What you can't ship from Japan to Morocco
37 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 18 item types that cannot be sent to Morocco 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 October 1, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 18
- Conditional
- 19
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Morocco. 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
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol is prohibited for shipment to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to alcohol that has been rendered unfit for consumption through the addition of denaturants.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Extracts (Anethole, Fennel Extract, Star Anise Extract)
Anethole, fennel extract, and star anise extract are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. These specific botanical extracts are not permitted in any of the listed shipping categories.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Conditional
Acetic Acid
Acetic acid may only be shipped to Morocco if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This restriction applies to regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium nitrate is conditionally permitted for shipment to Morocco, provided the sender has obtained prior authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities. The Moroccan government also requests that senders inquire with the relevant authorities in advance regarding shipping conditions when sending plants to Morocco.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the relevant Moroccan authorities → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Sulfur
Sulfur is conditionally permitted to Morocco only when prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. The Moroccan government requests that senders consult the relevant authorities in advance regarding the conditions for sending plants to Morocco.
Conditions and documents
- prior authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of Morocco → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
Medicine & supplements
1 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Abortion supplies
Drugs and instruments intended for abortion are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction covers both chemical and physical means used for the purpose of inducing abortion.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics — including opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs — are conditionally permitted to Morocco only when shipped for medical or scientific purposes and with authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals / Medicines
Medicines and pharmaceutical products may only be shipped to Morocco if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Wormwood (bitter wormwood / Artemisia absinthium)
Wormwood extracts and similar products are prohibited unless shipped to a pharmacist for medical purposes. Shipments destined for a pharmacist for medical use are conditionally permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped to a pharmacist for medical purposes → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 13
Alcohol
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Absinthe
Absinthe and similar alcoholic beverages are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers absinthe itself as well as comparable spirits in the same category.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Alcoholic beverages (certain categories)
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited when they exceed the alcohol content permitted by Moroccan law, contain one gram or more of extracts per liter, or contain substances prohibited under Moroccan law. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Details and exceptions
- alcohol content exceeds the limit permitted by Moroccan law → prohibited
- contains one gram or more of extracts per liter → prohibited
- contains substances prohibited under Moroccan law → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Wine (alcohol content 10% or below, or inferior-quality wine)
Wine with an alcohol content of 10% or below, and inferior-quality wine, are prohibited from shipment to Morocco. This applies to regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Details and exceptions
- alcohol content is 10% or below → prohibited
- wine is of inferior/poor quality → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Books & printed matter
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Books and audio recordings of a proselytizing nature
All books and audio recordings that have a proselytizing (religious conversion-inducing) character are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies regardless of the religion or faith being promoted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Publications contrary to public order, obscene materials, publications contrary to public morals, and publications promoting contraception or abortion
Publications that are contrary to public order or public morals, obscene or indecent materials, and publications that promote contraception or abortion are prohibited from shipment to Morocco. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Currency & valuables
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Banknotes and paper currency
Banknotes and paper currency are prohibited from being shipped to Morocco via regular mail. This restriction applies to all banknotes and paper money.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Counterfeit currency and counterfeit decorations/medals (Morocco)
Imitations and reproductions of Moroccan currency or Moroccan decorations and medals are prohibited from shipment to Morocco. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Weapons
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Ammunition and Matches
Charged metallic percussion caps and cartridge cases for portable firearms, non-explosive artillery fuze components, and matches are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Conditional
Weapons
Weapons may only be shipped to Morocco if authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipment is permitted conditionally via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Food
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tea
Tea may only be shipped to Morocco if it is consigned to the competent national authority, the Office national du thé. Shipments addressed to any other recipient are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Consigned to the Office national du thé (competent national authority of the destination country) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
Plants & animals
1 conditional
- Conditional
Raw hides and skins
Raw hides and skins may only be shipped to Morocco if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining that prior authorization.
Conditions and documents
- prior permission obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 41
Tobacco
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tobacco (leaf tobacco, cigars, and kif)
Leaf tobacco, cigars, and kif (powdered Indian hemp leaves) are conditionally permitted when addressed exclusively to the tobacco monopoly authority of the destination country (Morocco). Shipments to any other addressee are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Addressed to the tobacco monopoly authority of the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
7 prohibited · 9 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles bearing on their exterior a reproduction of currency, coats of arms, or portraits of royalty
Items are prohibited if their exterior displays a reproduction of the currency of any country, the coat of arms of any country, or portraits of the Moroccan king or royal family. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping to Morocco.
- Prohibited
Counterfeit Trademarked Goods
Goods bearing counterfeit trademarks are prohibited from shipment to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any item affixed with a forged or unauthorized trademark.
- Prohibited
Feeding bottles with tubes (and their parts)
Feeding bottles equipped with tubes, along with their component parts, are prohibited from being shipped to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers the complete items as well as any individual parts thereof.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Gold, Silver, and Similar Precious Metals (Non-Permitted Quality)
Gold, silver, or platinum of a quality not permitted in Morocco are prohibited from being shipped. Only items whose quality standard is not accepted by the destination country fall under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Lotteries and related documents prohibited by the government of the destination country
Lotteries and any documents related to them are prohibited from shipment to Morocco as banned by the Moroccan government. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items containing coins, bearer securities, traveler's checks, platinum, gold, or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for shipment to Morocco. This restriction applies to regular shipping.
- Prohibited
Substandard / Adulterated Goods
Goods that violate Morocco's decree on combating the fraudulent sale of substandard foodstuffs, beverages, or medicines are prohibited. This covers adulterated, mislabeled, or otherwise non-compliant food, drink, and pharmaceutical products.
- Conditional
Candles and similar items
Candles and similar items are conditionally permitted for shipment to Morocco, provided the sender has obtained prior authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities. The Moroccan government also requests that senders inquire with the relevant authorities in advance regarding the conditions for sending such items.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the relevant Moroccan authorities → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Conditional
Distillation apparatus
Distillation apparatus is conditionally permitted for shipment to Morocco, provided the sender has obtained prior authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities. The Moroccan government also requests that senders inquire with the relevant authorities in advance regarding shipping conditions when sending plants to Morocco.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the relevant Moroccan authorities → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Conditional
General Merchandise / Goods
Shipments of goods to Morocco may be required to include an import permit. Senders are advised to confirm this requirement with the recipient in advance.
Conditions and documents
- import permit is attached → permitted
Documents: import permit (輸入許可証)
- Conditional
Gold and Silver (articles plated or made with gold/silver)
Articles plated with gold or silver leaf, and articles manufactured using gold or silver combined with other metals, are conditionally permitted to Morocco only if they bear the hallmark prescribed by Moroccan regulations. Unhalmarked gold or silver articles of these types are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Article plated with gold or silver leaf, or manufactured using gold or silver combined with other metals, bearing the hallmark prescribed by the destination country (Morocco) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Conditional
Motion picture film
Motion picture film may only be shipped to Morocco if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. The note regarding plant shipments is unrelated to this item and does not apply.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the relevant authorities of Morocco → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Conditional
Pacifier (Baby Dummy / Soother)
Pacifiers are conditionally permitted for shipment to Morocco via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. They must be made of pure rubber, not use high-temperature vulcanized rubber, bear the manufacturer's or seller's trademark, and be labeled with 'caoutchouc pur' (meaning 'pure rubber').
Conditions and documents
- Made of pure rubber → permitted (if all other conditions are also met)
- Does not use high-temperature vulcanized rubber → permitted (if all other conditions are also met)
- Bears the trademark of the manufacturer or seller → permitted (if all other conditions are also met)
- Labeled with 'caoutchouc pur' (meaning 'pure rubber') → permitted (if all other conditions are also met)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Conditional
Radio (receiver/transceiver)
Radios may only be shipped to Morocco if the sender has obtained prior authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities. No other conditions are stated in the source text.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the relevant Moroccan authorities → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant Moroccan authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Scales and Measuring Rules (Rulers)
Scales and measuring rules (rulers) may only be shipped to Morocco if authorized by the destination country's Weights and Measures Inspector (Vérificateur des Poids et Mesures). Shipment is conditional upon obtaining this official permission.
Conditions and documents
- Authorized by the destination country's Weights and Measures Inspector (Vérificateur des Poids et Mesures) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Weights and Measures Inspector (Vérificateur des Poids et Mesures) of Morocco
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Used Clothing and Used Furniture
Used clothing and used furniture may only be shipped to Morocco if the consignee holds an import permit issued in advance by the relevant Moroccan authority (Ministère de l'industrie, du commerce, des mines et de la marine marchande). Shipments without this prior authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Import permit issued in advance by the Ministère de l'industrie, du commerce, des mines et de la marine marchande is held by the addressee → permitted
Documents: Import permit issued in advance by the Ministère de l'industrie, du commerce, des mines et de la marine marchande
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
Applies to every destination, including Morocco
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 Morocco?
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 Morocco?
- Japan Post's import rules for Morocco prohibit 18 item types, including Absinthe; Denatured Alcohol; Extracts (Anethole, Fennel Extract, Star Anise Extract); Wine (alcohol content 10% or below, or inferior-quality wine); Feeding bottles with tubes (and their parts); Counterfeit currency and counterfeit decorations/medals (Morocco); Articles bearing on their exterior a reproduction of currency, coats of arms, or portraits of royalty; Gold, Silver, and Similar Precious Metals (Non-Permitted Quality); and 10 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 Morocco only under conditions?
- 19 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Sulfur; Pacifier (Baby Dummy / Soother); Tobacco (leaf tobacco, cigars, and kif); Wormwood (bitter wormwood / Artemisia absinthium); Scales and Measuring Rules (Rulers); Radio (receiver/transceiver); Candles and similar items; Pharmaceuticals / Medicines; 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 Morocco?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Morocco; 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.