Belgium is a compact but well-connected EU market for Portuguese cosmetics exports. As with any perfume shipment, the alcohol content — not the destination — determines whether your shipment needs dangerous goods documentation.
UPS accepts flammable cosmetics with DGR packaging, and its Limited Quantity exemption covers up to 1 litre of flammable liquid per inner packaging for air transport. Non-alcoholic cosmetics ship without DGR requirements on any carrier, including GLS's EU road network.
Wrap glass bottles individually in at least 5cm of bubble wrap, since most perfumes and serums ship in fragile glass. Use dividers between multiple glass items and mark the outer box FRAGILE and LIQUIDS on all sides.
No customs declaration needed — Portugal and Belgium are both EU members, so only standard Belgian VAT (21%) applies. Declare cosmetics HS codes accurately (3303 for perfumes, 3304 for skincare) — customs authorities are experienced at reclassifying vaguely-declared 'skin care' products.
Yes — aerosols (hairsprays, dry shampoos, body sprays) are compressed gas, a separate dangerous goods classification from liquid perfumes. DHL and UPS accept aerosols under specific conditions; road carriers generally do not accept them at all.
Wrap each bottle individually in at least 5cm of bubble wrap, use foam padding and dividers between multiple bottles, and mark the box FRAGILE and LIQUIDS on all sides. Secure pump/spray heads with tape to prevent pressure-activation leaks during transit.
Yes, and it's a good idea — if a liquid item leaks, everything in the same parcel is at risk. Solid cosmetics (pressed powders, lipsticks, solid balms) can ship freely in a separate parcel without any liquid containment requirements, simplifying that portion of the order.
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