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Perfume / Fragrance → Australia

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-24

ALLOWED

Duty-free within AUD 900 personal allowance

Details

Perfume and cologne can be brought into Australia within the AUD 900 personal goods allowance. No biosecurity concerns for commercially packaged perfume. Must be in carry-on if over 100ml for airline security. Duty-free shop purchases count toward the allowance.

Quantity limit

AUD 900 personal goods allowance

Documentation required

Customs declaration on Incoming Passenger Card if total goods value exceeds AUD 900

Legal reference

Customs Act 1901

IATA dangerous goods

Perfume / Fragrance is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.

Practical advice

No special procedure is required for personal quantities of perfume / fragrance arriving in Australia. Quantities above duty-free allowances must still be declared. Verify current limits with Australian Border Force (ABF).

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au