Can you bring Japanese souvenir sweets into the US?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 16 souvenir sweets sold in Japan against customs rules for the US: 15 allowed, 1 restricted.
For non-electric products only customs rules apply, not voltage or plugs. Rules change; check with the customs authority in the US before you travel.
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) |
|---|---|
| ROYCE' 生チョコレート[オーレ] 20粒 | JP¥1,215 ≈ US$8 |
| ROYCE' ポテトチップチョコレート[オリジナル] 190g | JP¥1,188 ≈ US$8 |
| Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g | JP¥490 ≈ US$3 |
| Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten 聖護院八ッ橋 24枚 箱入 | JP¥648 ≈ US$4 |
| Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten 聖 10個入 | JP¥756 ≈ US$5 |
| ISHIYA 美冬 6個入 | JP¥986 ≈ US$6 |
| Grapestone 東京ばな奈「見ぃつけたっ」 8個入 | JP¥1,296 ≈ US$8 |
| Grapestone シュガーバターサンドの木 14個入 | JP¥1,350 ≈ US$9 |
| Sucrey ソルト&カマンベールクッキー 9枚入 | JP¥1,458 ≈ US$9 |
| Malebranche 茶の菓 8枚入 | JP¥1,520 ≈ US$10 |
| Kasho Sanzen 萩の月 6個入 | JP¥1,590 ≈ US$10 |
| Rokkatei マルセイバターサンド 10個入 | JP¥1,720 ≈ US$11 |
| YOKU MOKU シガール 20本入 | JP¥1,998 ≈ US$13 |
| ISHIYA 白い恋人 24枚入 | JP¥2,289 ≈ US$15 |
| Toshimaya 鳩サブレー 16枚缶入 | JP¥2,430 ≈ US$15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LeTAO ドゥーブルフロマージュ 直径12cm | JP¥2,376 ≈ US$15 | 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 souvenir 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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