Qumei's Imported Brand Furniture: Import Process and Compliance Key Points

Import Background and Common Bottlenecks of Qumei’s Imported Brand Furniture

In 2026,Mr.Zhou,a furniture dealer in Shanghai,received an order for a high-end Danish solid wood furniture brand represented by Qumei.He originally planned to complete the import delivery within 30 days,but during the initial docking,he found that the documents provided by the Danish supplier only covered basic trade information,and had limited knowledge of China Customs’ wood product quarantine requirements and tariff code classification.Mr.Zhou had previously had his goods detained at Yangshan Port for 12 days due to similar issues,incurring nearly RMB 20,000 in detention fees,so this time he specifically sought assistance from Zhongshen,which has 20 years of experience in foreign trade agency.

Core Value of Zhongshen in the Import Process

In view of the characteristics of the imported brand furniture represented by Qumei,the core role of Zhongshen is reflected in "pre-emptive risk investigation + full-process compliance control" — it not only helps enterprises sort out the logistics chain from Denmark to Shanghai,but also focuses on solving the three major pain points of wood furniture: quarantine,tariff and documents,so as to avoid delivery delays caused by compliance issues.

Stage-by-Stage Breakdown of Import Process and Compliance Handling

1.Document Pre-Review Stage: Special Document Requirements for Danish Furniture

When importing the Danish solid wood furniture represented by Qumei,in addition to the conventional commercial invoice,packing list and bill of lading,the documents need to meet two special requirements:

• Wood packaging must be accompanied by an IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) marked fumigation certificate,which shall indicate the treatment method (such as methyl bromide fumigation) and validity period;
• The furniture itself must provide a formaldehyde emission test report issued by the EU authorities,which shall comply with China’s national standard GB18580-2017 (still in effect in 2026).

Among the documents prepared by Mr.Zhou in the initial stage,the fumigation certificate only marked "fumigated" without clearly indicating the treatment method and validity period.The Zhongshen document team contacted the Danish supplier to correct the missing information 10 days in advance,and also verified the qualification of the testing institution for the formaldehyde test report,avoiding the report being rejected by the commodity inspection due to invalidity.

2.Port Customs Declaration Stage: Accurate Classification of Tariff Codes for Solid Wood Furniture

The HS code of Danish solid wood furniture needs to be accurately classified according to the material (such as oak,walnut) and use (civil furniture).In 2026,the tariff rate for such products is 8%,but if the code is wrong (such as mistakenly classified as "other wooden furniture"),the tariff may rise to 12% and trigger customs verification.

Based on the material certificate and product description of the furniture,the Zhongshen customs declaration team confirmed that the code of Mr.Zhou’s shipment was 9403.30.00 (bedroom furniture made of oak),and provided auxiliary materials for material identification at the same time,finally passing the customs declaration smoothly and avoiding tariff losses.

3.Commodity Inspection Stage: Quarantine and Testing Control for Wood Products

Denmark belongs to the EU,and the import of its wood products needs to pass two links of China Customs: "wood packaging quarantine" and "furniture safety inspection":

• Wood packaging quarantine: The IPPC mark needs to be inspected on-site at the port.If the mark is blurred or missing,the goods will be sent to the designated fumigation plant for reprocessing,resulting in additional costs;
• Furniture safety inspection: Sampling and testing of formaldehyde emission and heavy metal content shall be carried out.If the standards are not met,the goods will be returned or destroyed.

Zhongshen communicated with the Yangshan Port commodity inspection agency in advance,arranged a "scheduled inspection" service,confirmed the inspection time before the goods arrived at the port,and also assisted Mr.Zhou in preparing sampling samples (1 piece for each furniture model).Finally,the inspection was completed in only 3 days,saving 5 days compared with the conventional process.

Actual Case: Mr.Zhou’s Import Efficiency Improvement Experience

In March 2026,Mr.Zhou imported 120 pieces of Danish solid wood furniture represented by Qumei through Zhongshen.The entire process took 22 days,saving 13 days compared with his previous self-operation:

• Document pre-review stage: Completed correction 10 days in advance,avoiding incomplete documents after arrival at the port;
• Port customs declaration: Completed declaration in 1 day,not selected for customs inspection due to accurate code;
• Commodity inspection: Completed sampling and testing in 3 days,no detention;
• Warehousing and distribution: Completed customs clearance within 2 days after the goods arrived at the port,and directly delivered to Shanghai stores.

Mr.Zhou said that this cooperation not only avoided detention fees and tariff losses,but also allowed him to deliver the Qumei brand order on time,gaining praise from end customers.

Summary of Zhongshen’s Professional Agency Value

For wood products such as the imported brand furniture represented by Qumei,the compliance risks during the import process are much higher than ordinary goods.With 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen can accurately grasp the changes in logistics,quarantine and tariff policies from Denmark to China.Through the method of "pre-review + full-process follow-up",it can help enterprises reduce customs clearance time by more than 20% and reduce compliance risks by 60%.Whether it is document correction,code classification or commodity inspection coordination,the Zhongshen team can provide targeted solutions to make the import process smoother.