My Japan FriendProhibited & restricted items
Restrictions can also depend on ingredients, quantity and destination. We check shipping and import eligibility before purchasing.
Items we do not purchase
Our service does not purchase counterfeit or illegally copied goods, illegal drugs, weapons, ammunition or explosives.
Main items excluded from EMS
Perfume, aerosols, flammable nail polish, fuel, gases, e-cigarettes, power banks and lithium batteries outside equipment cannot be sent by EMS. EMS also restricts cash, securities, precious metals, gems and other valuables.
Items that require a check first
Batteries installed in devices must meet capacity, quantity and destination rules. Food, supplements, medicines, cosmetics, alcohol, plants and animal products require checks of ingredients, quantities, permits, quarantine and Korean import rules. This is not a blanket ban on all these categories.
Sending a request does not charge you or purchase an item. If shipping is restricted, we explain the available options and costs first. Return, disposal or cancellation costs may apply, so confirm eligibility before purchase.