What you can't ship from Japan to Antigua and Barbuda
10 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 4 item types that cannot be sent to Antigua and Barbuda and 6 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
- 4
- Conditional
- 6
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Antigua and Barbuda. 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.
Plants & animals
2 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Plants and soil capable of spreading disease
Plants and soil that may transmit or spread disease are prohibited from shipment to Antigua and Barbuda via regular mail and parcel post. This restriction applies to any such plant material or soil posing a disease-transmission risk.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Prohibited
Vegetables (excluding onions and canned vegetables)
Vegetables are prohibited from shipment to Antigua and Barbuda via regular mail and parcel services. Onions and canned vegetables are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- vegetables that are onions → permitted (excluded from prohibition)
- vegetables that are canned → permitted (excluded from prohibition)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 07
- Conditional
Cotton and Items Previously Used for Cotton Packaging
Raw cotton and any articles that have been previously used for the packaging of cotton may be sent to Antigua and Barbuda only with the permission of the Governor of the destination territory.
Conditions and documents
- Permission granted by the Governor of the destination territory → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Governor of Antigua and Barbuda
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 52
- Conditional
Humus soil and plants grown in humus soil
Humus soil and plants cultivated in humus soil may be shipped to Antigua and Barbuda only with the permission of the Governor of the destination. These items are conditionally permitted for both regular and parcel shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Permission granted by the Governor of the destination (Antigua and Barbuda) → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Governor of Antigua and Barbuda
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 31
- Conditional
Lemon
Lemons may be shipped to Antigua and Barbuda via regular or parcel post on a conditional basis. Shipment is permitted only with the authorization of the Governor of the destination.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization from the Governor of the destination (Antigua and Barbuda) is obtained → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Governor of Antigua and Barbuda
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
- Conditional
Sugarcane and sugarcane seedlings
Sugarcane and sugarcane seedlings may be shipped to Antigua and Barbuda only with permission from the Governor of the destination. This restriction applies to both regular mail and parcel shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Governor of the destination (Antigua and Barbuda) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 12
Currency & valuables
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Coins (enclosed in registered ordinary mail)
Coins enclosed in registered ordinary mail items are prohibited for shipment to Antigua and Barbuda. This restriction applies to regular shipping.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Food
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Fruit
Fruit is prohibited for shipment to Antigua and Barbuda via regular and parcel shipping. Walnut kernels, dried fruit, and canned fruit are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- walnut kernels → not prohibited (excluded from restriction)
- dried fruit → not prohibited (excluded from restriction)
- canned fruit → not prohibited (excluded from restriction)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
Medicine & supplements
1 conditional
- Conditional
Narcotics
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.
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Governor of the destination territory → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Governor of the destination territory (Antigua and Barbuda)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Weapons
1 conditional
- Conditional
Weapons and Ammunition
Weapons and ammunition may only be shipped to Antigua and Barbuda if the recipient has obtained permission from the Governor of the destination. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Recipient has obtained permission from the Governor of the destination → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Governor of Antigua and Barbuda
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Applies to every destination, including Antigua and Barbuda
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.
Not sure about a specific item for Antigua and Barbuda?
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 Antigua and Barbuda?
- Japan Post's import rules for Antigua and Barbuda prohibit 4 item types, including Fruit; Coins (enclosed in registered ordinary mail); Plants and soil capable of spreading disease; Vegetables (excluding onions and canned vegetables). 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 Antigua and Barbuda only under conditions?
- 6 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Sugarcane and sugarcane seedlings; Lemon; Humus soil and plants grown in humus soil; Weapons and Ammunition; Narcotics; Cotton and Items Previously Used for Cotton Packaging. 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 Antigua and Barbuda?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Antigua and Barbuda; 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.