Ship Chinese Skincare and Beauty Products Internationally
Chinese skincare and C-beauty products can often be shipped overseas through routes that accept liquids, creams and cosmetics. The key is avoiding prohibited aerosols and packing liquids correctly.
Which Beauty Products Can Be Shipped?
| Product | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facial toner, lotion, serum | Sensitive | Liquid route and leak-proof packing required. |
| Face cream, hand cream, sunscreen | Check route | Paste or cream products should be sealed well. |
| Lipstick, eye shadow, powder | Usually accepted | Declare as makeup products. |
| Face masks | Sensitive | Contains liquid essence; route confirmation needed. |
| Perfume, aerosol spray, nail polish | Usually restricted | Alcohol, pressure or flammability risk. |
UK, USA and Canada Route Notes
United Kingdom
- Liquid skincare should use sensitive-goods route.
- Keep product names specific.
- DDP route helps reduce recipient tax surprises.
United States
- C-beauty parcels should be fully declared.
- Personal-use quantity is safer.
- Avoid perfume and aerosols.
Canada
- Cosmetics can face customs review.
- Keep retail packaging and ingredient labels.
- Do not mix with food or electronics if liquids may leak.
How to Pack Skincare and Makeup
Safe packing
- Tape bottle caps and pumps.
- Seal each liquid item in a separate bag.
- Use cushioning around glass bottles.
- Keep cosmetics away from electronics and documents.
Risky packing
- Loose liquid bottles without bags.
- Perfume or aerosol mixed into regular parcels.
- Leaking cream jars.
- Bulk quantity without prior confirmation.
Declaration Examples
| Item | Good declaration | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Facial toner | Facial toner | Liquid |
| Face cream | Moisturizing cream | Cosmetics |
| Foundation | Liquid foundation | Makeup |
| Lipstick | Lipstick | Gift |
Cosmetics Limits, Cost and Transit Reference
Cosmetics and skincare products are handled as sensitive goods when they contain liquids, creams, pastes or powder. The Chinese page notes no extra cosmetics-only surcharge; pricing follows the suitable sensitive-goods route.
| Route / country | Acceptance limits | Rate reference | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air sensitive route | Total weight <= 5 kg, mixed parcel recommended, each bottle <= 150 ml, liquid total <= 1000 ml / 1 kg per parcel. | Use destination sensitive-goods air rate, such as UK first 0.5 kg about CNY 73 and additional CNY 46 / 0.5 kg. | Usually 6-10 days for UK sensitive air; USA and Canada depend on route confirmation. |
| Sea on-time route | Up to 10 items, each bottle <= 350 ml, total liquid <= 1000 ml / 1 kg. | Follows sea sensitive or sea on-time route pricing by destination. | Often 30-60 days depending on country. |
| Sea sensitive route | Single parcel <= 3 kg. | UK sea sensitive: 7-12 kg flat CNY 350; 12.01-21 kg CNY 27/kg. Canada/USA use corresponding sensitive route after confirmation. | UK sea sensitive about 55-60 days. |
| Sea special cargo | No fixed cosmetics quantity limit on the Chinese page, but route confirmation is required. | Quoted by product, weight and route. | Depends on destination. |
Cosmetics Shipping FAQ
Usually yes through a liquid-sensitive route, with leak-proof packing.
Usually not on normal parcel air routes because of alcohol and flammability restrictions.
Personal-use quantity is easier. Bulk quantity should be checked before sending.
Yes. Retail packaging and labels help customs and reduce leakage risk.
Yes for well-sealed products, but liquids should be packed separately inside the parcel.
