JChere Shipping Restrictions

Shipping Restrictions from Japan: Prohibited and Restricted Items

Whether an item can ship depends on the carrier, quantity, packaging and destination—not just the product category.

Updated:2026-07-31

Direct answer: Explosives, flammables, high-pressure gases, narcotics and radioactive materials are generally prohibited. Lithium batteries, liquids, perfume, aerosols, alcohol, food and medicine may be restricted by method, quantity, packing and destination. The list below is illustrative; check JChere, carrier and destination rules before buying.

Use this quick decision table first

Item situation	Initial result
Ordinary goods without batteries, liquids or hazardous ingredients	Usually shippable, subject to destination, size, weight and declaration rules.
Battery properly installed in equipment	Review by battery type, quantity, route and destination.
Loose batteries, power banks or spare batteries	Japan Post generally does not accept them; confirm any alternative route before purchase.
Flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic or pressurized goods	Generally prohibited.
Composition, capacity, model or specification is unknown	Ask before buying; do not decide from the product name alone.

Guides for commonly checked items

Lithium batteries, consoles, cameras and earphones

Check battery type, installation, quantity and eligible methods.

Cosmetics, perfume, liquids and aerosols

Check alcohol content, flammability, pressurized containers and destination rules.

12 special-item guides: gas appliances, alcohol, swords, consoles and more

Check model, composition, batteries, packing, export, import and current route for each item.

Detailed prohibited and restricted item list

This is an illustrative list, not a complete legal catalogue. The same product can have a different result based on ingredients, volume, packing, quantity, method and destination.

Category		Examples of Items That Cannot Be Shipped (Partial)
Explosives & Hazardous Materials	Gunpowder Items	Fireworks, Firecrackers, Ammunition, etc.
	Flammable Liquids	Lighter Fuel, Paints, Gases, Petroleum Products, Hair Dyes, Perfumes, Essential Oils, Nail Polish, Hair Growth Solutions, Razor Cleaning Liquids, Alcoholic Beverages (Conditional ^※1), etc.
	High-Pressure Gas	High-Pressure Spray Cans, Fire Extinguishers, Underwater Breathing Apparatus, Dusting Sprays, Portable Concentrated Oxygen, Helium Gas, Gas for Camping Stoves, Gas for Insertable Stoves, Refill Gas for Lighters, etc.
	Flammable Substances	Matches, Lighters, etc.
	Oxidizing Substances	Bleach, Peroxides, Personal Mini Oxygen Generators, etc.
	Toxic Substances	Chloroform, Heat-Vaporizing Insecticides, etc.
	Corrosive Substances	Mercury, Storage Batteries, Lithium Batteries (Conditional ^※1), etc.
	Radioactive Materials	Radioactive Materials
Narcotic Drugs		Narcotics and Stimulants, etc.
Live Animals		Live Animals, etc.
Pornographic Materials		Pornographic or Immoral Items, etc.
Other		Dehumidifiers containing catalytic substances; items requiring special transportation methods (such as frozen, refrigerated, or perishable foods); cash, securities, prepaid cards, checks; goods labeled with UN dangerous goods numbers; and items prohibited from shipment due to import restrictions or regulations of various countries.
※ Reminder Before entrusting a shipment, please confirm in advance whether the items in your package can be shipped from Japan and cleared smoothly through customs in the destination country. The above are only examples of prohibited items. For other prohibited or potentially restricted items, please carefully check or consult the customs authorities or relevant departments of Japan and the destination country, as well as the shipping company’s regulations (including import restrictions, bans, taxation policies, and laws, which may differ or change depending on the country). Also pay attention to related laws and regulations concerning shipping quantity, size and weight limits, prohibited items, as well as requirements for transport, packaging, quantity, placement, and labeling. This is a mandatory condition for using this service. If a parcel is returned due to prohibited items, customs clearance failure, or an incomplete address, shipping fees and other charges already paid in the order are non-refundable. For parcels returned before leaving Japan, even if reshipment is possible after removing prohibited items, any difference in shipping charges is non-refundable. Returning packages will incur additional return shipping fees and handling charges. Please refer to the process for returning packages for details. Packages returned to the JChere warehouse are processed by the transportation company. Upon arrival at the warehouse, the processing and dispatch time is longer than for regular packages, which may affect the return period to the original Japanese store. To ensure transportation safety and compliance with regulations, prohibited items found during packing may be removed without notification (they are usually re-registered in storage, with the parcel number being the forwarding order number). If the shipment exceeds the transport limits, it will be automatically split into multiple packages. However, there is no guarantee that all prohibited items will be detected. Accounts that repeatedly violate the prohibitions may be suspended. Please be aware. We do not directly participate in the transportation of packages. During customs clearance, if there is a need for procedural handling or additional documentation, the destination country's transportation company or customs may contact you. Please follow their instructions promptly to ensure smooth receipt of your package. As contact methods and procedures vary with different countries' transportation companies and customs, please ensure your contact information is up to date. Once a package has been dispatched, it cannot be recalled or have its delivery information changed. Please be aware. International shipping operates at room temperature.

Transportation of Special Items

View the complete special-item shipping guide

Shipping method		Shippable Products
※1 Special Express		Containing Lithium Batteries (e.g., Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Headphones, Game Console, Game Controller) Alcohol (Sake, Whisky) Portable Gas Stove Gas Water Heater Dehumidifier
Super Big		Gas Stove
Confirm composition and current route		Mobil, Castrol, and other automotive engine oils

Even when a special item appears as shippable, it must meet the specified method, destination, packing and declaration conditions.

Non-shippable items and return risk

A prohibited item may be removed and re-registered in storage; the warehouse cannot guarantee detection of every prohibited item.
Returns caused by prohibited items, customs failure or address problems may be non-refundable and may incur return shipping and handling charges.
Dispatched international parcels generally cannot be recalled or have recipient details changed.

View returned parcel handling

Official rules and current acceptance

Restrictions change by carrier, destination and time. Check these official sources in addition to this page before buying.

Restricted item FAQ

Are all lithium battery items prohibited?

No. It depends on battery type, whether installed in equipment, quantity, capacity, method and destination. Check the battery guide and methods shown in the order.

Can perfume, nail polish and aerosols be shipped?

These may contain flammable liquids or pressurized gas and are commonly restricted in standard international mail. Check ingredients, container and eligible special methods rather than relying on the product name.

Does domestic delivery in Japan mean it can be forwarded internationally?

No. Japanese domestic delivery rules differ from international safety, carrier and destination import rules, so a separate check is required.

Is an unlisted item automatically shippable?

No. This page cannot cover every law, ingredient and country rule. Ask before buying when uncertain and keep ingredient, specification and safety information.

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