Prohibited Items
FedEx International

Lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries are heavily regulated. Batteries must be installed in devices for most routes. Loose/spare batteries face strict watt-hour limits (typically 100Wh per cell). Large battery packs (power banks, drone batteries) may be refused entirely.

Large electronics with built-in lithium batteries (laptops, tablets) may be restricted on certain air routes. Always declare the battery specifications.

Alcohol-based perfumes and nail polish are classified as flammable liquids. Small personal-use quantities may be accepted with proper packaging; commercial quantities are typically refused.

Prescription medications require documentation. Supplements and over-the-counter drugs that are legal in Japan may be controlled or banned in destination countries. Destination country import rules always apply.

Commercially packaged and sealed foods may be shipped to some destinations but are subject to customs inspection. Perishable, fresh, or raw foods are not accepted. Alcohol shipments require import licensing in most countries.

Items over 100 years old may require an export permit from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. CITES-protected items made of ivory, tortoiseshell, or certain woods require CITES documentation.

Kitchen knives and collectible blades can be shipped to many countries as freight, but strict packaging rules apply. Certain destination countries ban import of bladed items entirely. Switchblades and automatic knives are prohibited in most places.

Items with a declared value over certain thresholds (varies by country) may require formal customs entry, additional documentation, or import permits.