What you can't ship from Japan to Saint Lucia
17 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 13 item types that cannot be sent to Saint Lucia and 4 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
- 13
- Conditional
- 4
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Saint Lucia. 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
- Prohibited
Celluloid
Celluloid in liquid form and celluloid from which volatile substances have not been completely removed are prohibited from being shipped as parcels to Saint Lucia. Both forms of celluloid are subject to this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Matches
Matches are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via parcel. No exceptions or conditions are noted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
Currency & valuables
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Counterfeit or Altered Currency
Counterfeit or altered currency is prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via regular mail. This applies to any falsified or tampered monetary coins or banknotes.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Currency (coins and banknotes)
Currency sent as registered ordinary mail to Saint Lucia is prohibited. This restriction applies to regular shipping.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Plants & animals
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Honeybees and silkworms
Honeybees and silkworms are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via regular mail. This restriction covers live specimens of both insects.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
- Conditional
Plants and Seeds
Plants and seeds are conditionally permitted for shipment to Saint Lucia via regular shipping. Specific conditions apply to their importation.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Tobacco
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Tobacco Extracts and Essences
Tobacco extracts, essences, and other derived substances are prohibited from shipment to Saint Lucia via regular mail. This prohibition covers all extracted or concentrated forms of tobacco.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
- Conditional
Tobacco
Tobacco is conditionally permitted for shipment to Saint Lucia. Tobacco leaf veins (midribs) are allowed only when authorization has been obtained from the destination country's customs authorities.
Conditions and documents
- Tobacco leaf veins (midribs) with authorization from Saint Lucia customs authorities → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Saint Lucia customs authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Medicine & supplements
1 conditional
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine may only be shipped to Saint Lucia for medical or scientific purposes and must have prior authorization from the Governor-General of the destination country. Shipments not meeting both conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Sent for medical or scientific purposes AND authorized by the Governor-General of Saint Lucia → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Governor-General of Saint Lucia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Other items
7 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Copyright-infringing articles and counterfeit trademarked goods
Articles that violate Saint Lucia's copyright law and goods bearing counterfeit trademarks are prohibited from shipment via regular mail. Both copyright-infringing items and counterfeit branded merchandise are expressly excluded.
- Prohibited
Counterfeit Trademark Goods
Goods bearing a counterfeit trademark are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via regular shipping. Items affixed with forged or fake trademarks are not permitted.
- Prohibited
Lottery Tickets and Lottery-Related Documents
Lottery tickets and documents related to lotteries are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via regular shipping. This restriction covers all such tickets and associated paperwork.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Oilcloth, oilpaper, and similar oil- or wax-treated goods; perishable articles (except when submitted in sealed tin containers)
Oilcloth, waxed or oiled articles, oilpaper, and goods liable to perish in transit are prohibited for regular shipments to Saint Lucia, unless the perishable items are enclosed in sealed tin containers.
Details and exceptions
- Perishable articles enclosed in sealed tin containers → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 59
- Prohibited
Shaving Brush
Shaving brushes are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via regular shipping. This restriction applies to brushes used for applying shaving lather or cream.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Tires (Rubber)
Rubber tires are prohibited from being shipped as parcels to Saint Lucia. This restriction applies to rubber tires of any kind.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 40
- Prohibited
Used clothing / rags
Used clothing and rags are prohibited from being shipped to Saint Lucia via parcel. This restriction applies to secondhand garments and worn textile rags.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Film
Film may be shipped to Saint Lucia by parcel only if it is packed in a sturdy wooden box and the mailpiece bears a label marked 'Films'.
Conditions and documents
- Packaging must use a sturdy wooden box → permitted
- The mailpiece must bear a label marked 'Films' → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
Applies to every destination, including Saint Lucia
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 Saint Lucia?
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 Saint Lucia?
- Japan Post's import rules for Saint Lucia prohibit 13 item types, including Celluloid; Tires (Rubber); Tobacco Extracts and Essences; Shaving Brush; Matches; Honeybees and silkworms; Used clothing / rags; Currency (coins and banknotes); and 5 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 Saint Lucia only under conditions?
- 4 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Tobacco; Film; Plants and Seeds; Narcotics. 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 Saint Lucia?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Saint Lucia; 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.