What you can't ship from Japan to Réunion

49 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post

Short answer: Japan Post lists 25 item types that cannot be sent to Réunion and 24 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
25
Conditional
24
Carrier-wide rules
278

These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Réunion. 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.

Plants & animals

5 prohibited · 5 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Animals (live or dead) and their hides/skins

    Live and dead animals, as well as their hides and skins, are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers both whole animals and their raw hides or skins.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01

  • Prohibited

    Edible vegetables, roots, and tubers (contaminated with crop-harmful parasites)

    Edible vegetables, roots, and tubers that are contaminated with parasites harmful to crops are prohibited from shipment to Réunion via regular and parcel shipping. For other plant-related items, refer to the conditionally permitted 'plants' category.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 07

  • Prohibited

    Raw meat, raw hides, raw wool (sheep), and animal hair

    Raw meat, raw hides, raw sheep wool, and animal hair are prohibited from shipment to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Prohibited

    Seed Potatoes (USA-origin, for food or industrial use)

    Seed potatoes of US origin intended for food or industrial use are prohibited from shipment to Réunion via all shipping types. For other plant-related items, refer to the conditionally permitted category for plants.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 07

  • Prohibited

    Sugarcane (cuttings, seedlings, and seeds)

    Sugarcane cuttings, seedlings, and seeds are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to all propagative plant material of sugarcane.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06

  • Conditional

    Fresh Fruit

    Fresh citrus fruits, figs, apples, pears, quinces, apricots, peaches (including nectarines), cherries, plums, gooseberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, or any fresh fruit from a country affected by Comstock scale (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus) may only be shipped if accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant protection authority of the country of origin.

    Conditions and documents
    • Fresh citrus fruits, figs, apples, pears, quinces, apricots, peaches (including nectarines), cherries, plums, gooseberries, blackcurrants, or raspberries, or any fresh fruit from a country affected by Comstock scale, accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant protection authority of the country of origin → permitted

    Documents: Phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant protection authority of the country of origin

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08

  • Conditional

    Honeybees, honey, and beeswax

    Honeybees are permitted only when the destination country's competent authority (Direction de la qualité) grants special exception and they are packed in a box that poses no harm to staff and does not hinder inspection. Honey and beeswax require a quarantine certificate and satisfactory sanitary inspection results issued by the Japanese competent authority, except for honey not exceeding 1 kg intended for non-commercial purposes; non-natural beeswax additionally requires a certificate confirming exposure to 100°C for at least 30 minutes.

    Conditions and documents
    • Honeybees: special exception granted by the destination country's competent authority (Direction de la qualité), and packed in a box that does not harm staff or hinder inspection of contents → permitted
    • Honey or beeswax: accompanied by a quarantine certificate and satisfactory sanitary inspection results issued by the Japanese competent authority → permitted
    • Honey not exceeding 1 kg and not intended for sale → permitted without quarantine certificate and sanitary inspection results
    • Non-natural beeswax: accompanied by a certificate confirming exposure to 100°C for at least 30 minutes → permitted

    Documents: Quarantine certificate issued by the Japanese competent authority (for honey or beeswax); Satisfactory sanitary inspection results issued by the Japanese competent authority (for honey or beeswax); Special exception approval from Direction de la qualité (for honeybees); Certificate confirming exposure to 100°C for at least 30 minutes (for non-natural beeswax)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04

  • Conditional

    Items Subject to Phytosanitary Regulations

    Live plants, horticultural supplies, certain vegetables and fruits, and oil-producing seeds and fruits are subject to special import procedures when shipping to Réunion. These items may be sent but require compliance with phytosanitary import requirements.

    Conditions and documents
    • live plants, horticultural supplies, certain vegetables and fruits, and oil-producing seeds and fruits → subject to special import procedures

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06

  • Conditional

    Leeches

    Leeches are not subject to quarantine procedures upon import into Réunion, but must be packed in cloth bags together with swamp soil or moss, and those cloth bags must be placed inside a wooden box or basket stuffed with hay or straw.

    Conditions and documents
    • Leeches are packed in a cloth bag together with swamp soil or moss, and that cloth bag is placed inside a wooden box or basket stuffed with hay or straw → permitted (no quarantine procedure required)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05

  • Conditional

    Plants

    Plants — including grains such as rice, fruits, vegetables, and other items regulated under plant quarantine law — are subject to the import requirements set out in the foreign country requirements list maintained by plant protection stations, based on the 1950 Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Notification No. 231 (Export Plant Quarantine Regulations). Export of rice additionally requires advance notification to the relevant regional agricultural policy bureau or office.

    Conditions and documents
    • Plants (including grains such as rice, fruits, vegetables, and other items defined under plant quarantine law) → Must comply with foreign country import requirements listed in the plant quarantine requirements table maintained at plant protection stations, based on Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Notification No. 231 (1950)
    • Export of rice → Advance notification to the relevant regional agricultural policy bureau or agricultural policy office is required

    Documents: Plant quarantine certificate or compliance with requirements per the foreign country requirements list maintained at plant protection stations (based on Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Notification No. 231); Advance notification to the relevant regional agricultural policy bureau or agricultural policy office (required for rice exports)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06

Books & printed matter

1 prohibited · 3 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Copyright-infringing publications

    Publications that infringe copyright are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to all such infringing printed or published materials.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Conditional

    Books

    French-language books are conditionally permitted to Réunion: books published in Réunion but printed abroad must display the local publisher or seller's name on the cover, back, and title page, and the country and address of the printer on the final page; books both published and printed outside Réunion are permitted only if the publisher's name and address appear on the cover, back, or title page.

    Conditions and documents
    • Book published in Réunion but printed outside Réunion: publisher or seller's name must appear on cover, back, and title page; country and name/address of printer must appear on the final page → permitted
    • Book published and printed outside Réunion: publisher's name and address must appear on cover, back, or title page → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Conditional

    Printed matter and printing articles

    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 the destination country. Depending on the outcome of that review, the items may be returned to the sender.

    Conditions and documents
    • Subject to censorship by the relevant authorities of the destination country → May be permitted or returned to sender depending on the outcome of the review

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Conditional

    Reproductions (books, newspapers, booklets, and printed matter reproduced by letterpress, lithography, or engraving)

    Reproductions of books, newspapers, booklets, and other printed matter produced by letterpress, lithography, or engraving are subject to censorship by the destination country's Ministry of the Interior (Ministère de l'intérieur). Depending on the outcome of that review, the items may be returned to the sender.

    Conditions and documents
    • Reproduction of books, newspapers, booklets, or printed matter by letterpress, lithography, or engraving → Subject to censorship by the Ministry of the Interior; may be returned to sender depending on the result

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

Chemicals

2 prohibited · 2 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Explosives and Similar Dangerous Substances

    Substances that are explosive, flammable, or otherwise dangerous are prohibited from shipment to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This covers any material with explosive, ignition-prone, or hazardous properties.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36

  • Prohibited

    Saccharin tablets

    Saccharin in tablet form is prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This restriction applies to saccharin tablets specifically.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

  • Conditional

    Industrial products, petroleum, and mineral oils

    Industrial products, petroleum, and various mineral oils are conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion, but only when prior authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.

    Conditions and documents
    • prior authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 27

  • Conditional

    Saccharin

    Powdered pure saccharin is conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion. A permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Public Health must be attached.

    Conditions and documents
    • Powdered pure saccharin with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Public Health attached → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Public Health of Réunion

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

Food

3 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Canned goods (vegetables, plums, or fish) lacking clearly stamped country-of-origin markings

    Canned vegetables, plums, or fish are prohibited if the country of manufacture is not clearly stamped in Latin characters at the centre of the lid or base and at one additional location (neither of which may be a labelled area) on the can. Cans that do not meet this specific marking requirement cannot be shipped to Réunion.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16

  • Prohibited

    Foodstuffs

    Foodstuffs are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via EMS. No foodstuff items of any kind are accepted under this restriction.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21

  • Prohibited

    Poultry Eggs

    Poultry eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to eggs of domestic fowl and other poultry.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04

  • Conditional

    Health food products

    Foods, beverages, and supplements intended for health or beauty purposes are conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion. Importation requires a certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by the Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.).

    Conditions and documents
    • Holds a certified copy of an import license or marketing license issued by A.F.S.S.A.P.S. → permitted

    Documents: Certified copy of import license or marketing license issued by Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (A.F.S.S.A.P.S.)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21

Medicine & supplements

4 conditional

  • Conditional

    Contraceptive articles

    Contraceptive articles, medicines, devices, and other items deemed to have a contraceptive nature are permitted only with approval from the destination country's Ministry of Public Health. Shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services is subject to this condition.

    Conditions and documents
    • Approved by the destination country's Ministry of Public Health → permitted

    Documents: Approval from the Ministry of Public Health of Réunion

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30

  • Conditional

    Medicines / Pharmaceutical Products

    Medicines and pharmaceutical products are conditionally permitted to Réunion, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country. The applicable authority varies depending on the type of medicine: general medicines, biological products for livestock or veterinary use, or other biological products.

    Conditions and documents
    • General medicines accompanied by a permit issued by Agence du medicament, 143-145 Boulevard Anatole France, 93200 Saint Denis → permitted
    • Biological products for livestock or veterinary use accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de l'Agriculture, Direction generale de l'Alimentation, 175 rue du chevaleret, 75013 Paris → permitted
    • Other biological products accompanied by a permit issued by Ministere charge de la sante et Direction Generale de la Sante, 1 Place de Fontenay, 75007 Paris → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the relevant authority of the destination country (Agence du medicament for general medicines; Ministere charge de l'Agriculture / Direction generale de l'Alimentation for biological livestock or veterinary products; Ministere charge de la sante / Direction Generale de la Sante for other biological products)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30

  • Conditional

    Narcotics

    Insured letters containing narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are permitted only when dispatched for medical or scientific purposes. Import requires a permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Security of the destination country, and delivery is made directly to the permit holder by customs officials at the customs inspection office.

    Conditions and documents
    • Dispatched for medical or scientific purposes → permitted (insured letters only)
    • Permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale is presented at customs → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the Bureau des Stupéfiants du Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale (destination country)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

  • Conditional

    Narcotics (Schedule B under Réunion decree of 31 December 1962)

    Narcotic drugs listed in Schedule B of the destination country's decree of 31 December 1962, and preparations compounded from them, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipments must bear a specified orange-and-black poison label, be wrapped in an orange band printed with 'Poison' in black ink, and be accompanied by an import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs; the customs clearance certificate must be signed, certified by local municipal or police authorities, and returned to the customs office within one month.

    Conditions and documents
    • Container or outer packaging has a label affixed securely (not easily removable) on an orange background with black ink, clearly stating the sender's and recipient's names and addresses, and the name and quantity of the contents → condition met
    • An orange band with 'Poison' clearly printed in black ink is wrapped around the outer packaging → condition met
    • An import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of the destination country is attached → permitted
    • The customs clearance certificate is signed, certified by the municipal or police authority of the destination, and returned to the customs office within one month → condition met

    Documents: Import permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs of Réunion; Customs clearance certificate (signed and certified by local municipal or police authority, to be returned to customs office within one month)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29

Alcohol

2 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Alcohol / Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories)

    Certain alcoholic beverages are prohibited for shipment to Réunion, specifically: anise-flavored spirits with 45% ABV or higher, and bitters, bittering agents, tar waters, gentian bitters, and similar products containing no more than 200g of sugar per litre with 30% ABV or higher.

    Details and exceptions
    • anise-flavored alcoholic beverage with ABV ≥ 45% → prohibited
    • bitters, bittering agents, tar waters, gentian bitters, or similar products containing ≤ 200g sugar per litre and ABV ≥ 30% → prohibited

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

  • Prohibited

    Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899

    Wine manufactured in a country other than Réunion is prohibited unless it meets the conditions stipulated by Réunion's law of 1 February 1899. Wine that does not satisfy those conditions cannot be shipped via Regular, Parcel, or EMS services.

    Details and exceptions
    • Wine manufactured outside Réunion that does not meet the conditions of Réunion's law of 1 February 1899 → prohibited

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

  • Conditional

    Wine and grape-based beverages

    Grape juice, grape liquid, and all alcoholic beverages made from grapes (including wine) are conditionally permitted to Réunion, provided they meet the conditions set by the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipment is allowed via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services subject to those requirements.

    Conditions and documents
    • Meets the conditions set by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22

Currency & valuables

1 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Currency, Metals, and Valuables

    Registered mail containing valuables is prohibited for regular shipments to Réunion, except that registered mail containing banknotes, paper currency, or bearer securities of various kinds is permitted.

    Details and exceptions
    • Registered mail containing banknotes, paper currency, or bearer securities of various kinds → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

  • Conditional

    Gold Bullion

    Postal items containing gold bullion (gold bars, French or foreign currency in gold, industrial gold, processed gold products, etc.) are conditionally permitted to Réunion, provided that an import declaration pre-approved by the Banque de France is sent to the customs authorities of the destination country. Exemptions apply to items containing only small amounts of gold (e.g., plated products, gold/silver lace) and personal or non-personal jewellery not exceeding 500 grams total weight.

    Conditions and documents
    • Import declaration pre-approved by the Banque de France is sent to the customs authorities of the destination country → permitted
    • Items containing only small amounts of gold (e.g., plated products, gold/silver lace) or personal/non-personal jewellery with total weight not exceeding 500 grams → exempt from the pre-approval requirement

    Documents: Import declaration pre-approved by the Banque de France (Banque de France承認済み輸入申告書)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

Weapons

1 prohibited · 1 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Ammunition

    Ammunition, including gunpowder, percussion caps, and charged cartridges, is prohibited for shipment to Réunion via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are indicated in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93

  • Conditional

    War Materials

    War materials designated under Réunion's decrees of 18 April 1939 and 14 August 1939 (and their annexes) are conditionally permitted, but only when accompanied by a permit issued by the Customs Directorate (Direction générale des douanes) based on approvals from the Ministries of National Defence, Foreign Affairs, and the Interior.

    Conditions and documents
    • War materials designated under the decrees of 18 April 1939 and 14 August 1939 and their annexes, accompanied by a permit issued by the Direction générale des douanes based on approvals from the Ministère d'État chargé de la défense nationale, the Ministère des affaires étrangères, and the Ministère de l'intérieur → permitted

    Documents: Permit issued by the Direction générale des douanes (Customs Directorate), based on approvals from the Ministère d'État chargé de la défense nationale (Ministry of National Defence), the Ministère des affaires étrangères (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and the Ministère de l'intérieur (Ministry of the Interior)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93

Tobacco

1 conditional

  • Conditional

    Tobacco

    Tobacco may only be imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country, except for tobacco intended for the recipient's personal consumption not exceeding 10 kg per recipient per year (which may exceed 10 kg with customs authorization). This conditional allowance applies to shipments via Regular, Parcel, and EMS.

    Conditions and documents
    • Tobacco intended for recipient's personal consumption, not exceeding 10 kg per recipient per year → permitted
    • Tobacco intended for recipient's personal consumption, exceeding 10 kg per recipient per year, with customs authorization from the destination country → permitted
    • Tobacco imported by the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted

    Documents: Customs authorization from the destination country's customs authority (required when quantity exceeds 10 kg per recipient per year)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24

Other items

10 prohibited · 5 conditional

  • Prohibited

    Antiques

    Antiques are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via EMS. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97

  • Prohibited

    Baby feeding bottles and pacifiers (specific types)

    Baby feeding bottles with tubes, and pacifiers that lack labeling indicating they are made of pure rubber and/or do not bear the trademark of the manufacturer or seller, are prohibited from shipment to Réunion. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39

  • Prohibited

    Goods bearing false indications of origin (falsely marked as made in Réunion)

    Goods that bear a false statement that they were manufactured in Réunion, or goods bearing markings likely to cause them to be mistaken as having been manufactured in Réunion, are prohibited. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.

    Source: Japan Post

  • Prohibited

    Imitation Pearls

    Imitation pearls are prohibited from being shipped to Réunion via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of the form or quantity of the imitation pearl items.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71

  • Prohibited

    Lottery tickets (foreign lotteries)

    Foreign lottery tickets and related materials are prohibited for shipment to Réunion. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS services.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Prohibited

    Mail related to fraudulent goods sales

    Mail items related to fraudulent goods sales are prohibited for shipment to Réunion via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any postal items connected with deceptive or fraudulent commercial transactions.

    Source: Japan Post

  • Prohibited

    Measuring instruments using units not approved by the destination country

    Measuring instruments that use units of measurement other than those prescribed by Réunion (France) are prohibited across all shipping types. Only measuring instruments using officially approved units are acceptable.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Prohibited

    Printed matter containing fraudulent advertisements or prohibited lottery content

    Newspapers and other printed materials carrying advertisements for fraudulent merchandise sales are prohibited. Printed matter containing information about lotteries from countries other than Réunion, or lotteries prohibited within Réunion, is also prohibited.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49

  • Prohibited

    Works of Art

    Works of art are prohibited for shipment to Réunion via EMS. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97

  • Prohibited

    ライター

    ブタンガス使用のライター

    Source: Japan Post

  • Conditional

    All goods

    All goods shipped to Réunion must bear a clearly legible, permanent mark of origin in Latin characters, unless the shipment is clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption.

    Conditions and documents
    • Goods are clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption → Origin mark requirement is waived
    • Goods are not clearly for personal consumption → Must bear a clearly legible, indelible mark of origin in Latin characters

    Source: Japan Post

  • Conditional

    Cremated remains (urn containing ashes)

    Urns containing cremated remains are conditionally accepted for shipment to Réunion. They must be placed inside a tightly sealed metal box fastened with screws or bolts, which must then be enclosed in a wooden box with walls no less than 1 centimetre thick.

    Conditions and documents
    • Urn is placed in a metal box tightly closed with screws or bolts, and that metal box is enclosed in a wooden box with walls no less than 1 centimetre thick → permitted

    Source: Japan Post

  • Conditional

    Measuring instruments

    Measuring instruments may only be shipped to Réunion if authorized by the destination country's weights and measures authority (Service des instruments de mesure). Import is conditional on obtaining this permission.

    Conditions and documents
    • Authorized by the destination country's weights and measures authority (Service des instruments de mesure) → permitted

    Documents: Authorization from the Service des instruments de mesure (weights and measures authority of Réunion)

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Conditional

    Thermometers and Similar Measuring Instruments

    Thermometers, alcoholmeters, hydrometers, and thermometers (temperature gauges) shipped to Réunion are subject to inspection upon arrival, and may be returned to the sender depending on the results of that inspection.

    Conditions and documents
    • Subject to inspection upon arrival in the destination country → May be returned to sender depending on inspection result

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90

  • Conditional

    Timber for match manufacturing

    Timber intended for match manufacturing is only permitted when addressed to the relevant authorities of the destination country. Shipments not directed to those authorities are not allowed.

    Conditions and documents
    • Addressed to the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted

    Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44

Applies to every destination, including Réunion

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.

Items Japan Post refuses worldwide

Not sure about a specific item for Réunion?

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 Réunion?
Japan Post's import rules for Réunion prohibit 25 item types, including Alcohol / Alcoholic Beverages (specific prohibited categories); Canned goods (vegetables, plums, or fish) lacking clearly stamped country-of-origin markings; Saccharin tablets; Raw meat, raw hides, raw wool (sheep), and animal hair; Wine not meeting the conditions of the destination country's law of 1 February 1899; Baby feeding bottles and pacifiers (specific types); ライター; Printed matter containing fraudulent advertisements or prohibited lottery content; and 17 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 Réunion only under conditions?
24 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Saccharin; All goods; Tobacco; Leeches; Wine and grape-based beverages; Timber for match manufacturing; Honeybees, honey, and beeswax; Cremated remains (urn containing ashes); and 16 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 Réunion?
Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Réunion; 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.

Based on carrier-published restriction data. Final acceptance is decided by the carrier and destination customs; general import rules of the destination still apply.

Rule text is Japan Post's, translated and summarised; every rule links to its source. Japan Post updates these lists on its own timetable, and this page refreshes daily. Prices and how to ship to Réunion.

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