What you can't ship from Japan to Slovakia
57 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 8 item types that cannot be sent to Slovakia and 49 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 August 1, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 8
- Conditional
- 49
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Slovakia. 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.
Food
1 prohibited · 8 conditional
- Prohibited
Raw Meat
Raw meat is prohibited from being shipped to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Conditional
Animal products, milk and dairy products, bird eggs, and natural honey
Shipments of animal products, milk and dairy products, bird eggs, and natural honey to Slovakia are conditionally permitted via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Commercial shipments require a permit from the destination country's National Animal Authority, a permit from the Ministry of Economy, and a certificate from the National Bureau of Standards and Inspection; non-commercial shipments require only a veterinary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose shipment with permit issued by the destination country's National Animal Authority, permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, and certificate issued by the destination country's National Bureau of Standards and Inspection → permitted
- Non-commercial purpose shipment with veterinary certificate attached → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the destination country's National Animal Authority (commercial shipments); Permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy (commercial shipments); Certificate issued by the destination country's National Bureau of Standards and Inspection (commercial shipments); Veterinary certificate (non-commercial shipments)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Caviar
Caviar may be imported into Slovakia only up to 250 grams per person, provided that a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Environment and a CITES export permit are attached. No import is permitted without both documents.
Conditions and documents
- Permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Environment is attached AND a CITES export permit is attached, AND quantity does not exceed 250 grams per person → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Environment of Slovakia (destination country); CITES export permit
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Conditional
Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Cocoa and cocoa preparations are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia. Commercial shipments must follow the plant/plant-products regulations, while non-commercial shipments intended for personal/household use are permitted without a phytosanitary certificate if the goods are packaged for household use and the country of origin is indicated.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose → Must follow plant and plant products regulations
- Non-commercial purpose; intended for household use by the addressee; packaged for household use; and country of origin is indicated → Phytosanitary certificate not required
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate (required for commercial shipments or non-commercial shipments not meeting household-use exemption criteria)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 18
- Conditional
Coffee, Tea, and Spices
Coffee, tea, and spices may be shipped to Slovakia conditionally, with documentation requirements varying by purpose: commercial shipments require a permit from the Ministry of Economy, a certificate from the National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate; non-commercial shipments require only a phytosanitary certificate; and non-commercial shipments of household packaged goods require no phytosanitary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose: permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and phytosanitary certificate are attached → permitted
- Non-commercial purpose (general) → permitted with phytosanitary certificate only
- Non-commercial purpose and household packaged goods → permitted without phytosanitary certificate
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (commercial shipments only); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (commercial shipments only); Phytosanitary certificate (commercial shipments and non-commercial non-household shipments)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Conditional
Fats and oils, their decomposition products, prepared edible fats, and waxes
Fats and oils, their decomposition products, prepared edible fats, and waxes may only be shipped to Slovakia under conditional terms. Shipment is permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, plus a phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate depending on the raw materials used.
Conditions and documents
- Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country is presented, plus a phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate (depending on the raw materials used) → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate (depending on the raw materials used)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Conditional
Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; baked goods (bakery products)
Import of cereal, flour, starch, or milk preparations and bakery products into Slovakia is conditionally permitted. Commercial imports require phytosanitary, animal quarantine, and veterinary certificates; personal-use imports in packaged form displaying the country of origin are exempt from these certificate requirements.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial import with phytosanitary certificate, animal quarantine certificate, and veterinary certificate attached → permitted
- Personal use, packaged food with country of origin indicated → permitted without certificates
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate (植物検疫証明書) — required for commercial imports; Animal quarantine certificate (動物検疫証明書) — required for commercial imports; Veterinary certificate (獣医学的証明書) — required for commercial imports
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 19
- Conditional
Prepared foodstuffs (plant-based preparations, fruits, nuts, and other plant-derived food products)
Prepared foodstuffs derived from plants, fruits, nuts, and other plant parts may be imported into Slovakia conditionally: commercial imports require both a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate from the destination country's National Inspection Authority; non-commercial imports are permitted only if the country of production is indicated on the packaging.
Conditions and documents
- Import for commercial purposes with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority → permitted
- Import for non-commercial purposes with the country of production indicated on the packaging → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (Slovakia); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 20
- Conditional
Sugar and Sugar Confectionery
Sugar and sugar confectionery may be shipped for non-commercial purposes only if packaged in individual portions for the use of the addressee. Commercial shipments are subject to the same conditions as the 'plants etc.' category.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes → Subject to the same conditions as the 'plants etc.' category
- For non-commercial purposes, packaged in individual portions for the use of the addressee → Permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
Plants & animals
5 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Chicory roots (Cichorium intybus sativum) — other types
Chicory roots (Cichorium intybus sativum), classified as 'other' types, are prohibited from shipment to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 12
- Prohibited
Cuttings, roots, and saplings of forest trees
Cuttings, roots, and saplings of forest trees are prohibited from being shipped to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers all such plant propagation material and young trees originating from forest tree species.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Prohibited
Grapevines, cuttings, and roots for cultivation
Grapevines, cuttings, and roots intended for cultivation are prohibited from being shipped to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to live plant material of grapevines destined for growing purposes.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Prohibited
Live seedlings of raspberry shrubs, American peach trees, and chestnut trees (excluding seeds and Rosaceae host plants)
Live seedlings of raspberry shrubs, American peach trees, and chestnut trees are prohibited for shipment to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to living plant material only and does not cover seeds or Rosaceae host plants.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Prohibited
Plant-based fibers containing psychotropic substances used for narcotic production
Plant-based fibers that contain psychotropic substances intended for the production of narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Slovakia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 53
- Conditional
Items regulated under the Washington Convention (CITES)
Goods regulated under the Washington Convention (CITES) are conditionally permitted to Slovakia only when accompanied by a CITES export permit. Shipments without the required permit are not allowed.
Conditions and documents
- CITES export permit is attached → permitted
Documents: CITES export permit (ワシントン条約に基づく輸出許可証)
- Conditional
Living plants
Living plants and their parts (including fruits and nuts, seeds, tubers, and bulbs), all plant-based products (dried only), wood (unbarked only), bark, and peat are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia, provided a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country is attached.
Conditions and documents
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country is attached → permitted
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Plants and plant materials
Edible vegetables, roots, tubers, fruits (including nuts), citrus and melon peel, grains, seeds, industrial/medicinal/feed plants, resins, and other plant materials are conditionally permitted to Slovakia. Commercial shipments require a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate from the National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate; non-commercial shipments require only a phytosanitary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose → Permitted only with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate
- Non-commercial purpose → Permitted with a phytosanitary certificate only
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (commercial shipments only); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (commercial shipments only); Phytosanitary certificate
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Plants and Plant Products
Plants and plant products — including plants for cultivation, bulbs, seeds for sowing, cut flowers, cut branches, fruits (excluding pineapple, coconut, durian, banana, and date palm), vegetables, timber, and bark — require a phytosanitary certificate; importation is not permitted without one. Commercial shipments are permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- Phytosanitary certificate is attached → permitted (non-commercial)
- No phytosanitary certificate → import not permitted
- Commercial purpose AND accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate → permitted (commercial)
Documents: Phytosanitary certificate; Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (commercial shipments only); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (commercial shipments only)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Chemicals
1 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Products containing ozone-depleting substances
Products that contain ozone-depleting substances are prohibited from shipment to Slovakia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This applies to any product whose composition includes substances known to deplete the Earth's ozone layer.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Conditional
Dyes and Pigments (Tanning and Dyeing Extracts)
Tanning extracts, dyeing extracts, dyes, and pigments intended for commercial purposes are conditionally permitted to Slovakia, provided the shipper holds both a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority. Non-commercial shipments are not addressed by this restriction.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes, with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy → permitted
- For commercial purposes, with a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Conditional
Essential oils, resinoids, cosmetics, and soaps
Shipments of essential oils, resinoids, cosmetics, and soaps to Slovakia are conditionally permitted for commercial purposes, provided a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority are enclosed. Depending on the type of goods, a permit from the Ministry of Environment may also be required.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes, with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority → permitted
- Depending on the type of goods, an additional permit from the destination country's Ministry of Environment may be required → additional permit required
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia; Permit issued by the Ministry of Environment of Slovakia (required depending on the type of goods)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Conditional
Organic chemicals
Organic chemicals are conditionally permitted to Slovakia when shipped for commercial purposes, provided both a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority are obtained. Shipments without these documents or not intended for commercial purposes are not addressed in the source text.
Conditions and documents
- for commercial purposes, with a permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Protein substances, modified starches, glues and adhesives, and enzymes
Shipment of protein substances, modified starches, glues and adhesives, and enzymes to Slovakia is conditionally permitted for commercial purposes, provided a permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority are attached. For products of animal origin, a phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate must additionally be included.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes: permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority are attached → permitted
- For products of animal origin: phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate additionally attached (in addition to the Ministry of Economy permit and National Inspection Authority certificate) → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy; Certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority; Phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate (required additionally for animal-origin products)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 35
Medicine & supplements
2 conditional
- Conditional
Eyeglasses, goggles, and similar items, lenses and contact lenses (limited to medical, medical auxiliary, or occupational protective eyewear)
Eyeglasses, goggles, lenses, and contact lenses intended for medical, medical auxiliary, or occupational protective use may be shipped to Slovakia conditionally. Shipment is permitted only when accompanied by a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia) is attached → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Narcotics and psychotropic substances may only be shipped to Slovakia with prior authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Health; commercial shipments additionally require a permit from the Ministry of Economy and a certificate from the National Inspectorate. Shipments of medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic components addressed to private individuals are prohibited.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health → permitted
- Commercial purpose: authorization from Ministry of Health AND permit from Ministry of Economy AND certificate from National Inspectorate → permitted
- Medicines containing narcotic or psychotropic components addressed to a private individual → prohibited
Documents: Authorization from the destination country's Ministry of Health; Permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy (commercial shipments only); Certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspectorate (commercial shipments only)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Alcohol
1 conditional
- Conditional
Beverages, Distilled Spirits, and Vinegar
Importing beverages, distilled spirits, and vinegar into Slovakia for commercial purposes requires a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority. Non-commercial imports are generally permitted up to 1 litre of alcohol and 2 litres of wine per person.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial import with permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority → permitted
- Non-commercial import up to 1 litre of alcohol and 2 litres of wine per person → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Tobacco
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes may be sent to Slovakia conditionally. For commercial purposes, a permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate from the National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate are required; for non-commercial purposes, combined quantities per person are limited to 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of smoking tobacco.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes: permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate are all attached → permitted
- For non-commercial purposes: combined quantity per person does not exceed 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, and/or 250 grams of smoking tobacco → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (commercial shipments); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (commercial shipments); Phytosanitary certificate (commercial shipments)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
1 prohibited · 29 conditional
- Prohibited
Used base metal products
Used base metal products are prohibited from being shipped to Slovakia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated for this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Conditional
Artificial (Man-Made) Fibers and Products Made Thereof
Artificial fibers and products made from them may only be shipped to Slovakia for commercial purposes if accompanied by a permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority. No conditions are stated for non-commercial shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose, accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy; Certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 55
- Conditional
Cameras
Cameras are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia; a certificate must be presented, and the type of certificate required varies depending on the intended use of the camera.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate presented; type of certificate depends on the intended use of the camera → permitted
Documents: Certificate (type varies depending on the intended use of the camera)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Cork and Cork Products
Cork and cork products may be shipped to Slovakia for commercial purposes only if accompanied by a permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority. Non-commercial shipments are not addressed by the source text.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose, accompanied by a permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Slovak Ministry of Economy; Certificate issued by the Slovak National Inspection Authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 45
- Conditional
Electrical equipment, sound recorders, audio playback devices, and video recording/playback equipment for television programs (including parts and accessories)
Electrical equipment, sound recorders, audio playback devices, and TV video recording/playback equipment (including parts and accessories) may be shipped conditionally. When intended for commercial purposes, shipment is permitted only if accompanied by a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- intended for commercial purposes → permitted only if accompanied by a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Frames and fittings for eyeglasses, goggles, and similar articles (limited to those made of plastic or precious metals)
Frames and fittings for eyeglasses, goggles, and similar eyewear made of plastic or precious metals may only be shipped to Slovakia if accompanied by a certificate issued by the destination country's national inspection authority.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia) is attached → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Furniture
Furniture made from other certified materials is conditionally permitted for commercial purposes, provided it is accompanied by a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country. No restrictions are stated for non-commercial shipments.
Conditions and documents
- Furniture made from other certified materials intended for commercial purposes, accompanied by a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 94
- Conditional
Lead, lead products, and other base metal products
Lead, lead products, and base metal tools and implements (including parts) destined for Slovakia are conditionally permitted for commercial purposes only when accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Bureau.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes, accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Bureau → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Bureau of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 78
- Conditional
Leather goods, fur, and artificial fur (including products containing these materials)
Leather goods, fur, and artificial fur — including products made from or containing these materials — may only be shipped to Slovakia for commercial purposes if accompanied by a permit issued by Slovakia's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by Slovakia's National Inspection Authority.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes, accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by Slovakia's Ministry of Economy; Certificate issued by Slovakia's National Inspection Authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 42
- Conditional
Mineral Products
Salt, lime, cement, ores, mineral fuels, and mineral oils are conditionally permitted when shipped for commercial purposes, provided both a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority are presented. Edible salt is permitted only when in its original producer-sealed packaging.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose; permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country and certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country → permitted
- Edible salt in original producer-sealed packaging → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
- Conditional
Musical instruments and their parts and accessories (limited to those that generate or amplify sound electrically)
Electrically sound-generating or sound-amplifying musical instruments, along with their parts and accessories, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia. When shipped for commercial purposes, certification is required.
Conditions and documents
- shipped for commercial purposes → certification required
Documents: certification (for commercial shipments)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 92
- Conditional
Optical fiber, optical fiber cables, special technology, and related products
Optical fiber, optical fiber cables, special technology, and their related products are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia, subject to compliance with the destination country's regulations.
Conditions and documents
- Compliant with the regulations of the destination country (Slovakia) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Optical instruments; photographic and cinematographic equipment; measuring, checking, precision, and medical instruments; and parts and accessories thereof
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, and medical instruments, along with their parts and accessories, may be shipped to Slovakia conditionally. Depending on the type and intended use of the equipment, certificates from authorities such as the national standards inspection bureau, national aviation authority, or national maritime authority of Slovakia may be required.
Conditions and documents
- Depending on the type and intended use of the equipment → Certificate(s) from the national standards inspection bureau, national aviation authority, or national maritime authority of Slovakia may be required
Documents: Certificate from the national standards inspection bureau of Slovakia (depending on equipment type and use); Certificate from the national aviation authority of Slovakia (depending on equipment type and use); Certificate from the national maritime authority of Slovakia (depending on equipment type and use)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Other commercial goods (not separately categorized)
Commercial shipments of goods not falling under other specifically listed categories (such as CITES-regulated items or used goods) require a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the National Inspection Bureau. Works of art, collectibles, and antiques are exempt from the certificate requirement regardless of shipment purpose.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose AND item does not fall under other specifically listed categories (e.g. CITES-regulated goods, used goods) → Permit from the destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate from the National Inspection Bureau required
- Item is a work of art, collectible, or antique (regardless of shipment purpose) → Certificate from the National Inspection Bureau is not required
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Bureau of the destination country
- Conditional
Pulp, Paper, Printed Matter, Documents, and Designs
Pulp, paper, printed matter, documents, and designs are conditionally permitted when intended for commercial purposes, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Office. Non-commercial shipments are not subject to these additional requirements under the source text.
Conditions and documents
- intended for commercial purposes and accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Office → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (Slovakia); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Office of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Conditional
Raw hides (excluding furskins) and leather
Raw hides (excluding furskins) and leather are conditionally permitted to Slovakia; commercial shipments require a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, and shipments of animal-origin products additionally require a permit from the State Veterinary Administration and a phytosanitary or veterinary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- for commercial purposes → permitted only if accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy
- products of animal origin (for commercial purposes) → additionally requires a permit issued by the destination country's State Veterinary Administration and a phytosanitary or veterinary certificate
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia (for commercial shipments); Permit issued by the State Veterinary Administration of Slovakia (for animal-origin products); Phytosanitary certificate or veterinary certificate (for animal-origin products)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 41
- Conditional
Stone, ceramic, glassware, and metal and metal products (excluding lead and lead products)
Shipments of stone, ceramic, glassware, and metal or metal products (excluding lead and lead products) to Slovakia are conditionally permitted for commercial purposes, provided that a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority are attached.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes, with a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority attached → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 68
- Conditional
Telecommunications Equipment
Telecommunications equipment may be shipped to Slovakia conditionally. A permit issued by the Slovak Telecommunications Office (Telekomunikačný úrad SR) must be presented to customs.
Conditions and documents
- Permit issued by the Slovak Telecommunications Office (Telekomunikačný úrad SR) is presented to customs → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Slovak Telecommunications Office (Telekomunikačný úrad SR)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Textile / fabric goods (floor coverings, clothing, footwear, and headwear, including parts thereof)
Floor coverings, clothing, footwear, and headwear (including their parts) are conditionally permitted when shipped for commercial purposes, provided they are accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's State Inspection Authority.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for commercial purposes and accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by the destination country's State Inspection Authority → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Textiles and textile products (limited to wool and plant-based/vegetable fibers)
Wool and plant-based textile products shipped to Slovakia for commercial purposes are permitted only when accompanied by a permit issued by Slovakia's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by Slovakia's National Inspection Authority. Cotton, wool (including uncarded), and plant-based fibers other than cotton (including their products) additionally require a phytosanitary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- Commercial purpose shipment: permit issued by Slovakia's Ministry of Economy and certificate issued by Slovakia's National Inspection Authority are attached → permitted
- Cotton, wool (including uncarded), or plant-based fibers other than cotton (including their products): phytosanitary certificate additionally required, alongside Ministry of Economy permit and National Inspection Authority certificate → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of Slovakia; Phytosanitary certificate (required for cotton, wool including uncarded, and plant-based fibers other than cotton, including their products)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 51
- Conditional
Textiles and textile products of animal origin
Textiles and textile products of animal origin are conditionally permitted to Slovakia; commercial shipments require both a permit issued by Slovakia's Ministry of Economy and a certificate issued by Slovakia's State Inspection Authority. Cocoons suitable for reeling additionally require a veterinary certificate.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes: permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy and certificate issued by the destination country's State Inspection Authority are attached → permitted
- Cocoons suitable for reeling: in addition to the above, a veterinary certificate is attached → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of Slovakia; Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia; Veterinary certificate (required additionally for cocoons suitable for reeling)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 51
- Conditional
Timber, wood products, charcoal, and baskets/similar items made of straw or other materials
Timber, wood products, charcoal, and baskets or similar items made of straw or other materials are permitted for commercial purposes only when accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate. Non-commercial shipments are not addressed in the source text.
Conditions and documents
- commercial purpose, accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's Ministry of Economy, a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Authority, and a phytosanitary certificate → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the Ministry of Economy of the destination country (Slovakia); Certificate issued by the National Inspection Authority of the destination country (Slovakia); Phytosanitary certificate
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Conditional
Toys, games, and sporting goods (including parts and accessories); processed animal materials
Toys, games, sporting goods (including parts and accessories), and processed animal materials are conditionally permitted when intended for commercial purposes and manufactured from other certified materials, provided a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country is attached.
Conditions and documents
- For commercial purposes and manufactured from other certified materials, with a certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country attached → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Conditional
Umbrellas and walking sticks (including parts)
Umbrellas and walking sticks, including their parts, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Slovakia. When intended for commercial purposes, they are only allowed if accompanied by a certificate issued by the destination country's national inspection authority.
Conditions and documents
- intended for commercial purposes → permitted only if accompanied by a certificate issued by the destination country's national inspection authority
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection authority of Slovakia (required for commercial shipments)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 66
- Conditional
Used clothing and other secondhand textile products
Used clothing and other secondhand textile products are conditionally permitted when sent by parcel post from a natural person in the country of origin to a natural person in Slovakia, provided the quantity is reasonable.
Conditions and documents
- Reasonable quantity, sent by parcel post from a natural person in the country of origin to a natural person in Slovakia → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Used goods (non-commercial import)
Import of the listed used/secondhand goods for non-commercial purposes is prohibited unless the shipment is for charitable purposes, the destination country's health authority has granted permission, and the importer presents a disinfection or pest-control certificate issued in the country of origin. The items covered include refrigerators and freezers, food processors and dishwashers, tires (non-compliant with local law), stockings, shoes, upholstered furniture, toys, electrical and electronic products, and goods that may endanger health, safety, or the environment when destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- Charitable purpose AND permission granted by the destination country's health authority AND importer presents a disinfection certificate or pest-control certificate from the country of origin → permitted
Documents: Permission from the destination country's health authority; Disinfection certificate or pest-control (insect extermination) certificate issued in the country of origin
- Conditional
Vehicles and their parts and accessories
Vehicles and their parts and accessories may be shipped to Slovakia conditionally, provided a certificate issued by the destination country's State Inspection Authority is attached. This certificate requirement is waived if the consignee is a licensed importer certified by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Slovakia.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia is attached → permitted
- Consignee is a licensed importer certified by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Slovakia → permitted without certificate
Documents: Certificate issued by the State Inspection Authority of Slovakia (名あて国の国家検査局発行の証明書)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 87
- Conditional
Watches, clocks, and their parts
Watches, clocks, and their parts may only be shipped to Slovakia if accompanied by a certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Bureau. This condition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate issued by the destination country's National Inspection Bureau is provided → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the National Inspection Bureau of Slovakia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 91
- Conditional
Yarn, Cord, Rope, and Fabric (not qualifying as fabric products)
Yarn, string, rope, and fabric that does not qualify as a fabric product are conditionally permitted when shipped for commercial purposes, provided a certificate issued by the destination country's national inspection bureau is attached. Shipments not intended for commercial purposes are not subject to this condition.
Conditions and documents
- shipment is for commercial purposes AND a certificate issued by the destination country's national inspection bureau is attached → permitted
Documents: Certificate issued by the national inspection bureau of the destination country (Slovakia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 52
- Conditional
プラスチック製品及びゴム製品
写真用又は映画用の材料、及び各種の化学工業生産品は、商業を目的とする場合、名あて国の経済省が発行する許可証、名あて国の国家検査局が発行する証明書が添付されている場合に限り許される。
Applies to every destination, including Slovakia
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 Slovakia?
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 Slovakia?
- Japan Post's import rules for Slovakia prohibit 8 item types, including Grapevines, cuttings, and roots for cultivation; Live seedlings of raspberry shrubs, American peach trees, and chestnut trees (excluding seeds and Rosaceae host plants); Cuttings, roots, and saplings of forest trees; Chicory roots (Cichorium intybus sativum) — other types; Raw Meat; Products containing ozone-depleting substances; Plant-based fibers containing psychotropic substances used for narcotic production; Used base metal products. 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 Slovakia only under conditions?
- 49 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Items regulated under the Washington Convention (CITES); Animal products, milk and dairy products, bird eggs, and natural honey; Plants and Plant Products; Living plants; Plants and plant materials; Coffee, Tea, and Spices; Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances; Fats and oils, their decomposition products, prepared edible fats, and waxes; and 41 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 Slovakia?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Slovakia; 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.