Yes. The handling of alcohol and alcoholic beverages currently supports 22 countries and regions. However, alcohol with an alcohol content exceeding 70% cannot be handled.
Shipping carrier by alcohol content
The available shipping carrier differs depending on the alcohol content.
| Alcohol content | Shipping carrier | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 24% or less | Japan Post (EMS / International Air Packet) or DHL | Sake, wine, beer, etc. |
| 24.1%–70% | DHL only | Brandy, whiskey, shochu, etc. |
| 70.1% or more | Cannot be handled | ─ |
Supported countries/regions and restrictions
Depending on the destination country/region, the available shipping carrier and the number of bottles that can be sent in one shipment differ. Check the table below.
| Country/region | Japan Post (up to 24%) | DHL (up to 70%) | Number of bottles per shipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | ○ | × | No limit |
| Singapore | ○ | × | No limit |
| China | ○ | × | No limit |
| Australia | ○ | × | No limit |
| Malaysia | ○ | × | No limit |
| Ecuador | ○ | × | No limit |
| Vietnam | ○ | × | No limit |
| Thailand | ○ | × | No limit |
| Belgium | ○ | × | No limit |
| Germany | ○ | × | No limit |
| Luxembourg | ○ | × | No limit |
| Taiwan *1 | ○ | ○ | Up to 5L per box |
| Netherlands | ○ | ○ | 1 bottle |
| Cambodia | ○ | ○ | 1 bottle |
| Dominica | ○ | ○ | 2 bottles |
| South Korea *2 | ○ | × | 1 bottle (up to 1 liter) |
| Philippines *3 | × | ○ | 1 bottle |
| Fiji *3 | × | ○ | 1 bottle |
| Tanzania *3 | × | ○ | 1 bottle |
| Côte d'Ivoire *3 | × | ○ | 2 bottles |
| Colombia *3 | × | ○ | 2 bottles |
| France *3 | × | ○ | No limit (up to 5L total) |
Alcohol cannot be shipped to countries/regions other than the above.
*1: Alcohol shipping to Taiwan is up to 5L per box. Depending on the order, it may be shipped separately.
*2: For South Korea, it is up to 1 bottle / 1 liter per shipment. If you order multiple bottles, it will be split into more than one shipment, so please order one bottle at a time.
*3: For the Philippines, Fiji, Tanzania, Côte d'Ivoire, Colombia, and France, alcohol cannot be shipped by Japan Post. Products with an alcohol content of 24% or less are also shipped by DHL.
Points to note
Bottled alcohol and the like may have a higher international shipping fee than normal products. To prevent damage, more cushioning material is used in packing, so the packing size and weight may become larger resulting in a more expensive shipping fee.