What you can't ship from Japan to Tunisia
56 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 43 item types that cannot be sent to Tunisia and 13 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 September 1, 2026.
- Prohibited
- 43
- Conditional
- 13
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Tunisia. They do not repeat the items Japan Post refuses to every country — those are on one shared page, linked below. A rule marked conditional allows the item only when the stated conditions hold; whether your product qualifies is what the ShipMate GO app works out before you book.
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Copper coins, nickel coins, aluminium coins, and non-circulating Japanese silver coins
Copper coins, nickel coins, aluminium coins, and Japanese silver coins that are no longer in circulation are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular and parcel services. This applies to coins that lack current legal tender status.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Items easily mistaken for currency
Items that can be easily confused or mistaken for currency are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to objects that closely resemble legal tender in appearance.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items that contain coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum, gold or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for regular shipping to Tunisia. No such items may be sent via registered ordinary mail to this destination.
- Conditional
Banknotes
Banknotes may be sent to Tunisia only if the value does not exceed the equivalent of 200 Tunisian dinars and the item is sent as insured mail. Banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia are additionally subject to prior authorization from that bank.
Conditions and documents
- Value does not exceed the equivalent of 200 Tunisian dinars AND sent as insured mail → permitted
- Banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia AND prior authorization obtained from the Central Bank of Tunisia → permitted
Documents: Prior authorization from the Central Bank of Tunisia (for banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Conditional
Banknotes
Banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia may only be shipped if prior authorization has been obtained from the Central Bank of Tunisia. Shipment is conditional on holding this advance permission.
Conditions and documents
- Prior authorization obtained from the Central Bank of Tunisia → permitted
Documents: Prior authorization from the Central Bank of Tunisia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Food
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Mineral water
Mineral water is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Salt (for personal consumption)
Salt intended for personal consumption is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies regardless of quantity or form when designated for personal use.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
- Conditional
Canned vegetables prepared without vinegar or acetic acid
Canned vegetables manufactured without the use of vinegar or acetic acid may only be shipped to Tunisia if government authorization from the destination country has been obtained.
Conditions and documents
- Government authorization from the destination country (Tunisia) has been obtained → permitted
Documents: Government authorization from the Tunisian authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 20
- Conditional
Starch and its by-products
Starch and its by-products (excluding bran, beet sugar, and refined sucrose) may only be shipped to Tunisia if government authorization from the destination country has been obtained. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Government authorization from the destination country (Tunisia) has been obtained; excludes bran, beet sugar, and refined sucrose → permitted
Documents: Government authorization from the Tunisian authorities
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
- Conditional
Vegetable oils, margarine, artificial lard, and other prepared edible fats
Liquid or solid vegetable oils, margarine, artificial lard, and other prepared edible fats are permitted for shipment to Tunisia only if authorization has been obtained from the government of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Government authorization from the destination country (Tunisia) has been obtained → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
Medicine & supplements
2 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Contraceptive products
Contraceptive drugs and devices are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to both pharmaceutical contraceptives and contraceptive devices.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Pharmaceuticals and Veterinary Medicines
Pharmaceuticals and veterinary medicines are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Both human and animal medicinal products are covered by this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Narcotics
Narcotics such as opium, morphine, and cocaine are only permitted when sent to a pharmacist for medical or scientific purposes. The recipient must obtain an import permit from Tunisian customs.
Conditions and documents
- Sent to a pharmacist for medical or scientific purposes, and recipient holds an import permit issued by Tunisian customs → permitted
Documents: Import permit issued by the customs authority of the destination country (Tunisia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Sera, vaccines, toxins, antitoxins, and similar biological products; vitamins
Sera, vaccines, toxins, antitoxins, and similar biological products, as well as vitamins, are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tunisia only when prior authorization has been obtained from the Tunisian Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from Tunisia's Ministry of Public Health (Ministère de la santé publique) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministry of Public Health of Tunisia (Ministère de la santé publique)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Alcohol
2 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Adulterated or non-standard wine
Wine that has been adulterated, produced using dried grapes (raisins), or to which sugar or molasses has been added, as well as mistelle, is prohibited from shipment to Tunisia. This applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Draught Beer (Kegged / Barrel Beer)
Draught beer packaged in barrels or kegs is prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to beer in barrel/keg form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages including liqueurs, vermouth, alcohol, brandy, rum, gin, and whisky are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tunisia. Such items are only allowed when the shipper or recipient has obtained prior authorization from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances).
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance (Ministère des finances)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
Chemicals
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Henna Dye
Henna dye is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Perfume
Perfume is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Saccharin
Saccharin and similar substances are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. A limited exception exists for small quantities of saccharin sent to a physician or pharmacist for medical purposes.
Details and exceptions
- Small quantity of saccharin sent to a physician or pharmacist for medical purposes → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Batteries
2 prohibited
- Prohibited
Batteries
Batteries are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Prohibited
Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
Weapons
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Weapons, Ammunition, and Matches
Weapons (excluding those for hunting or commercial use), ammunition, charged metallic primers and cartridge cases for portable firearms, non-explosive fuse materials for artillery, and matches are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Weapons
Hunting or commercial weapons are conditionally permitted for shipment to Tunisia, but only when authorization has been obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Hunting or commercial weapons with authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Tunisia) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of the destination country (Tunisia)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Plants & animals
1 conditional
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Tunisia may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Shippers should consult their nearest plant protection station or Tunisia's plant protection authority in advance.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station and import permit from destination country may be required → conditional — consult nearest plant protection station or Tunisia's plant protection authority before shipping
Documents: Export inspection certificate issued by plant protection 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
Tobacco
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tobacco
Tobacco is conditionally permitted to Tunisia provided it is for the recipient's personal consumption, does not exceed 10 kilograms per recipient per year, and the relevant authorities of the destination country have granted approval.
Conditions and documents
- For the personal consumption of the recipient → permitted
- Weight does not exceed 10 kilograms per recipient per year → permitted
- Authorization obtained from the relevant authorities of the destination country → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the relevant authorities of Tunisia
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Other items
28 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles infringing copyright law
Items that infringe copyright law are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
- Prohibited
Blankets
Blankets are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional details or conditions are provided in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Prohibited
Building materials and construction supplies
Building materials and construction supplies are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 68
- Prohibited
Carpets
Carpets are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 57
- Prohibited
Chalk (白墨)
Chalk (白墨) is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are provided in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Counterfeit Chechia (imitation of Tunisia's traditional red tasseled hat)
Imitation or counterfeit versions of the Chechia, a traditional Tunisian red hat with a tassel, are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia. This applies across all shipping types including regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 65
- Prohibited
Cream
Cream is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No additional details or conditions are provided in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Footwear
Footwear is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 64
- Prohibited
Furniture
Furniture is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 94
- Prohibited
Glass containers
Glass containers are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 70
- Prohibited
Hashish and related cannabis derivatives
Hashish and related cannabis-derived substances — including kif, chira, and takrouri — are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via all applicable shipping types. These items are banned regardless of form or quantity.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Jewellery / Gemstones
Jewellery and gemstones are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular and parcel shipping. This restriction applies to all items in this category.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Karuta (Japanese playing cards)
Karuta (Japanese playing cards) are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No additional details or conditions are provided in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 95
- Prohibited
Leather and leather goods
Leather and leather goods are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 42
- Prohibited
Looms and their accessories
Looms and their accessories are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Prohibited
Loose face powder (cosmetic)
Loose face powder is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No additional conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Lottery documents (foreign lotteries)
Documents relating to lotteries issued by countries other than Tunisia are prohibited from being sent to Tunisia via Regular and EMS shipping. This prohibition applies to any lottery-related paperwork originating outside the destination country.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Packaging boxes
Packaging boxes are prohibited for shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Prohibited
Pencil
Pencils are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Radio
Radios are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Prohibited
Razors and razor blades
Razors and razor blades are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This applies to both the razors themselves and their replacement blades.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 82
- Prohibited
Skin toner / facial lotion
Skin toner (facial lotion) is prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Socks
Socks are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 61
- Prohibited
Tapestry wall hangings
Tapestry wall hangings are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 58
- Prohibited
Television
Televisions are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Prohibited
Tires and Tubes
Tires and tubes are prohibited from shipment to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 40
- Prohibited
Vinyl Records
Vinyl records are prohibited from being shipped to Tunisia via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
All goods (origin marking requirement)
All goods shipped to Tunisia must bear a clearly legible, indelible mark of origin in Latin characters, unless it is evident that the goods are intended for the recipient's personal consumption.
Conditions and documents
- Goods are clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption → Origin marking requirement does not apply
- Goods are not clearly intended for the recipient's personal consumption → Must bear a clearly legible, indelible mark of origin in Latin characters
- Conditional
Baby pacifier (dummy)
Baby pacifiers are conditionally permitted to Tunisia provided they meet specific material and labeling requirements. Only pacifiers made of pure rubber (not high-heat vulcanized rubber) and bearing the manufacturer's or seller's trademark and the marking 'caoutchouc pur' are allowed.
Conditions and documents
- Made of pure rubber → required
- Rubber must not have undergone high-heat vulcanization → required
- Bears the trademark of the manufacturer or seller → required
- Bears the marking 'caoutchouc pur' (meaning 'pure rubber') → required
- All of the above conditions are met → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 39
Applies to every destination, including Tunisia
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 Tunisia?
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 Tunisia?
- Japan Post's import rules for Tunisia prohibit 43 item types, including Razors and razor blades; Glass containers; Karuta (Japanese playing cards); Socks; Cream; Saccharin; Counterfeit Chechia (imitation of Tunisia's traditional red tasseled hat); Carpets; and 35 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 Tunisia only under conditions?
- 13 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Baby pacifier (dummy); All goods (origin marking requirement); Tobacco; Starch and its by-products; Banknotes; Banknotes; Sera, vaccines, toxins, antitoxins, and similar biological products; vitamins; Alcoholic Beverages; and 5 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 Tunisia?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Tunisia; 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.