Can you ship perfume from China to Australia?
Prohibited Perfume cannot be shipped to Australia through a consolidation line. Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
Perfume → Australia: the rules
Why it is refused
Matched “perfume”
Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
Tip: Do not send to the warehouse — it will be returned or destroyed.
What you can do instead
Buy it in Australia, or look for a non-flammable alternative (solid perfume, alcohol-free formulas) that the line accepts.
| Australia rule | Prohibited |
|---|---|
| Typical box | 12 × 10 × 8 cm (960 cm³) |
| Actual weight | 0.3 kg |
| Volumetric weight /6000 | 0.16 kg |
| Low-value tax rule | GST (10%) · threshold 1,000 AUD |
Australia customs & quarantine notes
- Strict biosecurity: meat, egg, dairy, seeds, plants, untreated wood, bamboo and straw items may be inspected, treated at your cost or destroyed.
- GST (10%) on goods up to AUD 1,000 is usually collected at checkout by registered platforms; above AUD 1,000 an import declaration, duty and GST apply.
- Declare all food and plant material honestly — undeclared biosecurity items can attract penalties.
Up to AUD 1,000: no duty at the border, but 10% GST is normally collected at checkout by registered platforms. Above AUD 1,000: import declaration, duty (often 5%), GST and processing charges.
Source: Australian Taxation Office — GST on low value imported goods · checked 2026-11-13
What to do
- Do not buy perfume for shipping to Australia: Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
- Buy it in Australia, or look for a non-flammable alternative (solid perfume, alcohol-free formulas) that the line accepts.
- Check the rest of your basket with the sensitive goods checker before sending it to the warehouse.
FAQ
Can I ship perfume from China to Australia?
No — in our checker perfume cannot be shipped to Australia through a consolidation line. Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
What can I do instead?
Buy it in Australia, or look for a non-flammable alternative (solid perfume, alcohol-free formulas) that the line accepts.
What happens if I send it anyway?
Forwarders refuse or return prohibited items at the warehouse, and anything that reaches Australia can be seized or destroyed, sometimes with a fine. Declare honestly and check every item with the sensitive goods checker before buying.