What you can't ship from Japan to Liechtenstein
35 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 16 item types that cannot be sent to Liechtenstein and 19 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
- 16
- Conditional
- 19
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Liechtenstein. 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.
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 5 conditional
- Prohibited
Taxidermy specimens and feathers of protected birds
Taxidermy specimens and feathers of protected birds are prohibited from being shipped to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This applies to all applicable shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Animal carcasses
Animal carcasses or parts of animal carcasses are subject to conditional restrictions for shipments to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Shippers must ensure applicable conditions are met before sending such items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Animal semen and fertilized eggs (embryos)
Animal semen and fertilized eggs (embryos) are conditionally restricted for shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Shippers must meet applicable conditions before sending these biological materials.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Forest trees (living plants and forest trees, including their seeds and fruits)
Living plants and forest trees, as well as their seeds and fruits, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Liechtenstein only when prior authorization has been obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Office fédéral des forêts). No shipment is allowed without such permission.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the competent authority of the destination country (Office fédéral des forêts) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Office fédéral des forêts (Federal Office for Forests, Liechtenstein)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Insects, Mites, and Nematodes
Live insects, mites, nematodes, and plant cultures may only be shipped to Liechtenstein if prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authority (Office fédéral de l'agriculture du Département fédéral de l'économie publique). Shipment is conditional on holding this official permit.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Office fédéral de l'agriculture du Département fédéral de l'économie publique → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Office fédéral de l'agriculture du Département fédéral de l'économie publique
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
- Conditional
Plants
Plants may be subject to export inspection by a plant protection station and may require an import permit from Liechtenstein. Senders should contact their nearest plant protection station or the destination country's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station required and/or import permit from destination country required → conditional — sender must confirm requirements with nearest plant protection station or destination country's plant protection authority in advance
Documents: Export inspection certificate from plant protection station (植物防疫所による輸出検査); Import permit from destination country (名宛国の輸入許可証), if required
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Food
1 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Odd-toed and even-toed ungulates, their meat, meat products (excluding canned), and raw materials
Odd-toed ungulates (e.g. horses, rhinoceroses) and even-toed ungulates (e.g. cattle, pigs, sheep, deer), along with their meat, meat products (excluding canned goods), and raw materials such as hides, hair, horns, hooves, and bones are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Canned meat products are excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- canned meat products → not prohibited (excluded from this restriction)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Conditional
Butter
Butter may be imported into Liechtenstein as a personal gift up to 500 grams. Importation on a commercial basis is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- imported as a personal gift and quantity does not exceed 500 grams → permitted
- imported on a commercial basis → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Cholera-contaminated food (frog meat, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, raw/frozen vegetables and fruits from cholera-affected areas)
Processed or unprocessed frog meat, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, and raw or frozen vegetables and fruits dispatched from countries in cholera-contaminated zones are only permitted if accompanied by an official certificate confirming that the products were produced, processed, and stored in a region free from cholera contamination.
Conditions and documents
- Official certificate confirming that the products were produced, processed, and stored in a region free from cholera contamination → permitted
Documents: Official certificate confirming production, processing, and storage in a cholera-free region
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 03
- Conditional
Meat and Meat Products
Meat, meat products, and livestock feed are conditionally permitted into Liechtenstein; they require a permit from the competent authority (Office vétérinaire fédéral), except when sent person-to-person for non-commercial purposes as a gift or sample weighing 10 kg or less.
Conditions and documents
- Permit obtained from the Office vétérinaire fédéral → permitted
- Sent person-to-person for non-commercial purposes as a gift or sample weighing 10 kg or less → permitted without permit
Documents: Permit from the Office vétérinaire fédéral (Federal Veterinary Office)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Conditional
Salt
Table salt and salt for livestock may only be shipped to Liechtenstein if the sender has obtained permission from the relevant authorities (Salines du Rhin or Departement des finances du canton de Vaud). No other types of salt are mentioned in this restriction.
Conditions and documents
- Table salt or livestock salt with permission from Salines du Rhin or Departement des finances du canton de Vaud → permitted
Documents: Permission from Salines du Rhin or Departement des finances du canton de Vaud
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
Alcohol
2 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Absinthe
Absinthe and similar products are prohibited from being shipped to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers absinthe itself as well as items similar in nature.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Artificial wine and artificial cider (and articles used to manufacture them)
Artificial wine, artificial cider, and articles used in the manufacture of artificial wine or cider are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers synthetic or artificially produced grape wine and apple wine equivalents, as well as related manufacturing materials.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcohol
Alcohol shipments to Liechtenstein are permitted only when addressed to the Federal Alcohol Authority (Régie fédérale des alcools), except for ethyl alcohol intended for the recipient's personal consumption that does not exceed 5 kilograms in weight.
Conditions and documents
- Consigned to the Federal Alcohol Authority (Régie fédérale des alcools) of the destination country → permitted
- Ethyl alcohol intended for the recipient's personal consumption and not exceeding 5 kilograms in weight → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 75% or more (up to 78% for wine, cognac, armagnac, rum, and taffia; no more than 80% for all others) may only be exported to personal addressees in Liechtenstein if special authorization from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority has been obtained and customs declaration CN23 clearly states the quality, weight, and alcohol percentage. Shipments not meeting these conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Alcohol content ≥ 75% and ≤ 78% for wine, cognac, armagnac, rum, and taffia; alcohol content ≥ 75% and ≤ 80% for all other alcoholic beverages; shipment is to a personal addressee; special authorization obtained from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority; CN23 customs declaration clearly states quality, weight, and alcohol percentage → permitted
Documents: Special authorization from the destination country's alcohol supervisory authority; Customs declaration CN23 stating quality, weight, and alcohol percentage
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium prepared for smoking and its dross, diacetylmorphine (heroin) and its salts, and psychotropic substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited from being shipped to Liechtenstein via regular mail and EMS. This prohibition covers all such controlled substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Narcotics and psychotropic substances — including opium, morphine, and cocaine — are permitted only when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique). Shipments not meeting both conditions are prohibited.
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the Federal Office of Public Health (Office fédéral de la santé publique) of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Federal Office of Public Health of Liechtenstein (Office fédéral de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Serums and Vaccines
Serums and vaccines (non-veterinary) may be shipped to Liechtenstein only if accompanied by a permit issued by the Federal Office of Public Health of the destination country, or if addressed to a physician or pharmacist. Veterinary serums and vaccines are permitted only with authorization from the veterinary authority of the destination country (Institut vaccinal, 4000 Bale 25).
Conditions and documents
- Non-veterinary serums and vaccines accompanied by a permit issued by the Federal Office of Public Health of the destination country → permitted
- Non-veterinary serums and vaccines addressed to a physician or pharmacist → permitted
- Veterinary serums and vaccines with authorization from the veterinary authority of the destination country (Institut vaccinal, 4000 Bale 25) → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Federal Office of Public Health of Liechtenstein (for non-veterinary serums and vaccines); Authorization from the veterinary authority of the destination country — Institut vaccinal, 4000 Bale 25 (for veterinary serums and vaccines)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Weapons
2 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Firearms with camouflage or disguise
Firearms that have been fitted with camouflage or disguise are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This applies to shooting weapons that are concealed or disguised in appearance.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Prohibited
Folding Firearm (Folding Gun)
Folding firearms are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
War materials / Military equipment
War materials are conditionally permitted for shipment to Liechtenstein only if accompanied by an authorization from the destination country's Federal Military Administration (Direction de l'administration militaire federale), or if consigned to the designated federal arms manufacturing establishments (Ateliers de constructions federaux a Thoune or Fabrique federale d'armes a Berne).
Conditions and documents
- Accompanied by an authorization from the destination country's Federal Military Administration (Direction de l'administration militaire federale) → permitted
- Consigned to Ateliers de constructions federaux a Thoune or Fabrique federale d'armes a Berne → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Federal Military Administration (Direction de l'administration militaire federale)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Chemicals
1 conditional
- Conditional
Fireworks
Fireworks imported for commercial purposes are permitted only if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Intendance du materiel de guerre, service Intendance des poudres). No restriction details are stated for non-commercial imports.
Conditions and documents
- Imported for commercial purposes AND authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Intendance du materiel de guerre, service Intendance des poudres) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Intendance du materiel de guerre, service Intendance des poudres)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
Currency & valuables
1 conditional
- Conditional
Currency-like items / monetary facsimiles
Items resembling the currency of Liechtenstein are permitted only if authorization has been obtained from the destination country's Treasury (Departement federal des finances). Shipment via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services is subject to this condition.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Treasury of Liechtenstein (Departement federal des finances) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Treasury of Liechtenstein (Departement federal des finances)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Other items
8 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles contrary to public order and morality
Items bearing content that is contrary to public order and morality are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any article that carries such offensive or indecent material.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Items bearing the Swiss federal coat of arms (for commercial sale)
Goods and their packaging bearing the Swiss federal coat of arms that are sent for sale as merchandise are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
- Prohibited
Items bearing the words "Croix-Rouge" ("Red Cross")
Items bearing the words "Croix-Rouge" or "Croix de Genève" are prohibited unless authorization has been obtained from the Swiss authorities. Shipment via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services is not permitted without such permission.
Details and exceptions
- Authorization obtained from Swiss authorities → permitted
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets and lottery-related articles
Lottery tickets and articles related to lotteries that are prohibited in Liechtenstein are not permitted to be shipped via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services. Such items are banned from import into the destination country.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Propaganda Materials
Propaganda materials that could threaten the safety, independence, neutrality, foreign relations, or political order of Liechtenstein are prohibited. This applies across all standard shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Radio Wave Detectors
Radio wave detectors are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Prohibited
Traps (animal traps)
Animal traps are prohibited from being shipped to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Prohibited
Wireless Transmitter (Small)
Small wireless transmitters are prohibited from shipment to Liechtenstein via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are noted in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Items contaminated with smallpox, cholera, plague, or typhus
Used clothing, bedding, and rags dispatched from countries where smallpox, cholera, plague, or typhus are present are conditionally permitted to Liechtenstein, provided they have been disinfected and this can be certified. Items not meeting these conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Used clothing, bedding, and rags dispatched from a country where smallpox, cholera, plague, or typhus is present; items have been disinfected and disinfection can be certified → permitted
Documents: Disinfection certificate
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Liquid measuring instruments
Liquid measuring instruments (including graduated cups, bowls, and other containers with measurement markings) are subject to inspection upon arrival in Liechtenstein and may be returned to sender or destroyed depending on the inspection result.
Conditions and documents
- Subject to inspection upon arrival in Liechtenstein → May be returned to sender or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Precious metal articles
Precious metal articles may be shipped to Liechtenstein only if they satisfy the conditions set out in the federal law of 20 June 1933. Shipment is permitted conditionally via regular and parcel services.
Conditions and documents
- Meets the conditions prescribed by the federal law of 20 June 1933 of the destination country → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Applies to every destination, including Liechtenstein
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 Liechtenstein?
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 Liechtenstein?
- Japan Post's import rules for Liechtenstein prohibit 16 item types, including Items bearing the words "Croix-Rouge" ("Red Cross"); Absinthe; Traps (animal traps); Articles contrary to public order and morality; Artificial wine and artificial cider (and articles used to manufacture them); Folding Firearm (Folding Gun); Propaganda Materials; Radio Wave Detectors; and 8 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 Liechtenstein only under conditions?
- 19 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Alcohol; Butter; Liquid measuring instruments; Salt; Cholera-contaminated food (frog meat, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, raw/frozen vegetables and fruits from cholera-affected areas); Items contaminated with smallpox, cholera, plague, or typhus; Fireworks; Currency-like items / monetary facsimiles; and 11 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 Liechtenstein?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Liechtenstein; 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.