What you can't ship from Japan to Cambodia
36 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 25 item types that cannot be sent to Cambodia and 11 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
- 25
- Conditional
- 11
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Cambodia. 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.
Medicine & supplements
3 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Contraceptives (drugs and devices)
Contraceptive drugs and devices are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This covers both pharmaceutical contraceptives and physical contraceptive devices.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Narcotics
Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Pharmaceuticals / Medicines
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 · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Medical devices
Medical devices may only be shipped to Cambodia if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional upon obtaining this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Narcotic Drugs
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.
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals / Medicines
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.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Surgical instruments
Surgical instruments may only be shipped to Cambodia if the sender or recipient has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities in the destination country. This condition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Chemicals
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Ferrocerium
Ferrocerium is prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Saccharin and similar articles
Saccharin and similar articles are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are indicated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Industrial Chemical Products
Industrial chemical products may only be shipped to Cambodia if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional upon obtaining this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Conditional
Lubricants
Lubricants may only be shipped to Cambodia if the sender has obtained prior authorization from the relevant authorities in the destination country. Shipment is conditional on holding such permission.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Conditional
Motor fuel
Motor fuel is permitted for shipment to Cambodia only when the sender has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This condition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
Alcohol
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Absinthe and similar articles
Absinthe and similar articles are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Alcohol
Alcohol is prohibited for shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Wine
Wine is prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Counterfeit banknotes, postage stamps, securities, and coins
Counterfeit or imitation banknotes, postage stamps, other securities, and counterfeit coins are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing banknotes, currency, bearer securities, or traveler's checks
Registered ordinary mail items that contain banknotes, paper currency, bearer securities of any kind, or traveler's checks are prohibited for shipment to Cambodia. This restriction applies to regular shipping.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Valuables
Coins, platinum, gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, and other valuables are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular mail. This restriction applies to all such precious items regardless of form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Food
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Boxes containing canned fish exceeding 1 kilogram
Boxes of canned fish are prohibited when the total weight exceeds 1 kilogram. This restriction applies to regular mail, parcels, and EMS shipments to Cambodia.
Details and exceptions
- weight of box containing canned fish exceeds 1 kilogram → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Canned goods without country of manufacture labeling
Canned goods that do not display the country of manufacture on their labeling are prohibited from being shipped to Cambodia. This restriction applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Honey imitations / counterfeit honey
Honey imitations and counterfeit honey are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction covers products that are made to resemble or substitute for genuine honey.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
Books & printed matter
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Counterfeit books
Counterfeit books are prohibited from being shipped to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to books that are forgeries or unauthorized reproductions.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Prohibited Printed Materials
Printed materials related to communism, contrary to public order or morals, or related to lotteries are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia. This applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcels, and EMS.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Weapons
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Ammunition, Fuses, and Matches
Metallic percussion caps and cartridges loaded for portable firearms, non-explosive raw materials for artillery fuses, and matches are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Conditional
Weapons
Weapons and ammunition may only be shipped to Cambodia if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining such authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Documents: Permission/authorization from the relevant authorities of Cambodia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Plants & animals
1 conditional
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Cambodia may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to confirm requirements with their nearest plant protection station or Cambodia's plant quarantine authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station completed and destination country import permit obtained where required → permitted
Documents: Export inspection certificate issued by plant protection station (植物防疫所による輸出検査証明); Import permit from Cambodia's plant quarantine authority (名宛国の輸入許可証)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Tobacco
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Tobacco
Tobacco is prohibited from being shipped to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are indicated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
7 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles bearing counterfeit trademarks
Goods affixed with counterfeit or forged trademarks are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any article carrying a falsified trademark regardless of product type.
- Prohibited
Clothing easily mistaken for Cambodian-made sarongs (SARONG) or hauls (HAUL)
Clothing items that could be mistaken for Cambodian-made sarongs or hauls (traditional Cambodian garments) are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to garments liable to be confused with these domestically produced Cambodian textile items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 62
- Prohibited
Firecrackers
Firecrackers are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via regular, parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of quantity or intended use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Indian Hemp (Cannabis)
The leaves and flowers of Indian hemp (cannabis) are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Karuta (Japanese playing cards)
Karuta (Japanese playing cards) are prohibited from being shipped to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Nursing bottles with tubes (tube-type feeding bottles)
Nursing bottles fitted with tubes are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers tube-attached infant feeding bottle sets.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Scales and Measuring Rulers
Scales (weighing instruments) and measuring rulers are prohibited from shipment to Cambodia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Cable
Cables are conditionally permitted for shipment to Cambodia. Import is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Motor
Motors are conditionally permitted for shipment to Cambodia. Import is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Cambodia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
Applies to every destination, including Cambodia
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 Cambodia?
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 Cambodia?
- Japan Post's import rules for Cambodia prohibit 25 item types, including Absinthe and similar articles; Alcohol; Prohibited Printed Materials; Indian Hemp (Cannabis); Karuta (Japanese playing cards); Canned goods without country of manufacture labeling; Counterfeit banknotes, postage stamps, securities, and coins; Saccharin and similar articles; and 17 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 Cambodia only under conditions?
- 11 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Weapons; Industrial Chemical Products; Cable; Motor; Medical devices; Pharmaceuticals / Medicines; Surgical instruments; Lubricants; and 3 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 Cambodia?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Cambodia; 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.