Analysis on Customs Declaration Agency Procedures and Compliance Key Points of Imported Cosmetics in Changchun

Imported Cosmetics Customs Declaration in Changchun: From Market Demand of Japan,South Korea,Europe and America to Customs Clearance Pain Points

In the first half of 2026,the sales of imported cosmetics in Changchun’s beauty market exceeded 870 million yuan,up 32% year-on-year.Among them,Japanese and South Korean cosmeceuticals,and European and American high-end skincare products account for more than 65%,becoming the core imported categories for local traders.However,many practitioners report that imported cosmetics customs clearance is often stuck at two key links: delayed filing update and non-compliant ingredient testing.The *Safety Assessment Specification for Imported Cosmetics* implemented in March 2026 added 12 new prohibited ingredient testing items.Some small and medium-sized traders failed to update their test reports in advance,resulting in goods being detained at Changchun Port for more than 10 days; other enterprises were directly ordered to return the cargo because their approval documents for special-purpose cosmetics did not align with the latest filing requirements of Changchun Customs.

Zhongshen: Full-process Coordinator for Imported Cosmetics Customs Declaration in Changchun

Supervisor Zheng,Changchun business liaison of Zhongshen,mentioned that imported cosmetics customs clearance is not a single action of document submission,but a full-chain connection of filing sorting 30 days in advance + real-time port coordination + on-site commodity inspection implementation.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for over 20 years,familiar with Changchun’s local customs declaration policies and the latest standards of Jilin Commodity Inspection Bureau.Its core role is to convert scattered compliance requirements into actionable steps — for example,coordinating with the Customs Declaration Department of Changchun Customs in advance to confirm the upload format of electronic filing certificate for special-purpose cosmetics; coordinating with Jilin Commodity Inspection Bureau to align with the newly added microbial limit testing sampling specification of 2026.

Customs Declaration Process for Imported Cosmetics in Changchun: Compliance Control from Pre-audit to Release

1.Document Pre-audit: Avoid "Missing Filing" Risks in Advance

Compared with ordinary goods,imported cosmetics require 3 additional categories of special documents.The list of key inspection items by Changchun Customs in 2026 is as follows:

In October last year,a Changchun-based trader imported a batch of non-special purpose Japanese cosmeceuticals,and was required by Changchun Customs to supplement materials because the filing certificate did not update the 2026 required ingredient information.Supervisor Zheng assisted in connecting with the NMPA filing platform,completed the upload of supplementary explanation within 3 days,and avoided storage fees of over 2000 RMB per day caused by cargo detention.

2.Port Customs Declaration: Handling Differences Between Changchun Local Port and Transshipment Port

Entry ports for imported cosmetics to Changchun are divided into two categories,with significantly different customs declaration requirements:

• Longjia Airport Port: Required to upload cosmetics electronic account 24 hours in advance,2026 newly added requirement of confirming storage location 12 hours before flight landing;
• Transshipment Port (Dalian Port / Tianjin Port): Required to provide transit transportation declaration form,and complete pre-declaration of ingredient testing at the transit port customs,a new requirement in 2026.

For transshipment cargo,Zhongshen will coordinate with Dalian Port Customs in advance to confirm the location of pre-testing sampling point,and arrange a dedicated person to follow up the transit trajectory.Cosmetics are temperature-sensitive: Japanese and South Korean cosmeceuticals require constant temperature of 15-25℃,and a delay of more than 48 hours in transit may lead to product deterioration.In February this year,a Changchun trader imported 150 boxes of Korean facial masks.Zhongshen coordinated insulated containers for transit in advance,controlled the temperature at 20±2℃ throughout the journey,and delivered the cargo to Changchun within 72 hours smoothly.

3.Commodity Inspection and Quarantine: Implementation of Newly Added Testing Items in 2026

In 2026,Jilin Commodity Inspection Bureau added two core indicators to the quarantine requirements for imported cosmetics: Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) preservative content ≤ 100ppm,microbial limit (mold and yeast) ≤ 10cfu/g.The assistance provided by Zhongshen includes:

1.Provide testing indicator comparison table in advance,so that enterprises can confirm products meet Changchun commodity inspection standards before shipment;

2.Arrange a dedicated person to accompany during sampling,to ensure the sampling process complies with specifications and avoid re-testing caused by incorrect sampling site;

3.Synchronize the test result to the enterprise immediately after issuance.If there is a slight excess for non-prohibited ingredients,assist in providing ingredient adjustment description.

In March this year,a Changchun trader imported a batch of high-end French skincare products,and the test showed MIT content of 110ppm,slightly exceeding the standard.General Manager Geng,project leader of Zhongshen,assisted in coordinating with the commodity inspection bureau,provided the EU test report of the product (EU standard is ≤ 150ppm),and supplemented the ingredient adjustment description for Changchun market.Finally,the cargo passed quarantine smoothly with only 2 days of delay.

4.Release and Pickup: Compliance Connection Between Chinese Labeling and Warehousing

Imported cosmetics in Changchun need to be affixed with Chinese labels before release,and 2026 newly added inspection on consistency between label and filed ingredients.The assistance details of Zhongshen are as follows:

• Design Chinese labels that meet Changchun market requirements in advance,marking name of Changchun distributor,filing number and expiry date;
• Coordinate with local compliant warehouses in Changchun,which have constant temperature and humidity conditions for cosmetics: temperature 22±2℃,humidity 45%-65%;
• Complete cargo warehousing within 24 hours after release,avoid product deterioration caused by improper storage.

Practical Case: Customs Clearance Acceleration for Changchun Trader Importing Japanese and South Korean Cosmeceuticals

In May 2026,a Changchun trader (handled by Supervisor Mai) imported 120 boxes of non-special purpose Japanese cosmeceuticals,with an original planned customs clearance time of 15 days.The operation steps of Zhongshen are as follows:

• Pre-audit documents 30 days in advance: found the filing certificate did not update 2026 ingredient information,assisted in supplementation and uploaded to NMPA;
• Port customs declaration: chose to enter via Longjia Airport,uploaded electronic account 24 hours in advance,completed customs declaration within 4 hours after flight landing;
• Commodity inspection and quarantine: coordinated with Changchun Commodity Inspection Bureau in advance,arranged sampling within 6 hours after flight landing,obtained test result within 3 days;
• Release and pickup: Chinese label was designed and reviewed in advance,affixed within 2 hours after release,and warehoused on the same day.

The final customs clearance only took 7 days,53% shorter than the enterprise’s original plan,and no compliance issues occurred.Supervisor Mai feedback: "We used to get stuck in the filing process when handling by ourselves.Zhongshen helped us avoid all risks in advance,which saved us a lot of trouble."

Zhongshen: Efficiency and Compliance Guarantee for Imported Cosmetics Customs Declaration in Changchun

The imported cosmetics market in Changchun will continue to grow rapidly in 2026,but compliance requirements will only become stricter.Jilin Commodity Inspection Bureau will launch a cosmetics traceability system in the second half of the year,requiring full traceability of imported products.Zhongshen has been deeply engaged in the industry for 20 years,familiar with Changchun’s local customs declaration policies and commodity inspection standards.Through pre-audit in advance + full-process follow-up + local resource coordination,it helps enterprises shorten customs clearance time by 30%-50%,while avoiding risks such as missing filing,excess ingredient content and improper storage.For Changchun traders,choosing a professional import agent is not spending extra money,but saving time and avoiding losses.