de la bienfaisance) → permitted
  - Documents required: Permit issued by the Dominican Ministry of Health (Departement de la sante et de la bienfaisance)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=58&nid=3113&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `DOM/japanpost/3113`

### Egypt (EGY)

- **Prohibited or illegal drugs as defined by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)** — Prohibited
  - Prohibited or illegal drugs as defined by the INCB — including narcotics, cannabis/marijuana, and psychotropic substances — are prohibited from shipment to Egypt via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=60&nid=879&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-23 · ref `EGY/japanpost/879`

### Eritrea (ERI)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent by parcel post or registered mail to an authorized institution for scientific or medical purposes.
  - Condition: Sent for scientific or medical purposes to an authorized institution via parcel post or registered mail → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=221&nid=947&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `ERI/japanpost/947`

### Ethiopia (ETH)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted when sent by parcel post or registered ordinary mail to an authorized institution for scientific or medical purposes. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for scientific or medical purposes to an authorized institution by parcel post or registered ordinary mail → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=66&nid=933&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ETH/japanpost/933`

### Falkland Islands (FLK)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with the authorization of the competent authorities at the destination. No other shipments of narcotics are allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities at the destination (Falkland Islands)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=87&nid=4041&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `FLK/japanpost/4041`

### French Polynesia (PYF)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and when the recipient has obtained authorization from the competent authorities at the destination. Both conditions must be met simultaneously.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND the recipient has obtained authorization from the competent authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities at the destination (held by the recipient)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=228&nid=5642&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `PYF/japanpost/5642`

### Ghana (GHA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Parcels containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and accompanied by an authorization from Ghana's Ministry of Health. No other conditions for shipment are stated.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND accompanied by an authorization from the Ministry of Health (Ministere de la sante) of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of Health (Ministere de la sante) of Ghana
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=73&nid=1120&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `GHA/japanpost/1120`

### Gibraltar (GIB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical purposes and accompanied by a licence issued by the Medical Officer of Health at the destination. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical purposes AND accompanied by a licence issued by the Medical Officer of Health at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Licence issued by the Medical Officer of Health at the destination (Gibraltar)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=88&nid=2188&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `GIB/japanpost/2188`

### Grenada (GRD)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Grenada)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=92&nid=1775&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GRD/japanpost/1775`

### Guinea-Bissau (GNB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are only permitted when sent for medical purposes and with authorization from the health authority at the destination. Both conditions must be met simultaneously.
  - Condition: Sent for medical purposes AND authorized by the health authority at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health authority at the destination (名あて地の衛生庁の許可)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=95&nid=1440&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `GNB/japanpost/1440`

### Honduras (HND)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the health authority (Directeur de la salubrite publique) of the destination country. Shipment without this authorization is not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the health authority (Directeur de la salubrite publique) of Honduras → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Directeur de la salubrite publique (health authority) of Honduras
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=99&nid=4462&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `HND/japanpost/4462`

### Hong Kong (HKG)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances used for medical or scientific purposes are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination. No other narcotics shipments are permitted.
  - Condition: Used for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities at the destination (Hong Kong)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=42&nid=5441&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `HKG/japanpost/5441`

### India (IND)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited for shipment to India via Regular and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=629&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `IND/japanpost/629`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country. All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (India) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (India)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=101&nid=630&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `IND/japanpost/630`

### Iran (IRN)

- **Morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs** — Conditional
  - Morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs are permitted for shipment to Iran only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Iran) → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=103&nid=550&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `IRN/japanpost/550`

### Jordan (JOR)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including Indian hemp and its extracts, morphine, cocaine, and opium — are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Jordan). Shipments without such authorization are not allowed.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Jordan) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities of Jordan
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=111&nid=5018&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `JOR/japanpost/5018`

### Kazakhstan (KAZ)

- **Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances, and Their Precursors** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and their precursors — including those in pharmaceutical form — as well as other toxic substances are prohibited from shipment to Kazakhstan. This prohibition applies to both regular mail and parcel services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=113&nid=1232&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `KAZ/japanpost/1232`

### Kiribati (KIR)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Postal items containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes, addressed to a pharmacist, and accompanied by a special permit issued by the government of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes, addressed to a pharmacist, and accompanied by a special permit from the government of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Special permit issued by the government of the destination country (Kiribati)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=116&nid=1555&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KIR/japanpost/1555`

### Kyrgyzstan (KGZ)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and devices for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited for shipment to Kyrgyzstan via regular and parcel services. Shipment is only permitted with a special authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques) → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from the Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques (Kyrgyzstan)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=115&nid=1582&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KGZ/japanpost/1582`

### Liechtenstein (LIE)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium prepared for smoking and its dross, diacetylmorphine (heroin) and its salts, and psychotropic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5138&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LIE/japanpost/5138`
- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from being shipped to Liechtenstein via regular mail and EMS. This prohibition covers all such controlled substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5139&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LIE/japanpost/5139`
- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Conditional
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique). Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique) of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Federal Office of Public Health of Liechtenstein (Office fédéral de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=123&nid=5137&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `LIE/japanpost/5137`

### Lithuania (LTU)

- **Narcotics and Other Dangerous Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, equipment required for their use, explosives, flammable materials, radioactive materials, and other dangerous substances are prohibited from shipment to Lithuania. This prohibition applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcels, and EMS.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=124&nid=5081&p=1) · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `LTU/japanpost/5081`

### Macau (MAC)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the health authority at the destination. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the health authority at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health authority at the destination (Macao)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=43&nid=4495&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MAC/japanpost/4495`

### Malaysia (MYS)

- **Narcotics and Syringes** — Conditional
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and hypodermic syringes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Malaysia only when authorization has been obtained from the Director General of Medical Services of the destination country. This applies solely to items dispatched for medical or scientific purposes.
  - Condition: Narcotics and psychotropic substances dispatched for medical or scientific purposes, with authorization from the Director General of Medical Services of Malaysia → permitted
  - Condition: Hypodermic syringes, with authorization from the Director General of Medical Services of Malaysia → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Director General of Medical Services of Malaysia
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=127&nid=4670&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MYS/japanpost/4670`

### Maldives (MDV)

- **Weapons, Narcotics, and Related Items** — Conditional
  - Swords, guns, pistols and all other weapons, all types of gunpowder, opium, cocaine, and other toxic/poisonous substances are permitted for import into the Maldives only when imported for state necessity. Shipments via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services are subject to this condition.
  - Condition: Imported for state necessity → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=129&nid=4905&p=1) · HS chapter 93 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MDV/japanpost/4905`

### Malta (MLT)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorisation has been obtained from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorisation obtained from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination (Malta)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=131&nid=4599&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `MLT/japanpost/4599`

### Marshall Islands (MHL)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to the Marshall Islands via regular and parcel shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=216&nid=4489&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MHL/japanpost/4489`

### Mauritania (MRT)

- **Narcotic / Anaesthetic Substances — Smoking Opium and Opium Dross** — Prohibited
  - Smoking opium and opium dross (residues) are prohibited from being sent to Mauritania by parcel. These narcotic substances are entirely banned from import via this shipping method.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4848&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MRT/japanpost/4848`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, and other narcotics are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes. This restriction applies to regular shipments to Mauritania.
  - Condition: sent for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4849&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MRT/japanpost/4849`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics sent for medical or scientific purposes are permitted only with authorization from the destination country's Minister of Health. The importer must also obtain a permit from customs.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the destination country's Minister of Health AND importer holds a customs-issued permit → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Minister of Health of the destination country (Mauritania); Import permit issued by customs
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=134&nid=4850&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `MRT/japanpost/4850`

### Micronesia (FSM)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to the Federated States of Micronesia via regular and parcel post. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=217&nid=4730&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `FSM/japanpost/4730`

### Montserrat (MSR)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Governor of the destination territory. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Governor of the destination (Montserrat) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor of Montserrat
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=89&nid=5004&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `MSR/japanpost/5004`

### Nepal (NPL)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Nepal via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=143&nid=3504&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `NPL/japanpost/3504`

### Pakistan (PAK)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the central government of the destination country (Pakistan).
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the central government of Pakistan → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the central government of Pakistan
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=154&nid=3632&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-07-25 · ref `PAK/japanpost/3632`

### Palau (PLW)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Palau via regular and parcel shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=155&nid=3804&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `PLW/japanpost/3804`

### Poland (POL)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics imported outside of an import plan are permitted only if the recipient holds an import licence issued by the Minister of Health (Ministre de la sante) of the destination country. Shipment via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services is subject to this condition.
  - Condition: Narcotics imported outside of an import plan and the recipient holds an import licence from the Minister of Health (Ministre de la sante) of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Import licence issued by the Minister of Health (Ministre de la sante) of the destination country (Poland)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=163&nid=4359&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `POL/japanpost/4359`

### Saint Helena (SHN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination. All other shipments of narcotics are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Chief Medical Officer at the destination (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=80&nid=2733&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `SHN/japanpost/2733`

### Saint Kitts and Nevis (KNA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with the authorization of the Governor of the destination country (Saint Kitts and Nevis). Shipments not meeting both conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Governor of Saint Kitts and Nevis → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor of Saint Kitts and Nevis
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=79&nid=2738&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `KNA/japanpost/2738`

### Saint Lucia (LCA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine may only be shipped to Saint Lucia for medical or scientific purposes and must have prior authorization from the Governor-General of the destination country. Shipments not meeting both conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Governor-General of Saint Lucia
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=171&nid=2764&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `LCA/japanpost/2764`

### Saint Vincent (VCT)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorised by the competent authority of the destination country (Conseil privé du Gouverneur). No other circumstances for shipment are permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorised by the competent authority of the destination country (Conseil privé du Gouverneur) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the competent authority of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Conseil privé du Gouverneur)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=173&nid=2747&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `VCT/japanpost/2747`

### São Tomé and Príncipe (STP)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by the health authority of the destination country. Shipments that do not meet both conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the health authority of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the health authority of Sao Tome and Principe
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=175&nid=2056&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `STP/japanpost/2056`

### Sierra Leone (SLE)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorisation has been obtained from the Governor of the destination country. All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorisation obtained from the Governor of Sierra Leone → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the Governor of Sierra Leone
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=178&nid=2178&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `SLE/japanpost/2178`

### Singapore (SGP)

- **Promotional and advertising materials for narcotics, sexual stimulants, or venereal disease medicines** — Prohibited
  - Promotional and advertising materials relating to narcotics, sexual stimulants, or venereal disease medicines are prohibited from being shipped to Singapore via Regular and EMS services. This applies to any such advertising or publicity materials regardless of format.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=179&nid=2331&p=1) · HS chapter 49 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SGP/japanpost/2331`
- **Narcotic Drugs** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the Director of Health of the destination country (Singapore). Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Director of Health of the destination country (Singapore) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Director of Health of Singapore
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=179&nid=2361&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SGP/japanpost/2361`

### Sint Maarten (SXM)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Sint Maarten (Dutch part) via regular shipping. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=235&nid=6506&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SXM/japanpost/6506`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — may only be shipped to Sint Maarten (Dutch part) when consigned to a pharmacist, physician, veterinarian, or a person who has obtained an import permit from the destination's Public Health Director (Directeur de la sante publique). All other shipments are not permitted.
  - Condition: Consigned to a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian → permitted
  - Condition: Consigned to a person who has obtained an import permit from the Public Health Director (Directeur de la sante publique) at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit from the Public Health Director (Directeur de la sante publique) of Sint Maarten (where the consignee is not a pharmacist, physician, or veterinarian)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=235&nid=6511&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SXM/japanpost/6511`

### Slovakia (SVK)

- **Plant-based fibers containing psychotropic substances used for narcotic production** — Prohibited
  - Plant-based fibers that contain psychotropic substances intended for the production of narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Slovakia 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=219&nid=6338&p=1) · HS chapter 53 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SVK/japanpost/6338`
- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Conditional
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances may only be shipped to Slovakia with prior authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Health; commercial shipments additionally require a permit from the Ministry of Economy and a certificate from the National Inspectorate. Shipments of medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic components addressed to private individuals are prohibited.
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health → permitted
  - Condition: Commercial purpose: authorization from Ministry of Health AND permit from Ministry of Economy AND certificate from National Inspectorate → permitted
  - Condition: Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic components addressed to a private individual → prohibited
  - Documents required: Authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Health; Permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy (commercial shipments only); Certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspectorate (commercial shipments only)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=219&nid=6348&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SVK/japanpost/6348`

### Solomon Islands (SLB)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorised by the Senior Medical Officer at the destination. Shipments that do not meet both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorised by the Senior Medical Officer at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the Senior Medical Officer (Senior Medical Officer) at the destination
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=174&nid=2791&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `SLB/japanpost/2791`

### South Africa (ZAF)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorisation obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorisation from the relevant authorities of the destination country (South Africa)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=3&nid=5579&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-10-01 · ref `ZAF/japanpost/5579`

### Switzerland (CHE)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from shipment to Switzerland via Regular and EMS mail. This prohibition covers both narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=185&nid=2420&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `CHE/japanpost/2420`
- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from shipment to Switzerland via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium for smoking and its dross, diacetylmorphine (heroin) and its salts, and psychotropic substances.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=185&nid=2421&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `CHE/japanpost/2421`
- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Conditional
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances (including opium, morphine, cocaine, and others) are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique). Shipments not meeting both conditions are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=185&nid=2422&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `CHE/japanpost/2422`

### Tajikistan (TJK)

- **Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and opium/cannabis smoking implements** — Prohibited
  - Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and implements used for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited from shipment to Tajikistan. A special authorization from the relevant authority (Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques) constitutes the only stated exception.
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the relevant authority (Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques) of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from Comite permanent du controle des narcotiques (the relevant narcotic control authority of Tajikistan)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=189&nid=2825&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TJK/japanpost/2825`

### Tanzania (TZA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health). All other shipments of narcotics are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health of Tanzania → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health of Tanzania
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=190&nid=2845&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TZA/japanpost/2845`

### Thailand (THA)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs, are prohibited from shipment to Thailand via Regular and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=194&nid=2800&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `THA/japanpost/2800`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent to the government of the destination country for medical or scientific purposes.
  - Condition: Sent to the government of the destination country for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=194&nid=2801&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `THA/japanpost/2801`

### Togo (TGO)

- **Narcotic Drugs** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by the competent authorities of the destination country. All other shipments of narcotic drugs are not allowed.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the competent authorities of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Togo)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=196&nid=3096&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `TGO/japanpost/3096`

### Tonga (TON)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the Prime Minister of the destination country (Tonga).
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Prime Minister of Tonga → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Prime Minister of Tonga
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=197&nid=3245&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TON/japanpost/3245`

### Trinidad and Tobago (TTO)

- **Narcotic Drugs** — Conditional
  - Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs are conditionally permitted for shipment to Trinidad and Tobago only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination. Shipments not meeting both of these conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities at the destination → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the relevant authorities at the destination (Trinidad and Tobago)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=198&nid=3138&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TTO/japanpost/3138`

### Tunisia (TUN)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent to a pharmacist for medical or scientific purposes. The recipient must obtain an import permit from Tunisian customs.
  - Condition: Sent to a pharmacist for medical or scientific purposes, and recipient holds an import permit issued by Tunisian customs → permitted
  - Documents required: Import permit issued by the customs authority of the destination country (Tunisia)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2969&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUN/japanpost/2969`
- **Sera, vaccines, toxins, antitoxins, and similar biological products; vitamins** — Conditional
  - Sera, vaccines, toxins, antitoxins, and similar biological products, as well as vitamins, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tunisia only when prior authorization has been obtained from the Tunisian Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
  - Condition: Authorization obtained from Tunisia's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Ministry of Public Health of Tunisia (Ministère de la santé publique)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=199&nid=2944&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUN/japanpost/2944`

### Turks and Caicos Islands (TCA)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and addressed to the Government Medical Officer at the destination. All other shipments of narcotics are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND addressed to the Government Medical Officer (医務長官) at the destination → permitted
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=82&nid=2794&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TCA/japanpost/2794`

### Tuvalu (TUV)

- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Postal items containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes, addressed to a pharmacist, and accompanied by a special permit issued by the government of the destination country.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes, addressed to a pharmacist, and accompanied by a special permit from the government of the destination country → permitted
  - Documents required: Special permit issued by the government of the destination country (Tuvalu)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=202&nid=3000&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `TUV/japanpost/3000`

### United Kingdom (GBR)

- **Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances** — Conditional
  - Narcotics and psychotropic substances may only be shipped if they are sent for medical or scientific purposes and have received authorization from the destination country's Home Office. Shipments that do not meet both conditions are not permitted.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the destination country's Home Office → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from the Home Office of the destination country (United Kingdom)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=74&nid=5395&p=1) · HS chapter 30 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `GBR/japanpost/5395`

### Uruguay (URY)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are prohibited from shipment to Uruguay via Regular and EMS services.
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=204&nid=814&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `URY/japanpost/814`
- **Narcotics** — Conditional
  - Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted for shipment to Uruguay via parcel or EMS, but only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and with prior authorization from Uruguay's health authority (Direction de la Santé). Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
  - Condition: Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by Uruguay's Direction de la Santé → permitted
  - Documents required: Authorization from Uruguay's health authority (Direction de la Santé)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=204&nid=815&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-08-01 · ref `URY/japanpost/815`

### Uzbekistan (UZB)

- **Narcotics** — Prohibited
  - Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and devices for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited for shipment to Uzbekistan via regular and parcel services. Shipment is only permitted if a special authorization has been granted by the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
  - Condition: Special authorization granted by the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques) → permitted
  - Documents required: Special authorization from Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques (Uzbekistan)
  - Source: [Japan Post](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=153&nid=797&p=1) · HS chapter 29 · verified 2026-09-01 · ref `UZB/japanpost/797`

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I send over-the-counter Japanese medicine?

Only where the destination's rule allows it, usually in a personal-use quantity and sometimes with documentation. Several destinations prohibit all medicines by post. Check the destination row below, then the exact product in the ShipMate GO app.

### Which destinations prohibit medicine entirely?

The table on this page shows every covered destination whose own rules prohibit medicines by post, with Japan Post's wording; in the current rules they include Norway, Cyprus, the Czech Republic and Slovenia. Narcotics and psychotropic substances are refused to every destination and are listed under related rules.

### Do supplements count as medicine?

Some destinations group supplements and vitamins with medicines, others with health foods. Where a destination has such a rule it appears under related rules on this page.

## 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: Medicines / Quasi-drugs (Pharmaceuticals & OTC Remedies)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=86&lang=_ja)
- [Japan Post, Carrier-wide: Analgesics / Anti-inflammatory agents (liquid, solid, spray) — pharmaceuticals and quasi-drugs](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=197&lang=_ja)
- [Japan Post, Carrier-wide: Gargle medicine / Mouthwash (pharmaceutical / quasi-pharmaceutical)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/question/dangerous-goods-search/detail.php?detail_id=19&lang=_ja)
- [Japan Post, Albania: Unlabeled Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=313&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Albania: Medicines and Medical Devices](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=4&nid=314&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Brazil: Medicine / Medication](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=31&nid=4077&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cambodia: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1381&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cambodia: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=112&nid=1390&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Chile: Goods recognized as harmful (beverages, foodstuffs, and medicines deemed harmful to health by the destination country's sanitary authority)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=40&nid=2987&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Chile: Medicines without prescription label on container](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=40&nid=2975&p=1)
- [Japan Post, China: Food, medicine, and other items originating from areas affected by infectious/contagious disease; food, medicine, and other items that may harm humans or livestock or spread disease](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=41&nid=5842&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Colombia: Chemical products and pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=46&nid=1955&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Costa Rica: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals with Unknown Ingredients or Formulation](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=50&nid=1928&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cyprus: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=45&nid=6552&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Czech Republic: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=193&nid=6434&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ecuador: Prohibited or unidentifiable medicines/pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=63&nid=844&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Georgia: Toxic substances and unauthorized pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=72&nid=1763&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Madagascar: Drugs / Medicines not listed in the official pharmacopoeia](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=126&nid=4542&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mexico: Powdered articles, medicines, etc.](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=135&nid=5886&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Monaco: Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products (unlabelled, not listed in destination pharmacopoeia)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=137&nid=4876&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mozambique: Unlabeled Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=139&nid=4854&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mozambique: Patent medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=139&nid=4861&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Myanmar: Dental pharmaceuticals packed in insulated/cold storage boxes](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=140&nid=6571&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Netherlands: Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Drugs (unregistered or registration pending in the Netherlands)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=159&nid=1080&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Nicaragua: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=144&nid=3372&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Nigeria: Medicines and similar items](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=146&nid=3264&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Nigeria: Pharmaceutical drugs (penicillin, streptomycin, and similar medicines)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=146&nid=3263&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Norway: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=147&nid=3560&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Philippines: Food and medicine bearing fake or inferior trademarks](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=162&nid=3938&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Romania: Medicines not in original containers](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=168&nid=5155&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Saudi Arabia: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals (without prescription)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2020&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Saudi Arabia: Medicines, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=11&nid=2019&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Serbia: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=211&nid=2706&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Seychelles: Medicines derived from opium, morphine, cocaine, and Indian hemp (cannabis) sent to non-medical professionals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=177&nid=2664&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Slovenia: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=180&nid=2614&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Spain: Tobacco, medicines (violating health laws), matches, playing cards, mahjong tiles, lottery tickets, and items contrary to public order and morals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=64&nid=2501&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sri Lanka: Pharmaceuticals (medicines prohibited under the Sri Lanka Hospital Formulary Committee list)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=183&nid=2554&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sri Lanka: Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=183&nid=2594&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Taiwan: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Drugs Prohibited by Taiwan's Medical Laws](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=44&nid=5485&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ukraine: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=734&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ukraine: Medicines (Pharmaceuticals)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=203&nid=735&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vietnam: Betel leaves, areca nut, cinnamon bark, traditional medicines of animal/plant origin, and seeds containing anise or castor oil](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4166&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vietnam: Dangerous Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=208&nid=4177&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Algeria: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=177&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Algeria: Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Related Items](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=5&nid=178&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Angola: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=9&nid=369&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Australia: Non-infectious substances, poisons for medical purposes, and medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=14&nid=1004&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Austria: Pharmaceutical products / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=18&nid=1027&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Azerbaijan: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=19&nid=99&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Bahrain: Medicines, Sera, and Vaccines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=21&nid=3595&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=220&nid=4363&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Bulgaria: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=33&nid=4132&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Canada: Medicines and pharmaceutical products (vitamins, vitamin supplements, ointments, drugs, prescription drugs, dental adhesives, cosmetics, etc.)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=37&nid=1306&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Chad: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=192&nid=2892&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Croatia: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=52&nid=1782&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Cuba: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=53&nid=1488&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Denmark: Pharmaceutical drugs / medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=54&nid=3022&p=1)
- [Japan Post, DR Congo: Pharmaceuticals and Non-Infectious Substances](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=166&nid=1999&p=1)
- [Japan Post, El Salvador: Chemical Substances, Chemical Products, and Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=61&nid=949&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Estonia: Pharmaceutical and medicinal products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=65&nid=5923&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Finland: Pharmaceutical / Chemical Substances (Drugs)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=68&nid=3975&p=1)
- [Japan Post, France: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=69&nid=4095&p=1)
- [Japan Post, French Guiana: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=223&nid=4095&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Gabon: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=70&nid=1339&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Germany: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=6&nid=3040&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Greece: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=91&nid=1524&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Greece: Patent Medicines / Proprietary Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=91&nid=1534&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Greenland: Pharmaceutical drugs / medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=56&nid=1685&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guadeloupe: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=222&nid=1268&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Guinea: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=94&nid=1409&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Hungary: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, etc.](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=100&nid=3862&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Indonesia: Pharmaceutical drugs and related medical products (potent medicines)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=102&nid=662&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Iraq: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=104&nid=506&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Ireland: Vaccines and Related Biological/Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=105&nid=39&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Israel: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=107&nid=440&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Italy: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=108&nid=477&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Jamaica: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2240&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Jamaica: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=110&nid=2239&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Kuwait: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=117&nid=1610&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Kuwait: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=117&nid=1611&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Laos: Pharmaceutical products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=118&nid=5031&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Latvia: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=120&nid=5055&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Lebanon: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=5219&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Lebanon: Pharmaceuticals and Related Items](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=121&nid=6487&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Liberia: Pharmaceuticals / Chemicals (Drugs / Medicines)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=122&nid=5148&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Malawi: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Preparations](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=128&nid=4544&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Martinique: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=224&nid=4617&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Mauritius: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=133&nid=4796&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Montenegro: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=218&nid=4977&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Morocco: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=132&nid=4947&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Nauru: Non-infectious substances, pharmaceuticals, and related medical items](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=142&nid=3327&p=1)
- [Japan Post, New Zealand: Pharmaceutical / Medical Drugs](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=148&nid=3483&p=1)
- [Japan Post, North Macedonia: Pharmaceutical products / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=215&nid=4499&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Oman: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=151&nid=1059&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Panama: Medicines (Pharmaceuticals)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=156&nid=6589&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Papua New Guinea: Medicines and Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=157&nid=3776&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Peru: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=161&nid=4283&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Pitcairn Islands: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=90&nid=3905&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Portugal: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=164&nid=4441&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Portugal: Patent Medicine (Proprietary Medicine)](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=164&nid=4449&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Réunion: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=225&nid=5291&p=1)
- [Japan Post, San Marino: Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=172&nid=2141&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Senegal: Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Drugs](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=176&nid=2677&p=1)
- [Japan Post, South Korea: Health functional foods and pharmaceuticals / medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=49&nid=6567&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Sweden: Pharmaceutical products / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=184&nid=2433&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Turkey: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=201&nid=3190&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United Arab Emirates: Medicines / Pharmaceuticals](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=62&nid=156&p=1)
- [Japan Post, United States: Pharmaceuticals / Medicines](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=7&nid=6578&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vanuatu: Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=205&nid=3693&p=1)
- [Japan Post, Vatican City: Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products](https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/nonmailable_articles_result.php?cid=206&nid=3643&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/medicine