What you can't ship from Japan to Ireland
62 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 23 item types that cannot be sent to Ireland and 39 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
- 23
- Conditional
- 39
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Ireland. 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
2 prohibited · 15 conditional
- Prohibited
Animal Products and Related Materials
Animal products and by-products — including bones, meat and meat-containing products from ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) and other animals (horses, pigs), poultry products, eggs, milk, dairy products, fats, lards, animal extracts, and all other animal parts (blood, muscle, hide, hair, horns, hooves, feathers) — are prohibited from being sent to Ireland via Parcel or EMS. Containers previously used to ship animal bones or other animal parts are also prohibited.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Prohibited
Tea (unfit for consumption)
Tea that is unfit for consumption as a beverage is prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via Parcel or EMS. Only tea deemed unsuitable for drinking falls under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Conditional
Adulterated or deteriorated food and beverages
Adulterated or deteriorated food and beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland, provided that their packaging bears the labelling or statements required by the Irish government. Shipments not meeting this packaging requirement are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Packaging bears the statements/labelling required by the Irish government → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Conditional
Barley flour and rye flour
Barley flour and rye flour may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Shipment is conditional on holding this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
- Conditional
Bran
Bran is conditionally permitted for import into Ireland only when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Shipment via parcel or EMS is subject to this requirement.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Ireland) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 23
- Conditional
Butter
Butter may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender or recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Shipment is conditional on holding this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture → permitted
Documents: Permission/authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Commercial samples (wine, tea, or dried fruit)
Commercial samples of wine, tea, or dried fruit may be shipped to Ireland under specific weight limits. Wine samples must not exceed 340 grams, while tea and dried fruit samples must each not exceed 225 grams, and all are duty-free.
Conditions and documents
- Wine commercial sample with weight ≤ 340 grams → permitted (duty-free)
- Tea commercial sample with weight ≤ 225 grams → permitted (duty-free)
- Dried fruit commercial sample with weight ≤ 225 grams → permitted (duty-free)
- Conditional
Dairy products
Dairy products are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS. Specifically, artificial butter must be labeled 'Margarine,' artificial cheese must be labeled 'Margarine-cheese,' and skimmed milk must be labeled 'Machine-skimmed-milk' or 'Skimmed-milk' on the outer packaging or container.
Conditions and documents
- Artificial butter (margarine) → permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Margarine'
- Artificial cheese (margarine-cheese) → permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Margarine-cheese'
- Skimmed milk → permitted only if outer packaging or container is labeled 'Machine-skimmed-milk' or 'Skimmed-milk'
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Eggs
Eggs may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender or shipper has obtained permission from the Irish Ministry of Agriculture. Shipment is conditional on holding this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Ireland) → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Irish Ministry of Agriculture
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Feed and medicines for livestock
Feed and medicines for livestock are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Ireland). Shipment via Parcel or EMS is subject to this condition.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 23
- Conditional
Fish meal, bone meal, meat meal
Fish meal, bone meal, and meat meal may only be shipped to Ireland if the recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Import is conditional on holding that authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Ireland) → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 23
- Conditional
Food and beverages containing additives / pre-packaged goods with labelling requirements
Food and beverages containing additives are permitted only if they do not violate Irish laws and regulations. Certain pre-packaged foods and other goods are permitted only if they comply with Ireland's 1973 and 1981 legislation regarding the labelling of substances.
Conditions and documents
- Food and beverages containing additives do not violate Irish laws and regulations → permitted
- Certain pre-packaged foods and other goods comply with Ireland's 1973 and 1981 legislation on labelling of substances → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Conditional
Lard, Ham, and Other Pork Products
Lard, ham, and other pork products may only be shipped to Ireland if permission has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Shipment is conditional on holding this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Conditional
Powdered Milk (Infant/Dried Milk Powder)
Powdered milk is conditional for shipment to Ireland; it is permitted only with authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture. Shipments of powdered milk weighing less than 5 pounds are exempt from this requirement.
Conditions and documents
- weight less than 5 pounds → permitted (exempt)
- weight 5 pounds or more and authorization obtained from Ireland's Ministry of Agriculture → permitted
- weight 5 pounds or more and no authorization from Ireland's Ministry of Agriculture → prohibited
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Sugar
Sugar is conditionally permitted for import into Ireland. It is allowed only if the shipper has obtained prior authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Conditional
Tea
Tea is generally permitted, but spent tea (used/exhausted tea leaves) and tea mixed with non-tea substances are only allowed if prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities in Ireland.
Conditions and documents
- Spent tea (used/exhausted tea leaves) or tea mixed with non-tea substances → Permitted only with authorisation from the relevant authorities of the destination country
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Conditional
Whale products
Whale products — including whale meat, skin, and other derived products — are conditionally permitted for import into Ireland only with authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests (Ministère des pêches et des forêts). Shipment without such authorization is not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests (Ministère des pêches et des forêts) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests (Ministère des pêches et des forêts) of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
Plants & animals
6 conditional
- Conditional
Plant seed press cake (oil cake / expeller cake from plant seeds)
Press cake or expeller residue derived from plant seeds may only be shipped to Ireland if the recipient has obtained prior permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Shipment is conditional on that authorisation being in place.
Conditions and documents
- Permission has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 23
- Conditional
Plant Seeds
Plant seeds may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender or recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Shipment is conditional on holding such authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 12
- Conditional
Plants
A wide range of plants — including plants for cultivation, bulbs, seeds for sowing, cut flowers, cut branches, fruits (excluding pineapple, coconut, durian, banana, and date), vegetables, timber, and bark — require a phytosanitary certificate to be accepted for import into Ireland. Without the certificate, importation is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Phytosanitary certificate is attached → Import permitted
- No phytosanitary certificate → Import not permitted
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate; Export inspection by plant protection station (where required under the Plant Protection Act); Import permit from the destination country's plant protection authority (where required)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Raw Wool
Unprocessed wool is conditionally permitted for import into Ireland. It is allowed only when the recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture.
Conditions and documents
- unprocessed wool with permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 51
- Conditional
Seal skin
Seal skin may only be shipped to Ireland if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Import is conditional on obtaining this authorization in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Ireland) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 43
- Conditional
Tobacco seeds and seedlings
Tobacco seeds and seedlings may only be shipped to Ireland if the sender has obtained permission from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Shipments are conditional on holding this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Chemicals
4 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Celluloid (liquid celluloid and celluloid from which volatile solvents have not been completely removed)
Celluloid in liquid form, or celluloid from which volatile solvents have not been completely removed, is prohibited from shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS. This applies specifically to forms of celluloid retaining flammable or volatile solvent content.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Dangerous Goods (Explosive, Hazardous, or Toxic Substances)
Items that are explosive, otherwise dangerous, or toxic in nature are prohibited from shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services. This covers explosive materials, hazardous goods, and poisonous substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Gunpowder / Explosives
Gunpowder and explosive materials, including safety fuses and fireworks, are prohibited for shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services. This prohibition covers both the raw explosive substance and related pyrotechnic items explicitly listed.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Matches
Matches are prohibited for shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of type or quantity.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Conditional
Lighter
Butane gas lighters are conditionally permitted for import into Ireland, but only when the specific type has received individual approval from the relevant Irish authorities regarding its quality and packaging method. Each lighter type must be separately authorized.
Conditions and documents
- Butane gas lighter type has received individual approval from the destination country's relevant authorities regarding quality and packaging method → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
Currency & valuables
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Coins minted outside the destination country (excluding gold and silver coins)
Coins minted in countries other than Ireland are prohibited for import via parcel and EMS. Gold coins and silver coins are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- Gold coins → excluded from prohibition (not prohibited)
- Silver coins → excluded from prohibition (not prohibited)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 72
- Prohibited
Counterfeit or Altered Currency and Currency Imitations
Counterfeit currency, altered currency, and imitation coins or banknotes are prohibited from being sent to Ireland by parcel or EMS. This applies to all forged, falsified, or replica monetary items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Banknotes
Banknotes are conditionally permitted to Ireland. UK banknotes are only allowed if prior authorisation has been obtained from the country's Ministry of Finance (Ministere des finances).
Conditions and documents
- UK banknotes with authorisation from the Ministry of Finance (Ministere des finances) of Ireland → permitted
Documents: Authorisation from the Irish Ministry of Finance (Ministere des finances)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Valuables
Valuables — including coins, banknotes, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum or gold (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, and other precious items — are permitted only when sent as insured letter-post items. Shipment by any other method is not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- sent as an insured letter-post item → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Conditional
Valuables
Coins, banknotes, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum or gold (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, and other valuables are permitted in parcels only when sent as insured parcels.
Conditions and documents
- sent as an insured parcel → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Medicine & supplements
1 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Opium (smoking opium)
Opium, specifically smoking opium, is prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services. This item is not permitted for import under any circumstances as stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Contraceptives (contraceptive drugs/medications)
Contraceptive drugs may only be shipped to Ireland if prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authority (Minister for Health, Customs House, Dublin 1). Import is conditional on holding this permission.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Minister for Health, Customs House, Dublin 1 → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Minister for Health, Customs House, Dublin 1
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals, Narcotics, and Psychotropic Substances
Regulated pharmaceuticals, narcotics, and psychotropic substances may only be shipped to Ireland if the recipient country's Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé) has granted permission. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Health of Ireland (Ministère de la santé)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Vaccines and Related Biological/Pharmaceutical Products
Vaccines, serums, toxins, antitoxins, antibiotics, salvarsan, penicillin, insulin, sterilized surgical gut, and animal-derived injectable solutions are conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland. Acceptance is limited to cases where authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Tobacco
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Tea and tobacco (specific prohibited types)
Certain tea and tobacco products are prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via Parcel and EMS. Prohibited items include extracts of tea or tobacco, tobacco combined/co-packaged with other articles, tobacco mixed with leaves other than tobacco leaves, and sweetened tobacco.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
- Conditional
Tobacco
Tobacco may only be shipped to Ireland if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining such authorisation.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Ireland) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Weapons
2 conditional
- Conditional
Anti-aircraft defence equipment
Anti-aircraft defence equipment is conditionally permitted for shipment to Ireland. Such items are only allowed when the recipient holds authorisation from Ireland's Ministry of Defence.
Conditions and documents
- Authorisation from Ireland's Ministry of Defence has been obtained → permitted
Documents: Authorisation from Ireland's Ministry of Defence
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Weapons and Ammunition
Weapons, parts thereof, toy pistols, and ammunition are permitted only when the shipper has obtained authorization from the Ministry of Justice of Ireland. Shipment without such authorization is not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Justice of Ireland → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Justice of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
13 prohibited · 8 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles manufactured in prisons
Articles manufactured in prisons of countries other than Ireland are prohibited from being sent to Ireland via Parcel or EMS. This restriction applies to goods produced in penal institutions outside the destination country.
- Prohibited
Carbon paper and similar coated/treated papers
Carbon paper and related treated paper products — including waxed articles, lacquered articles, and oil paper — are prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Prohibited
Commercial Samples (Dutiable Goods)
Commercial samples containing goods that may be subject to customs duties are prohibited for shipment to Ireland via Regular and EMS services. Samples of wine, tea, or dried fruit are explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- commercial sample consists of wine, tea, or dried fruit → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 98
- Prohibited
Contaminated Articles
Articles that may transmit infectious disease are prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via parcel or EMS. No exceptions are indicated in the source text.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Copyright-infringing articles
Articles that infringe copyrights protected in Ireland are prohibited from being shipped via Parcel and EMS. This covers any goods that violate intellectual property rights recognised under Irish copyright law.
- Prohibited
Counterfeit Postage Stamps and Related Forgery Items
Counterfeit postage stamps, items used for forging postage stamps, and fraudulent impressions or labels produced by forged postage meters of the destination country (Ireland) are prohibited from shipment via Parcel and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Counterfeit trademark goods and related deceptive items
Items bearing counterfeit trademarks, goods with false descriptions, mail items liable to be mistaken for official postal items of the destination country, and mail items whose outer packaging bears designs resembling postage stamps are prohibited from shipment to Ireland by parcel and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
- Prohibited
Documents advertising methods for the prevention or treatment of venereal diseases (except when addressed to qualified doctors or chemists)
Documents that advertise methods for preventing or treating venereal diseases are prohibited when sent by parcel or EMS to Ireland, unless they are addressed to a qualified doctor or chemist.
Details and exceptions
- addressed to a qualified doctor or chemist → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Gold and silver articles (wrought/worked)
Wrought gold or silver articles are prohibited if they are new, do not bear a hallmark from the Dublin Assay Office, and are not recognisable as samples or items for personal use. All three conditions must apply simultaneously for the prohibition to take effect.
Details and exceptions
- Article is new AND does not bear a hallmark from the Dublin Assay Office AND is not recognised as a sample or for personal use → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets and related documents; documents related to gambling or fortune-telling
Documents relating to lotteries, as well as documents relating to gambling or fortune-telling, are prohibited from being sent to Ireland by parcel or EMS. This restriction covers lottery tickets and any written materials associated with these activities.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Precious items (high-value gold, silver, and bullion)
Gold coins, silver coins, and gold bullion exceeding 5 British pounds in value, as well as silver and partly worked silver exceeding 20 British pounds in value, are prohibited from being shipped to Ireland via Parcel or EMS. No shipments of these high-value precious metals and coins are permitted regardless of form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Printed matter (non-book)
Printed matter other than books is prohibited for shipment to Ireland via Regular and EMS services, except for items weighing 2 kilograms or less. Items over this weight threshold are not accepted.
Details and exceptions
- weight is 2 kilograms or less → permitted
- weight exceeds 2 kilograms → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Shaving Brush
Shaving brushes are prohibited for shipment to Ireland via Parcel and EMS services. This item may not be sent through these shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Conditional
Animal traps
Animal traps may only be shipped to Ireland if prior authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Commerce and Fisheries and Forests (Ministere du commerce, des peches et des forets). Import is conditional on holding this permit.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Commerce and Fisheries and Forests (Ministere du commerce, des peches et des forets) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Commerce and Fisheries and Forests (Ministere du commerce, des peches et des forets) of Ireland
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73
- Conditional
Gold and Silver (and Silver Products)
Gold, silver, and silver products that do not bear the official hallmark of Ireland may only be shipped if prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant Irish authorities. Items bearing the official Irish hallmark are permitted without such authorisation.
Conditions and documents
- Gold, silver, or silver products do not bear the official Irish hallmark → Permitted only with prior authorisation from the relevant Irish authorities
- Gold, silver, or silver products bear the official Irish hallmark → Permitted
Documents: Authorisation from the relevant Irish authorities (for items not bearing the official Irish hallmark)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Conditional
Light Bulbs
Light bulbs may only be shipped to Ireland if accompanied by a permit issued by the Minister of Industry and Commerce (Ministre de l'industrie et du commerce) of the destination country. Shipments without this permit are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Permit issued by the Minister of Industry and Commerce (Ministre de l'industrie et du commerce) of the destination country is attached → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Minister of Industry and Commerce (Ministre de l'industrie et du commerce) of the destination country
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Miscellaneous goods
Certain miscellaneous goods may only be shipped if the recipient has obtained special permission from the relevant authorities. Senders are advised to confirm with Irish Customs (https://www.revenue.ie/) whether the recipient holds or can obtain the necessary permits, or whether no permit is required.
Conditions and documents
- recipient has obtained special permission from the relevant authorities → permitted
Documents: permit issued by the relevant authorities (if required)
- Conditional
Typewriter Carbon Paper
Typewriter carbon paper may be shipped to Ireland via Parcel or EMS on the condition that the customs declaration form CN23 includes the specified French-language declaration confirming the paper is wax-coated and contains no oxidizable oily or fatty substances. This specific wording must appear on the CN23 customs declaration.
Conditions and documents
- CN23 customs declaration includes the statement: 'Papier carbone pour la machine a ecrire recouvert de cire et ne contenant aucune substance huileuse ou grasse oxydable' → permitted
Documents: CN23 customs declaration form bearing the statement: 'Papier carbone pour la machine a ecrire recouvert de cire et ne contenant aucune substance huileuse ou grasse oxydable'
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Conditional
Wireless communication device (radio transceiver)
Wireless communication devices are conditionally permitted: only citizen band (CB) radios operating on the AM band or within the frequency range of 26.96 MHz to 27.41 MHz, with a maximum transmission output of 4 watts and up to 40 channels, are allowed. All other wireless communication devices are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- CB radio operating on AM band, frequency range 26.96 MHz to 27.41 MHz, maximum transmission output 4 watts, maximum 40 channels → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Wool products
Wool gloves, socks, underwear, sweaters, pullovers, and other wool clothing are conditionally permitted: they are allowed either for personal use or when the recipient holds authorisation from Ireland's Ministry of Agriculture. Shipments not meeting either of these conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- For personal use by the recipient → permitted
- Authorisation obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Agriculture (農林省) → permitted
Documents: Authorisation from the Irish Ministry of Agriculture (農林省の許可) — required unless the shipment is for the recipient's personal use
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 61
- Conditional
金又は銀の食器
見本であることを証明する名あて国の印が押していない金又は銀の食器類は、同国の関係当局 (Revenue Commissioners) が定める条件に適合する場合に限り許される。
Applies to every destination, including Ireland
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 Ireland?
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 Ireland?
- Japan Post's import rules for Ireland prohibit 23 item types, including Opium (smoking opium); Carbon paper and similar coated/treated papers; Celluloid (liquid celluloid and celluloid from which volatile solvents have not been completely removed); Shaving Brush; Matches; Printed matter (non-book); Contaminated Articles; Gunpowder / Explosives; and 15 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 Ireland only under conditions?
- 39 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Seal skin; Typewriter Carbon Paper; Tobacco; Tobacco seeds and seedlings; Eggs; Butter; Bran; Lard, Ham, and Other Pork Products; and 31 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 Ireland?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Ireland; 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.