Can you ship perfume from China to Singapore?
Prohibited Perfume cannot be shipped to Singapore through a consolidation line. Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
Perfume → Singapore: 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 Singapore, or look for a non-flammable alternative (solid perfume, alcohol-free formulas) that the line accepts.
| Singapore 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 (9%) · threshold 400 SGD |
Singapore customs & quarantine notes
- GST (9%) applies to low-value goods up to SGD 400 through registered sellers; goods imported by air above SGD 400 are taxed at import.
- E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited; chewing gum (except dental/medicated) is restricted.
- Large furniture often goes by sea — check cubic (CBM) pricing and delivery-to-HDB rules.
GST relief for goods up to S$400 applies only to air and postal imports: low-value goods bought online carry 9% GST charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms, and air/post parcels above S$400 pay GST at import. Sea and land imports get no relief — 9% GST is payable at import whatever the value. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.
Source: Singapore Customs — Paying GST and Duty for Postal / Courier Items (relief not granted for sea or land imports) · checked 2026-11-14
What to do
- Do not buy perfume for shipping to Singapore: Flammable liquids and items (alcohol-based perfume, nail polish, lighters, paint thinner) are prohibited on consolidation lines.
- Buy it in Singapore, 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 Singapore?
No — in our checker perfume cannot be shipped to Singapore 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 Singapore, 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 Singapore can be seized or destroyed, sometimes with a fine. Declare honestly and check every item with the sensitive goods checker before buying.