由 lltx1822 Shipping E-cigarettes to Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) regulates e-cigarettes. Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are classified as quasi-drugs and require approval, while non-nicotine devices are allowed but must meet safety standards.
Approval for nicotine e-cigarettes involves submitting clinical data, taking 6–12 months. E-liquids must have a maximum nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml, and labels must be in Japanese, with warnings like “ニコチンは依存性があります” (Nicotine is addictive) and ingredient lists.
Transporting e-cigarettes to Japan requires compliance with Civil Aviation Bureau (CAB) rules for lithium batteries. Air freight must adhere to IATA guidelines, with batteries properly insulated. Sea freight follows IMO regulations.
Customs documentation includes the MHLW approval (for nicotine products), a commercial invoice in Japanese/English, and a packing list. Japan imposes 10% consumption tax on e-cigarettes, plus a customs duty of 3.9%. Note that Japan bans e-cigarettes with child-friendly designs, so verify product compliance.
36. Shipping E-cigarette