What you can't ship from Japan to Algeria

56 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post

Short answer: Japan Post lists 33 item types that cannot be sent to Algeria and 23 that can be sent only under conditions. Separately, Japan Post applies 278 carrier-wide rules to every destination, covering dangerous goods and items banned from international mail — perfume, aerosols and lithium batteries among them. Rules last verified against Japan Post on August 1, 2026.

Prohibited
33
Conditional
23
Carrier-wide rules
278

These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Algeria. They do not repeat the items Japan Post refuses to every country — those are on one shared page, linked below. A rule marked conditional allows the item only when the stated conditions hold; whether your product qualifies is what the ShipMate GO app works out before you book.

Food

6 prohibited · 2 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Canned goods (vegetables, fish, plums, and walnuts)

    Canned vegetables, fish, plums, and walnuts are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No other canned goods categories are covered by this restriction.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16

  • Prohibited

    Margarine (non-compliant with destination country regulations)

    Margarine that does not meet the conditions prescribed by Algerian law is prohibited for shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only margarine fully compliant with Algeria's legal requirements may be considered for entry.

    Details and exceptions
    • margarine does not comply with the conditions prescribed by Algerian law → prohibited

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15

  • Prohibited

    Meat and Animal Products

    Meat, offal, all animal products, and fish products are prohibited for shipment to Algeria, except for small quantities of meat and animal products (excluding ham and pork) intended for the recipient's personal use. Ham and pork products are prohibited without exception.

    Details and exceptions
    • Small quantities of meat and animal products (excluding ham and pork) intended for the recipient's personal use → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02

  • Prohibited

    Non-alcoholic beverages (other than mineral water, lemonade, carbonated water, and fruit or vegetable juices)

    Non-alcoholic beverages other than mineral water, lemonade, carbonated water, and fruit or vegetable juices are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Permitted beverage types such as mineral water, lemonade, sparkling water, and fruit/vegetable juices are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

  • Prohibited

    Saccharin (tablets)

    Saccharin in tablet form is prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition applies to saccharin tablets as a product.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

  • Prohibited

    Table Salt

    Table salt is prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25

  • Conditional

    Foodstuffs

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

    Conditions and documents
    • ONACO permit obtained → permitted
    • ONACO visa obtained → permitted
    • Both ONACO permit and visa obtained → permitted

    Documents: ONACO permit; ONACO visa

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21

  • Conditional

    Meat and Animal Products (excluding ham and pork)

    Small quantities of meat and animal products for the recipient's personal use are conditionally permitted to Algeria, provided they meet the conditions set by the relevant authority (Ministère de l'agriculture et de la réforme agraire). Ham and pork are excluded from this conditional permission.

    Conditions and documents
    • Small quantity for the recipient's personal use, excluding ham and pork, and meeting the conditions set by the Ministère de l'agriculture et de la réforme agraire → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02

Plants & animals

5 prohibited · 3 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Agricultural products

    Agricultural products are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 10

  • Prohibited

    Bones

    Bones are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or exceptions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Prohibited

    Ivory

    Ivory is prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Prohibited

    Mother-of-pearl shells (pearl oyster shells)

    Mother-of-pearl shells are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Prohibited

    Tortoiseshell

    Tortoiseshell is prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to tortoiseshell in any form.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Conditional

    Honeybees, Honey, and Beekeeping Articles

    Honeybees, honey, beeswax, and articles previously used for beekeeping (such as beehives) are conditionally permitted to Algeria, provided that authorization from Algeria's Ministry of Agriculture has been obtained and a quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authorities is attached. No other conditions apply.

    Conditions and documents
    • Authorization obtained from Algeria's Ministry of Agriculture (Ministère de l'agriculture et de la réforme agraire) AND quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authorities is attached → permitted

    Documents: Authorization from Algeria's Ministry of Agriculture (Ministère de l'agriculture et de la réforme agraire); Quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authorities

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04

  • Conditional

    Plants

    Plants may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Shippers should confirm requirements with their nearest plant protection station or Algeria's plant quarantine authority in advance.

    Conditions and documents
    • Export inspection by plant protection station and import permit from destination country obtained → permitted

    Documents: Export inspection certificate from plant protection station (植物防疫所による輸出検査); Import permit from the destination country (名宛国の輸入許可証)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06

  • Conditional

    Water Leeches (Hirudo / Medicinal Leeches)

    Water leeches are conditionally permitted to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments. They must be packed in a sturdy cloth bag together with swamp soil or moss, carefully sealed, and then placed inside a container (wooden box or basket) stuffed with hay or straw.

    Conditions and documents
    • Packed in a sturdy cloth bag together with swamp soil or moss, carefully sealed, and placed inside a container (wooden box or basket) stuffed with hay or straw → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

Chemicals

4 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Butane Gas Lighters

    Lighters that use butane gas are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to butane-fueled lighters regardless of type or style.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96

  • Prohibited

    Celluloid (sheets, tubes, rods, scrap, and powder)

    Celluloid in sheet, tube, or rod form, as well as celluloid scrap and powder (including celluloid film scrap and powder), is prohibited for shipment to Algeria. Any such items discovered in transit will be immediately discarded.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39

  • Prohibited

    Explosives and Similar Dangerous Substances

    Substances that are explosive, flammable/ignitable, or otherwise dangerous are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers any material presenting explosive, pyrophoric, or comparable hazardous properties.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36

  • Prohibited

    Matches

    Matches are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36

  • Conditional

    Saccharin

    Powdered pure saccharin is conditionally permitted to Algeria only when accompanied by a permit issued by the Algerian Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). No other forms are addressed by this restriction.

    Conditions and documents
    • Powdered pure saccharin accompanied by a permit issued by the Algerian Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the Algerian Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

Medicine & supplements

1 prohibited · 3 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Contraceptive articles

    Contraceptive articles are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of the type of contraceptive article.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Conditional

    Narcotics and Toxic Substances

    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.

    Conditions and documents
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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: 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 · HS chapter 29

  • Conditional

    Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices

    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.

    Conditions and documents
    • Permit and/or visa from Pharmacie centrale algérienne has been obtained (one or both as required by circumstances) → permitted

    Documents: Permit from Pharmacie centrale algérienne (where required); Visa from Pharmacie centrale algérienne (where required)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30

  • Conditional

    Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Related Items

    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).

    Conditions and documents
    • 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)
    • 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: 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 · HS chapter 30

Books & printed matter

1 prohibited · 2 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Counterfeit books

    Counterfeit books are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via regular, parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any books that are forged, falsely attributed, or otherwise counterfeit in nature.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Conditional

    Books, Newspapers, Teaching Materials, and Office Supplies

    Books, newspapers, other publications, teaching materials, and office supplies may be shipped to Algeria conditionally. Shipment is permitted only when either or both a SNED permit and visa have been obtained, as applicable.

    Conditions and documents
    • SNED permit and/or visa obtained, as applicable → permitted

    Documents: SNED permit (as applicable); SNED visa (as applicable)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Conditional

    Publications and recorded media

    Books, newspapers, pamphlets, printed matter, and recorded media (records, tapes, film) may be shipped to Algeria only if they do not violate copyright or public interest, and are approved by the competent authority (Direction générale de la sûreté nationale). Shipments are conditional on meeting both of these requirements.

    Conditions and documents
    • Does not violate copyright or public interest, and is approved by the Direction générale de la sûreté nationale → permitted

    Documents: Approval from the Direction générale de la sûreté nationale

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

Alcohol

1 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Wine without origin labeling / Wine unfit for consumption due to deterioration

    Wine that does not display its country or region of origin, and wine that has deteriorated and is unfit for consumption, are prohibited from shipment to Algeria. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

  • Conditional

    Alcoholic beverages and vinegar

    Fermented or distilled alcoholic beverages and vinegar are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Importation is allowed only when the required ONCV permit and/or visa has been obtained.

    Conditions and documents
    • ONCV permit and/or visa obtained → permitted

    Documents: ONCV permit; ONCV visa

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

Weapons

1 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Ammunition

    Ammunition is prohibited for shipment to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This includes gunpowder, detonators for war explosives, and cartridges for both military and hunting use.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93

  • Conditional

    Weapons

    War materials, equipment convertible into weapons with minor finishing or repair, defensive weapons, hunting firearms, swords and bladed weapons, and functional historical or collectible arms that pose a danger to public safety are conditionally permitted to Algeria. Shipment requires a permit issued by either the Algerian Ministry of National Defence (Ministère de la défense nationale) or the Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur), as applicable.

    Conditions and documents
    • Permit issued by the Algerian Ministry of National Defence (Ministère de la défense nationale) or Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur), as applicable, is presented → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the Algerian Ministry of National Defence (Ministère de la défense nationale) or Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93

Currency & valuables

1 prohibited

  • Prohibited

    Securities, Currency, and Monetary Instruments

    Postal items containing securities, means of payment (legal tender coins, banknotes, cheques, letters of credit, bills, drafts), debt instruments, or real estate documents are prohibited for regular shipment into Algeria. Such items are only permitted when imported by the relevant Algerian authorities (the Bank of Algeria or an authorized intermediary bank).

    Details and exceptions
    • Importer is the Bank of Algeria or an authorized intermediary bank → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

Tobacco

1 conditional

  • Conditional

    Tobacco

    Tobacco may only be shipped to Algeria if imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country, or if the shipment is intended for the recipient's personal consumption and remains within the quantity permitted by customs. Applies to Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipments.

    Conditions and documents
    • Imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
    • Intended for the recipient's personal consumption and within the quantity permitted by customs → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24

Other items

13 prohibited · 9 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Amber

    Amber is prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

  • Prohibited

    Articles bearing false markings or not meeting origin labeling requirements

    Articles that bear false markings or descriptions, or that do not meet the destination country's legally required conditions for origin labeling, are prohibited. Items intended solely for the recipient's personal use are excluded from this prohibition.

    Details and exceptions
    • Items intended solely for the recipient's personal use → permitted

    Source: Japan Post

  • Prohibited

    Articles contrary to public order and morality

    Algeria prohibits the shipment of obscene printed materials, publications, images, films, and objects contrary to public morals, materials inciting abortion, and youth publications containing content that glorifies criminal or immoral behavior or is otherwise harmful to minors.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Prohibited

    Baby Feeding Bottles and Pacifiers (certain types)

    Certain baby feeding bottles and pacifiers are prohibited from shipment to Algeria, specifically: feeding bottles with tubes and their component parts; pacifiers lacking markings indicating pure rubber composition and manufacturer/seller trademarks; and feeding bottles and pacifiers made of low-quality rubber.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39

  • Prohibited

    Chain letters

    Chain letters are prohibited from being sent to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping. This applies to all mailings of this nature regardless of content or format.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Prohibited

    Funeral urn (containing cremated remains / ashes)

    Funeral urns containing cremated human remains (ashes) are prohibited for shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This item may not be sent through any of the applicable shipping channels.

    Source: Japan Post

  • Prohibited

    Gold, Precious Items, and Related Goods

    Gold (including ingots, coins, industrial bullion, and gold products), gemstones, pearls, and platinum products are prohibited for import into Algeria via regular shipping. Such items are only permitted when an import license from the Algerian Ministry of Finance (Ministère chargé des finances) has been obtained.

    Details and exceptions
    • Import license obtained from the Algerian Ministry of Finance (Ministère chargé des finances) → permitted

    Documents: Import license from the Algerian Ministry of Finance (Ministère chargé des finances)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

  • Prohibited

    Jade and similar processed minerals

    Jade and processed minerals similar to jade are prohibited from shipment to Algeria via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers jade in any processed mineral form as well as comparable mineral products.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

  • Prohibited

    Measuring instruments with non-compliant units of measurement

    Measuring instruments bearing units of measurement other than those prescribed by Algerian weights and measures law are prohibited. This applies across all shipping types (regular mail, parcel, and EMS).

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Prohibited

    Meerschaum (Sepiolite)

    Meerschaum (sepiolite) is prohibited from shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional conditions or exceptions are stated.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25

  • Prohibited

    Printed matter containing fraudulent advertisements or prohibited lottery content

    Newspapers and other printed materials that carry advertisements promoting fraudulent merchandise sales are prohibited. Printed materials containing information about lotteries operated outside Algeria or lotteries prohibited within Algeria are also prohibited.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Prohibited

    Tin household goods

    Household goods made of tin are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the type or intended use of the tin household item.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83

  • Prohibited

    Used Personal and Household Textile Goods

    Used clothing, blankets, household linens, fabric furnishings, footwear, and hats showing signs of prior use are prohibited from being shipped to Algeria. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63

  • Conditional

    Construction Materials

    Construction materials, ceramic raw materials, and sanitary ware raw materials are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Importation is allowed only when either or both an SNMC permit and visa have been obtained, as applicable.

    Conditions and documents
    • SNMC permit obtained, SNMC visa obtained, or both obtained as applicable → permitted

    Documents: SNMC permit (as applicable); SNMC visa (as applicable)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 69

  • Conditional

    Machinery

    Machinery is conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipment is allowed only when the required SONACOM permit and/or visa have been obtained.

    Conditions and documents
    • SONACOM permit obtained, or SONACOM visa obtained, or both obtained as required → conditional

    Documents: SONACOM permit (許可証); SONACOM visa (査証)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84

  • Conditional

    Measuring instruments

    Measuring instruments are permitted for import into Algeria only if they are recognized under Algerian law and the relevant authorities have given their approval. Shipments not meeting both conditions are not allowed.

    Conditions and documents
    • Recognized under the laws of the destination country (Algeria) AND approval obtained from the relevant authorities → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Conditional

    Paper and Cellulose Products

    Paper, cardboard, and cellulose products may be shipped to Algeria only with the required SONIC permit and/or visa. Shipment is conditional on obtaining one or both of these authorizations as applicable.

    Conditions and documents
    • SONIC permit and/or visa obtained (one or both, as applicable) → conditional

    Documents: SONIC permit; SONIC visa

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48

  • Conditional

    Smelting products of origin / Steel containers

    Smelted/refined metal products and steel containers are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Import is allowed only when the required SNS permit and/or visa has been obtained.

    Conditions and documents
    • SNS permit and/or visa has been obtained → conditional

    Documents: SNS permit (SNS許可証); SNS visa (SNS査証)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73

  • Conditional

    Textile products and leather

    Textile products and leather goods are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Importation is allowed only when the shipper holds either or both a SNCOTEC permit and visa, as required.

    Conditions and documents
    • SNCOTEC permit obtained → permitted
    • SNCOTEC visa obtained → permitted
    • Both SNCOTEC permit and visa obtained → permitted

    Documents: SNCOTEC permit; SNCOTEC visa

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63

  • Conditional

    Travel goods

    Travel goods are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Acceptance depends on holding either or both a SNNGA permit and/or visa, as required by the circumstances.

    Conditions and documents
    • SNNGA permit and/or visa obtained as required by circumstances → permitted

    Documents: SNNGA permit (where required); Visa (where required)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63

  • Conditional

    Watches and Clocks

    Wristwatches addressed to resellers, consignees, or private individuals, as well as alarm clocks and pendulum clocks, are permitted only when sent as insured parcels. Disassembled clock/watch parts may be sent as ordinary (uninsured) parcels or ordinary mail; non-compliance results in return at the sender's risk, and since watch imports are regulated, it is advisable to confirm with the recipient in advance.

    Conditions and documents
    • Wristwatches addressed to resellers, consignees, or private individuals → Permitted only when sent as insured parcels
    • Alarm clocks and pendulum clocks → Permitted only when sent as insured parcels
    • Disassembled watch/clock parts → May be sent as ordinary (uninsured) parcels or as ordinary (non-insured) mail
    • Non-compliance with the above shipping conditions → Returned to sender at sender's risk

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 91

  • Conditional

    Wood products

    Wood products and their derivatives are conditionally permitted for shipment to Algeria. Importation is allowed only when either or both a SONACOM license and visa have been obtained, as required.

    Conditions and documents
    • SONACOM license and/or visa obtained as required → permitted

    Documents: SONACOM license; SONACOM visa

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44

Applies to every destination, including Algeria

Japan Post applies 278 carrier-wide rules to every country on top of the rules above — outright bans on dangerous goods such as perfume, aerosols and lighters, and conditions on items such as lithium batteries.

Items Japan Post refuses worldwide

Not sure about a specific item for Algeria?

This page lists Japan Post's rules. The ShipMate GO app checks your actual item against them, asks the one or two questions a conditional rule needs, and tells you the outcome before anything is charged. Sending a parcel from Japan? Booking is free and you pay once, after weighing. Shopping from abroad with Shop for Me? Anything that can't ship is dropped from your order before you pay for the goods.

Common questions

What can't I ship from Japan to Algeria?
Japan Post's import rules for Algeria prohibit 33 item types, including Non-alcoholic beverages (other than mineral water, lemonade, carbonated water, and fruit or vegetable juices); Canned goods (vegetables, fish, plums, and walnuts); Amber; Saccharin (tablets); Celluloid (sheets, tubes, rods, scrap, and powder); Jade and similar processed minerals; Wine without origin labeling / Wine unfit for consumption due to deterioration; Tortoiseshell; and 25 more. On top of these, Japan Post refuses dangerous goods such as perfume, aerosols and loose lithium batteries to every destination.
Which items can be shipped to Algeria only under conditions?
23 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Alcoholic beverages and vinegar; Saccharin; Tobacco; Honeybees, Honey, and Beekeeping Articles; Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices; Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Related Items; Machinery; Measuring instruments; and 15 more. Whether a specific product qualifies depends on the item, which is what the ShipMate GO app checks before you book.
Does an item that isn't listed here ship freely to Algeria?
Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Algeria; an item that isn't named has no specific rule here, but it may still fall under Japan Post's carrier-wide bans or a general category such as food or medicine. Check the exact item in the ShipMate GO app, which reads these rules live and asks the follow-up questions a conditional rule needs.

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

Rule text is Japan Post's, translated and summarised; every rule links to its source. Japan Post updates these lists on its own timetable, and this page refreshes daily. Prices and how to ship to Algeria.

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