Short answer: perfume is a regulated category in air freight. With BASMA Global, perfume ships in commercial quantities only (200 kg and above) with a material safety data sheet (MSDS) to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, cleared and delivered. Personal quantities are reviewed before shipping and may not be accepted.
Most perfumes are flammable alcohol-based liquids classified as dangerous goods in air transport, requiring special packaging, documents (MSDS) and airline conditions. Not every shipping company accepts them, and one that accepts them with no conditions is a warning sign.
| Case | Decision |
|---|---|
| Perfume in commercial quantities ≥ 200 kg with MSDS | Yes — cleared-and-delivered quote to Saudi Arabia / UAE / Kuwait |
| Perfume in personal quantities | Reviewed before shipping; may not be accepted |
| Non-alcoholic essential oils | Reviewed item by item |
Non-alcoholic cosmetics and personal-care items ship as personal parcels after content review.
A material safety data sheet issued by the manufacturer, stating the product composition, hazards and transport conditions.
We review goods and quantity before shipping and arrange the appropriate procedure.
We do not accept batteries of any kind or devices containing a battery in our air freight.
Source: BASMA Global published price table (27 September 2026) · reviewed 24 October 2026 · customs reference: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Saudi Arabia).
