What you can't ship from Japan to Uzbekistan
17 Japan Post import rules · verified · source: Japan Post
Short answer: Japan Post lists 12 item types that cannot be sent to Uzbekistan and 5 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
- 12
- Conditional
- 5
- Carrier-wide rules
- 278
These are the destination rules Japan Post publishes for Uzbekistan. 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
4 prohibited
- Prohibited
Foreign currency
Foreign currency is prohibited from being shipped to Uzbekistan via parcel. This restriction applies to physical foreign banknotes and coins sent as parcel shipments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Insured Parcels Containing Banknotes or Bearer Securities (Cheques)
Insured parcels that contain currently circulating banknotes or bearer securities such as cheques are prohibited for shipment to Uzbekistan. This restriction applies to parcel shipments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Postage Stamps
Postage stamps (whether cancelled or uncancelled), except those addressed to the philatelic authority of the destination country, are prohibited for shipment to Uzbekistan. Also prohibited are non-negotiable cheques and currency.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Securities and Negotiable Instruments
Currency (of Uzbekistan or any other country), government bonds, lottery tickets, personal cheques, and other negotiable instruments or securities are prohibited from being sent to Uzbekistan via regular mail and parcel services.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Chemicals
1 prohibited · 1 conditional
- Prohibited
Infectious substances or non-infectious biological substances
Infectious and non-infectious biological substances — including vaccines, serums, stimulants, cultured bacteria, toxins, and animal/plant toxins — are prohibited from being sent to Uzbekistan by parcel post. This prohibition covers the full range of such biological and biohazardous materials as listed.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 30
- Conditional
Chemical Products (for plant bactericide use)
Chemical products intended for the eradication of bacteria affecting plants are conditionally permitted when sending to Uzbekistan via regular mail or parcel. They require a permit from the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs of Uzbekistan.
Conditions and documents
- Chemical products intended for eradication of bacteria affecting plants → permitted only with a permit from the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs of Uzbekistan
Documents: Permit from the Ministry of Foreign and Economic Affairs of Uzbekistan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 38
Plants & animals
2 conditional
- Conditional
Plants
Plants shipped to Uzbekistan as parcels may require an export inspection by a plant protection station and an import permit from the destination country. Rice additionally requires prior notification to the regional agricultural policy bureau, except when sent non-commercially for personal use.
Conditions and documents
- Export inspection by plant protection station conducted 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 commercial purposes or not for 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 plant protection authority (名宛国の輸入許可証); Prior notification to regional agricultural policy bureau for rice shipped commercially (地方農政局等への届出、コメの商業的輸送の場合)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 06
- Conditional
Seeds and agricultural products
Seeds and other agricultural products may only be shipped to Uzbekistan if accompanied by a permit issued by the destination country's quarantine authority. For details, consult your nearest plant protection station or Uzbekistan's plant protection authority directly.
Conditions and documents
- Permit issued by the destination country's quarantine authority is attached → permitted
Documents: Permit issued by the destination country's (Uzbekistan's) quarantine authority
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 12
Books & printed matter
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Religious documents contrary to local law
Religious documents that violate the laws of Uzbekistan are prohibited and will be returned to the country of origin. This applies to both regular mail and parcel shipments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
Medicine & supplements
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Narcotics
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, and devices for smoking opium or cannabis are prohibited for shipment to Uzbekistan via regular and parcel services. Shipment is only permitted if a special authorization has been granted by the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques).
Details and exceptions
- Special authorization granted by the competent authority of the destination country (Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques) → permitted
Documents: Special authorization from Comité permanent du contrôle des narcotiques (Uzbekistan)
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 29
Weapons
1 prohibited
- Prohibited
Weapons and Ammunition
Weapons, parts of weapons, and ammunition are prohibited from being shipped to Uzbekistan via parcel. This applies to weapons in whole or in part, as well as any ammunition.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 93
Other items
4 prohibited · 2 conditional
- Prohibited
Anti-state materials
Publications, manuscripts, printing plates, sketches, films, negatives, audio recordings, and video recordings that may undermine the state, social order, territorial integrity, political independence, or foundations of the nation, or that may incite war, terrorism, riot, nationalism, religious hatred, or fascism are prohibited from shipment to Uzbekistan. This prohibition applies to both regular and parcel shipping.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Articles contrary to public order and morals
Pornographic reproductions are prohibited from shipment to Uzbekistan via regular and parcel shipping. Items falling under this category are not permitted entry.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Harmful materials (politically, economically, or morally harmful content)
Printed matter, printing masters, films, photographs, tapes, movies, video cassettes, video discs, manuscripts, recordings, drawings, and artwork that may cause political or economic harm to Uzbekistan or that may be injurious to its public order or morals are prohibited. This applies to both regular and parcel shipments.
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 49
- Prohibited
Powder
Powder is prohibited from being shipped to Uzbekistan via regular and parcel shipping. No further details or qualifications are provided in the source.
- Conditional
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones may be shipped to Uzbekistan, but only when sent as registered (recorded) mail or with insurance coverage. Shipments not meeting either of these conditions are not permitted.
Conditions and documents
- Sent as registered (recorded) mail → permitted
- Sent with insurance → permitted
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 85
- Conditional
Photographs and Related Manufacturing Materials
Photographs, lead plates, films, manuscripts, paintings, molds, automatic recording discs, and their manufacturing materials are permitted only with authorization from the competent authorities of the destination country (Uzbekistan). Shipment via regular mail or parcel post is subject to this approval requirement.
Conditions and documents
- Authorization obtained from the competent authorities of Uzbekistan → permitted
Documents: Authorization from the competent authorities of Uzbekistan
Source: Japan Post · HS chapter 37
Applies to every destination, including Uzbekistan
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 Uzbekistan?
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 Uzbekistan?
- Japan Post's import rules for Uzbekistan prohibit 12 item types, including Religious documents contrary to local law; Insured Parcels Containing Banknotes or Bearer Securities (Cheques); Foreign currency; Articles contrary to public order and morals; Infectious substances or non-infectious biological substances; Anti-state materials; Weapons and Ammunition; Powder; and 4 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 Uzbekistan only under conditions?
- 5 item types are allowed only when Japan Post's stated conditions are met — for example Chemical Products (for plant bactericide use); Plants; Photographs and Related Manufacturing Materials; Mobile Phones; Seeds and agricultural products. 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 Uzbekistan?
- Not necessarily. This page lists the import rules Japan Post publishes for Uzbekistan; 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.