Sake, or Japanese rice wine, is a popular Japanese drink enjoyed warm or cold by people all over the world. When travelling, tourists often look for ways to ship Sake from Japan as gifts for family and friends back home. But what are the restrictions on shipping Japanese sake by courier services and how is it possible to import or export Japanese sake when it comes to customs regulations? Find out everything you need to know about preparing Japanese sake for delivery and packaging Japanese sake for shipping overseas and get your load moving faster – with Eurosender.
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PACKING TIPS
When packaging Japanese Sake for shipping, you will need at least 2 boxes of different sizes. Follow these easy instructions when preparing Japanese Sake for a hassle-free delivery:
If you are shipping more than one bottle of Japanese sake overseas or locally, follow the instructions above, and pack each box into a larger cardboard box. Make sure to fill any additional space with packing peanuts to prevent movement during transport.
If you are preparing Japanese Sake for bulk delivery, packing each box onto a pallet for shipping is the best solution. For guidelines on preparing a pallet for shipping, see our dedicated page.
Shipping alcohol between individuals, including Sake from Japan, is prohibited in most countries, though people do still send Sake by courier as gifts from time to time. When choosing to send Sake by courier or mail, individuals do so at their own risk, as insurance will not apply.
Alcoholic beverages such as Sake and other wines should only be shipped through authorised logistics providers. As each country has its own regulations on shipping alcohol, we recommend checking these carefully before deciding to send Japanese Sake overseas.
Businesses wishing to import Japanese Sake into Europe to distribute to customers must first obtain the correct licenses to import alcohol into the European Union. You can find out more information about trade licenses and importing into the EU, on the official European trade website. If you’re a business and you are unsure of the best way to ship your imported Sake, contact our team who can talk you through the process and answer all of your questions.
MORE INFORMATION
Even though it is forbidden to ship as an individual, people do often ship one or two bottles of Sake by courier and other alcoholic beverages through mail services, either as gifts or along with other personal belongings. If you do decide to ship Japanese Sake overseas or locally as a gift, please keep in mind that you do at your own risk. Insurance will not apply when sending Sake by courier, and no reimbursement is guaranteed if the parcel is damaged or returned.