Perfume / Fragrance → Canada

No specific restrictions for personal perfume / fragrance

Details

Perfume is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1266) due to its high ethanol content, making it subject to dangerous goods rules for air freight and carry-on restrictions. Most countries set no specific perfume allowance separate from the general du. In the reverse direction (taking perfume / fragrance out of Canada): allowed — Perfume and fragrance may be exported from Canada freely at personal-use quantities. Arrival inspections are conducted by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA); when in doubt, use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Documentation required

• CBSA Declaration Card (E311) for goods above CAD 800 exemption

Leaving with this item

Perfume and fragrance may be exported from Canada freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Personal-quantity perfume (under 500ml total, eau de toilette / eau de parfum) clears as routine. Bulk imports attract DG Class 3 flammable-liquid scrutiny + cosmetic-import registration at destination.

Customs authority

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca