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 Plant Products |
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website.
The following products from the U.S. mainland are prohibited:
(1) Apples, pears, quinces, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and certain types of nuts.
(2) Eggplants, tomatoes and red peppers, including any part of the plant, leaves or roots.
(3) Rice plants, unhulled rice, rice straw.
(4) Soil imports into Japan are strictly prohibited -- please make certain that soil is not attached to leaves or roots or any portion of any plant.
In addition, inspection of such products will be required upon arrival in Japan. Please submit products for inspection at the Animal and Plant Quarantine counter.
Please note that the import and export of endangered plant and animal species are prohibited by international treaty.
 Animal Products |
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website.
Importing meat products into Japan from the U.S.
Beef, pork, eggs from chickens and other fowl, ham, sausages, bacon, beef jerky, etc., require "export phytosanitary inspection" and in some cases, certification from the United States Department of Agriculture. Many items which are sold at tourist gift shops or at airports have these inspection marks from the USDA and can be brought into Japan.
In addition, inspection of such products will be required upon arrival in Japan. Please submit products for inspection at the Animal and Plant Quarantine counter.
Please note that the import and export of endangered plant and animal species are prohibited by international treaty.
 Food Products for Sale or Use in Business |
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
Imported
Foods Inspection Services (MHLW)
 U.S. Food, Drug, Animal and Plant Inspection |
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