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title: "Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration Agency: Full-Process Compliance Solutions - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "The Shanghai cosmetics import market continues to grow in 2026，with demand for high-end skincare and makeup products from Japan，South Korea，Europe and the United States increasing significantly. However，cosmetics customs declaration has become a pain point for many enterprises due to complex documentation，strict quarantine standards and high compliance risks. Director Dong from Zhongshen points out that import agencies need to focus on key links of the whole process，and accurately control the sp..."
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# Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration Agency: Full-Process Compliance Solutions

## 2026 Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration: From Market Demand in Japan,South Korea,Europe and the US to Practical Operation Difficulties

The Shanghai cosmetics import market maintains its growth trend in 2026.The import volume of skincare products from Japan and South Korea,and high-end makeup products from Europe and the US increased by around 12% year-on-year compared with 2025,among which the demand for South Korean freckle-removing cosmetics for special use and French anti-aging serums is particularly prominent.However,many trading enterprises report that cosmetics import customs declaration has obvious difficulties due to industry characteristics:

![Common Difficulties in Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration? How Agency Services Solve the Problems](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/cosmetic/Lpp27kkpXYFPT.webp)

- Complex documentation requirements: Non-special use cosmetics need to complete electronic filing in advance,while cosmetics for special use require a registration certificate.Some enterprises have their declaration forms returned because the filing information is inconsistent with the actual products;
- Strict quarantine standards: Deviations are prone to occur in testing items such as microorganisms,heavy metals and hormones.The inspection intensity of sunscreen ingredients at Shanghai ports in 2026 has increased by 30% compared with last year;
- Upgraded label compliance requirements: An additional electronic traceability code is required to be marked.Some small and medium-sized enterprises fail to pass the commodity inspection because they do not update the labels in time.

## Core Value of Zhongshen in Cosmetics Import Agency

Zhongshen,which has been engaged in foreign trade agency for more than 20 years,has developed a service mode of "pre-examination + dynamic follow-up + full-link control" targeting the pain points in the cosmetics import industry.Director Dong from Zhongshen says that many enterprises ignore the specific compliance requirements for cosmetics in the early stage,resulting in cargo detention at ports and detention fees."Our core role is to move risk control forward to the document preparation stage,rather than finding problems when making customs declaration."

## Full Process Disassembly of Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration: From Document Pre-examination to Port Customs Clearance

### I.Document Pre-examination Stage: Pre-control of Cosmetics-specific Filing Requirements

The core prerequisite for cosmetics import is to complete compliance filing.In 2026,the National Medical Products Administration requires that filing information be fully consistent with the actual ingredients and labels of products,otherwise the declaration cannot be approved.Zhongshen will focus on checking the following cosmetics-specific documents during the document pre-examination stage:

- Non-special use cosmetics: electronic filing certificate (consistent with the information on the official website of the NMPA),ingredient analysis report,certificate of origin;
- Cosmetics for special use (freckle removing,sunscreen,etc.): registration certificate (within validity period),safety assessment report,manufacturer qualification certificate;
- Other necessary documents: packing list,invoice,bill of lading,contract.

In March 2026,Mr.Jin from a trading company in Shanghai planned to import a batch of Japanese moisturizing serums.In the filing certificate he prepared on his own in the early stage,the description of hyaluronic acid in the ingredient list was inconsistent with the corresponding content in the NMPA filing information.Zhongshen found this problem during pre-examination,and assisted Mr.Jin to contact the Japanese manufacturer to supplement the ingredient consistency certificate,avoiding subsequent declaration rejection.

### II.Port Customs Declaration Stage: Accurate Matching of Tariffs and Declaration Elements

![2026 Cosmetics Import Customs Declaration: How to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Compliance Risks](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/V78vbnCSN1ioa.webp)

In 2026,cosmetics import tariffs are further optimized due to the entry into force of the RCEP,and tariffs vary for different categories.Meanwhile,declaration elements need to accurately match the filing information,otherwise the declaration is likely to be returned by the customs.The 2026 cosmetics tariffs and core declaration elements compiled by Zhongshen are as follows:

| Cosmetics Category | 2026 MFN Tariff Rate | Core Declaration Elements | Common Declaration Misconceptions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ordinary skincare products (non-special use) | 8%-10% | Chinese name,brand,filing number,ingredient,country of origin | Missing filing number,ingredient description inconsistent with filing information |
| Makeup (eyeshadow,lipstick,etc.) | 10%-15% | Chinese name,brand,specification,ingredient,country of origin | Vague specification filling (e.g.writing "10" instead of "10g") |
| Cosmetics for special use (freckle removing,sunscreen) | 10%-12% | Chinese name,brand,registration certificate number,ingredient,country of origin | Expired registration certificate number,ingredient inconsistent with registration information |
| Note: Some products from RCEP member countries (such as Japan and South Korea) can enjoy tariff reduction and exemption,and a preferential certificate of origin is required. | | | |

In May 2026,when Manager Ji of a cosmetics company in Shanghai declared a batch of South Korean sunscreens,the declaration was returned because he did not fill in the "registration certificate number of cosmetics for special use".After Zhongshen took over the case,it first checked the validity period of the registration certificate,confirmed that it would expire in October 2026,assisted Manager Ji to add the registration certificate number to the declaration elements,and matched the RCEP tariff reduction and exemption policy at the same time.The final tariff was 2% lower than the original declaration.

### III.Commodity Inspection (Port Inspection and Quarantine) Stage: Cosmetics Safety and Label Verification

In 2026,the commodity inspection requirements for imported cosmetics at Shanghai ports have been upgraded.In addition to conventional testing for microorganisms and heavy metals,inspection of sunscreen content (such as octocrylene,titanium dioxide,etc.) has been added.At the same time,the label must be marked with an electronic traceability code (which can be queried through the official website of the NMPA).Zhongshen’s assistance during the commodity inspection stage includes:

- Pre-audit labels: Ensure that the Chinese label contains product name,filing number/registration certificate number,ingredients,country of origin,shelf life,distributor information,and electronic traceability code;
- Coordinate commodity inspection sampling: Coordinate to shorten the sampling testing cycle from the original 5 working days to 3 working days (product testing report needs to be provided in advance);
- Follow up on testing results: Provide real-time feedback on testing progress,and assist in providing supplementary explanations from the manufacturer if there are slight deviations.

In April 2026,Manager Mai of a trading company in Shanghai imported a batch of French anti-aging serums,but failed to pass the commodity inspection because the electronic traceability code was missing on the label.Zhongshen assisted Manager Mai to contact the French manufacturer to supplement the traceability code information,redesign the Chinese label and pass the commodity inspection review.Finally,the commodity inspection process was completed in only 4 working days,avoiding the detention fee caused by cargo detention (about 1200 yuan per day).

## Practical Case: How Zhongshen Helps Enterprises Avoid Cosmetics Import Risks

At the end of 2025,a trading company in Shanghai planned to import a batch of South Korean freckle-removing cosmetics for special use in January 2026.When operating on its own in the early stage,the expression of arbutin content in the filing information was inconsistent with the actual product testing report,so the declaration was returned by the customs in January 2026,and the goods were detained at Busan Port for 3 days,resulting in a detention fee of 3600 yuan.

In mid-January 2026,the company contacted Director Dong of Zhongshen for cooperation.Director Dong first checked the filing certificate and the product ingredient report,and found that "alpha-arbutin" was mistakenly written as "arbutin" during filing,resulting in inconsistent information.Zhongshen’s solutions include:

- Assist the client to contact the South Korean manufacturer to supplement the ingredient certification document of alpha-arbutin and the filing correction application;
- Coordinate with the NMPA to complete the correction of filing information (completed in 3 working days);
- Accurately match declaration elements (registration certificate number,ingredients,tariff code) during port customs declaration;
- Provide the manufacturer’s safety assessment report before commodity inspection sampling to speed up the testing progress.

Finally,the batch of goods completed customs clearance on January 25,2026,only 2 days later than the original plan,no additional detention fee was incurred,and all testing items of commodity inspection were passed.

## Summary: Professional Agency Makes Cosmetics Import More Efficient and Reliable

Although the demand in the 2026 cosmetics import market is growing,compliance requirements continue to upgrade.Enterprises operating on their own are prone to risks caused by problems in documents,quarantine,labels and other aspects.With 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen focuses on the core links of cosmetics import,and helps enterprises shorten the customs clearance cycle from an average of 7 days to 3-4 days through pre-examination,accurate declaration and commodity inspection coordination,while avoiding risks such as declaration rejection and detention fees.

For cosmetics import enterprises,choosing a professional agency can not only improve efficiency,but also rely on the agency’s industry resources and compliance experience to cope with changing market requirements and achieve stable import.

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