What you can't ship from Japan to Pakistan
25 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 17 item types that cannot be sent to Pakistan and 8 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
- 17
- Conditional
- 8
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Pakistan. 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.
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Copper coins and bronze coins
Copper coins and bronze coins not issued by Pakistan are prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Coins issued by Pakistan itself are excluded from this restriction.
Details and exceptions
- Coins issued by Pakistan (destination country) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 74
- Prohibited
Items bearing imitations / facsimiles of banknotes or government bonds
Items that bear imitation designs of banknotes or Pakistani government-issued public bonds are prohibited, including stamps, coupons, or any articles to which such imitation stamps are affixed. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Valuables
Valuables are prohibited for shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This includes coins, banknotes, bearer securities, traveler's checks, platinum, gold, silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, and other valuables.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Medicine & supplements
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Quinine (Red Quinine)
Red quinine is prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This item is not permitted for import through any of these shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent for medical or scientific purposes and when authorization has been obtained from the central government of the destination country (Pakistan).
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorization obtained from the central government of Pakistan → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the central government of Pakistan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Bird skins and feathers (excluding poultry and ostrich feathers)
Skins and feathers from birds other than poultry are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Ostrich feathers are also excluded from this prohibition.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Pakistan may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to consult the nearest plant protection station or Pakistan's plant quarantine authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station and import permit from destination country may be required → conditional — consult nearest plant protection station or Pakistan's plant quarantine 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)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Chemicals
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Explosives and Similar Dangerous Substances
Substances that are explosive, flammable/ignitable, or otherwise dangerous are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers any material with explosive, incendiary, or hazardous properties.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
Weapons
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Military Supplies
Weapons, ammunition, other military supplies, and their parts and components are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan, except when imported by the destination country's government. This prohibition applies across regular, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Details and exceptions
- imported by the government of the destination country (Pakistan) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
10 prohibited · 6 conditional
- Prohibited
Antiques
Antiques are prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Prohibited
Articles bearing counterfeit trademarks
Goods affixed with counterfeit or forged trademarks are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any article carrying a fake or unauthorized brand mark.
- Prohibited
Articles bearing false descriptions
Articles bearing false descriptions regarding quality, origin, manufacturer, or other particulars are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers any goods that carry misleading or fraudulent labelling on such details.
- Prohibited
Articles bearing the coat of arms of Pakistan
Articles displaying the coat of arms of Pakistan, or a design closely resembling it, that were manufactured outside of Pakistan are prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan. This restriction applies to all shipping types including regular mail, parcels, and EMS.
- Prohibited
Articles contrary to public morals
Items contrary to public morals — including books, printed matter, paintings, obscene articles, and other such items — are prohibited. Also prohibited are articles, or articles in packaging, bearing markings that infringe upon the territory or sovereignty of the destination country.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Common Personal Items
Mobile phones, luxury pens, watches, eyeglasses, and toys are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. These everyday personal items are not permitted regardless of shipping method.
- Prohibited
Counterfeit postage stamps
Counterfeit postage stamps are prohibited from shipment to Pakistan via Regular mail, Parcel, and EMS. This applies to all imitation or forged postage stamps.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Goods bearing a portrait of the President of Pakistan on their trademark or label, manufactured outside Pakistan
Goods manufactured outside Pakistan that display a portrait of the President of Pakistan on their trademark or label are prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan. This restriction applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets and lottery-related circulars
Lottery tickets and circulars relating to lotteries are prohibited from being shipped to Pakistan via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This applies to both the tickets themselves and any associated promotional or informational materials.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
- Conditional
Documents related to examination results and immigration procedures
Original educational documents, results documents for standardized tests such as GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS, and immigration-related documents may only be sent to Pakistan if shipped as registered mail. This condition applies to both Regular and EMS shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped as registered mail (書留) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Goods manufactured outside Pakistan bearing Pakistani trademarks
Goods manufactured outside Pakistan that bear a trademark belonging to (or closely resembling that of) a Pakistani manufacturer or merchant are conditionally permitted, provided the country of manufacture is clearly stated on the goods.
Conditions and documents
- Country of manufacture is clearly stated on the goods → permitted
- Conditional
Goods sold by count or length (foreign-manufactured)
Foreign-manufactured goods that are customarily sold by unit count or by length may only be shipped to Pakistan if the package clearly states the names and addresses of the manufacturer, exporter, and local handler in Pakistan, along with the quantity or length in yards. Shipments that do not bear all required markings are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Names and addresses of the manufacturer, exporter, and handler in Pakistan, plus the quantity or length in yards, are clearly marked on the goods → permitted
- Conditional
Wireless telegraph apparatus
Wireless telegraph apparatus may only be shipped to Pakistan if the sender or recipient has obtained authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Pakistan) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Works of Art
Works of art may be imported into Pakistan under the condition that they are intended for collection purposes. Shipment is available via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Conditions and documents
- Imported for collection purposes → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Conditional
Applies to every destination, including Pakistan
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 Pakistan?
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 Pakistan?
- Japan Post's import rules for Pakistan prohibit 17 item types, including Articles bearing false descriptions; ヴィールス; Quinine (Red Quinine); Articles bearing the coat of arms of Pakistan; Valuables; Articles bearing counterfeit trademarks; Items bearing imitations / facsimiles of banknotes or government bonds; Military Supplies; and 9 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 Pakistan only under conditions?
- 8 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example ヴィールス; Goods manufactured outside Pakistan bearing Pakistani trademarks; Goods sold by count or length (foreign-manufactured); Plants; Works of Art; Narcotics; Wireless telegraph apparatus; Documents related to examination results and immigration procedures. 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 Pakistan?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Pakistan; 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.