There are items called prohibited items that are prohibited from being shipped internationally.
If you go back to your country from Japan, these items will need to be disposed of in Japan as they cannot be shipped to your home country.
If you ship a prohibited item without knowing it, it will be returned or confiscated by customs.
We will introduce prohibited items that must not be shipped from Japan and how to dispose of them.
Prohibited items that cannot be shipped internationally are classified into the following three types:
・“Universally prohibited goods” designated by the Universal Postal Convention
Items that cannot be handled due to laws, treaties, etc., such as obscene items, illicit drugs such as narcotics, counterfeit or pirated products, and valuables such as coins and banknotes.
・“Aviation dangerous goods” stipulated by laws such as the Aviation Act
Explosive or flammable substances, radioactive substances, and other dangerous substances
・Unique items specified for each country or region
These are items that are prohibited by the objective country as negative impact on the culture, ecosystems, and industry.
Each country and local area specifies its original law, so you will need to check individually whether the item is prohibited by your shipping destination.
*Typical example
For America: cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agricultural products
For China: animals, food, printed matter
We recommend that you first check online to see if the item can be shipped.
*Reference: Japan Post (Nonmailable Articles in International Mail)
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/use/restriction/index_en.html
If you are having trouble disposing of personal items such as prohibited items, there is a paid agency service called an “unwanted item collection company.”
Nishida Service is an “unwanted goods collection company” with staff who can speak English.
If you have any trouble disposing of prohibited items that cannot be taken out of Japan, please feel free to contact us.
*Some prohibited items (live animals, drugs, radioactive materials, etc.) cannot be handled.
Please be sure to notify us in advance of any items you wish to dispose of.
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