I. Regarding the declaration of imported cosmetics 

When importing cosmetics, the cosmetics importers shall declare to the customs under the "domestic consignee" identity on the "Customs Declaration Form for Import of Goods of the People's Republic of China". When making the declaration, the following requirements should be met: 

(1) In the "Product License" section of the customs declaration form, under the "Administrative License Approval Document for Import (Non-Special Use) Cosmetics" column (with license category code "526"), the special cosmetics registration number or the ordinary cosmetics filing number obtained from the drug supervision and administration department should be accurately filled in. 

(2) Samples used for registration or filing of imported cosmetics, non-trial samples for enterprise testing, research and promotion, cosmetics imported by foreign diplomatic and consular institutions in China and representative offices of international organizations enjoying diplomatic privileges and exemptions, as well as cosmetics imported for official use, non-trial or non-sale samples of imported cosmetics - all of these do not require the filling in of the special cosmetics registration number or the ordinary cosmetics filing number. 

(3) Samples for importing cosmetics registration or filing, as well as non-trial samples for enterprise testing, research and promotion, should be declared in accordance with the requirements of Article 13 of the "Measures". The specific contents of "other materials required by the customs" are as follows: 

For samples used for the registration or filing of imported cosmetics, relevant proof materials issued by the inspection and testing institutions for cosmetics registration and filing must be provided. 

2. For non-test samples used for import inspection and research and development, the inspection and research plan, as well as the proof of the inspection and research unit's capabilities, must be provided. If the inspection and research is conducted by a third-party testing institution, a commissioning testing agreement must also be provided. 

3. For imported promotional non-test samples, a promotional plan must be provided. The plan should clearly specify the location for sample use, the usage method, the target audience, and the disposal method of the samples. 

(4) For imported semi-finished cosmetic products, the declaration element "Other" under the "Specification Model" should record "Semi-finished Cosmetics", the "Goods Attribute" column should be selected as "15 - Non-Packaged", and in the "Remarks" column, the name, address of the enterprise that conducts filling or packaging, and the cosmetic production license number of the product should be indicated. At the same time, it should be declared that the imported semi-finished cosmetic products comply with the mandatory requirements of the national technical specifications. 

 

 

II. Information Recording Regarding Imported Cosmetics 

The information on imported cosmetics recorded by cosmetics importers should include the customs declaration number, entry time, name, brand, special cosmetics registration number or ordinary cosmetics filing number, specification, quantity/weight, production batch number and restricted usage date or production date and shelf life, country or region of origin, trading country or region, name of the production and processing enterprise, name of the overseas exporter (agent), storage location, name and contact information of the sales target, sales date and quantity, etc. Cosmetics importers are encouraged to use information technology to record the above information. 

 

 

III. Application for Pre-export Inspection of Cosmetics 

When applying for inspection before exporting cosmetics, the manufacturer, consignor or their agent shall truthfully declare that the manufacturer has obtained a cosmetics production license, holds the label samples and Chinese translation copies, and that the exported cosmetics meet the standards of the importing country (region) or the requirements of the contract. During the customs supervision process, if verification is required, the manufacturer, consignor or their agent shall submit the above-mentioned relevant materials for inspection. 

 

 

IV. Regarding "The Mandatory Requirements of National Technical Specifications" 

The "mandatory requirements of national technical norms" as mentioned in the "Measures" include the additional technical requirements for cosmetics quality and safety that are formulated by the State Council's drug regulatory department based on the needs of supervision and management work. 

 

 

This announcement will come into effect on December 1, 2026. Any previous regulations that are inconsistent with this announcement shall be subject to this announcement. The "Announcement of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on Matters Concerning the Implementation of the 'Inspection and Quarantine Supervision Measures for Import and Export Cosmetics'" (Original General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Announcement No. 110 of 2012), the "Announcement of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on the Release of 'Regulations for the Recordation of Domestic Recipients of Imported Cosmetics, Import Records and Sales Records'" (Original General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Announcement No. 77 of 2016), the "Notice of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on Matters Concerning the Implementation of the 'Inspection and Quarantine Supervision Measures for Import and Export Cosmetics'" (Document No. 242 of 2012 of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine), and the "Notice of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine Office on the Implementation of the 'Regulations for the Recordation of Domestic Recipients of Imported Cosmetics, Import Records and Sales Records'" (Document No. 1462 of 2016 of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine) are simultaneously abolished. 

Source: Customs Release