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Special Categories
Lunarcat can deal with many items that no other service assists with.
But there are limitations. Take a look at what to expect.
Adult Content
Airsoft; Model Guns
Alcohol
Animal Products
Auto Parts
Batteries
Cigarettes
Cosmetics
Digital Content
Food
Fountain Pen Inks
Glasses; Sunglasses
Jewelry
Lighters
Medical Products
PCB; Semiconductors
Perfumes
Plants
Toy Weapons
Toys
Watches
Adult Content
Worldwide
Shippable.
However, customs in many countries do not favor this category.
Lunarcat is not liable for any incident that happens after shipping adult content.
However, customs in many countries do not favor this category.
Lunarcat is not liable for any incident that happens after shipping adult content.
Airsoft; Model Guns
Airsoft and model guns are shippable only to selected countries.
For items like foam dart blasters, see the Toy Weapons section.
Alcohol
Worldwide
Not shippable. An alcohol export license is required and we do not hold one.
Animal Products
Worldwide
Conditional. Some animal products can be exported only with a CITES export permit.
Our documentation support includes the CITES export permit.
There are items that cannot be exported. An example is ivory.
The customer is responsible for any required import permit.
Our documentation support includes the CITES export permit.
There are items that cannot be exported. An example is ivory.
The customer is responsible for any required import permit.
Auto Parts
Worldwide
Conditional. Parts that contain flammable oil or compressed gas are not shippable.
An example is suspension with compressed gas.
Most parts made only of metal or plastic are shippable.
An example is suspension with compressed gas.
Most parts made only of metal or plastic are shippable.
Cigarettes
Worldwide
Not shippable. Cannot be purchased due to legal restrictions.
Cosmetics
Worldwide
Conditional. Most non-flammable cosmetics can be shipped.
Before purchasing, please check whether the product is considered dangerous goods.
Before purchasing, please check whether the product is considered dangerous goods.
Digital Content
Worldwide
Files will be emailed to your registered email.
Alternatively, a downloadable link will be provided in Mypage.
Alternatively, a downloadable link will be provided in Mypage.
Food
Fresh and raw foods (meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables…) are heavily regulated in most countries.
Importing them is not recommended.
US
Shippable. A Prior Notice to the FDA is required.
Our documentation support includes filing the prior notice.
Our documentation support includes filing the prior notice.
Rest of World
Shippable. Most other processed foods can be imported without restrictions.
Glasses; Sunglasses
US
Shippable. These are considered medical devices and need a certification that the lenses are impact resistant.
Our documentation support includes the drop-ball test and certification.
Our documentation support includes the drop-ball test and certification.
Rest of World
Shippable. No restriction.
Jewelry
Worldwide
Shippable. Japan Post cannot be used to ship jewelry made of precious metals or stones. These must be shipped with FedEx.
Lighters
Used lighters must be disassembled and include a sanitary certificate (provided at ¥2,000 per lighter).
New lighters without contents will be certified as free of oil and gas (free of charge).
Lighters cannot be shipped through Japan Post and must be shipped through FedEx.
US
Conditional. Lighters are regulated by the CPSC.
US customs may require the product certificate, which cannot be obtained in most cases.
Without it, customs clearance cannot be guaranteed.
US customs may require the product certificate, which cannot be obtained in most cases.
Without it, customs clearance cannot be guaranteed.
Rest of World
Shippable.
Medicines; Medical Products
We classify Class 1/2/3 drugs (第1・2・3類医薬品) as medical products.
We do not classify quasi-drugs (医薬部外品) as medical products.
Worldwide
Not shippable.
Printed Circuit Boards; Semiconductors; Products Containing These
Worldwide
Shippable.
However, there are exceptions.
Japan requires an export license for advanced semiconductors and related technology (list of controlled items).
Lunarcat cannot export any item that falls under these restrictions.
However, there are exceptions.
Japan requires an export license for advanced semiconductors and related technology (list of controlled items).
Lunarcat cannot export any item that falls under these restrictions.
Perfumes; Flammable Liquids or Gas
Worldwide
Not shippable. Considered dangerous goods.
Plants
Worldwide
Shippable. There are exceptions, but in most cases, a phytosanitary certificate is required.
Contact us about the import requirements, or consult with your country’s plant authority.
Contact us about the import requirements, or consult with your country’s plant authority.
Toy Weapons
Worldwide
Shippable.
Toys
US
Shippable. Toys intended for adults are shippable if they meet CPSC rules.
Products intended for ages below 12 are not recommended for import.
Products intended for ages below 12 are not recommended for import.
Rest of World
Shippable. No restriction.
Watches
Watches that contain batteries are not considered dangerous goods.
US
Shippable. A watch worksheet is required.
Our documentation support includes filing watch worksheets.
Our documentation support includes filing watch worksheets.
Rest of World
Shippable. Japan Post cannot be used to ship watches mainly made of precious metals. These must be shipped with FedEx.