Q: How should essential oils be declared at customs?

A: The customs declaration process for essential oil imports is as follows: 1: Domestic import enterprise qualification filing 2: Arrangement for document exchange upon arrival at the port 3: Filing of Chinese and English labels 4: Import inspection declaration and issuance of customs clearance form 5: Import customs declaration and tax issuance form 6: Commodity inspection, customs inspection, sampling and submission for inspection 7: Tax payment 8: Customs release 9: Issuance of inspection, quarantine and health certificate. Documents required for customs declaration of essential oil imports Information provided by foreign suppliers: 1. Packing list 2. Invoice 3. Contract 4. Bill Of Lading 5. Plant inspection Certificate (required for essential oils extracted from plants) 6. Certificate Of Origin 7. Component analysis report

Qualifications and documents that domestic import enterprises need to possess: 1. Self-handling inspection declaration qualification 2. Customs registration certificate 3. Import and export rights 4. Opening of a single window payment platform 5. Paperless contract signing 6. Cosmetic filing certificate (required for beauty essential oils)