What you can't ship from Japan to Myanmar
23 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 18 item types that cannot be sent to Myanmar and 5 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
- 18
- Conditional
- 5
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Myanmar. 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.
Medicine & supplements
3 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Dental pharmaceuticals packed in insulated/cold storage boxes
Dental pharmaceuticals shipped in insulated or cold storage boxes are prohibited for shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional details or conditions are provided.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Narcotics
Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Quinine (Red Quinine)
Red quinine is prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This item may not be sent under any of the applicable shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Syringes and hypodermic needles
Hypodermic syringes and hypodermic needles are conditionally permitted to Myanmar; they are only allowed if the destination country's government has granted authorization, or if the shipment is addressed to a physician.
Conditions and documents
- Government of the destination country has granted authorization → permitted
- Shipment is addressed to a physician → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Counterfeit and imitation currency
Imitation banknotes, counterfeit currency, counterfeit copper coins, and counterfeit bronze coins are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Insured Parcels Containing Valuables
Insured parcels containing coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, platinum, gold, or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, precious stones, or other valuables are prohibited for parcel shipping to Myanmar. No insured parcels of this type are accepted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items containing coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum, gold or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for regular shipments to Myanmar. No such items may be sent via registered ordinary mail to this destination.
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Plants
Live plants, seeds of flax, cotton, or bersim (Persian clover), and cotton originating from the United States of America are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Bird feathers and bird skin/leather
Bird feathers and bird skin/leather are conditionally permitted for shipment to Myanmar only when sent as biological specimens. All other purposes are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Sent as a biological specimen → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Myanmar may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to confirm requirements with their nearest plant protection station or Myanmar's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station completed and import permit from destination country obtained where required → permitted
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) where required
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Chemicals
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Celluloid and Celluloid Products
Celluloid and products made from celluloid are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular and EMS services. Both the raw material and finished celluloid goods are covered by this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
Weapons
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Weapons, Ammunition, and Matches
Weapons, weapon parts, weapon-manufacturing materials, ammunition, gas-discharge devices, war materials (including lead, sulfur, and saltpeter), pistols, toy pistols, primed metallic caps and cartridges for portable firearms, non-explosive artillery fuse materials, and matches are prohibited for shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
9 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles bearing a stamp depicting a portrait of British royalty (manufactured outside the Commonwealth)
Articles that bear a stamp or label depicting a portrait of a member of the British royal family are prohibited if manufactured outside of the Commonwealth. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
- Prohibited
Articles bearing the British Royal Coat of Arms or a closely resembling imitation, manufactured outside the Commonwealth
Items displaying the British Royal Coat of Arms or a closely similar imitation that were manufactured outside the Commonwealth are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar. This restriction applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
- Prohibited
Counterfeit postage stamps
Counterfeit postage stamps are prohibited from being shipped to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Forged or falsified postage stamps of any kind are not permitted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Cremated remains (ashes)
Cremated human or animal remains (ashes) are prohibited from being shipped to Myanmar via regular mail, parcel, or EMS. No additional conditions or exceptions are stated.
- Prohibited
Film: 'Storm over Asia' (a.k.a. 'The Heir of Genghis Khan')
The specific film known as 'Storm over Asia' or 'The Heir of Genghis Khan' is prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies to physical film copies of this particular motion picture.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Prohibited
Gold bullion
Gold bullion is prohibited from inclusion in parcels destined for Myanmar, regardless of whether the parcel is insured or not.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets and lottery-related documents
Lottery tickets and documents related to lotteries are prohibited from being shipped to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both the lottery tickets themselves and any associated paperwork or documentation.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Medals bearing the words 'Independent Burma' in any language
Medals displaying the phrase 'Independent Burma' (in any language) are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of which language the inscription appears in.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Prohibited
Shaving Brush
Shaving brushes are prohibited from shipment to Myanmar via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of material or type.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Conditional
Non-flammable film
Non-flammable film is conditionally permitted for shipment to Myanmar via Regular and EMS, provided specific double-container packaging requirements are met and the outer packaging bears a prescribed French-language label in red ink. No other types of film are addressed by this restriction.
Conditions and documents
- Packaging uses a double container: inner container must be a sturdy metal box, outer container must be a wooden box or thick cardboard box → permitted
- Outer packaging bears a label clearly written in red ink stating 'Contient seulement des films non inflammables' (meaning 'Contains only non-flammable films') → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
- Conditional
Wireless Telegraphy Equipment
Wireless telegraphy equipment (transmitters and receivers) may only be shipped to Myanmar if the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. Shipment is conditional on obtaining that official authorization.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Myanmar) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of Myanmar
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
Applies to every destination, including Myanmar
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 Myanmar?
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 Myanmar?
- Japan Post's import rules for Myanmar prohibit 18 item types, including Quinine (Red Quinine); Celluloid and Celluloid Products; Gold bullion; Film: 'Storm over Asia' (a.k.a. 'The Heir of Genghis Khan'); Shaving Brush; Medals bearing the words 'Independent Burma' in any language; Articles bearing the British Royal Coat of Arms or a closely resembling imitation, manufactured outside the Commonwealth; Counterfeit postage stamps; 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 Myanmar only under conditions?
- 5 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Non-flammable film; Bird feathers and bird skin/leather; Plants; Syringes and hypodermic needles; Wireless Telegraphy Equipment. 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 Myanmar?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Myanmar; 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.