What are the restrictions for sending Perfume / Fragrance to United States?

Quantity/weight limits: 16 oz per package ground only. Documentation required: Dangerous goods marking, ORM-D or Limited Quantity label.

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Q: Can I post Perfume / Fragrance to United States?

Flammable liquid; ground shipping only via USPS Perfume is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1266, Hazard Class 3). USPS accepts perfume only via ground transportation services, not airmail. FedEx and UPS accept with proper dangerous goods declaration and ORM-D/Limited Quantity markings. Maximum 16 oz per package for ground. Enforcement in United States carries fines from USD 250 to USD 10,000 under 19 USC § 1497 (failure to declare); 39 USC § 3005 (postal fraud) (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

ANSWER

Can I post Perfume / Fragrance to United States?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-07-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Flammable liquid; ground shipping only via USPS

QUANTITY / LIMITS

16 oz per package ground only

DOCUMENTS

Dangerous goods marking
ORM-D or Limited Quantity label

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

cbp.gov

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Full Details

Perfume is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1266, Hazard Class 3). USPS accepts perfume only via ground transportation services, not airmail. FedEx and UPS accept with proper dangerous goods declaration and ORM-D/Limited Quantity markings. Maximum 16 oz per package for ground. Enforcement in United States carries fines from USD 250 to USD 10,000 under 19 USC § 1497 (failure to declare); 39 USC § 3005 (postal fraud) (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry-on limit 100ml per container under standard liquid rule. Bulk shipments (over 500ml total per passenger) need IATA DG paperwork. Declare any commercial quantity at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

OFFICIAL SOURCES

cbp.gov cbp.gov

POSTING DETAILS

QUANTITY / WEIGHT LIMITS

16 oz per package ground only

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

—Dangerous goods marking
—ORM-D or Limited Quantity label

LEGAL REFERENCE

USPS Publication 52, 49 CFR 173

DESTINATION CUSTOMS

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

COUNTRY POSTING NOTES

Postal imports follow the same $800 de minimis threshold. USPS international parcels are subject to CBP examination. Commercial shipments via post require formal entry if over $2,500.

Sending Perfume / Fragrance to other countries

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

RESTRICTED

Flammable liquid — surface mail only

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🇦🇺 Australia

RESTRICTED

Flammable liquid — prohibited in airmail

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🇯🇵 Japan

RESTRICTED

Flammable liquid restrictions; surface mail only internationally

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🇩🇪 Germany

RESTRICTED

Postal restrictions apply for perfume / fragrance

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🇨🇦 Canada

ALLOWED

Perfume can be posted to Canada where the postal operator accepts it — fragrance alcohol is a dangerous-goods limited quantity, and ordinary import charges apply.

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

ALLOWED

Perfume can be posted to New Zealand where the postal operator accepts it — fragrance alcohol is a dangerous-goods limited quantity, and ordinary import charges apply.

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