What you can't ship from Japan to Sri Lanka
67 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 61 item types that cannot be sent to Sri Lanka and 6 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
- 61
- Conditional
- 6
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Sri Lanka. 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
7 prohibited
- Prohibited
Coffee and food products containing coffee
Coffee and food products containing coffee are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction covers both pure coffee and any food items that include coffee as an ingredient.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Prohibited
Condensed Milk (milk solids below 31%, fat below 9%)
Condensed milk with less than 31% milk solids content and less than 9% fat content is prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to condensed milk that falls below both the milk solids and fat thresholds.
Details and exceptions
- milk solids content below 31% AND fat content below 9% → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Prohibited
Eggs
Eggs are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka, except for those on which the country of origin is marked in a permanent, indelible manner. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Details and exceptions
- country of origin is marked on the egg in a permanent, indelible manner → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Prohibited
Harmful food (spoiled or malodorous food unfit for consumption or likely to cause illness)
Food that is spoiled, malodorous, unfit for human consumption, or likely to cause illness is prohibited from shipment to Sri Lanka. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Prohibited
Meat and Meat Products
Meat and meat products are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka unless the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted permission. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping services.
Details and exceptions
- Permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 02
- Prohibited
Oils and Fats
Animal oils and fats (excluding rennet), olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, wormwood oil, castor oil, and other vegetable oils are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both animal-derived and plant-derived oils and fats.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Prohibited
Specified food and food products
A defined list of food and food products — including biscuits, sugar, coconut sugar, confectionery, margarine, cooking butter oil, apples, grapes, canned fruits and vegetables, fresh/chilled/frozen vegetables and fruits, vegetable juice, sauces, java olive (Elaeocarpus), mustard seeds, cumin seeds, pepper, fresh coconuts, betel leaf (piper betle), red onions, carbonated water, mineral water, ice cream cones, ice cream, rock salt, crude salt, vinegar, and coconut oil cake — are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
Plants & animals
4 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Flowers
Flowers are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the gift parcel category — refer to that entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Prohibited
Leaves (tree/plant leaves)
Tree and plant leaves are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the gift parcel conditional items section
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 14
- Prohibited
Live animals, fish, and fish products (non-food use)
Live animals, fish, and fish products intended for non-food purposes are prohibited from shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of species or form, provided the intended use is other than food.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
- Prohibited
Moss products
Moss products are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to the corresponding conditional items entry.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Plants
Shipping plants to Sri Lanka may require an export inspection by a plant quarantine station and an import permit from the destination country. Senders are advised to consult their nearest plant quarantine station or Sri Lanka's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant quarantine station and import permit from destination country obtained → permitted
Documents: Export inspection certificate from plant quarantine station (植物防疫所による輸出検査証明); Import permit from the destination country (名宛国の輸入許可証)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Opium
Opium is prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Pharmaceuticals (medicines prohibited under the Sri Lanka Hospital Formulary Committee list)
Medicines and pharmaceutical products that are prohibited from importation under the drug list established by Sri Lanka's Hospital Formulary Committee are not permitted to be shipped to Sri Lanka. This prohibition applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related products
Medicines and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases, preventive drugs, related advertisements, pharmaceutical labels affixed to medicine containers, and empty packaging (boxes, bottles, etc.) bearing pharmaceutical prescriptions on the exterior are conditionally permitted when sent to a licensed physician or pharmacist and only when authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Shipment is addressed to a licensed physician, pharmacist, or equivalent qualified professional → permitted
- Authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Sri Lanka)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Weapons
1 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Dangerous goods (explosives, firearms, and weapons)
Explosives, firearms, pistols, sword canes, cane guns, and other weapons are prohibited from shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Gas guns and similar items
Gas guns, hand grenades, cartridges, and similar items are conditionally permitted for shipment to Sri Lanka, but only when the importer is the destination country's government. Shipments by any other party are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- importer is the government of the destination country (Sri Lanka) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Weapons, Ammunition
Weapons, arms, their accessories, ammunition, explosive media, and items recognized as being used for military purposes are permitted only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant minister.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the relevant minister → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant minister
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Books & printed matter
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Books and Publications (Religious Proselytization or Incitement to Crime)
Books and publications containing content aimed at religious proselytization or propaganda are prohibited, as are publications that incite acts prohibited under Sri Lanka's criminal law. This restriction applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping types.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Reproduced books / copies of copyrighted works
Reproductions or copies of works protected by copyright in Sri Lanka are prohibited for shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exemption may apply under the 'Gift Parcel' category — refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the 'Gift Parcel' conditional items section
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Chemicals
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Chemicals and Chemical Products
A broad range of chemicals and chemical products are prohibited from shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. The prohibited items include distilled water, chlorine, natural pig iron, caustic soda, camphor, synthetic resins, mosquito coils, ochre, coal tar-based dyes, paints and varnishes, cotton wool, bandages, plaster, face powder, powder, eau de cologne, toothpaste, soap, wax, and furniture polish.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
- Prohibited
Matches
Matches are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the relevant conditional goods entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
Tobacco
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Cigarette Case
Cigarette cases are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the conditional items 'gift parcel' section
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Tobacco
Tobacco products — including cigarettes, cigars, and cut/loose tobacco — are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Alcohol
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Arrack
Arrack (a type of distilled alcoholic spirit) is prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies regardless of quantity or packaging.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Currency & valuables
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Bullion, Coins, and Valuables
Counterfeit coins, banknotes, and other securities, as well as gold coins, gold bullion, silver bullion, and other valuables are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via regular and parcel services. This prohibition covers both counterfeit monetary instruments and genuine precious metal items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
Other items
39 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Antiques
Antiques are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'Gift Parcels' category — refer to that section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 97
- Prohibited
Ashtrays
Ashtrays are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the gift parcel category — refer to the relevant conditional items section.
Details and exceptions
- shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → conditional — refer to the conditional items section for gift parcels
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 70
- Prohibited
Baskets (rattan, bamboo, or synthetic resin fiber)
Baskets made of rattan, bamboo, or synthetic resin fiber are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 46
- Prohibited
Bath Mats
Bath mats are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to the relevant conditional items entry for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → conditional — refer to the conditional items 'gift parcel' entry
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 57
- Prohibited
Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical Products, and Household Goods (※)
A broad range of building materials, hardware, electrical appliances, and household goods are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. The source note references a conditional exception under the 'gift parcel' category, which should be consulted separately.
- Prohibited
Cameras (photographic equipment)
Cameras are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A separate conditional allowance may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — shippers should refer to that section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Clay or wooden toys
Clay toys and wooden toys are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the relevant conditional items entry.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Clothes hanger / garment rack
Clothes hangers and garment racks are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → conditionally permitted — refer to the gift parcel section for applicable conditions
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73
- Prohibited
Clothing, Haberdashery, and Related Goods (※)
A broad range of clothing, textiles, personal accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, and household textile items are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. See the conditional allowance entry under 'Gift Parcels' for applicable exceptions.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 62
- Prohibited
Diamond powder
Diamond powder is prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the corresponding conditional entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Document holders/folders (plastic, vinyl, polyethylene, or similar materials)
Document holders, folders, and similar organizers made from plastic, vinyl, polyethylene, or comparable synthetic materials are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that entry for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the 'gift parcel' conditional items entry
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
- Prohibited
Duvets and Blankets
Duvets and blankets are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to that section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 94
- Prohibited
Excursion/hiking necessities (see conditional items under 'Gift Parcels')
Excursion or hiking necessities are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'Gift Parcels' category; shippers should consult that entry for applicable conditions.
- Prohibited
Fireplace / Hearth
Fireplaces are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → Refer to the conditional items section for 'gift parcel' — a conditional exception may apply
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73
- Prohibited
Handbags (tote bags / hand-carried bags)
Handbags are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shippers should refer to the conditional entry under 'Gift Parcels' for any applicable exceptions.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 42
- Prohibited
Key holders (key rings / key chains)
Key holders (key rings/key chains) are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Prohibited
Lighters and lighter flints
Lighters and lighter flints are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the gift parcel category; consult the relevant conditional items entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Lottery tickets and lottery promotional materials
Lottery tickets and any promotional materials related to lotteries are prohibited from being shipped to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both the tickets themselves and any advertising or marketing materials associated with lotteries.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Obscene Materials
Obscene writings, drawings, photographs, and engravings are prohibited from shipment to Sri Lanka via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This prohibition covers all such indecent visual and printed matter.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Office/Stationery Supplies (※)
Office and stationery supplies — including envelopes, notebooks, albums, Christmas cards, calendars, postcards, carbon paper, paper or cardboard bags/boxes, waste paper, colored paper, paper cups, chalk, clips, ink, sealing wax, pencils, fountain pens, pen barrels, erasers, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils and their parts (excluding spare ink), and promotional materials (excluding commercial flyers, catalogues, and posters) — are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception for 'gift parcels' exists; refer to that category for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Prohibited
Ornaments / Figurines
Ornaments and figurines are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to the conditional items section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Prohibited
Pads / Bound Stationery (Memo Pads and Letter Pads)
Memo pads and letter-paper pads are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'Gift Parcel' category; shippers should consult that separate entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Prohibited
Paperweights
Paperweights are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A separate conditional entry exists under the 'gift parcel' category which should be consulted for possible exceptions.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Prohibited
Playing cards and similar card games (e.g., hanafuda)
Playing cards, hanafuda, and similar card game items are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the 'gift parcel' conditional items section
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Rubber balloons
Rubber balloons are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → conditional — refer to the conditional permitted items entry for gift parcels
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Rubber sandals
Rubber sandals are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; shippers should refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel → Refer to conditional items list under 'gift parcel' category
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 64
- Prohibited
Shaving Brushes
Shaving brushes are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A separate conditional allowance may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Sports equipment made of leather
Sports equipment made of leather is prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A separate conditional allowance may apply for gift parcels — refer to the conditional items section for gift parcels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Tableware / Table Articles
Tableware and table articles are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply — refer to the 'Gift Parcel' entry under conditionally permitted items.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 69
- Prohibited
Tana (shelving/shelf unit)
Tana (shelves/shelf units) are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to that entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 94
- Prohibited
Toothpicks
Toothpicks are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the relevant conditional items entry.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Prohibited
Travel goods
Travel goods are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional allowance may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the corresponding conditional entry for details.
- Prohibited
Tricycles
Tricycles are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; shippers should refer to that section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the 'gift parcel' conditional items section
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 87
- Prohibited
Used/secondhand goods (antiques and secondhand articles)
Used and secondhand goods (antiques and secondhand articles) are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shippers should refer to the conditional items section under 'Gift Parcels' for any applicable exceptions.
- Prohibited
Vases
Vases are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A separate conditional allowance may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to that entry for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 69
- Prohibited
Volleyball and shuttlecock balls (spherical shuttlecocks)
Volleyballs and spherical shuttlecocks (球) are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Wall decorations
Wall decorations are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) — refer to conditional items section → may be permitted under gift parcel conditions
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 83
- Prohibited
Wallets
Wallets are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exception may apply under the 'gift parcel' category — refer to the conditional items section for details.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 42
- Prohibited
Wristwatches, wall clocks, watch cases, and watch bands
Wristwatches, wall clocks, watch cases, and watch bands are prohibited for shipment to Sri Lanka via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A conditional exemption may apply under the 'gift parcel' category; refer to the conditional items section for details.
Details and exceptions
- Shipped as a gift parcel (贈物小包) → May be conditionally permitted — refer to the conditional items 'gift parcel' entry
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 91
- Conditional
Credit Card
Credit cards may be shipped to Sri Lanka via regular mail, but only when sent as registered (recorded) letter mail. Shipment by any other method is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped as registered letter mail (書留書状) → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Gift Parcels
Gift parcels to Sri Lanka are conditionally permitted for items marked with an asterisk (*) in the prohibited goods list, provided the total value does not exceed 5,000 rupees per person per year and all specified conditions are met. Sarees, dress fabrics, textiles, flowers, and flower seedlings are explicitly excluded from this gift concession.
Conditions and documents
- Item is marked with (*) in the prohibited goods list → conditionally permitted as gift
- Total value does not exceed 5,000 rupees per person per year → conditionally permitted as gift
- Import is not accompanied by foreign remittance → conditionally permitted as gift
- Goods are imported in good faith for personal use only → conditionally permitted as gift
- Goods are not imported for commercial use or resale → conditionally permitted as gift
- Goods do not contravene import regulations or public interest → conditionally permitted as gift
- Item is a saree, dress fabric, textile, flower, or flower seedling → prohibited even as gift
Applies to every destination, including Sri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka?
- Japan Post's import rules for Sri Lanka prohibit 61 item types, including Opium; Baskets (rattan, bamboo, or synthetic resin fiber); Key holders (key rings / key chains); Coffee and food products containing coffee; Antiques; Rubber sandals; Rubber balloons; Cigarette Case; and 53 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 Sri Lanka only under conditions?
- 6 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Gas guns and similar items; Plants; Gift Parcels; Weapons, Ammunition; Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related products; Credit Card. 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 Sri Lanka?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Sri Lanka; 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.