Can you bring Japanese OTC medicines and health goods into the US?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 28 OTC medicines and health goods sold in Japan against customs rules for the US: 2 allowed, 26 restricted.
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Allowed (2)
| Product | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒 | JP¥388 ≈ US$2 | Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules. |
| Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 熱さまシート 大人用 16枚 | JP¥847 ≈ US$5 | — |
Restricted (26)
Reasons:
- Medicines: rules on quantities and ingredients differ by country. Bring only a reasonable personal supply and keep the leaflet and original packaging. (26)
Not allowed in (0)
None.
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for OTC medicines and health goods
- Australia 2/28
- Canada 2/28
- France 2/28
- Germany 2/28
- Hong Kong 2/28
- India 2/28
- Indonesia 2/28
- Italy 2/28
- Macao 2/28
- Mainland China 2/28
- Malaysia 2/28
- New Zealand 2/28
- Philippines 2/28
- Singapore 2/28
- South Korea 2/28
- Spain 2/28
- Taiwan 2/28
- Thailand 2/28
- United Kingdom 2/28
- Vietnam 2/28
See which products are allowed, restricted or not allowed in, destination by destination (numbers: allowed / checked).
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