What you can't ship from Japan to Mongolia
19 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 8 item types that cannot be sent to Mongolia and 11 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
- 8
- Conditional
- 11
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Mongolia. 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
4 conditional
- Conditional
Animal and Vegetable Oils and Fats
Animal and vegetable oils and fats are conditionally accepted for shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions governing acceptance are not detailed in the source text.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Conditional
Powdered Sugar
Powdered sugar is conditionally permitted for shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shippers should verify applicable conditions prior to dispatch.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Conditional
Refined Sugar
Refined sugar is conditionally permitted for shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions apply to its import.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Conditional
Wheat flour
Wheat flour is conditionally permitted for shipment to Mongolia via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions apply and must be observed prior to shipping.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
Chemicals
1 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Hazardous Materials: Radioactive or Infectious Substances
Radioactive substances and infectious substances are prohibited from shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These items may not be sent under any circumstances through these shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Powdered Detergent
Powdered detergent is conditionally accepted for shipment to Mongolia via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Shippers should verify applicable conditions prior to dispatch.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Conditional
Soap
Soap is conditionally accepted for shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shippers should verify applicable conditions before sending.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Endangered species animals and their products
Endangered species animals and products derived from them are prohibited from being shipped to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both live animals and any products made from or containing endangered species.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Mongolia may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and/or an import permit from the destination country's plant protection authority. Rice is additionally subject to a prior notification requirement to the regional agricultural policy bureau, except when sent non-commercially for personal use.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station and import permit from destination country's plant protection authority may be required → conditional — consult nearest plant protection station or destination country's plant protection authority in advance
- Rice sent non-commercially for personal use → prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau not required
- Rice sent for purposes other than non-commercial personal use → prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau required
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's plant protection authority (名宛国の輸入許可証); Prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau (地方農政局等への届出) — for rice shipped other than non-commercially for personal use
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Rice
Export of rice to Mongolia is subject to plant quarantine requirements set out in the foreign country requirements list maintained by the Plant Protection Station under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notification No. 231 of 1950. Prior notification to the nearest Regional Agricultural Policy Bureau or Agricultural Policy Office is also required before export.
Conditions and documents
- Meets plant quarantine requirements specified in the foreign country requirements list maintained by the Plant Protection Station under Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notification No. 231 of 1950 → conditional
Documents: Prior notification to the nearest Regional Agricultural Policy Bureau (地方農政局) or Agricultural Policy Office (農政事務所); Plant quarantine inspection/clearance by the Plant Protection Station (植物防疫所)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 10
Books & printed matter
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Books, printed matter, films, etc. (harmful to public order or promoting terrorism/violence)
Books, printed matter, films, discs, and videos that are harmful to public morals or that promote terrorism or violence are prohibited from shipment to Mongolia. This applies across Regular, Parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Currency & valuables
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Valuables
Valuables are prohibited from shipment to Mongolia via regular and parcel services. This includes coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveler's checks, platinum, gold, silver (processed or unprocessed), pearls, gemstones, and other precious items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Medicine & supplements
1 conditional
- Conditional
Disposable syringes
Disposable syringes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Mongolia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Specific conditions apply as determined by applicable regulations.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Other items
4 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Antiques and Cultural Artifacts
Antiques and items of historical or cultural value are prohibited from being shipped to Mongolia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition also covers objects excavated through paleontological or archaeological research, as well as collections of natural resources.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Prohibited
Building Materials and Replacement Parts
All types of building materials and replacement parts are prohibited from being shipped to Mongolia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 68
- Prohibited
Documents and papers prohibited from import/export by the relevant authorities
Papers, documents, and manuscripts whose import/export is prohibited by the relevant authorities are not permitted to be shipped to Mongolia. This also covers materials used to verify personal identity and documents related to state or military secrets.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Used clothing, shoes, and underwear (non-disinfected)
Non-disinfected used clothing, shoes, and underwear are prohibited from shipment to Mongolia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Only used items that have not been disinfected fall under this prohibition.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
General goods (certain categories)
Certain goods are prohibited from import under Mongolian law. Senders must contact the recipient in advance before shipping.
Conditions and documents
- Sender has contacted the recipient in advance → permitted
- Conditional
Stethoscope
Stethoscopes are conditionally restricted for shipment to Mongolia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Shippers should verify applicable requirements before sending.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Applies to every destination, including Mongolia
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 Mongolia?
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 Mongolia?
- Japan Post's import rules for Mongolia prohibit 8 item types, including Valuables; Used clothing, shoes, and underwear (non-disinfected); Antiques and Cultural Artifacts; Books, printed matter, films, etc. (harmful to public order or promoting terrorism/violence); Documents and papers prohibited from import/export by the relevant authorities; Building Materials and Replacement Parts; Endangered species animals and their products; Hazardous Materials: Radioactive or Infectious Substances. 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 Mongolia only under conditions?
- 11 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example General goods (certain categories); Plants; Wheat flour; Rice; Powdered Sugar; Refined Sugar; Animal and Vegetable Oils and Fats; Soap; and 3 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 Mongolia?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Mongolia; 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.