Check the item type
Check whether the item contains liquids, batteries, flammable material, food, medicine or another potentially restricted category.
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Prohibited and restricted items for Japan forwarding
Before arranging forwarding from Japan to Hong Kong, check whether your item is prohibited or restricted to reduce delays, returns or failed shipments.
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Prohibited & restricted items
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Current restriction list
Items that need special attention
The list below is loaded from the current J-breeze prohibited-item data. Final acceptance depends on the item, carrier arrangement and rules in force at the time.
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Weapons, replica weapons, ammunition, control devices, and explosives
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Flammables, explosives
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Oxidizers and peroxides
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Drugs and drug-related tools, narcotics and psychotropics for irregular use, precursor chemicals, hazardous substances
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Biochemical products, infectious and contagious substances
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Corrosive substances, radioactive materials
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All kinds of illegal publications, printed materials, audiovisual products, and other media that threaten national security and social stability
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Documents, materials, and other items related to state secrets
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Spy equipment
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Counterfeit or altered currency, securities, documents, official seals, etc.
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Money and securities
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Intellectual property infringements, counterfeit goods, and other items
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Animals and plants, especially endangered wildlife and their products
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Food, medicines, and other items harmful to human or animal health from infected areas
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Tobacco and tobacco products, wine
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Valuables (e.g., artwork, antiques, gemstones, precious metals such as gold)
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Other prohibited items under laws and regulations
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3 checks before shipping from Japan to Hong Kong
Ask if you are unsure
If the specification, ingredients or transport restrictions are unclear, ask us before purchasing or sending the item to the warehouse.
Arrange forwarding after confirmation
Once the item is confirmed as acceptable, use the Japan warehouse and forwarding service to arrange delivery to Hong Kong.
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Not sure whether your item can be shipped?
Contact J-breeze before purchase or warehouse delivery and send us the product link or item details for checking.