Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Perfume / Fragrance → Vietnam
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13
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
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
General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn