Can you ship perfume from China to Canada?
Prohibited Perfume cannot be shipped to Canada through a consolidation line. Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
Perfume → Canada: 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 Canada, or look for a non-flammable alternative (solid perfume, alcohol-free formulas) that the line accepts.
| Canada 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/HST 5–15% · threshold 20 CAD |
Canada customs & quarantine notes
- Low duty/tax relief: goods from China valued over CAD 20 are generally subject to GST/HST and applicable duty.
- CFIA restricts meat, egg, dairy, fresh produce, seeds and soil; processed snacks with meat are often refused.
- Lithium batteries must be installed in equipment; spare cells and power banks are not accepted by most air lines.
Goods valued at CAD 20 or less are relieved of duty and taxes. Above CAD 20, GST/HST and any duty apply (the higher CUSMA thresholds only cover US/Mexico-origin goods).
Source: CBSA Memorandum D8-2-16 — Courier Imports Remission (CAD 20 for non-US/Mexico goods) · checked 2026-11-14
What to do
- Do not buy perfume for shipping to Canada: Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
- Buy it in Canada, 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 Canada?
No — in our checker perfume cannot be shipped to Canada 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 Canada, 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 Canada can be seized or destroyed, sometimes with a fine. Declare honestly and check every item with the sensitive goods checker before buying.