Fragrance Ships as Dangerous Goods. We Make It Fly Anyway.
Perfume, cologne, and essential oils are IATA Class 3 flammable liquids because of the alcohol carrier. AÉRO-DG handles the complete compliance chain - classification, UN-certified packaging, and Shipper's Declarations - for fragrance and cosmetics distributors shipping by air across Canada.
Uncertified Perfume Shipments Get Turned Away at the Counter.
Almost every fine fragrance, cologne, and essential oil blend contains ethanol or isopropanol with a flash point below 60°C - which makes it a Class 3 flammable liquid under IATA rules. Ship it without UN-certified packaging and a proper Shipper's Declaration and the airline will reject it before it ever reaches the tarmac. We classify, package, and document it correctly the first time.
What AÉRO-DG Does for Fragrance Shippers
Classification & Packaging
- → IATA Class 3 flammable liquid classification & UN number assignment (UN1266, UN1169, UN1993)
- → UN-certified combination packaging (UN 4G fibreboard boxes)
- → Absorbent material sized to the full liquid contents of every inner bottle
- → Class 3 hazard labels, orientation arrows & UN number marking
Documentation & Compliance
- → Shipper's Declarations prepared under PI 353 (Passenger Aircraft) & PI 364 (Cargo Aircraft Only)
- → Excepted Quantities (EQ) & Limited Quantities (Y344 / ID8000) eligibility review for small samples
- → Domestic & international air freight compliance across Canada
- → Emergency NOD (Notice of Discrepancy) repack & relabel recovery at YYZ
Serving beauty, cosmetics, and fragrance distributors shipping bulk fragrance oils and packaged consumer perfumes out of Toronto Pearson (YYZ), with rush recovery available for cargo already rejected at the counter.
How It Works
Tell us what's shipping
Bottle sizes, alcohol content, and quantity per package - we confirm the correct UN entry (UN1266, UN1169, or UN1993) and whether Excepted or Limited Quantities apply.
We package to spec
UN 4G fibreboard combination packaging with absorbent material sized to absorb the full liquid contents, labeled with Class 3 hazard marks, orientation arrows, and UN numbers.
We prepare the paperwork
Shipper's Declaration completed under the correct packing instruction (PI 353 or PI 364) so your fragrance shipment clears the airline counter on the first attempt.
Built for Fragrance & Cosmetics Shippers
From a single sample shipment to recurring bulk fragrance freight, we handle the classification, packaging, and paperwork perfume and cosmetics shippers need to clear YYZ on schedule.
Perfume & Cologne Brands
Shipping finished alcohol-based fragrance (UN1266) to retailers or between facilities? We handle the Class 3 packaging and Shipper's Declaration so every batch clears the counter.
Fragrance & Essential Oil Suppliers
Concentrated aromatic extracts and fragrance bases (UN1169) need Class 3 classification and absorbent-packed containers - we prepare both for bulk and sample shipments.
Cosmetics & Beauty Distributors
Sending small sample bottles (30ml-100ml)? We assess Excepted Quantities and Limited Quantities (Y344/ID8000) eligibility to simplify packaging where the rules allow it.
Shippers with a NOD Rejection
Fragrance cargo turned away at YYZ with a Notice of Discrepancy? Our fast-track team repacks, relabels, and re-documents it for immediate clearance with Air Canada Cargo, WestJet, or international carriers.
Fragrance Shippers Ask Us
Why are perfumes and colognes classified as Dangerous Goods for air shipping?
Most fine fragrances, colognes, and essential oils contain alcohol (ethanol/isopropanol) with a flash point below 60°C. Under IATA regulations, alcohol-based liquid fragrance is classified as Class 3 Flammable Liquids (typically UN1266).
What packaging is required for shipping fragrance products by air cargo?
Air shipments of liquid fragrance require UN-rated combination packaging (e.g. UN 4G fibreboard boxes) equipped with sufficient absorbent material capable of absorbing the full liquid contents in case of inner container leakage.
Can perfume be shipped under Excepted Quantities or Limited Quantities?
Yes, depending on container size and volume per package. Small inner bottles (e.g., 30ml-100ml samples) may qualify for Excepted Quantities (EQ) or Limited Quantities (Y344 / ID8000 Consumer Commodity rules), which relax certain packaging and declaration requirements while maintaining safety.
Can AÉRO-DG handle emergency rejected perfume cargo at YYZ?
Yes. If your fragrance shipment was issued a Notice of Discrepancy (NOD) by Air Canada Cargo, WestJet, or an international airline at Pearson Airport, our fast-track team repacks, relabels, and re-documents it for immediate clearance.
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