Given the flammable nature of perfume, it is classified as dangerous goods and is therefore required to be transported by road. Perfume CANNOT be sent via Express Post. Our delivery prices for anywhere in Australia are as follows: Flat rate of $8.95 for any order up to $99 in value.
Perfumes and aftershaves
(Including eau de parfum and eau de toilette) Packaging guidelines: Volume per item must not exceed 150ml. No more than four items in any one parcel. Must be sent in its original retail packaging, placed in strong outer packaging and cushioned to prevent breakage.
Cosmetics (including soap and hair care products)
Cosmetic products are allowed into Australia if they are commercially manufactured and packaged and for the personal use of the person wishing to import the item.
Liquids under 1 litre
UK & International - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below: Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene bag and in a leak-proof outer. Mark as "FRAGILE" when sending glass bottles.
Australia's largest mail processing centre is using a new forensics lab to detect and test for illegal items sent in the mail, such as drugs and weapons. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) forensics rapid lab will be based in the Granville processing facility to screen suspicious packages.
Item of meat origin or containing meat (all types, e.g., beef jerky, etc.) Items containing egg or dairy. Items of plant origin (e.g., decorations made from vine material, wreaths, flowers, potpourri, etc.) Unpopped popcorn.
USPS, UPS, Fedex & DHL Requirements. USPS: Any fragrance or perfume that contains alcohol can be shipped domestically, but not internationally. Perfumes may not be shipped using air transportation – must be shipped ground. UPS: UPS may require a contract to ship dangerous goods like perfume.
Most perfumes contain a high concentration of alcohol. They are therefore considered a dangerous, flammable liquid and are listed as restricted or prohibited by most couriers. This means that it is prohibited to send perfumes containing alcohol on airfreight services, such as Express.
Always wrap glass fragrance bottles in several layers of bubble wrap. Then, set the wrapped bottle inside a box with at least 4 inches of space between the wrapped bottle and the box. Fill in the space with packing peanuts or shredded newspaper.
Shipping perfumes and makeup is different from shipping other beauty products because of the ingredients and the requirements for packaging. Soaps, shampoos, and creams can be shipped in regular packing like envelopes padded with bubble wrap. Perfume, on the other hand, has to be packed in leak-proof containers.
Overland Express are a specialist courier for perfume, we have been sending perfume for nearly 25 years.
The best way to ship makeup products such as eyeshadow, blush, or powder by post or courier is to carefully wrap each item in bubble wrap or other dunnage. The more layers the better. This will protect the products during transport.
Due to certain trademark, labeling, product content and embargo restrictions, we currently do not ship all Beauty (Fragrance) products to all destinations. You'll receive a message during Checkout, if you've placed a restricted item in your Shopping Bag.
Liquids that do not cause injury can be shipped, liquids that carry the risk of spillage can be shipped in limited quantities, while hazardous or flammable liquids cannot be shipped. Corrosive, flammable, or poisonous liquids are prohibited by all carriers. They cannot be shipped via mail.
If you don't want to go through the USPS, you can ship perfume via UPS. UPS is a great option if you are sending multiple bottles of a fragrance in one shipping container. This is because they have some of the best options for delivering heavy and large packages.
Imported personal belongings may arrive in Australia by air or sea cargo or by international mail (post). Personal belongings are also known as unaccompanied personal effects (UPEs). UPEs may include clothing, books, furniture, appliances and sporting equipment. UPEs are a special category of goods.
In some cases, the courier services simply take the prohibited items out of the package and continue with the delivery process. They might also ship these items back to the sender. The courier service confiscates the items. In this case, they will likely destroy the package.
The Postal Service's goal is to scan all barcoded mailpieces (flats, letters, and packages) that enter the mailstream and track those items with additional scans up to the point of delivery. Scanning accuracy is critically important to the success of real-time visibility.
The only way that an item sent through USPS can be seized and searched is with a search warrant. If there is probable cause to believe that a letter or package contains something that is in violation of federal law, then the Postal Inspectors can request a search warrant to open the piece of mail.
Most will be X-rayed to ensure no banned or restricted items are contained in the package. There are several reasons that may cause your parcel to be delayed at customs. These include if it is suspicious, if the paperwork has errors or inconsistencies, or if there are customs charges to be paid.