How to Ship Perfume Internationally
Perfume is one of the most restricted products in international parcel shipping. It often contains alcohol, is flammable and may be classed as dangerous goods for air transport.
Before buying perfume from an overseas store, check whether it can be shipped to your country through Jetkrate or any other forwarding service.
Why perfume is difficult to ship
Perfume can be restricted because of:
- Flammable alcohol content
- Glass bottles that can break
- Leakage risk
- Airline dangerous goods rules
- Courier network limitations
- Destination customs restrictions
- Quantity limits
Even small bottles or gift sets can be refused by couriers.
Can Jetkrate forward perfume?
Perfume can only be forwarded if it is accepted by the origin warehouse, courier, airline and destination country. In many cases, perfume cannot be shipped through standard international parcel forwarding.
Do not send perfume to your Jetkrate address unless you have checked first.
What about cosmetics and beauty products?
Not all beauty products are perfume, but many still need checking. Nail polish, aerosols, sprays, essential oils, alcohol-based products and some liquids may also be restricted.
Solid cosmetics and non-liquid beauty products are often easier, but still need to comply with import rules.
What happens if perfume arrives at the warehouse?
If perfume arrives and cannot be shipped, Jetkrate may not be able to forward it. Depending on the circumstances, it may need to be returned to the retailer, disposed of or handled under limited options. Additional fees may apply.
This can be frustrating, so it is much better to check before buying.
How to shop fragrance safely
Buy from retailers that ship directly to your country using approved dangerous-goods services, or choose products that are not restricted. If you want to use Jetkrate, contact us with the product link before purchasing.
Ask first, buy second
Perfume is not a product category to guess on. Send Jetkrate the product details before ordering so we can advise whether forwarding is possible.