English
Country/Region Guide
Regulations on export to United States
When you send your luggage to United States, Please check the following transport, and the regulations on import and export.
Although we pay close attention to the accuracy of the information, the laws and regulations of each country and region are subject to change. Please be sure to check the import regulations of each country before using.
Shipping fee to United States is here >>
Contraband list for United States
The restrictions on the items that can be sent vary depending on the delivery method. For more details, please check the restrictions of each shipping method below.
Super Express
Standard Express
Surface
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | For food products, kitchen ware (plates, etc) and alcoholic beverages, due to requirements for prior notification and approval by the FDA, we do not accept shipping orders for these products. |
|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Cosmetics (foundations, mascara, lipsticks etc) require application and approval by the FDA, therefore we do not accept shipping orders for these products. |
| Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products | ・Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products (medicine, contact lens etc) require prior application and approval by the FDA, therefore we do not accept shipping orders for these products. ・ Corrective glasses and sunglasses may require provision of a Drop Ball Test Certificate. Please check FAQ for further details. |
| Electrical Appliances | ・ Home appliances such as smartphones, cameras and game consoles may require provision of a RADEC. ・ There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). |
| Cleaners and washing liquids | ・ Liquids may require provision of an SDS. ・ Fabric washing liquids and conditioners, deodorants and insect repellants may require provision of a TSCA Certificate. |
| Leather and brand goods | Leather products (brand bags, etc) require presentation of product details (manufacturer name and address, materials etc). |
| Precious stones and metals | Pearls may require additional information. Please check the FAQ for further details. |
| Writing utensils and miscellaneous goods | For products that contain ink, such as ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, fountain pens, markers, etc., additional information may be requested. Please check the FAQ for further details. |
| Other products of note | ・ Please make sure that each package has a total value not exceeding 800 USD (if the value exceeds 800 USD, it may take extra time to process the product, and may be subject to customs duties). ・ In order to perform contactless delivery, as a general rule we place all packages in front of the main door (excluding cases of bad weather or burglary risk). |
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | ・ We cannot import milk or dairy products from Fukushima, Tochigi, Iwate, Miyagi or Gunma prefectures. ・ Other products from the five prefectures listed above, as well as food products from other prefectures, may be subject to a sample test. ・ There are several detailed regulations surrounding mushroom-based products, regarding specific production areas and items. ・ We cannot import processed food products containing meat extracts. ・ We do not accept shipping orders for alcoholic products. |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products | ・ Pharmaceuticals, contact lens etc may be subject to tax if the quantity shipped exceeds that for individual use (generally 3 months worth). ・ We do not accept shipping orders for contraceptives. |
| Electrical Appliances | There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). |
| Precious stones and metals | We do not accept shipping orders for precious stones and metals or products containing them. |
| Other products of note | ・ Small shipments under 2500 USD are treated as informal entries and simple customs clearance procedures apply. ・ The minimum taxable amount for personally imported goods is 800 USD. ・ We do not accept deliveries to overseas territories and U.S. military bases (APO, FPO, DPO) with postal codes starting with 090-098, 962-966, and 340. |
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
| Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks) | ・ We cannot import milk or dairy products from Fukushima, Tochigi, Iwate, Miyagi or Gunma prefectures. ・ Other products from the five prefectures listed above, as well as food products from other prefectures, may be subject to a sample test. ・ There are several detailed regulations surrounding mushroom-based products, regarding specific production areas and items. ・ We cannot import processed food products containing meat extracts. ・ We do not accept shipping orders for alcoholic products. |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products | ・ Pharmaceuticals, contact lens etc may be subject to tax if the quantity shipped exceeds that for individual use (generally 3 months worth). ・ We do not accept shipping orders for contraceptives. |
| Electrical Appliances | We do not accept shipping orders for products containing lithium batteries. |
| Other products of note | ・ Small shipments under 2500 USD are treated as informal entries and simple customs clearance procedures apply. ・ The minimum taxable amount for personally imported goods is 800 USD. ・ We do not accept deliveries to overseas territories and U.S. military bases (APO, FPO, DPO) with postal codes starting with 090-098, 962-966, and 340. |
Super Express
-
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- For food products, kitchen ware (plates, etc) and alcoholic beverages, due to requirements for prior notification and approval by the FDA, we do not accept shipping orders for these products.
- Cosmetics
- Cosmetics (foundations, mascara, lipsticks etc) require application and approval by the FDA, therefore we do not accept shipping orders for these products.
- Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products
- ・Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products (medicine, contact lens etc) require prior application and approval by the FDA, therefore we do not accept shipping orders for these products.
・ Corrective glasses and sunglasses may require provision of a Drop Ball Test Certificate. Please check FAQ for further details. - Electrical Appliances
- ・ Home appliances such as smartphones, cameras and game consoles may require provision of a RADEC.
・ There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package). - Cleaners and washing liquids
- ・ Liquids may require provision of an SDS.
・ Fabric washing liquids and conditioners, deodorants and insect repellants may require provision of a TSCA Certificate. - Leather and brand goods
- Leather products (brand bags, etc) require presentation of product details (manufacturer name and address, materials etc).
- Precious stones and metals
- Pearls may require additional information. Please check the FAQ for further details.
- Writing utensils and miscellaneous goods
- For products that contain ink, such as ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, fountain pens, markers, etc., additional information may be requested. Please check the FAQ for further details.
- Other products of note
- ・ Please make sure that each package has a total value not exceeding 800 USD (if the value exceeds 800 USD, it may take extra time to process the product, and may be subject to customs duties).
・ In order to perform contactless delivery, as a general rule we place all packages in front of the main door (excluding cases of bad weather or burglary risk).
Standard Express
-
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- ・ We cannot import milk or dairy products from Fukushima, Tochigi, Iwate, Miyagi or Gunma prefectures.
・ Other products from the five prefectures listed above, as well as food products from other prefectures, may be subject to a sample test.
・ There are several detailed regulations surrounding mushroom-based products, regarding specific production areas and items.
・ We cannot import processed food products containing meat extracts.
・ We do not accept shipping orders for alcoholic products. - Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products
- ・ Pharmaceuticals, contact lens etc may be subject to tax if the quantity shipped exceeds that for individual use (generally 3 months worth).
・ We do not accept shipping orders for contraceptives. - Electrical Appliances
- There are restrictions for products containing lithium batteries, regarding the type (lithium ion, lithium metal) and quantity (max. 2 per package).
- Precious stones and metals
- We do not accept shipping orders for precious stones and metals or products containing them.
- Other products of note
- ・ Small shipments under 2500 USD are treated as informal entries and simple customs clearance procedures apply.
・ The minimum taxable amount for personally imported goods is 800 USD.
・ We do not accept deliveries to overseas territories and U.S. military bases (APO, FPO, DPO) with postal codes starting with 090-098, 962-966, and 340.
Surface
-
Those that can not be sent all over the world common
Combustible articles, high-pressure articles, etc. For details, please see "Products that cannot be delivered overseas".
Items that cannot be delivered to United States
- Food and beverages (incl. alcoholic drinks)
- ・ We cannot import milk or dairy products from Fukushima, Tochigi, Iwate, Miyagi or Gunma prefectures.
・ Other products from the five prefectures listed above, as well as food products from other prefectures, may be subject to a sample test.
・ There are several detailed regulations surrounding mushroom-based products, regarding specific production areas and items.
・ We cannot import processed food products containing meat extracts.
・ We do not accept shipping orders for alcoholic products. - Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products
- ・ Pharmaceuticals, contact lens etc may be subject to tax if the quantity shipped exceeds that for individual use (generally 3 months worth).
・ We do not accept shipping orders for contraceptives. - Electrical Appliances
- We do not accept shipping orders for products containing lithium batteries.
- Other products of note
- ・ Small shipments under 2500 USD are treated as informal entries and simple customs clearance procedures apply.
・ The minimum taxable amount for personally imported goods is 800 USD.
・ We do not accept deliveries to overseas territories and U.S. military bases (APO, FPO, DPO) with postal codes starting with 090-098, 962-966, and 340.
The following shipping methods are not available for United States
- Economy Air
About Packing & Delivery Mode
※The page will be transitioned to the Rakuten Ichiba page in Japanese.
Company Information Privacy Policy CSR
© Rakuten Group, Inc.
