What is professional perfume?Export customs clearanceAgency?

A professional customs declaration agency is an organization that holdsGeneral Administration of Customs AEO CertificationThird-party service providers, with core functions including:

• Handle HS code classification (the latest 2025 code falls under category 33.03).
• Prepare hazardous materials transportation documents (including UN number declaration)
• Coordinate customs inspection and sampling testing
• Handling special documents such as certificates of origin and free sale certificates.

Is it mandatory to entrust a professional agent for perfume exports?

According to Announcement No. 58 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, professional agency intervention is mandatory in the following three scenarios:

• Perfume with alcohol concentration >24% (under the category of hazardous material transportation)
• Export to the EU market (must comply with Amendment No. 1272/2013 of the REACH Regulation)
• Bulk exports with a value exceeding USD 50,000 (mandatory electronic customs declaration)

How to evaluate the professionalism of a customs clearance agent?

It is recommended to select service providers based on three dimensions:

• Qualification System
  • 39. Customs AEO advanced certified enterprise
  • 40. Member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
• Industry Experience
  • Similar product customs clearance cases in the past three years ≥ 50.
  • Be familiar with the target market regulations (such as GCC certification requirements in the Middle East).
• Service networks
  • Establish dedicated in-house customs clearance teams at major ports
  • Provide value-added services such as MSDS certificate pre-review.

What are the core costs involved in customs declaration for perfume exports?

Example of Typical Cost Composition for 2025 (Taking the Export of a 1x20' Container to France as an Example):

• Basic customs declaration fee: 800-1200 yuan
• Dangerous Goods Declaration Surcharge: 2000 yuan
• GHS Label Review Fee: 500 RMB/batch
• Cost of backup sample bottles for customs testing: 300 yuan/3 bottles

How to Avoid Customs Delays Caused by Perfume Ingredients?

It is recommended to make three preparations in advance:

• Obtain certification issued by authoritative institutionsFull Ingredient Analysis Report
• Prepare GMP production certification compliant with ISO 22716 standards.
• Apply for an endangered species certificate in advance for products containing animal and plant extracts.

What new regulations require special attention in 2025?

Key regulatory changes for this year include:

• The EU implements perfume bottle regulations.Plastic Tax(€0.8/kg tax rate)
• U.S. Customs Tightens Regulations on Fragrances and FlavorsAllergen labelingverified
• China Customs implementsTraceability QR Code for PerfumeThe system