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Perfume / Fragrance → Philippines
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
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 Philippines): allowed — Perfume and fragrance may be exported from Philippines freely at personal-use quantities.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Leaving with this item
Perfume and fragrance may be exported from Philippines freely at personal-use quantities.
IATA dangerous goods
Perfume / Fragrance is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
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
Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph