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title: "Analysis on Original Imported Makeup Agency Process and Compliance Key Points - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，the demand for original imported products in the domestic makeup market continues to grow，but enterprises are often troubled by complicated document compliance and quarantine requirements during the import process. Supervisor Han pointed out that Zhongshen focuses on the full process of original imported makeup agency，from document pre-examination to port customs clearance，and provides targeted solutions to unique difficulties in makeup import such as label review and ingredient testing，..."
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# Analysis on Original Imported Makeup Agency Process and Compliance Key Points

## Background and Common Difficulties of Original Imported Makeup in 2026

In 2026,the size of the domestic makeup market exceeded 80 billion yuan,with original imported products accounting for more than 32% of the total.The demand for eye shadow,lipstick,sun protection makeup and other categories from Japanese,Korean,European and American brands is particularly prominent.However,many trading enterprises encounter practical difficulties in the import process: some enterprises have their applications rejected by customs due to incomplete documents,some have their goods detained at ports due to non-compliant labels,and even face the risk of destruction due to non-compliant ingredients.

![Analysis on Original Imported Makeup Agency Process and Compliance Key Points](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/cosmetic/vC4wAcHpUuew4.webp)

Common difficulties are concentrated in three aspects: First,the document requirements are cumbersome.Multiple documents such as quality certificates from the country of origin and ingredient test reports are required,and the formats of license documents vary greatly from country to country.Second,quarantine compliance is strict.Makeup belongs to special cosmetics,which needs to pass the ingredient safety test of China’s cosmetics regulatory authority.Some preservatives and colorants are included in the domestic prohibited list.Third,label marking is complicated.Chinese labels with 12 mandatory information items are required,and there are clear standards for font size and position.

## Core Role of Zhongshen Import Agency in Makeup Import

Zhongshen has been engaged in foreign trade agency for more than 20 years.In view of the characteristics of original imported makeup,it provides full-process services from preliminary consultation to later settlement of exchange and tax refund.All team members are familiar with the compliance requirements for makeup import from various countries,can predict risks in advance,assist enterprises to complete customs clearance quickly,and avoid delivery delays caused by compliance issues.According to Supervisor Han,the team handles more than 50 batches of original imported makeup business every month,covering more than 10 countries and regions including Japan,South Korea,Europe and the United States.

## Full Process Breakdown of Original Imported Makeup Agency

### I.Document Pre-examination Stage

**Compliance Requirements**: Product quality certificates and ingredient analysis reports issued by the official authority of the country of origin (which must comply with the 2026 edition of China’s Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics) are required.For special cosmetics such as sun protection and hair dye products,special cosmetics license documents from the country of origin are required.The Chinese label shall include 12 items including product name,net content,ingredient list,shelf life,production batch number,country of origin,and domestic distributor information,and the ingredient list shall be sorted in descending order of content.

**Zhongshen Support**: Supervisor Han’s team will check all documents with customers in advance,review them one by one against China’s cosmetics regulatory requirements,and point out non-conforming items.We provide Chinese label design templates to help customers adjust label content and format to ensure compliance with GB 7916 standards.For special cosmetics,we assist customers to confirm whether the license documents from the country of origin meet the domestic filing requirements.

### II.Port Customs Declaration Stage

**Compliance Requirements**: It is necessary to declare the product HS code to customs (makeup products usually fall under category 3304),and accurately fill in information such as product ingredients and uses.If the value of the goods exceeds 100,000 yuan,documents such as commercial invoices and procurement contracts required for customs valuation shall be provided.Import duties (tax rate 10%-20%) and value-added tax (13%) shall be paid.

![How Imported Makeup Agency Improves Customs Clearance Efficiency and Reduces Risks](https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/Cj7p7N5ycVSWx.webp)

**Zhongshen Support**: We accurately classify HS codes to avoid deviations in tariff calculation caused by code errors.We prepare a full set of documents required for customs declaration in advance,including bill of lading,invoice,packing list,document pre-examination pass certificate,etc.We communicate with customs,follow up the customs declaration progress,and timely respond to questions raised by customs such as ingredient description and country of origin certificate.

### III.Commodity Inspection Stage

**Compliance Requirements**: Makeup is a commodity subject to statutory inspection,and inspection and quarantine shall be carried out at the port or designated location.The inspection content includes whether the ingredients comply with China’s prohibited/restricted list,whether the labels are compliant,and whether the microbial indicators meet the standards,etc.If the inspection fails,the goods shall be returned or destroyed,which may affect subsequent imports.

**Zhongshen Support**: We coordinate with commodity inspection institutions in advance and arrange inspection time to avoid cargo detention.We provide Chinese translations of product ingredient test reports to ensure that commodity inspection personnel can understand them accurately.If there are inspection questions,we assist customers to supplement materials such as ingredient safety statements and quality certifications from the country of origin.

The core inspection points in the commodity inspection stage include:

- Whether the ingredients comply with the prohibited/restricted requirements of the 2026 edition of China’s Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics
- Whether the Chinese label contains all 12 mandatory information items and the font size complies with GB 7916 standards
- Whether the microbial indicators (total number of colonies ≤ 100 CFU/g,total number of molds and yeasts ≤ 10 CFU/g) meet the standards
- Whether the heavy metal content (lead ≤ 10 mg/kg,mercury ≤ 1 mg/kg,arsenic ≤ 2 mg/kg) is within the limit range

## Practical Case: Compliance Risk Avoidance for Japanese Makeup Import Customs Clearance

At the end of 2025,a Shanghai trading company planned to import a batch of sun protection makeup products from Japan.Previously,the goods were detained at Shanghai Port for 15 days because the Chinese label did not mark the specific value of "SPF50+" and the ingredient list was sorted incorrectly,resulting in storage fees of more than 2,300 yuan.At the beginning of 2026,the company contacted Supervisor Han’s team at Zhongshen:

1.Supervisor Han first reviewed the product ingredient report and confirmed that the sun protection ingredient "Octocrylene" meets the domestic restricted use requirements (content ≤ 10%);

2.After checking the Chinese label,it was found that the original label only marked "sun protection",did not specify the value of SPF50+,and "titanium dioxide" was listed after "talc" in the ingredient list (the actual content of titanium dioxide is higher);

3.The team assisted the customer to redesign the label,supplement the value of SPF50+,adjust the ingredient order,and passed the pre-inspection of commodity inspection in advance;

4.Finally,the commodity inspection was completed within 3 days after the customs declaration at the port,and the goods were released smoothly,shortening the previous cycle by 12 days without any additional costs.

## Summary: Value of Zhongshen Agency Services

The import of original imported makeup involves compliance requirements in multiple links,and any carelessness may lead to delays or losses.With more than 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen controls the whole process from document pre-examination to commodity inspection and release in view of the characteristics of makeup import,helping enterprises avoid compliance risks and improve import efficiency.Supervisor Han said that in the future,the team will continue to pay attention to the update of China’s cosmetics regulatory policies (such as the newly introduced simplified filing policy for imported makeup in 2026) to provide more accurate agency services for customers.

| Link | Core Compliance Points | Zhongshen Support Methods |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document Pre-examination | Ingredients comply with Chinese regulations,Chinese label pre-examination,special cosmetics license documents | Document verification,label template provision,filing requirement confirmation |
| Port Customs Declaration | Accurate HS code,correct tariff calculation,complete documents | Code classification,document preparation,customs communication and follow-up |
| Commodity Inspection | Qualified ingredient test,compliant label,qualified microbial indicators | Commodity inspection coordination,translation provision,supporting material supplement |

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