What you can't ship from Japan to Argentina
93 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 74 item types that cannot be sent to Argentina and 19 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 October 1, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 74
- Conditional
- 19
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Argentina. 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.
Chemicals
44 prohibited · 5 conditional
- Prohibited
Acids and Related Corrosive / Hazardous Chemicals
Acids and related hazardous chemicals — including picric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, carbolic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, wood acid, aldehydes, liquid ammonia, mineral fertilizers, mineral or vegetable tar, and burnt sugar — are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Anhydrous Ammonia
Anhydrous ammonia is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies across all listed shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Ant extermination powder
Ant extermination powder is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition applies across all listed shipping service types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Antiformin and Various Mineral Oils
Antiformin and all types of mineral oils are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Asphalt
Asphalt is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Benzol (Benzene, Benzine, Nitrobenzene, and Mirbane Oil)
Benzol, benzine, nitrobenzene, and mirbane oil (essence of mirbane) are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular, parcel, and EMS services. None of these substances may be included in any shipment.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Camphor
Camphor is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon disulfide is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Carbon Disulfide
Carbon disulfide is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Charcoal powder
Charcoal powder is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Prohibited
Chemical products (flour bleaching/refining agents, collodion/celloidin, sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, and resins)
Chemical products including flour bleaching and refining agents, celloidin (collodion), sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, and resins are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. These items may not be sent through any of the applicable shipping services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Coal coke and camphine
Coal coke and camphine are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Neither item may be sent through these shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Collodion
Collodion is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Condensed Arsenic Vapor
Condensed arsenic vapor is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to arsenic vapor in its condensed form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Cork waste coated with tar
Cork waste that has been coated with tar is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 45
- Prohibited
Cotton Fluff, Guncotton, and Absorbent Cotton
Cotton fluff, guncotton (nitrocellulose), and absorbent cotton (cotton wool) are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These items may not be sent through any of the applicable shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 55
- Prohibited
Creoline (Creolin)
Creoline (a phenol-based disinfectant/pesticide solution) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Dyes containing alcohol
Dyes containing alcohol are prohibited for shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to all such dye products regardless of form or concentration.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Ethers
Ethers are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Explosives
Explosives are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to all explosive materials and devices.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Gases
Gases are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are specified.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Gasoline (Volatile Oil / Petrol)
Gasoline, petroleum, and similar flammable or volatile liquid products are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition is listed alongside other hazardous or flammable substances such as sodium nitrate, sodium peroxide, metallic potassium, paraffin, and petroleum-based liquid dyes.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Glycerin
Glycerin is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Ink containing sulfur
Ink products that contain sulfur as a component are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of ink type or intended use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Kerosene
Kerosene is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Lime / Calcium Oxide
Lime (calcium oxide/quicklime) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel post, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
- Prohibited
Liquid enamel (banana varnish)
Liquid enamel known as 'banana varnish' is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition applies across all standard international shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Liquid Tar (Petroleum-Based)
Liquid tar containing petroleum components is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to liquid tar whose composition includes petroleum-derived substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Magnesium flares / magnesium lamps
Magnesium flares (magnesium lamps) are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel post, and EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Metallic Sodium (Sodium Metal)
Metallic sodium is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to sodium in its elemental metallic form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Mineral Creosote
Mineral creosote is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to mineral-derived creosote in all forms.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
- Prohibited
Preservatives and Disinfectants Containing Corrosive Substances
Preservatives and disinfectants that contain corrosive substances are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of packaging or intended use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Saltpeter (Potassium Nitrate)
Saltpeter (potassium nitrate) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This applies to shipments of the substance in any form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Soil or Dyes in Barrels/Casks
Soil or dyes packaged in barrels or casks are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Sulfur
Sulfur is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Sulfur wicks (for candles, etc.)
Sulfur wicks, such as those used for candles, are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition applies across all listed shipping service types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Talcum Powder (in bags)
Talcum powder packaged in bags is prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to bagged talcum powder.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Prohibited
Tannin Extract
Tannin extract is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel post, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Tetraphosphorus trisulfide (Phosphorus sesquisulfide)
Tetraphosphorus trisulfide (phosphorus sesquisulfide) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies regardless of quantity or form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Turpentine Oil
Turpentine oil is prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Varnish (and related substances: Bleck, heavy earth/barium compounds, barium dioxide, and calcium carbide)
Varnishes, Bleck, heavy earth/barium compounds, barium dioxide, and calcium carbide are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These chemical substances are not permitted in any of the applicable shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Waxed, Rubber-Coated, or Decomposition-Prone Impregnated Fabrics
Fabrics that are wax-coated, rubber-coated, or impregnated with easily decomposable substances are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all such treated or impregnated cloth materials regardless of form or end use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 59
- Prohibited
Waxes
Waxes are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Prohibited
Xylene (Xylol)
Xylene (also known as xylol) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to the chemical in all its forms.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Barium Chloride
Barium chloride may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender has obtained authorization from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate. Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Barium Sulfate
Barium sulfate may only be shipped to Argentina if a permit has been obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy. Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permit obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina → permitted
Documents: Import/export permit from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Calcium Carbide
Calcium carbide may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender has obtained authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie). Shipment without this authorization is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
DDT, including products and semi-finished products containing it, is conditionally permitted for import into Argentina only with authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy. No shipment may proceed without this official permit.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Sulfur
Sulfur is conditionally permitted for shipment to Argentina. It is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the Ministry of Economy's Directorate of Export and Import Control (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Economy's Directorate of Export and Import Control (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Economy's Directorate of Export and Import Control (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
Plants & animals
4 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Fur and hides of chinchilla or vicuña
Fur and hides derived from chinchillas or vicuñas are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction covers both chinchilla and vicuña fur and hide materials.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 43
- Prohibited
Hemp / Tar-coated rope
Hemp fiber and tar-coated rope are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These items may not be included in any shipment to this destination.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 53
- Prohibited
Jute
Jute is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to jute in all forms as indicated by the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 53
- Prohibited
Zostera marina (Common Eelgrass)
Zostera marina (common eelgrass) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to this specific aquatic plant species.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Animal Products
Animal products and by-products other than chinchilla or vicuña are permitted only with prior authorization from Argentina's national animal health authority (SENASA). Shipments of chinchilla or vicuña products are not subject to this condition under the stated rule.
Conditions and documents
- Animal products and by-products other than chinchilla or vicuña → Permitted only with authorization from SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Animal)
- Chinchilla or vicuña animal products → Permitted without the SENASA authorization requirement stated in this rule
Documents: Authorization from Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Animal (SENASA)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Shipping plants to Argentina may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to consult their nearest plant protection station or Argentina'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 destination country (名宛国の輸入許可証)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Food
4 prohibited
- Prohibited
Animal Tallow (including Stearin)
Animal tallow, including stearin, is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all forms of rendered animal fat and stearin derived from animal sources.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Prohibited
Fat (animal/vegetable fat)
Fat is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are noted in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Prohibited
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose (dextrose) is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Prohibited
Salt in bags
Salt packaged in bags is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Friedmann's Vaccine
The pharmaceutical product known as 'Friedmann's Vaccine' is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Medicated liqueur (sen-yaku / alcohol-containing medicinal preparation)
Medicated liqueurs and alcohol-containing medicinal preparations are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to any such preparation that contains alcohol as an ingredient.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Narcotics (opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs)
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.
Conditions and documents
- 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: Import certificate issued by the Argentine Ministry of Public Health (Ministere de la sante publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Penicillin
Penicillin may only be shipped to Argentina if authorization has been obtained from the Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie). Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Currency & valuables
2 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Banknotes and Valuables
Banknotes, bearer securities, pearls, gemstones, and coins are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail and parcel services. This prohibition covers all forms of physical currency, negotiable bearer instruments, and precious stones.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items containing coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum, gold or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for shipment to Argentina via regular mail. This restriction applies to such items when sent as registered ordinary postal items.
- Conditional
Cheques (Checks)
Bank cheques made out to a named payee or to a bank account are permitted only when enclosed in registered ordinary mail. Other types of cheques are not permitted under these conditions.
Conditions and documents
- Cheque is a named (order) cheque or made out to a bank account, AND enclosed in registered ordinary mail → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Weapons
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Ammunition and Matches
Ammunition components including primed metallic cartridges and cases for portable firearms, non-explosive artillery fuze materials, and matches are prohibited from shipment to Argentina. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Ammunition, Explosives, and Weapons
Ammunition, explosives, and weapons — including detonators, fuses, primed cartridges for hunting rifles and revolvers, dynamite, explosive or incendiary compounds, primers, fireworks, carbon disulfide, hemp rope, bars/rods, triple-edged daggers, shuriken, and metal fittings (tips and iron handles) for these items — are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Prohibited
Weapons, Ammunition, Military Supplies, Spare Parts thereof, and Chemicals Used in Explosive Manufacturing
Weapons, ammunition, military supplies, and their spare parts are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS mail. Chemicals used in the manufacture of explosives — including guncotton, mercury fulminate, explosive matches, potassium chlorate, sodium nitrate, and antimony sulfide — are likewise prohibited.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Alcohol
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Alcohol etc. (Alcoholic Beverages)
Alcohol and brandy are prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers alcoholic beverages including brandy.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Batteries
1 conditional
- Conditional
Dry batteries
Dry batteries may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender has obtained permission from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy. Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
Books & printed matter
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Copyright-infringing works (scientific, literary, or artistic)
Scientific, literary, or artistic works that infringe copyrights protected in Argentina are prohibited from shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any such infringing works regardless of medium or format.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Tobacco
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Tobacco with vegetable filament (kori) filler
Tobacco products containing vegetable filament filler (known as 'kori') are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies regardless of form or packaging.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
12 prohibited · 8 conditional
- Prohibited
Blades for brush cutters / grass trimmers
Blades designed for use with brush cutters or grass trimmers are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of blade type or material.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 82
- Prohibited
Coarse cloth woven from hemp/flax waste
Coarse fabric woven from hemp or flax waste fibers is prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the shipping method used.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 53
- Prohibited
Dishwashing cloths
Dishwashing cloths are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of material or type.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Prohibited
Hemp or wool waste
Waste materials derived from hemp or wool are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to all forms of hemp or wool waste.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 53
- Prohibited
Incense
Incense is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Knitted woolen goods
Knitted woolen goods are prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 61
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets (issued outside Argentina)
Lottery tickets issued by countries other than Argentina are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular and EMS services. This applies to all foreign lottery tickets regardless of origin.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Natural Rubber
Natural rubber is prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to natural rubber as a material.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 40
- Prohibited
Rags
Rags are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Prohibited
Sealing Wax (broken/crumbled)
Broken or crumbled sealing wax is prohibited for shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to sealing wax in a broken or crumbled condition.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Prohibited
Straw Mat (Mushiro)
Straw mats (mushiro) are prohibited from being shipped to Argentina via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No further details or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 46
- Prohibited
Textile Products
Textile products of all kinds are prohibited from shipment to Argentina via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies across all covered shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Cast iron
Cast iron shipments to Argentina are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie). No other conditions are stated in the source.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73
- Conditional
Cotton fibers
Cotton fibers may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender has obtained permission from the Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie (Export and Import Control Directorate of the Ministry of Economy). Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie (Export and Import Control Directorate of the Ministry of Economy) of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie (Export and Import Control Directorate of the Ministry of Economy) of Argentina
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 52
- Conditional
Photographic Paper and Dry Plates
Photographic paper and dry plates may only be shipped to Argentina if a permit has been obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie). Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permit obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) of Argentina → permitted
Documents: Import/export permit from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Argentine Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Conditional
Plastic tools and plastic materials
Plastic tools and plastic materials may only be shipped to Argentina if a permit has been obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy. Shipments without the required permit are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Permit obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Import/export permit from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Conditional
Unprocessed iron ingots
Unprocessed iron ingots may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender holds authorization from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate. No other conditions are stated.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Argentine Ministry of Economy's Export and Import Control Directorate (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'economie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 72
- Conditional
Voltmeter
Voltmeters are permitted for import into Argentina only if authorization has been obtained from the Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Ministry of Agriculture (Bureau des poids et des mesures du Ministere de l'agriculture). Shipments without this authorization are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Ministry of Agriculture (Bureau des poids et des mesures du Ministere de l'agriculture) of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Ministry of Agriculture of Argentina (Bureau des poids et des mesures du Ministere de l'agriculture)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
X-ray photographic film
X-ray photographic film may only be shipped to Argentina if the sender has obtained permission from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy. No shipment is permitted without this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie) → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Directorate of Exports and Imports of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina (Direction d'exportation et importation du Ministere de l'économie)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Conditional
Applies to every destination, including Argentina
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 Argentina?
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Common questions
- What can't I ship from Japan to Argentina?
- Japan Post's import rules for Argentina prohibit 74 item types, including Asphalt; Ant extermination powder; Alcohol etc. (Alcoholic Beverages); Dyes containing alcohol; Antiformin and Various Mineral Oils; Sulfur; Sulfur wicks (for candles, etc.); Ink containing sulfur; and 66 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 Argentina only under conditions?
- 19 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane); Sulfur; Plastic tools and plastic materials; Penicillin; X-ray photographic film; Photographic Paper and Dry Plates; Barium Chloride; 下着及び衣類; and 11 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 Argentina?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Argentina; 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.