What you can't ship from Japan to Lebanon
63 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 23 item types that cannot be sent to Lebanon and 40 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
- 23
- Conditional
- 40
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Lebanon. 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
4 prohibited · 9 conditional
- Prohibited
Butane Gas Lighters and Their Parts
Lighters that use butane gas, along with their component parts, are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both complete lighters and individual parts.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Explosives
Explosives are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes detonators, cartridge cases, gunpowder, and any articles that explode or produce an explosive sound upon contact with other substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Prohibited Drugs and Chemicals
Lebanon prohibits the shipment of a specific list of drugs and chemicals, including hashish, picrates, tuberculin, chlorates of potassium or sodium hydroxide, saccharin, medicines not listed in Lebanon's pharmaceutical law, nitrates of caustic potash or caustic soda, items dangerous to public health, penicillin tablets, and medicines containing thalidomide. These items are prohibited across all applicable shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Toxic substances (picric acid compounds and anethole)
Toxic substances including picric acid-based compounds and anethole are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These items may not be sent under any circumstances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Arsenic
Arsenic is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. It is only allowed if it passes a chemical inspection conducted in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Chemical products
Chemical products may only be shipped to Lebanon if authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipments are conditional on holding this official permit.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) of Lebanon
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Chemical substances
All chemical substances may be shipped to Lebanon via EMS on the condition that authorization has been obtained from a local chemical expert. Shipment is permitted only when such approval is in place.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from a local chemical expert in Lebanon → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Lime or Soap
Soap manufactured using lime or talc powder is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. Such items are only allowed if prior authorization has been obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Soap manufactured using lime or talc powder → permitted only with authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Conditional
Mineral Dyes
Mineral dyes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. Entry is allowed only if the goods pass a chemical inspection conducted in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Conditional
Oil
Oil is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. It is only allowed if it passes a chemical inspection conducted in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Conditional
Salicylate of caustic soda (sodium salicylate)
Salicylates of caustic soda (sodium salicylate) may only be shipped to Lebanon if the recipient country's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) has granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Sodium Cyanide
Sodium cyanide is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon, provided it is sent in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the laws and regulations of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Shipment complies with the conditions prescribed by the laws and regulations of Lebanon → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Sulfur
Sulfur is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. It is allowed only if it passes a chemical inspection in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
Food
5 prohibited · 8 conditional
- Prohibited
Artificial Butter
Artificial butter, butter scraps used in the manufacture of artificial butter, and coloring oils are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Prohibited
Deteriorated / Spoiled Canned Goods
Canned goods that have deteriorated or spoiled are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only degraded or corrupted canned products fall under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Extracts of Anise and Fennel
Extracts of anise and fennel are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Both anise extract and fennel extract are banned.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 13
- Prohibited
Slaughterhouse Waste / Slaughter Offal
Slaughterhouse waste and slaughter by-products are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers residual animal matter and offal generated from the slaughtering process.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Prohibited
Undenatured solid oils and fish oils
Solid oils and fish oils that have not undergone denaturing or processing are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only undenatured/unprocessed forms of these oils fall under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Conditional
Cheese
Cheese is conditionally permitted to Lebanon. Deteriorated (spoiled/altered) cheese is allowed only if a permit has been obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Deteriorated cheese → Permitted only with a permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Documents: Permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) — required for deteriorated cheese
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Coffee (adulterated and artificially colored)
Adulterated and artificially colored coffee is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. Such items are only allowed when a permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) has been obtained.
Conditions and documents
- Coffee is adulterated and artificially colored → Permitted only with a permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Documents: Permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Conditional
Condensed Milk
Condensed milk is permitted for shipment to Lebanon only with prior authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Foodstuffs in excessive quantities
Foodstuffs shipped in excessive quantities to Lebanon via EMS are conditionally permitted, provided that authorization from the Ministry of Commerce has been obtained. Without such permission, excessive quantities of foodstuffs are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Commerce → permitted
Documents: Ministry of Commerce authorization
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Grain flour
Grain flour is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. It is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
- Conditional
Pork
Pork is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. It is allowed only when the shipper has obtained authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la Santé Publique).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la Santé Publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la Santé Publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Conditional
Powdered milk
Powdered milk with a fat content of 25% or less is only permitted when intended for livestock feed, children's confectionery manufacturing (with weight not exceeding 500 grams), or chocolate and biscuit manufacturing. All other uses of such powdered milk are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Fat content ≤ 25% AND intended for livestock feed → permitted
- Fat content ≤ 25% AND intended for children's confectionery manufacturing AND weight does not exceed 500 grams → permitted
- Fat content ≤ 25% AND intended for chocolate or biscuit manufacturing → permitted
- Fat content ≤ 25% AND intended for any other use → not permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Tea
Artificial tea, colored tea, and adulterated/altered tea are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon only if prior authorization has been obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Standard/unaltered tea is not specifically restricted by this entry.
Conditions and documents
- Artificial tea, colored tea, or adulterated/altered tea with authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 7 conditional
- Prohibited
Contraceptive Articles and Related Documents
Contraceptive articles and documents related to contraception are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to both the physical contraceptive items and any written materials concerning contraception.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs)
Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs) are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Bandages
Bandages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. They are allowed only when the shipper has obtained authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Dental medical supplies
Dental medical supplies are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Import is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products
Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Lebanon if authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipments are accepted via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services subject to this condition.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health. Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Narcotics
Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, or cocaine are conditionally permitted to Lebanon via regular mail, provided they are sent for medical or scientific purposes and have received authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique). No other shipment formats or purposes are allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique), sent as insured letter → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Lebanon's Ministry of Health (Ministère de l'hygiène et de l'assistance publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals and Related Items
Pharmaceuticals, medical/food supplements, and research articles for testing may be shipped to Lebanon via EMS, provided that authorization from the Ministry of Public Health has been obtained.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization from the Ministry of Public Health (Lebanon) has been obtained → permitted
Documents: Ministry of Public Health (Lebanon) authorization
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Surgical items
Surgical items may only be shipped to Lebanon if the destination country's Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé publique) has granted permission. Shipment is conditional upon obtaining this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission granted by the Ministry of Health of Lebanon (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Banana / Banana Tree
Bananas and banana trees are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both the fruit and the plant itself.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
- Conditional
Animal Semen
Semen from male animals for artificial insemination is conditionally permitted into Lebanon, but only when imported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country. Shipments by other parties are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Imported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Shipping plants to Lebanon is conditional and may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to contact their nearest plant protection station or Lebanon's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by a plant protection station (植物防疫所) is completed and/or an import permit from the destination country is obtained → permitted
Documents: Export inspection certificate from a plant protection station (植物防疫所); Import permit from the destination country's plant protection authority (if required by Lebanon)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Plants and Seeds
Plants and seeds may be shipped to Lebanon via EMS, provided that permission has been obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture. Shipments without this authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture (Lebanon) → permitted
Documents: Ministry of Agriculture (Lebanon) permission/authorization
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Silkworm eggs (silkworm seed)
Silkworm eggs may be shipped to Lebanon but must be dispatched so as to arrive between May 1 and September 15 of each year. Shipments arriving outside this window are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Shipment must arrive in the destination country between May 1 and September 15 each year → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
Alcohol
1 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
Articles intended for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages are prohibited for shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to goods used in the production of alcohol.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. Each container must bear a label stating the ingredients, country of origin, and the name of the manufacturer.
Conditions and documents
- Container bears a label stating the ingredients, country of origin, and the name of the manufacturer → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcoholic beverages containing salicylic acid
Alcoholic beverages containing salicylic acid may only be shipped to Lebanon if they pass a chemical inspection in the destination country. Shipment is conditional on successfully clearing this chemical examination.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical inspection in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Brandy
Brandy is conditionally permitted to Lebanon. Brandy known by the common name Arak is only allowed if a permit has been obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Brandy known by the common name Arak → Permitted only with a permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Documents: Permit from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Credit cards, bank passbooks, and checks
Credit cards, bank passbooks, and checks are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via EMS. These financial instruments may not be included in EMS shipments to this destination.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items (letters) that contain coins, banknotes, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum, gold or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for shipment to Lebanon via regular mail. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
- Prohibited
Valuables
Valuables are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes coins, banknotes, bearer securities, traveler's checks, platinum, gold, silver (processed or unprocessed), precious stones, and other valuables.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Tobacco
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Cigarette rolling papers and tobacco manufacturing materials
Rolling papers for cigarettes, articles used for tobacco packaging, and machinery for tobacco manufacturing are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Conditional
Tobacco
Tobacco may only be shipped to Lebanon if the recipient has obtained permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances). Shipments must be sent in the form of parcel post or small packets.
Conditions and documents
- Permission has been obtained from the Lebanese Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances) → permitted
- Shipment form is parcel post or small packet → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Weapons
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Weapons, Ammunition, and Other Ignitable or Explosive Substances
Weapons, ammunition, and other ignitable or explosive substances are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all such items regardless of type or quantity.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
5 prohibited · 8 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles contrary to public morals
Publications, printed matter, photographs, paintings, and other articles contrary to public morals are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all such materials regardless of format or medium.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Gambling Equipment and Supplies
Gambling equipment and supplies are prohibited from being shipped to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all items used for or associated with gambling activities.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Ink eraser / ink remover branded 'Kartritoff'
Ink erasers sold under the brand name 'Kartritoff' (カルトリトフ) are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to items bearing that brand name.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Liquids, liquefying substances, glassware, and fragile articles
Liquids, substances that liquefy easily, glassware and similar items, and fragile articles are prohibited for shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
- Prohibited
Trademark-Counterfeit Goods
Goods bearing forged or altered trademarks are prohibited from shipment to Lebanon via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any item affixed with a counterfeit or falsified trademark.
- Conditional
Breastfeeding / infant feeding articles
Breastfeeding and infant feeding articles may be shipped to Lebanon only if the recipient has obtained permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipment is conditional on holding this prior authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Conditional
Fabric
Fabric may be shipped to Lebanon only if it passes a chemical examination conducted in the destination country. Import is conditional on passing that test.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical examination in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 59
- Conditional
Labels for Alcoholic Beverages
Labels intended for use on alcoholic beverages are conditionally permitted to Lebanon. Shipment is allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Economy.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Ministry of Economy of Lebanon → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Economy of Lebanon
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Pacifier (Baby Dummy)
Pacifiers may only be shipped to Lebanon if they have received approval from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique). Shipment is conditional on obtaining this authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Approved by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Approval from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Conditional
Paper
Paper is conditionally permitted for shipment to Lebanon. It is allowed only if it passes a chemical examination conducted in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- passes chemical examination in the destination country (Lebanon) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Conditional
Passports and Publications (including CDs and DVDs)
Passports and publications, including CDs and DVDs, may be shipped to Lebanon via EMS only if authorization has been obtained from the General Directorate of General Security. Without such authorization, these items are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the General Directorate of General Security → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the General Directorate of General Security
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Radio equipment etc.
Radiotelegraph equipment and radios are permitted for import into Lebanon only if the addressee has obtained authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones (Ministère des P.T.T.). Shipment via regular mail, parcel, or EMS is conditional on this approval.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Lebanon's Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones (Ministère des P.T.T.) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones (Ministère des P.T.T.)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Applies to every destination, including Lebanon
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 Lebanon?
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 Lebanon?
- Japan Post's import rules for Lebanon prohibit 23 item types, including Ink eraser / ink remover branded 'Kartritoff'; Extracts of Anise and Fennel; Deteriorated / Spoiled Canned Goods; Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs); Cigarette rolling papers and tobacco manufacturing materials; Slaughterhouse Waste / Slaughter Offal; Gambling Equipment and Supplies; Banana / Banana Tree; 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 Lebanon only under conditions?
- 40 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Sulfur; Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products; Pacifier (Baby Dummy); Paper; Surgical items; Coffee (adulterated and artificially colored); Sodium Cyanide; Lime or Soap; and 32 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 Lebanon?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Lebanon; 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.