Courier to Japan — Free Doorstep Pickup & 3-Layer Packing
Send parcels, documents and eligible food or medicines from Hyderabad to Japan from ₹860/kg on 21kg+. Compare DHL, FedEx, UPS & more services, with free pickup and 3-layer packing.
From ₹860/kg on 21kg+ · free doorstep pickup & 3-layer packing · DHL, FedEx, UPS & more
- 18+Years, since 2008
- 220+Parcels delivered
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Why SLP Express for the Japan lane
Shipping to Japan at retail prices means paying more than the same carrier costs us. SLP Express has served Hyderabad since 2008 as an independent multi-carrier service, comparing suitable DHL, FedEx, UPS & more options by route, contents and weight. At your doorstep the weight and dimensions are shown honestly and the parcel is photographed on both sides, so there's a clear record of its condition when it left Hyderabad. Our branded SLP seal finishes every box. Since 2008 we've run this lane to Japan, and a real Hyderabad team is reachable on WhatsApp around the clock. Japan's strict quarantine on foods is why every item gets checked carefully before we book.
Sending a parcel from Hyderabad to Japan
A Japan parcel begins with a single WhatsApp message: the item, a rough weight, and the Hyderabad area for collection. Indian communities in Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama keep this a fast, well-travelled lane for us. Japan enforces strict animal and plant quarantine, so we scrutinise any food item closely. We check the rest of your list against Japanese customs rules, return a current DHL or FedEx rate, and confirm a pickup window once your exact address is reviewed.
You won't visit a courier office at any point. Our team weighs and packs in front of you to the three-layer standard, prepares the commercial invoice and customs declaration, and gives you a tracking number that same evening. DHL Express or FedEx International Priority then carries the parcel door-to-door into Japan, with WhatsApp updates at each milestone until delivery.
How we ship to Japan
DHL Express
2-3 working days
The express option to Tokyo, Osaka and the major cities via DHL's Asia hub — the one to pick for urgent parcels.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 working days
A dependable standard lane to Japan; well suited to regular personal and business shipments.
What you can send to Japan
Everyday parcels to Japan are usually straightforward — apart from one exception: Japan runs some of the world's toughest food quarantine rules. Tell us your exact list on WhatsApp before pickup, especially anything edible, and we'll confirm what's eligible, because acceptance really does depend on the specific item.
✅ We can ship to Japan
- ✅ Documents and certificates
- ✅ Clothing and textiles
- ✅ Books and printed material
- ✅ Personal-use electronics
- ✅ Gifts and household items
- ✅ Non-perishable packaged food (checked per item against quarantine rules)
- ✅ Personal-use medicines with a prescription
❌ We cannot ship to Japan
We cannot accept items banned under Japanese import, animal quarantine or plant protection law regardless of packaging or declared value.
- ❌ Any meat or meat products, including cooked, vacuum-packed or processed forms
- ❌ Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds and soil
- ❌ Firearms, ammunition and weapon parts
- ❌ Narcotics and controlled substances
- ❌ Live animals
- ❌ Counterfeit or trademark-infringing goods
Indicative rates to Japan
Rates effective 23 Aug 2026 · INR · all-inclusive (GST-inclusive as confirmed) · Japanese customs rests with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance), with strict animal and plant quarantine enforced by…
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| Weight | Economy | FedEx | UPS Express | DHL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 g | ₹3,100Lowest8-12 working days | ₹3,9003-5 working days | ₹3,6003-6 working days | ₹4,0002-3 working days |
| 1 kg | ₹3,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹4,2003-5 working days | ₹3,7003-6 working days | ₹4,6002-3 working days |
| 2 kg | ₹4,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹5,3003-5 working days | ₹4,8003-6 working days | ₹5,9002-3 working days |
| 3 kg | ₹5,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹6,1003-5 working days | ₹6,0003-6 working days | ₹6,5002-3 working days |
| 4 kg | ₹6,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹7,0003-5 working days | ₹6,7003-6 working days | ₹7,4002-3 working days |
| 5 kg | ₹7,600Lowest8-12 working days | ₹7,9003-5 working days | ₹7,600Lowest3-6 working days | ₹8,2002-3 working days |
| 6 kg | ₹6,300Lowest8-12 working days | ₹9,9003-5 working days | ₹8,9003-6 working days | ₹9,3002-3 working days |
| 7 kg | ₹7,400Lowest8-12 working days | ₹10,5003-5 working days | ₹10,1003-6 working days | ₹10,5002-3 working days |
| 8 kg | ₹7,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹11,0003-5 working days | ₹11,1003-6 working days | ₹11,6002-3 working days |
| 9 kg | ₹8,800Lowest8-12 working days | ₹11,6003-5 working days | ₹11,9003-6 working days | ₹12,7002-3 working days |
| 10 kg | ₹9,700Lowest8-12 working days | ₹12,2003-5 working days | ₹12,7003-6 working days | ₹13,8002-3 working days |
| 11 kg+ | ₹900/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹1,260/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,250/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,340/kg2-3 working days |
| 21 kg+ | ₹860/kgLowest8-12 working days | ₹1,190/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,130/kg3-6 working days | ₹1,180/kg2-3 working days |
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Japan customs & duty reality
Japanese customs rests with Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance), with strict animal and plant quarantine enforced by MAFF. Parcels with a total customs value of ¥10,000 or less are exempt from both customs duty and consumption tax.
📋 We prepare
- Commercial invoice with an honest, itemised value — we prepare this
- Recipient's full Japanese address including postal code, plus a working phone number
- Sender ID (passport or Aadhaar) for export KYC
- For medicines: prescription or doctor's letter
- Clear item descriptions so quarantine can assess foods
⚖️ Limits to know
- Goods with a total customs value of ¥10,000 or less are exempt from customs duty and consumption tax
- Above ¥10,000, customs duty and consumption tax apply based on the goods and value
- Meat and most animal products cannot be imported by post unless accompanied by a government inspection certificate
- Fruit, vegetables and plant products are regulated under plant quarantine
🚫 Common hold reasons
- Undeclared meat or animal products — the most common Japanese hold or confiscation reason
- Undocumented fruit, vegetables or plant material
- Vague item descriptions on the invoice
- Declared value that doesn't match the actual contents
💰 Duty reality
Destination customs duty for a parcel to Japan depends on the contents, declared value, tariff classification, and the decision of Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance). We prepare an accurate itemised invoice and explain known requirements before dispatch, but we do not promise a duty amount, clearance outcome, or release date. If the carrier or authority requests more information, we help you respond with the shipment records available to us.
How we pack your Japan parcel — right in front of you
Every box is packed before your eyes to the three-layer standard — sealed inner protection, cushioning, and a solid export carton — then sealed with the SLP mark so it's clearly ours in transit. Materials arrive with us; you just hand over the goods. Fragile or antique items ride in a wooden crate with bubble-wrap, and where foods or liquids are permitted they're double-sealed leak-proof.
What the process actually looks like
Sending to Japan for the first time?
On a first Japan shipment, message your item list and Hyderabad pickup area on WhatsApp. We confirm what Japanese customs and quarantine rules allow, confirm the applicable rate, and collect free of charge — arriving with the packing materials and weighing and packing before your eyes. Carrier tracking is shared after activation, and the parcel moves door-to-door into Japan, our team available on WhatsApp if customs or quarantine raises anything.
📦 Tracking
The evening of collection brings your DHL or FedEx tracking number, followed by a WhatsApp update at each genuine waypoint: Hyderabad collection, departure from India, in transit, arrival in Japan, customs, out for delivery, and signed handover.
🚪 Recipient not home?
If no one answers at delivery, DHL and FedEx usually retry or hold the parcel at a close pickup point. We watch the tracking and message you to arrange the redelivery, so it isn't returned to India.
What customers say about shipping to Japan
Real Google reviews live on our customer reviews page — we do not invent named testimonials here.
Free pickup across Hyderabad for Japan deliveries
Free doorstep pickup covers every locality in Hyderabad, not just the areas listed below — think of this as a starting list, not the limit. We confirm your exact pickup slot after reviewing your complete address.
- Ameerpet
- Banjara Hills
- Begumpet
- Gachibowli
- HITEC City
- Jubilee Hills
- Kondapur
- KPHB
- Kukatpally
- LB Nagar
- Madhapur
- Mehdipatnam
- Secunderabad
- SR Nagar
Frequently asked questions — international courier to Japan
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Guides worth reading before you send
Written for this lane and for parcels from Hyderabad generally.
Sources
Customs and service guidance on this page references:
- Japan Customs — duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of ¥10,000 or less
- MAFF Animal Quarantine Service — bringing meat and animal products into Japan by post
- DHL Express — India to Japan express transit (via DHL Express Service & Rate Guide 2025: India)
Rules change. Confirm the current position before you ship — we check it with the carrier on every booking.