What special customs clearance qualifications are required for perfume export?

According to the 2025 updated List of Hazardous Chemicals, special attention should be paid to these requirements for perfume exports:

• Hazard characteristic identification report: Perfumes with ≥24% alcohol content require UN3484 hazardous material transport certification
• cosmeticsFiling certificate: EU exports require CPNP notification in advance; U.S. exports require FDA factory registration
• Endangered species certificates: Perfumes containing musk, ambergris, etc. require CITES certificates
• Special packaging certifications: Air shipments must comply with IATA 962 packaging standards; sea shipments require UN-specification packaging

What are the key considerations for perfume ingredient declarations?

The General Administration of Customs 2025 revised Import/Export Cosmetics Declaration Guide clearly states:

• Ingredients must be declared in descending order of content, with a tolerance not exceeding ±5%
• Must be labeledAlcohol by volume(ABV) and flash point temperature
• Natural flavors must indicate the Latin botanical name and extraction part
• Synthetic flavors should provide CAS number and molecular formula

Typical case: A company failed to declare bergamot oil (containing photosensitive substance bergapten) in perfume, resulting in the entire batch being returned by EU customs.

How to correctly select HS codes for perfumes?

Recommended adoption3301.29/3301.30HS code, specific classification rules:

• Alcohol-based perfumes (3301.29): Alcohol as the main solvent, content ≥60%
• Non-alcohol perfumes (3301.30): Using alternative solvents such as DMI, DEP
• Set combination declaration: Perfume + cosmetic tools should be declared asRetail packagingClassified under 3301.30.9000

Note: US HTSUS codes differ from Chinas classification system, it is recommended to confirm the destination countrys classification rules in advance.

What core capabilities should customs brokerage agencies possess?

When selecting professional perfume customs brokers, verify:

• Hazardous materials operation qualifications: Including DGDO qualification certificate, IATA certification for air transport
• Ingredient analysis capability: Equipped with GC-MS testing equipment, able to issue compliance assessment reports
• Global clearance network: Having local clearance teams in major perfume hubs such as Dubai and Paris
• Emergency handling experience: Handled at least 5 customs emergencies related to perfumes in the past 3 years

How to prevent common declaration errors in perfume exports?

According to the statistics from the General Administration of Customs for the first quarter of 2025, the main risk points include:

• UndeclaredVolatile Organic Compounds(VOCs) content
• Misreporting fragrance concentration (should distinguish between EDP, EDT, EDC types)
• Neglecting destination countryAllergen labelingRequirements (such as EUs list of 26 allergens)
• Packaging not labeledTransport and storage temperature(Recommended to maintain 15-25℃)

Recommended to conduct 72 hours before loadingCompliance pre-review, where agencies simulate customs inspection procedures.