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Perfume / Fragrance → New Zealand

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13

ALLOWED

No specific restrictions for personal perfume / fragrance

Details

Perfume is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1266) due to its high ethanol content, making it subject to dangerous goods rules for air freight and carry-on restrictions. Most countries set no specific perfume allowance separate from the general du

Quantity limit

Personal use

Documentation required

Customs declaration card if total goods value exceeds NZD 700

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

Personal-quantity perfume (under 500ml total, eau de toilette / eau de parfum) clears as routine. Bulk imports attract DG Class 3 flammable-liquid scrutiny + cosmetic-import registration at destination.

Customs authority

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) · https://www.customs.govt.nz