What you can't ship from Japan to Turkey
76 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 55 item types that cannot be sent to Turkey and 21 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
- 55
- Conditional
- 21
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Turkey. 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
14 prohibited · 6 conditional
- Prohibited
Adulterated grain flour / Low-gluten grain flour
Grain flour adulterated with gypsum, barium sulfate, chalk powder, soda ash, magnesium powder, or alum is prohibited from shipment to Turkey. Grain flour with a gluten content of 6% or less is also prohibited.
Details and exceptions
- Grain flour adulterated with gypsum, barium sulfate (重晶品の硫酸塩), chalk powder, soda ash, magnesium powder, or alum → prohibited
- Grain flour with gluten content of 6% or less → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
- Prohibited
Artificial / Dyed Saffron
Artificial saffron and colored (dyed) saffron are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Only adulterated or imitation saffron products fall under this restriction, not genuine natural saffron.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Prohibited
Artificial Sweeteners (excluding saccharin)
Artificial sweeteners, with the exception of saccharin, are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Saccharin is explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- sweetener is saccharin → not prohibited under this restriction
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Artificial tea and tea mixed with leaves of non-tea plants
Artificial tea and tea products blended with leaves from plants other than the tea plant are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Pure natural tea is not covered by this restriction; only adulterated or artificially composed tea products are prohibited.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Prohibited
Artificially colored coffee
Artificially colored coffee is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Coffee that has been treated with coloring agents or dyes is not permitted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Prohibited
Bourgeon mineral water
Mineral water sold under the brand name "Bourgeon" (ブウルジョン) is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Prohibited
Canned Animal-Based Food Products
Canned animal-based food products are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This restriction applies to all canned foods of animal origin.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Prohibited
Edible oil containing harmful substances
Edible oils that contain harmful substances are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only oils determined to contain such harmful substances fall under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 15
- Prohibited
Fishery products / Seafood
Fishery products and seafood are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. No conditions for entry are provided.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 03
- Prohibited
Foodstuffs harmful to health
Foodstuffs that are harmful to health are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No further specification of qualifying criteria is provided in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 21
- Prohibited
Molasses
Molasses is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 17
- Prohibited
Pepper
Pepper is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No further details or conditions are specified in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Prohibited
Salt
Salt is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 25
- Prohibited
Salted and spiced beef and sausages
Beef and sausages that have been salted and spiced are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This restriction applies to these cured/seasoned meat products in their salted and spiced form.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Conditional
Butter
Butter shipped to Turkey is subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the outcome of the inspection, the shipment may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- upon inspection at destination → may be returned to sender or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 04
- Conditional
Coffee
Coffee shipments to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the inspection result, items may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- subject to inspection upon arrival in Turkey → may be permitted, returned to sender, or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
- Conditional
Grain flour
Grain flour shipped to Turkey is subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the results of that inspection, the shipment may be returned to the sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- Upon inspection at destination → May be returned to sender or destroyed depending on inspection results
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 11
- Conditional
Ham and Sausage
Ham and sausage sent to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival and may be returned or destroyed depending on the results. Items accompanied by a quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authority are exempt from this outcome.
Conditions and documents
- Accompanied by a quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authority → Exempt from risk of return or destruction upon inspection
- Not accompanied by a quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authority → Subject to inspection; may be returned or destroyed depending on results
Documents: Quarantine certificate issued by the relevant Japanese authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 16
- Conditional
Mineral water
Mineral water (excluding 'Bourgoin' mineral water) is permitted for shipment to Turkey only when authorization has been obtained from the Turkish Ministry of Health. 'Bourgoin' mineral water is excluded from this conditional allowance.
Conditions and documents
- Mineral water other than 'Bourgoin' mineral water, with authorization from the Turkish Ministry of Health → permitted
- 'Bourgoin' mineral water → excluded (not eligible for conditional permission)
Documents: Authorization from the Turkish Ministry of Health
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 22
- Conditional
Tea
Tea shipments to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the inspection result, items may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- subject to inspection upon arrival in destination country → may be returned or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 09
Chemicals
10 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Anethole
Anethole is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Articles colored with pigments based on lead, chromium, mercury, copper, antimony, or arsenic
Articles that have been colored using pigments based on lead, chromium, mercury, copper, antimony, or arsenic are prohibited from shipment to Turkey. This applies across regular mail, parcel, and EMS shipping services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 32
- Prohibited
Chlorates of sodium bicarbonate, caustic soda, or soda ash
Chlorates of sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate chlorate), caustic soda (sodium hydroxide chlorate), or soda ash (sodium carbonate chlorate) are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. These chlorate compounds are not permitted regardless of shipping method.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Hashish
Hashish is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This item may not be sent under any circumstances through these shipping channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Picrates
Picrates are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Prohibited
Picrotoxin
Picrotoxin is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Poison Gas / Toxic Gas
Poison gas and toxic gases are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This applies to all forms of toxic or poisonous gas.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Prohibited
Red Quinine (Quinine Red)
Red quinine is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. This item may not be sent to Turkey through any of these shipping services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Soap harmful to skin or fabric
Soap that may cause damage to skin or fabric is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to soap products posing a risk of harm to skin or textiles.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
- Prohibited
Stearoptene
Stearoptene is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Conditional
Chemical products
Chemical products shipped to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the results of the inspection, items may be returned to the sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- upon inspection at destination → may be returned to sender or destroyed depending on inspection results
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 28
- Conditional
Saccharin
Saccharin may only be shipped to Turkey for medical purposes and with prior authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health. Shipments not meeting both conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped for medical purposes AND authorization obtained from the destination country's Ministry of Health → permitted
Documents: Authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Conditional
Soap
Soap shipped to Turkey is subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the results of that inspection, the item may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- upon inspection at destination → may be returned or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 34
Plants & animals
4 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Animal or plant products (not elsewhere specified)
Animal or plant products not classified under any other specific category are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This restriction covers animal- and plant-derived products that do not fall under separately listed headings.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 05
- Prohibited
Compost
Compost is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are noted in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 31
- Prohibited
Fresh and Dried Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh or dried fruits and vegetables are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. Both raw and dried forms of fruits and vegetables are covered under this restriction.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 08
- Prohibited
Soil
Soil is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 26
- Conditional
Packaging materials
Packaging materials made from straw, stems, grass, leaves, or previously used bags are not permitted unless pre-disinfected; however, sawdust and wood shavings are permitted as packaging materials. For further plant-related conditions, see the conditional entry for 'Plants'.
Conditions and documents
- Packaging material is straw, stems, grass, leaves, or previously used bags that have NOT been pre-disinfected → prohibited
- Packaging material is straw, stems, grass, leaves, or previously used bags that have been pre-disinfected → permitted
- Packaging material is sawdust or wood shavings → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 63
- Conditional
Plants
Shipping plants to Turkey may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. For rice specifically, prior notification to a regional agricultural policy bureau is required unless it is sent non-commercially for personal use.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station completed and import permit from destination country obtained → permitted
- Rice sent non-commercially for personal use → permitted without prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau
- Rice sent for purposes other than non-commercial personal use → prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau required
Documents: Export inspection certificate from plant protection station (植物防疫所による輸出検査証明); Import permit from destination country's plant protection authority (名宛国の輸入許可証); Prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau (地方農政局等への届出) — required for rice unless sent non-commercially for personal use
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Silkworm eggs and honeybee eggs
Silkworm eggs and honeybee eggs may be shipped to Turkey only when accompanied by a certificate of origin and a quarantine certificate; even then, the items may be returned following inspection in the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Certificate of origin and quarantine certificate are attached → permitted (but may be returned after inspection in the destination country)
Documents: Certificate of origin; Quarantine certificate
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 01
Medicine & supplements
5 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Contraceptive and abortifacient articles and related literature
Articles intended for contraception or abortion, as well as documents relating to contraception or abortion, are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition covers both physical contraceptive/abortifacient goods and any written or printed material on these subjects.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Iodoform Gauze
Iodoform gauze is prohibited for shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. The prohibition applies to iodoform gauze that is not enclosed in a sealed container.
Details and exceptions
- iodoform gauze enclosed in a sealed container → not prohibited (exempted)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Prohibited
Narcotics
Narcotics are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. This includes opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic substances.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotics
Opium, morphine, cocaine, and other narcotic drugs are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
- Prohibited
Serum
Serum is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. The prohibition specifically covers tetanus serum, anthrax serum, and Friedmann vaccine.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Pharmaceuticals / Medicines
Most medicines require prior authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health; however, small quantities for the recipient's personal use are permitted without authorization. Quinine, antipyretics, neoarsphenamine and similar drugs, and medicines for the treatment of syphilis are only permitted when addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society (Association du Croissant Rouge).
Conditions and documents
- Quinine, antipyretics, neoarsphenamine and similar drugs, and medicines for the treatment of syphilis addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society (Association du Croissant Rouge) → permitted
- Other medicines with authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health → permitted
- Small quantities of medicine for the recipient's personal use → permitted without authorization
Documents: Authorization from Turkey's Ministry of Health (for medicines other than those addressed to the Red Crescent Society, except small quantities for personal use)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
Weapons
2 prohibited · 3 conditional
- Prohibited
Military supplies / war materiel
Military supplies and war materiel are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. No exceptions are indicated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Prohibited
Weapons, Ammunition, and Matches
Saltpeter, most weapons and ammunition (excluding pistols, hunting weapons, and unloaded cartridges for hunting rifles), primed metallic caps and cartridges for portable firearms, non-explosive artillery fuze materials, and matches are prohibited from shipment to Turkey. Pistols, hunting weapons, and unloaded hunting rifle cartridges are excluded from this prohibition.
Details and exceptions
- pistols → excluded from prohibition
- hunting weapons → excluded from prohibition
- unloaded cartridges for hunting rifles → excluded from prohibition
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 36
- Conditional
Hunting weapons
Hunting weapons shipped to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival. Depending on the inspection result, the items may be returned to sender or destroyed.
Conditions and documents
- subject to inspection upon arrival in destination country → may be permitted, returned to sender, or destroyed depending on inspection result
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Pistol
Pistols are conditionally permitted for shipment to Turkey only when the sender or recipient has obtained authorization from the destination country's customs and monopolies authority (Ministere des douanes et des monopoles). Shipment without such authorization is not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the destination country's customs and monopolies authority (Ministere des douanes et des monopoles) → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the Ministere des douanes et des monopoles (customs and monopolies authority of Turkey)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
- Conditional
Weapons and Ammunition
Weapons and ammunition are generally restricted for import into Turkey. Unprimed cartridge cases for hunting rifles and parts of hunting rifles are conditionally permitted only when addressed to the customs and monopoly authority of the destination country.
Conditions and documents
- Unprimed cartridge cases for hunting rifles and parts of hunting rifles, addressed to the customs and monopoly authority of the destination country → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Currency & valuables
3 prohibited
- Prohibited
Coins (non-destination country currency, excluding gold coins and collectible coins)
Coins that are not currency of Turkey are prohibited, with the exception of gold coins and collectible/numismatic coins. This restriction applies to both regular and parcel shipments.
Details and exceptions
- Gold coins → excluded from prohibition (permitted)
- Collectible coins / numismatic coins → excluded from prohibition (permitted)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 71
- Prohibited
Counterfeit currency / imitation coins and banknotes
Counterfeit or imitation currency is prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. This applies to fake or replica coins and banknotes of any denomination or origin.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Registered ordinary mail containing valuables
Registered ordinary mail items containing coins, banknotes, currency, bearer securities, traveller's cheques, platinum, gold or silver (worked or unworked), pearls, gemstones, or other valuables are prohibited for shipment to Turkey via regular shipping. This prohibition applies regardless of the declared value or form of the enclosed valuables.
Alcohol
1 conditional
- Conditional
Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages
Tobacco and alcoholic beverages may only be sent to Turkey when shipped by a company for commercial purposes. Personal or non-commercial shipments of these items are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Shipped by a company for commercial purposes → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 24
Books & printed matter
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Propaganda materials
Printed publications and materials that are propagandistic in nature and contrary to the political, economic system, or legal framework of Turkey are prohibited. This applies to both regular mail and EMS shipments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Other items
16 prohibited · 4 conditional
- Prohibited
Articles contrary to public morals
Documents, paintings, photographs, printed materials, motion picture films, and other articles that are contrary to public morals are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Artificial Silk Fabric (known as "Jakar")
Artificial silk fabric known by the trade name "Jakar" is prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This prohibition applies specifically to the fabric marketed or recognized under that designation.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 54
- Prohibited
Binoculars (8x magnification or higher)
Binoculars with a magnification of 8x or above are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular, parcel, and EMS services. Lower-magnification binoculars are not covered by this restriction.
Details and exceptions
- magnification is 8x or higher → prohibited
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Calculators
Calculators are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, or EMS. The sole exception is calculators imported by the Turkish government.
Details and exceptions
- Importer is the government of Turkey → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Prohibited
Contaminated articles
Articles that may transmit disease are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Items posing a risk of spreading illness fall under this restriction.
- Prohibited
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 33
- Prohibited
Cotton fabrics not conforming to the destination country's official specifications
Cotton fabrics that do not conform to Turkey's official specifications are prohibited from shipment via regular mail, parcel, and EMS. Only cotton fabrics meeting the prescribed official standards are permitted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 52
- Prohibited
Counterfeit trademark goods
Goods bearing counterfeit trademarks, or goods with markings likely to cause them to be mistaken as manufactured in the destination country (Turkey), are prohibited from shipment via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services.
- Prohibited
Defka bottles
Bottles of the 'Defka' brand are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies specifically to Defka-branded bottles.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 70
- Prohibited
Heliostats and their parts
Heliostats and their component parts are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via regular mail, parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Labels and empty containers bearing trademarks of trading companies or manufacturers from countries other than the destination country
Labels, caps/closures, and empty containers displaying the trademarks of trading companies or manufacturers from countries other than Turkey are prohibited. This applies to shipments sent via regular mail, parcel, and EMS.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 48
- Prohibited
Mobile phones
Mobile phones are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Shipments containing mobile phones are not accepted for these delivery channels.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Prohibited
Rock Drill (Pneumatic/Percussive Drilling Machine)
Rock drills are prohibited from shipment to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. This restriction applies to pneumatic and percussive drilling machines used for boring into rock or hard surfaces.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 84
- Prohibited
Scales and measuring rulers not conforming to destination country regulations
Scales and measuring rulers that do not comply with the laws and regulations of Turkey are prohibited from being shipped via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. Only items meeting Turkish regulatory standards are permitted.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Prohibited
Shaving Brushes
Shaving brushes are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No exceptions or conditions are noted in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 96
- Prohibited
Timber / Wood
Timber and wood are prohibited from being shipped to Turkey via Regular, Parcel, and EMS services. No further conditions or exceptions are stated in the source.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 44
- Conditional
Distillation apparatus
Distillation apparatus may only be shipped to Turkey if the sender or recipient has obtained permission from the destination country's monopoly authority. Shipments without such authorization are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Permission obtained from the destination country's monopoly authority → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 73
- Conditional
Gas Mask / Respirator (Anti-Gas Mask)
Gas masks (anti-gas respirators) are conditionally permitted to Turkey only when addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society. Shipments to any other addressee are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Addressed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
- Conditional
Playing Cards and Tea
Playing cards and tea may only be shipped to Turkey if consigned to the state monopoly authority of the destination country. Shipments to any other addressee are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Consigned to the state monopoly authority of Turkey → permitted
- Conditional
Thermometer
Thermometers shipped to Turkey are subject to inspection upon arrival and may be returned or destroyed depending on the result. Items accompanied by a quality certificate issued by a relevant Japanese authority are exempt from this requirement.
Conditions and documents
- accompanied by a quality certificate issued by a relevant Japanese authority → exempt from inspection requirement
- no quality certificate issued by a relevant Japanese authority → subject to inspection; may be returned or destroyed
Documents: Quality certificate issued by a relevant Japanese authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 90
Applies to every destination, including Turkey
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 Turkey?
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 Turkey?
- Japan Post's import rules for Turkey prohibit 55 item types, including Anethole; Pepper; Rock Drill (Pneumatic/Percussive Drilling Machine); Artificial / Dyed Saffron; Stearoptene; Compost; Scales and measuring rulers not conforming to destination country regulations; Hashish; and 47 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 Turkey only under conditions?
- 21 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Playing Cards and Tea; Coffee; Saccharin; Butter; Ham and Sausage; Pistol; Pharmaceuticals / Medicines; Chemical products; and 13 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 Turkey?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Turkey; 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.