What you can't ship from Japan to Monaco
35 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 20 item types that cannot be sent to Monaco and 15 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
- 20
- Conditional
- 15
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Monaco. 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
6 prohibited
- Prohibited
Artificial Sweeteners (excluding pure powdered saccharin sweeter than sugar) and Artificial Honey
Artificial sweeteners and artificial honey are prohibited for shipment to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Pure powdered saccharin that is sweeter than sugar is explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- pure powdered saccharin sweeter than sugar → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Prohibited
Canned goods (vegetables, plums, or fish) lacking required country-of-manufacture markings
Canned vegetables, plums, or fish are prohibited if they do not have the country of manufacture clearly stamped in Latin characters of 4 mm or larger on both the center of the lid or bottom and one other location (neither of which may be a pre-labeled area) of the can. Only canned goods meeting these specific marking requirements are acceptable.
Details and exceptions
- Country of manufacture is clearly stamped in Latin characters of 4 mm or larger on the center of the lid or bottom AND on one other location (neither location may be a pre-labeled area) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Foodstuffs
Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via EMS. No further details or exceptions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Prohibited
Fruits for alcoholic beverage production (dried grapes, dates, and other fruits)
Dried grapes (raisins), dates, and other fruits intended for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies specifically to fruits destined for use in alcohol production.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
- Prohibited
Grapes and grape by-products
Grapes, grape pomace (pressed grape residue), and grape juice are prohibited from shipment to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. An exception applies to grape juice that has been boiled once and is intended for the manufacture of syrup or jam.
Details and exceptions
- Grape juice that has been boiled once and is intended for the manufacture of syrup or jam → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
- Prohibited
Margarine and related fats/oils
Margarine, oleomargarine, edible vegetable oils, olein, stearin, oleic acid, and stearic acid are prohibited from shipment to Monaco via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Candles are also included in this prohibition.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Contraceptive articles
Contraceptive articles are prohibited from shipment to Monaco via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers items intended for contraceptive use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Pharmaceuticals / Medicinal Products (unlabelled, not listed in destination pharmacopoeia)
Pharmaceutical products that are not listed in Monaco's pharmacopoeia and whose containers or outer packaging lack the required labelling — namely the product name, ingredients/raw materials, and the name and address of the manufacturer — are prohibited. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Narcotics (opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs)
Narcotic drugs including opium, morphine, and cocaine are conditionally permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes, subject to specific labelling requirements and an import licence issued by the competent authorities of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND an orange label with black ink clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses and the name and quantity of the contents is affixed securely to the container or outer packaging AND a separate orange band with 'Poison' printed clearly in black ink is wrapped around the container or outer packaging AND an import licence issued by the competent authorities of the destination country is attached → permitted
Documents: Import licence issued by the competent authorities of Monaco; Orange label (black ink on orange background) affixed to container/outer packaging stating sender's name and address, recipient's name and address, and name and quantity of contents; Orange band wrapped around container/outer packaging with 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Sera, Vaccines, Viruses, and Similar Articles
Sera, vaccines, viruses, and similar articles may only be shipped to Monaco if government authorization from the destination country has been obtained. Shipment is conditional upon holding such official permission.
Conditions and documents
- Government authorization from the destination country (Monaco) has been obtained → permitted
Documents: Government authorization from the destination country (Monaco)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Alcohol
2 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Liqueur / Vermouth
Liqueur and vermouth are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These alcoholic beverages may not be sent through any of the listed shipping methods.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Wine not meeting Monaco's legal requirements (manufactured outside Monaco)
Wine manufactured outside Monaco that does not meet the conditions stipulated by Monaco's laws is prohibited. This applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Details and exceptions
- Wine manufactured outside Monaco that meets the conditions stipulated by Monaco's laws → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Monaco). Shipment is conditional on holding such authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Monaco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Currency & valuables
3 conditional
- Conditional
Coins and Banknotes
Coins and banknotes may only be imported into Monaco when the importer is the Banque de France (Bank of France). Shipments by any other party are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Importer is the Banque de France (Bank of France) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Securities / Negotiable Instruments
Securities and negotiable instruments may only be shipped to Monaco when routed through the intermediary of the Banque de France or a bank designated by the government of the destination country. Shipment is conditional on this banking intermediary requirement.
Conditions and documents
- Routed through the intermediary of the Banque de France or a bank designated by the government of Monaco → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Valuables
Mail containing gold products, securities, bond certificates, or various means of payment (including coins, banknotes, checks, and bills of exchange) is permitted only with authorization from French customs authorities. This applies to regular shipments to Monaco.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from French customs authorities → permitted
Documents: Authorization from French customs authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Books & printed matter
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Printed matter not collated or folded in page order, written in French
Printed matter in French — including books, periodicals, and newspapers — that is not bound or folded in page order is prohibited from being shipped to Monaco. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Printed matter
Books and other printed matter, as well as articles engraved with text or images for printing purposes, are subject to censorship by the relevant authorities of Monaco and may be returned depending on the outcome. Acceptance is conditional on passing that review.
Conditions and documents
- Subject to censorship by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted or returned depending on the result of censorship review
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Chemicals
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Celluloid
Celluloid in raw material form, celluloid scrap, and celluloid film scrap are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Conditional
Industrial products, petroleum, and mineral oils
Industrial products, petroleum, and various mineral oils are conditionally permitted for shipment to Monaco, provided that prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- prior authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27
Weapons
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Explosives and Related Materials
Explosives, detonators, charged cartridges, and war materials are prohibited from shipment to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Conditional
Weapons
Commercial weapons, including hunting firearms, are permitted only if the recipient has obtained prior authorization from the relevant authorities in Monaco. Shipment is conditional on holding this advance permission.
Conditions and documents
- Recipient has obtained prior authorization from the relevant authorities in the destination country (Monaco) → permitted
Documents: Prior authorization from the relevant authorities in Monaco obtained by the recipient
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Plants & animals
1 conditional
- Conditional
Plants
Plants may only be shipped to Monaco if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining this prior authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Prior permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Monaco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Tobacco
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tobacco
Tobacco shipments to Monaco are generally only permitted when imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country. Exceptions apply for tobacco waste intended for nicotine manufacturing, and for tobacco for the personal consumption of the addressee not exceeding 10 kg per person per year (which may exceed 10 kg with customs authorization).
Conditions and documents
- Imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
- Tobacco waste (scrap tobacco) intended for nicotine manufacturing → permitted
- Tobacco for personal consumption of the addressee, not exceeding 10 kg per person per year → permitted
- Tobacco for personal consumption of the addressee, exceeding 10 kg per person per year, with customs authorization from the destination country → permitted
Documents: Customs authorization from Monaco customs (required when personal-use tobacco exceeds 10 kg per addressee per year)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
7 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Antiques
Antiques are prohibited for shipment to Monaco via EMS. No further conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Prohibited
Articles bearing false indications of origin (Monaco or France)
Articles that falsely indicate they were manufactured in Monaco or France, or that bear markings likely to mislead recipients into believing they were manufactured in Monaco or France, are prohibited from shipment. This applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
- Prohibited
Cremation urn (containing ashes/cremated remains)
Cremation urns (containing cremated human remains) are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the shipping method selected.
- Prohibited
Feeding bottles and pacifiers (certain types)
Pacifiers that lack labeling indicating they are made of pure rubber and do not bear the trademark of the manufacturer or seller are prohibited, as are feeding bottles fitted with a tube. These items are prohibited for shipment to Monaco via regular, parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Printed matter related to lotteries prohibited in the destination country
Printed materials related to lotteries that are prohibited in Monaco cannot be shipped via Regular mail or EMS. This restriction applies to any such printed matter destined for Monaco.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Wood for match manufacturing
Wood intended for the manufacture of matches is prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to timber/wood used in match production.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Prohibited
Works of Art
Works of art are prohibited from being shipped to Monaco via EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Conditional
All goods
All goods shipped to Monaco must bear a clearly visible, permanent origin marking in Latin characters, unless the items are clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption.
Conditions and documents
- Goods are clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption → origin marking in Latin characters not required
- Goods are not clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption → must bear a clearly visible, permanent origin marking in Latin characters
- Conditional
Articles with gold, silver, or platinum foil/leaf
Articles affixed with gold, silver, or platinum foil or leaf are conditionally permitted for shipment to Monaco, but only if they bear the 'Poinçon de Maître' (maker's hallmark) stamp as required by the destination country. Shipments lacking this hallmark are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Article bears the 'Poinçon de Maître' (maker's hallmark) stamp as required by Monaco → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Conditional
Gold and Gold Products
Gold and gold products may only be shipped to Monaco when accompanied by both a government AC authorization certificate and a special permit issued by the Bank of France. Gold coins are an exception and require only the Bank of France special permit.
Conditions and documents
- Gold and gold products accompanied by both the destination country government AC authorization certificate and a special permit issued by the Bank of France → permitted
- Gold coins accompanied by a special permit issued by the Bank of France (AC authorization certificate not required) → permitted
Documents: Government AC authorization certificate (issued by the Monaco government); Special permit issued by the Bank of France (Banque de France)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Conditional
Silk products
Silk products (excluding lace, hosiery, ribbons, silk pongee, and Crepe anglais) are conditionally permitted for shipment to Monaco, provided they are accompanied by a certificate of origin issued by the relevant Japanese authority or customs. Items specifically excluded from this restriction include lace, hosiery, ribbons, silk pongee, and Crepe anglais.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate of origin issued by the relevant Japanese authority or Japanese customs is attached → permitted
Documents: Certificate of origin issued by the relevant Japanese authority or Japanese customs
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 50
Applies to every destination, including Monaco
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 Monaco?
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 Monaco?
- Japan Post's import rules for Monaco prohibit 20 item types, including Canned goods (vegetables, plums, or fish) lacking required country-of-manufacture markings; Celluloid; Grapes and grape by-products; Wine not meeting Monaco's legal requirements (manufactured outside Monaco); Feeding bottles and pacifiers (certain types); Margarine and related fats/oils; Wood for match manufacturing; Liqueur / Vermouth; and 12 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 Monaco only under conditions?
- 15 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example All goods; Tobacco; Printed matter; Coins and Banknotes; Valuables; Gold and Gold Products; Articles with gold, silver, or platinum foil/leaf; Sera, Vaccines, Viruses, and Similar Articles; and 7 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 Monaco?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Monaco; 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.