Medicine Courier to Japan — 500g Rates, Free Pickup & Packing
Send the medicine label, quantity and prescription first. We pre-check eligibility, collect free across Hyderabad, pack safely and arrange tracked delivery to Japan.
From ₹3,100 for 500 g · free doorstep pickup · DHL, FedEx, UPS & more
- 18+Years, since 2008
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Why use SLP Express for medicine to Japan?
Japan-bound medicine needs a product-level check rather than a simple destination swap. SLP Express is a Hyderabad international courier aggregator, independent multi-carrier service with access to DHL, FedEx, UPS & more serving customers since 2008. Before pickup, we review the original label, active ingredient, strength, quantity, recipient details and prescription papers. Japan's MHLW may require an import confirmation for some medicines, while Japan Customs checks the declaration. If the parcel is accepted, we weigh and photograph it in front of you, keep the original packaging visible, prepare a precise invoice and share tracking the same evening.
What Japan checks before a medicine parcel moves
Send photographs of the box or strip, ingredients, strength, number of packs, recipient address and prescription status before booking. Japan separates ordinary personal-use imports from medicines that need additional MHLW confirmation, so the product and quantity matter more than the word 'prescription' alone. We explain what can be checked from Hyderabad and when the recipient should confirm the import position with MHLW.
Once accepted, our team collects from your Hyderabad doorstep, records weight and dimensions openly and keeps the medicine in its original labelled packaging. The invoice identifies the actual product and quantity. We add the supporting papers, use a branded SLP seal and issue the carrier tracking number by evening; Japan Customs remains responsible for the final import decision.
How we ship medicine to Japan
DHL Express
2-3 working days
A suitable express lane for an accepted personal-use parcel when the product description and Japanese recipient details are complete; MHLW or customs review can extend delivery.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 working days
Useful after the medicine has passed the pre-check and the invoice identifies the actual contents rather than a broad category.
What medicine you can send to Japan
Some personal-use medicine may be accepted into Japan, but the product category, quantity and paperwork decide the practical route. MHLW confirmation may be relevant for medicines outside ordinary personal-use treatment. We check the details before pickup and decline items whose import position cannot be established.
✅ Typically eligible
- ✅ Personal-use vitamins with complete manufacturer labelling
- ✅ Non-prescription products in sealed original retail packs
- ✅ Prescription medicine with patient details and supporting papers
- ✅ Ayurvedic products with a readable ingredient list and manufacturer
- ✅ A limited continuation supply whose quantity is explained
❌ We cannot ship to Japan
We do not book a Japan medicine parcel until the product, quantity and destination requirements have been reviewed.
- ❌ Narcotics, stimulants or other controlled substances
- ❌ Loose tablets or repacked medicine without original labelling
- ❌ Repeated or commercial-size quantities described as personal
- ❌ Expired, leaking or damaged products
- ❌ Items whose ingredients or required permission cannot be confirmed
📄 Prescription requirements
Send a prescription or doctor's letter showing the patient's name, product name, strength and intended use. Keep the original available for the recipient. A prescription explains the shipment but does not replace an MHLW import confirmation where Japanese rules call for one.
Indicative rates to Japan
Rates effective 23 Aug 2026 · INR · all-inclusive (GST-inclusive as confirmed) · Japan Customs checks the contents and value, while MHLW may examine whether the medicine needs an import confirmation.…
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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 |
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Japan medicine customs & duty reality
Japan Customs checks the contents and value, while MHLW may examine whether the medicine needs an import confirmation. We name the product and quantity on the invoice and flag extra paperwork before pickup; final clearance belongs to the Japanese authorities.
📋 We prepare
- Prescription or doctor's letter naming the patient and medicine
- Original packaging with ingredients, strength and manufacturer
- Accurate invoice listing each product and quantity
- Complete Japanese address and reachable recipient phone number
- MHLW import confirmation where the product category requires it
⚖️ Quantity limits
- Japan's acceptable personal-use quantity depends on the medicine category; confirm the amount before dispatch
- A repeated or larger consignment can look commercial even when labelled personal
- An MHLW import confirmation may be needed for medicines outside ordinary personal-use treatment
🚫 Common hold reasons
- The invoice says only 'medicine' or 'tablets' instead of naming the product
- The quantity or category needs MHLW confirmation that was not supplied
- Patient details, prescription papers or Japanese contact information are missing
- Loose, expired or poorly labelled packs cannot be matched to the declaration
💰 Duty reality
Japan Customs may assess duty and tax from the declared contents, value, classification and import circumstances. SLP does not publish a Japan medicine duty figure or promise a duty-free result. We keep the invoice accurate, check whether MHLW paperwork is relevant and tell the recipient to respond to a customs request rather than treating the courier rate as an import ruling.
Visible, original-pack packing for Japan
Keep medicine in the manufacturer's box or strip wherever possible, with the prescription or doctor's letter beside the shipment papers. We cushion the parcel, record its condition at pickup, apply the SLP seal and send tracking by evening. Insulation is not active refrigeration; temperature-sensitive items need a separate storage assessment before acceptance.
What the process actually looks like
Sending medicine to Japan for the first time?
For a first Japan shipment, send clear product photos, active ingredients, strengths, pack count, prescription status and the recipient's full address on WhatsApp. We review the logistics, flag any MHLW confirmation question and explain what we can accept. If workable, we confirm your Hyderabad pickup slot, weigh and pack in front of you, attach the papers and share tracking by evening. If the category is uncertain, we pause instead of guessing.
📦 Tracking
The DHL or FedEx tracking number is shared the same evening as pickup. WhatsApp updates cover collection, export movement, Japan arrival, customs questions and delivery; Japan Customs and MHLW retain the final authority over import approval.
🚪 Recipient not home?
If the recipient is not home, the carrier normally records an attempt and provides a redelivery or collection option. Ask the recipient to keep the Japanese phone active and respond promptly if customs or the carrier requests the MHLW confirmation or another document.
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We do not publish invented medicine-route rates on this page. Read real Google reviews, or message us with your product label for a lane-specific check before pickup.
Free pickup across Hyderabad for Japan medicine deliveries
Free doorstep pickup is available across Hyderabad, including every locality beyond this sample list. We review your full address and confirm the exact pickup slot before dispatching the team.
- Ameerpet
- Banjara Hills
- Begumpet
- Gachibowli
- HITEC City
- Jubilee Hills
- Kondapur
- KPHB
- Kukatpally
- LB Nagar
- Madhapur
- Mehdipatnam
- Secunderabad
- SR Nagar
Frequently asked questions — medicine courier to Japan
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Sources
Customs and service guidance on this page references:
- Japan Customs (Ministry of Finance) — official information
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) — official information
Rules change. Confirm the current position before you ship — we check it with the carrier on every booking.