Take out animal products from Japan
This is a guide to taking items out of Japan. Please see here for guidance on bringing items into Japan.
Animal products that Do Require export quarantine inspection
(i) Items for which the destination country requires certification
(ii) Items subject to Japan's animal quarantine
Be careful when taking meat products out of Japan! (Exports and souvenirs)（PDF：1,290KB）
Exporting meat and meat products for Personal Use
Bringing hen eggs, beef, pork and their meat products into Singapore from Japan
In order to take animal products overseas from Japan
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1．Confirm "whether it is subject to export quarantine inspection" and "import requirements of the destination country"
It applies to "items subject to Japan's animal quarantine" and "items for which the destination country requires, upon the import thereof, a certificate proving they do not spread domestic animal diseases".
Please confirm with the quarantine authorities of the destination country "can it be brought in" and "what kind of certification is required in order to bring it in".
Even items not subject to Japan's animal quarantine, when a certificate proving they do not spread domestic animal diseases is required, it is necessary to undergo an export quarantine inspection at Animal Quarantine Service prior to departing from Japan.
2．Check whether it is subject to export suspension
Certain countries have suspended the bringing in of meat products, etc., from Japan.
We cannot issue an export quarantine certificate if the destination country has suspended the bringing in of such items.
See here (import and export suspension information) for countries that have suspended the brining in of items from Japan.
3．Undergo export inspection by Animal Quarantine Service before you depart
Please contact Animal Quarantine Service at the airport or seaport to arrange for export quarantine inspection.
The documents required will vary depending on the import requirements of the destination country.
Preadjustments and confirmation of details may take time, so please contact us as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1：Can I take ham that I purchased at a supermarket in Japan to overseas? A1：If the destination country accepts it to be brought in, and the import requirements have been satisfied, you may take items that have passed export quarantine inspection at Animal Quarantine Service out of Japan. |
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Q2：How long does the export quarantine inspection take? A2：It depends on the import requirements of the destination country, after you have checked the regulations and conditions for bring items into the country, please contact Animal Quarantine Service at the airport or seaport as soon as possible. |
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