How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Japan?
Restricted
You can bring Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) into Japan only within the stated limits.
What you need to know
- 100 milliliter (3.38 fl oz)
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
On the plane
Airline differences
| Airline | Difference from the baseline |
|---|---|
| Air France | Stricter than the standard rule |
| British Airways | More permissive |
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
- Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan Aviation Security Office, Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT/JCAB)
Questions about Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Japan
- How much Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) can I bring into Japan?
- Japan allows 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
- Do I have to declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) at Japan customs?
- Only above the allowance. Up to 100 milliliters of Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
- What happens if I do not declare Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in Japan?
- If you declare the excess yourself, a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. The normal duty becomes payable on the excess. If it is treated as smuggling, it is prosecuted as a criminal offence; an administrative fine is imposed.
- Can I post or ship Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) to Japan instead of carrying it?
- Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
- Can I take Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out of Japan?
- Japan publishes no separate rule for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
- Does the Japan limit for Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) apply per person or per family?
- Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
- Where does this rule come from?
- Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) states it in Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “LAGs carried in containers larger than 100ml are not to be accepted, even if the container is only part-filled.”
- How does Japan compare with other countries on Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)?
- Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), 13 limit it and 7 let it through. Japan is among the ones that set a limit.
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — ข้อควรทราบสำหรับการนำของติดตัวเข้าทางอากาศยานสำหรับผู้โดยสาร · verified 2026-09-20
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — ข้อควรทราบสำหรับการนำของติดตัวเข้าทางอากาศยานสำหรับผู้โดยสาร · verified 2026-09-20
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) — Security Control for Screening Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) carried into International Passenger Flights departing from Airports in Japan · verified 2026-09-19