Imported Daily Necessities Customs Clearance Too Complicated? A 3-Minute Guide to Avoid Pitfalls

Mr. Zhuang ceramic tableware set, purchased from Japan last month, was held at customs for two weeks; Mr. Zhuang (purchased on behalf of someone else) Korean cosmetics were returned due to declaration issues... With the popularization of cross-border e-commerce, more and more consumers are discovering that: imported daily necessities customs clearance is like opening a blind box, you never know what will happen in the next step.

I. Three Major Minefields in Daily Necessities Customs Clearance

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, daily necessities accounted for as high as 37% of failed personal item customs clearance cases in 2023. The main problems are concentrated in:

• Inconsistent Declared Value: Declaring a bag worth 2000 yuan as a gift worth 500 yuan
• Category Confusion: Declaring a beauty device requiring 3C certification as a general electrical appliance
• Quantity Exceeds Limit: Mailing more than 10 bottles of liquid cosmetics in a single package

II. Customs Clearance Codes for Different Categories

1. Beauty and Personal Care Products require special attention:

• Liquid products should not exceed 100ml per bottle
• Products with special ingredients (such as retinol) require safety certificates

• Ceramic/glass products require separate shock-proof packaging
• Wooden furniture requires fumigation certificates

III. Zhongmaoda Professional Customs Clearance Solutions

For different customs clearance needs, you can refer to the following procedures:

• Personal Mail: Choose the postal channel and enjoy a duty-free allowance of under 50 yuan
• Bulk Purchase: It is recommended to use the cross-border e-commerce BBC model, with a comprehensive tax rate of only 9.1%

IV. These New Regulations Are Affecting Your Packages

The cross-border negative list implemented from 2024 has added new restrictions:

• Daily necessities containing asbestos are prohibited from entry
• Magnetic therapy products require medical device registration

Your Customs Clearance Experience is Worth Seeing

After reading this guide, have you also encountered amusing or exasperating customs clearance stories? Welcome to share your experiences in the comment section. In the next issue, we will reveal the gray area of special item customs clearance. Click to follow so you don't miss any updates!