What you can't ship from Japan to Azerbaijan
33 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 19 item types that cannot be sent to Azerbaijan and 14 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 September 1, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 19
- Conditional
- 14
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Azerbaijan. 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
7 prohibited
- Prohibited
Animal products
Animal products — including fats, milk, infant food, butter, cheese, and fish products — are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Prohibited
Canned goods
Sending canned goods addressed to private individuals is prohibited. This restriction applies to parcels and EMS shipments to Azerbaijan.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS services. This item may not be included in any shipment destined for Azerbaijan.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Prohibited
Honey and related bee products
Honey, pollen, beeswax, and honeycomb are prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS. These bee-derived products may not be included in parcels destined for Azerbaijan.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Prohibited
Noodles
Noodles are prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS services. This restriction applies to noodle products as a category.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 19
- Prohibited
Raw eggs
Raw eggs are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan via parcel or EMS. This restriction applies to uncooked eggs in their natural state.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Prohibited
Raw meat and meat products
Sending raw meat and meat products to Azerbaijan is prohibited. Parcels containing them will not be returned to the sender and will be disposed of according to the instructions of the relevant authorities in the destination country.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
Plants & animals
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Cotton and Cotton Fiber
Cotton and cotton fiber are prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS services. This prohibition applies to raw cotton as well as cotton fiber in any form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 52
- Prohibited
Live Animals
Live animals, birds, bees, fish, semen, hatching eggs, reptiles, and insects are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS. This restriction covers all live creatures and related biological materials listed.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
- Conditional
Animal and plant products (including veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological materials)
Animal products, drugs, biological and veterinary preparations used in veterinary medicine, and animal or plant-origin raw materials may only be shipped with authorization from a qualified veterinary body and the phytosanitary authority. Shipment is conditional on holding the required permits from both authorities.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from a qualified veterinary body and the phytosanitary authority → permitted
Documents: Authorization from a qualified veterinary body; Permit from the phytosanitary authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Plants may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from Azerbaijan under Japan's Plant Protection Act. Shippers should contact their nearest plant protection station or Azerbaijan's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by a plant protection station and import permit from the destination country obtained → permitted
Documents: Export inspection certificate issued by a plant protection station (植物防疫所); Import permit from Azerbaijan's plant protection authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Silkworms
Silkworms shipped to Azerbaijan are subject to quarantine inspection upon arrival. Depending on the outcome of the inspection, the item may be returned to the sender.
Conditions and documents
- quarantine inspection upon arrival → permitted if inspection passed; returned to sender if inspection failed
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
Chemicals
4 prohibited
- Prohibited
Blue Sulfate (Copper Sulfate)
Blue sulfate (copper sulfate) is prohibited from shipment to Azerbaijan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This item may not be included in any such shipments regardless of quantity or form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Chemical products harmful to humans or animals used for exterminating pathogens or plant bacteria
Chemical products intended for the extermination of pathogens or plant-associated bacteria that are harmful to humans or animals are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan by regular mail, parcel, or EMS. This prohibition covers all such chemically harmful pest- and bacteria-control substances regardless of form or packaging.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Infectious substances or non-infectious biological substances
Infectious and non-infectious biological substances — including vaccines, serums, stimulants, bacterial cultures, toxins, and animal or plant toxins — are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan by Parcel or EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source text.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Narcotics
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 · HS chapter 29
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Postage Stamps
Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled), void cheques, and currency are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan, except when addressed to the philatelic authority of the destination country. This prohibition applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
Details and exceptions
- Addressed to the philatelic authority of the destination country → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Securities and Negotiable Instruments
Securities and negotiable instruments are prohibited from being sent to Azerbaijan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping. This includes currency of Azerbaijan or any other country, government bonds, lottery tickets, personal cheques, and other negotiable instruments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Valuables and Precious Items
Coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, cheques, precious metals (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, other valuables, and foreign currency are prohibited from shipment to Azerbaijan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers both processed and unprocessed precious materials as well as negotiable financial instruments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Conditional
Payment instruments (denominated in destination country currency)
Checks, transfer documents, bills of exchange, letters of credit, and other payment instruments drawn in Azerbaijani currency are conditionally permitted when sent by parcel or EMS. They are allowed only if they meet one of three specified conditions relating to ministerial authorization, issuance by a foreign trade authority, or issuance by an overseas mission of Azerbaijan against special bank accounts.
Conditions and documents
- Payment instrument has received authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Finance (Ministere des finances) → permitted
- Payment instrument is a bill of exchange issued by the destination country's foreign trade authority → permitted
- Payment instrument is a registered cheque or payment order issued by an overseas mission of the destination country against special accounts of Azerbaijani banks and savings banks → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Books & printed matter
3 conditional
- Conditional
Newspapers and Magazines
Books, newspapers, magazines, manuscripts, and other printed materials are permitted, but only a single copy of each. Copies with corrections, annotations, or other markings are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- single copy only, with no corrections, annotations, or other markings → permitted
- copy bears corrections, annotations, or other markings → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Scientific and Technical Publications
Publications of scientific or technical content are permitted only when sent under band wrapper from a library or trading company to a library, state-run facility, scientific organization, or trade union in Azerbaijan. Shipments not meeting these sender and recipient conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Sent under band wrapper from a library or trading company, addressed to a library, state-run facility, scientific organization, or trade union in the destination country → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Small charts / diagrams (cards, sticky notes, etc.)
Small charts and diagrams — such as cards and sticky notes — are permitted only when no more than one copy of each type is included and the total across all types does not exceed 10 copies.
Conditions and documents
- No more than one copy of each type and no more than 10 copies in total → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Weapons
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Weapons and Ammunition (excluding hunting rifles and hunting ammunition)
Weapons (excluding hunting rifles), weapon parts, and ammunition (excluding ammunition for hunting rifles) are prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Parcel and EMS. Hunting rifles and their corresponding ammunition are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- item is a hunting rifle → not prohibited under this restriction
- item is ammunition for hunting rifles → not prohibited under this restriction
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Hunting Rifle
Hunting rifles and their ammunition may only be shipped to Azerbaijan if accompanied by an import permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Interior. No other conditions for shipment are stated.
Conditions and documents
- Import permit issued by the Ministry of Interior of Azerbaijan is provided → permitted
Documents: Import permit issued by the Ministry of Interior of Azerbaijan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Medicine & supplements
1 conditional
- Conditional
Medicines / Pharmaceuticals
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.
Conditions and documents
- Medicines sent for purposes other than personal use → Permitted only with a permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Azerbaijan
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Azerbaijan (required for medicines sent for purposes other than personal use)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Other items
2 prohibited · 5 conditional
- Prohibited
Harmful materials (politically, economically, or morally damaging content)
Printed matter, printing plates, films, photographs, tapes, movies, video cassettes, video discs, manuscripts, recordings, drawings, and works of art that may cause political or economic harm to Azerbaijan or damage its public order or morals are prohibited. Propaganda materials inciting immorality, violence, or terrorism are also prohibited.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Microcomputers and related devices
Microcomputers, peripheral devices containing any kind of information or ideas, and information transmission devices are prohibited from being shipped to Azerbaijan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers the hardware itself as well as any peripheral or transmission equipment pre-loaded with information or content.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Conditional
Fashion design templates / pattern drafts
Fashion design templates (pattern drafts) may only be sent to Azerbaijan under the condition that a single copy is addressed to a national institution or individual engaged in the manufacture or sale of clothing. Sending multiple copies is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Single copy only, addressed to a national institution or individual in Azerbaijan engaged in the manufacture or sale of clothing → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Insured Letter
Insured letters to Azerbaijan may only contain documents that are handwritten with a simple description of the contents; no other handwritten text on documents is permitted within the item.
Conditions and documents
- Documents enclosed contain only a simple handwritten description of the contents → permitted
- Documents enclosed contain handwritten text beyond a simple description of the contents → prohibited
- Conditional
Materials for the manufacture of photographs and related items
Photographs, lead plates, films, manuscripts, paintings, molds, automatic recording discs, and materials for manufacturing these items are conditionally permitted for shipment to Azerbaijan. Such items are allowed only when the sender or recipient has obtained prior approval from the relevant authorities in Azerbaijan.
Conditions and documents
- Prior approval obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Azerbaijan) → permitted
Documents: Approval/permit from the relevant authorities of Azerbaijan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Conditional
Prints, Maps, and Sheet Music
Prints, maps, and sheet music are conditionally permitted to Azerbaijan — only a limited quantity or selection is allowed. Full details of the limitation are not specified in the source.
Conditions and documents
- only a limited portion/quantity → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Wireless Electronic Devices and High-Frequency Equipment
Wireless electronic devices and high-frequency equipment may only be sent to Azerbaijan if the recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of PTT. Shipment is conditional on that authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission from the destination country's Ministry of PTT is obtained → permitted
Documents: Permission/authorization from the Ministry of PTT of Azerbaijan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
Applies to every destination, including Azerbaijan
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 Azerbaijan?
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 Azerbaijan?
- Japan Post's import rules for Azerbaijan prohibit 19 item types, including Chemical products harmful to humans or animals used for exterminating pathogens or plant bacteria; Live Animals; Raw meat and meat products; Infectious substances or non-infectious biological substances; Raw eggs; Blue Sulfate (Copper Sulfate); Animal products; Weapons and Ammunition (excluding hunting rifles and hunting ammunition); and 11 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 Azerbaijan only under conditions?
- 14 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Scientific and Technical Publications; Silkworms; Payment instruments (denominated in destination country currency); Small charts / diagrams (cards, sticky notes, etc.); Plants; Newspapers and Magazines; Animal and plant products (including veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological materials); Prints, Maps, and Sheet Music; and 6 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 Azerbaijan?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Azerbaijan; 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.