Warehouse and shipping

Can Batteries or Fragrance Go in an OOTDBuy Parcel?

Know which details to send the warehouse before adding a power bank, wireless device, or fragrance to a clothing parcel.

Check the route before you commit to the item

A route that accepts clothes can have different rules for electronics and liquids. IATA distinguishes among batteries shipped alone, packed with equipment, and contained in equipment. DHL’s perfume guidance explains that alcohol-based fragrances can be treated as flammable dangerous goods. The carrier and service you select determine what they accept for your destination.

  • For electronics, send the model, battery type, capacity shown on the label, and whether the battery is installed, removable, or separate.
  • For fragrance, send the product type, bottle volume, quantity, and any ingredient or safety information the seller provides.
  • Ask whether the exact route accepts those items together with the rest of your parcel and which documents or packaging the carrier requires.

Keep the item description accurate

For example, a power bank has a battery even when the listing describes it simply as an accessory. Share the product specifications with the warehouse and use the carrier’s accepted process. If the route declines the item, ask about a permitted service, a separate shipment, or the seller’s return options.

Related OOTDBuy Spreadsheet guides

  • IATA’s lithium battery shipping guidance
  • DHL’s international perfume shipping guidance