What basic qualifications are required for the export of imported essential oils?

According to the Supervision and Management Measures revised in 2025, the export of essential oil products needs to meet the following requirements:import and exportCosmetics & Personal CareEnterprise Qualifications:

• Record - filing of customs importers and exporters of goods
  • Record - filing of entry - exit inspection and quarantine enterprises
  • Product Qualifications:
  • ISO 22716 Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice certification
• Phytosanitary certificate of origin
  • Non - endangered species certificate (when varieties such as sandalwood and rosewood are involved)
  • Compliance with the GHS label specifications of the target market
  • How to choose a reliable

company?Export RepresentationA professional agency company should have the following characteristics:

Hold

• Record - filing of international freight forwarders(Applicable to essential oil products containing alcohol)andHazardous goods transportation qualificationHave a network of customs clearance partners in the target market
• Provide a full - process traceability system, support
• Blockchain electronic documentstrackingTrack
• There should be no less than 50 export cases of similar products in the past three years.

What special precautions should be taken for the customs clearance of essential oil products?

According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following points need to be focused on:

• Accurate declarationHS Code(Usually under item 330129)
• ProvideComponent analysis table(The content of terpenoids needs to be specified)
• The packaging of flammable liquids must comply withUN specification certification
• It needs to be completed in advance for the EU market.CPNP cosmetic notification

IV.Maritime TransportationHow to ensure the stable quality of essential oils during transportation?

It is recommended to adopt the following quality control plan:

• UseThermostatic container(Temperature control at 15 - 25℃)
• ChooseDark - colored glass containers that are UV - resistantFull - course quality insurance
• in the container(Covering the risk of oxidation and deterioration)Keep samples for each batch
• As the basis for dispute arbitration3%New regulations for key markets in 2025:

What special certification requirements do emerging markets have?

Association of Southeast Asian Nations:

• Halal certification (HALAL) needs to be provided.The seven Gulf countries:
• African Free Trade Area:Implement the GSO 2533 essential oil testing standard
• CRI certification label is mandatory.The United Kingdom:
• The regular charges include three parts:UKCA marking transition period extended to 2026

How is the service fee for export agency calculated?

Basic service fee:

• Charged at 0.8% - 1.2% of the cargo valueSpecial service fee:
• Certification agency: 1500 - 5000 yuan/item
  • Urgent customs clearance: starting from 3000 yuan/piece
  • Risk guarantee:
• 3% - 5% of the cargo value (refundable)It is recommended to establish a triple - guarantee mechanism:

How to prevent cross - border trade risks?

At the contract level:

• Clarify the terms for resolving quality disputes
  • Specify the exemption circumstances for force majeure
  • At the operation level:
• Require the agent to provide real - time logistics tracking
  • Carry out third - party verification at key nodes
  • At the financial level:
• Payment
  • UseL/CPurchase credit insurance
  • Export credit insurance