Restrictions on carry-on liquids

Direct flights

If you are taking a direct flight, liquor, cosmetics, and other liquids purchased at duty free shops after the security screening checkpoint can be taken on board the aircraft. If you are bringing liquids back to Japan that you purchased at duty free shops overseas, you must put them in your check-in baggage.

Transfer flights

Transfer passengers may encounter restrictions on carry-on liquids at the transferring airport. Even products purchased at duty free shops should be placed in a resealable plastic bag or sealed in Security Tamper-Evident Bags (STEBs) to take on board the aircraft or they may need to be relinquished at the transferring airport.

<Liquids in excess of 100 ml (g) >

Liquids in excess of 100 ml (g) must be put into containers with a capacity of less than 100 ml (g). These should be placed in a transparent resealable plastic bag with a capacity of less than 1 liter and sufficient space between items.

Cautions
  • ・The dimensions of the plastic bag should be no larger than 20 cm wide x 20 cm high.
  • ・You cannot take on board containers of capacity 100 ml or larger even if the contents are less than 100 ml.
  • ・You can take only one liquids bag per person, and be sure to leave sufficient space between items.

Aviation Security Rules for Cabin Baggage(MLIT)

<Liquids in excess of 100 ml (g) >

Transfer passengers who purchased liquid in excess of 100 ml need to place the product in Security Tamper-Evident Bags (STEBs) to take on board the aircraft.

<STEBs>

An acronym for Security Tamper-Evident Bag.
A STEB is a special bag that, after it has been sealed, shows clearly if it has been opened. STEBs are intended to alleviate the need to relinquish liquids purchased at duty free shops in airports. The specifications of STEBs must comply with international rules.

Cautions
  • ・Not all countries or regions have adopted STEBs. You may not be able to pass through some transfer checkpoints.
  • ・If you open a STEBs before you pass through any transfer checkpoints, you will not be able to pass through the security checkpoint at the transfer airport.

Changes in Rules on Liquids Purchased at Duty Free Shops (DFS) in Certain Airports in Japan (MLIT)
List and Description of LAGs Restriction(MLIT)

Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.