What you can't ship from Japan to Hungary
14 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 4 item types that cannot be sent to Hungary and 10 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 July 25, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 4
- Conditional
- 10
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Hungary. 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 conditional
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique). All other shipments of narcotics to Hungary are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, etc.
Medicines (including antibiotics), sera, vaccines, therapeutics derived from bacteria or other microorganisms, and cosmetics bearing therapeutic claims are conditionally permitted; they require authorization from the competent authority of the destination country. An exception applies when the items are sent as donations to hospitals or clinics for scientific research, experimentation, or registration/submission to the relevant authorities.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique) → permitted
- Sent as a donation to a hospital or clinic for scientific research, experimentation, or registration/submission to the relevant authorities → permitted without authorization
Documents: Authorization from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministere de la sante publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Veterinary medicines and related biological materials for livestock
Veterinary medicines, nutritional supplements used by veterinarians, and bacteria or viruses that are sources of livestock disease may only be imported into Hungary if prior authorization has been obtained from the competent authority (Ministère de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation). Shipment is conditional on holding this official permission.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Ministère de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the competent authority of Hungary (Ministère de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Soil and Compost
Soil and compost are prohibited from shipment to Hungary via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. These materials may not be included in any shipment to this destination.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 31
- Conditional
Animals and animal products
Animals, animal-derived products, and items that may transmit livestock diseases are conditionally permitted, provided they have undergone prior veterinary inspection.
Conditions and documents
- Prior veterinary inspection has been conducted → permitted
Documents: Veterinary inspection certificate
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
- Conditional
Plants
Plants — including plants for cultivation, bulbs, seeds for sowing, cut flowers, cut branches, fruits (excluding pineapple, coconut, durian, banana, and date palm), vegetables, timber, and bark — broadly require a phytosanitary certificate to be attached; importation is not permitted without such a certificate. An export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country may also be required under Japan's Plant Protection Law.
Conditions and documents
- Phytosanitary certificate is attached → Import permitted
- No phytosanitary certificate → Import not permitted
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate (植物検疫証明書); Export inspection by plant protection station (植物防疫所による輸出検査) — may be required under Japan's Plant Protection Law; Import permit from destination country (名宛国の輸入許可証) — may be required
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Currency & valuables
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items containing coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveler's checks, platinum, gold, or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for regular shipping to Hungary. Such items may not be sent via registered ordinary mail to this destination.
- Conditional
Import of Means of Payment, Securities, and Health Insurance Certificates
Importing means of payment, securities, and health insurance certificates into Hungary requires authorization from the foreign exchange authority. This condition applies to both regular and parcel shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Import of means of payment, securities, and health insurance certificates → Requires authorization from the foreign exchange authority (外国為替取扱局)
Documents: Authorization from the foreign exchange authority (外国為替取扱局の許可)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Chemicals
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Radioactive materials
Radioactive materials are prohibited from shipment to Hungary via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
Weapons
1 conditional
- Conditional
Weapons
Weapons are permitted for import into Hungary only if the shipper has obtained authorization from the Hungarian Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur). Shipment via regular, parcel, or EMS services is subject to this condition.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur) of Hungary → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Hungarian Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
1 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Printed matter and similar items harmful to social order, political/economic interests, or public morals
Printed matter, magnetic tapes, records, films, photographs, and slides that are harmful to social order, the political or economic interests of the Hungarian People's Republic, or public morals are prohibited. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Film and Radio Equipment
Film may only be shipped to Hungary with authorization from the Ministry of Culture and Education (Ministère de la culture et de l'éducation). Radio transmitters and transceivers may only be shipped with authorization from the Ministry of Communications and Posts (Ministère des Communications et des postes).
Conditions and documents
- Film: authorization obtained from the Ministry of Culture and Education (Ministère de la culture et de l'éducation) of Hungary → permitted
- Radio transmitters and transceivers: authorization obtained from the Ministry of Communications and Posts (Ministère des Communications et des postes) of Hungary → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Culture and Education (Ministère de la culture et de l'éducation) — required for film; Authorization from the Ministry of Communications and Posts (Ministère des Communications et des postes) — required for radio transmitters and transceivers
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Import of Goods (General)
The import of goods into Hungary requires a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Foreign Trade (Ministère de commerce extérieur). This condition applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Conditions and documents
- Import of goods → Permit from the Ministry of Foreign Trade (Ministère de commerce extérieur) of the destination country required
Documents: Permit from the Ministry of Foreign Trade (Ministère de commerce extérieur) of Hungary
- Conditional
農業保護の物品
農業保護のための物品であって、許可品目表（Liste des produits de protection agricole permis）に掲げられていないものは名あて国の関係当局（Centre de protection agricole du Ministere de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation）の許可を得ている場合に限り許される。
Applies to every destination, including Hungary
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 Hungary?
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 Hungary?
- Japan Post's import rules for Hungary prohibit 4 item types, including Printed matter and similar items harmful to social order, political/economic interests, or public morals; Registered ordinary mail containing valuables; Soil and Compost; Radioactive materials. 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 Hungary only under conditions?
- 10 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Film and Radio Equipment; Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, etc.; Veterinary medicines and related biological materials for livestock; Import of Goods (General); Plants; Animals and animal products; 農業保護の物品; Weapons; and 2 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 Hungary?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Hungary; 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.