Can you bring Japanese snacks and sweets into the US?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 16 snacks and sweets sold in Japan against customs rules for the US: 15 allowed, 1 restricted.
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Allowed (15)
Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
| Product | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Morinaga ハイチュウ＜ストロベリー＞ 12粒 | JP¥139 ≈ US$1 |
| LOTTE コアラのマーチ＜チョコ＞ 48g | JP¥150 ≈ US$1 |
| Morinaga ミルクキャラメル 12粒 | JP¥159 ≈ US$1 |
| Bourbon ルマンド 12本 | JP¥170 ≈ US$1 |
| Kameda Seika ハッピーターン 96g | JP¥192 ≈ US$1 |
| UHA Mikakuto 特濃ミルク8.2 北海道産ミルク 88g | JP¥211 ≈ US$1 |
| Ryukakusan 龍角散ののどすっきり飴 100g | JP¥248 ≈ US$2 |
| Kameda Seika 亀田の柿の種 6袋詰 180g | JP¥252 ≈ US$2 |
| Meiji きのこの山 66g | JP¥288 ≈ US$2 |
| Meiji たけのこの里 63g | JP¥288 ≈ US$2 |
| Yuraku Confectionery ブラックサンダーミニバー 139g | JP¥324 ≈ US$2 |
| Meiji きのこの山宇治抹茶 64g | JP¥498 ≈ US$3 |
| Meiji チョコレート効果 カカオ72％ 26枚入り 130g | JP¥657 ≈ US$4 |
| Yuraku Confectionery 京都ブラックサンダーお濃茶 8袋入 | JP¥1,296 ≈ US$8 |
| Bourbon アルフォートミニチョコレート 12個 | TBD |
Restricted (1)
Reasons:
- Contains meat, eggs, dairy, or fresh produce: most countries and regions restrict bringing these in. Check your destination's customs rules before you travel. (1)
| Product | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Natori 厚切ビーフ 31g | JP¥462 ≈ US$3 | Contains meat, eggs, dairy, or fresh produce: most countries and regions restrict bringing these in. Check your destination's customs rules before you travel. |
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 snacks and sweets
- Australia 15/16
- Canada 15/16
- France 15/16
- Germany 15/16
- Hong Kong 15/16
- India 15/16
- Indonesia 15/16
- Italy 15/16
- Macao 15/16
- Mainland China 15/16
- Malaysia 15/16
- New Zealand 15/16
- Philippines 15/16
- Singapore 15/16
- South Korea 15/16
- Spain 15/16
- Taiwan 15/16
- Thailand 15/16
- United Kingdom 15/16
- Vietnam 15/16
See which products are allowed, restricted or not allowed in, destination by destination (numbers: allowed / checked).
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