Products With Special Requirements When Shipping From China

          Buying things in China is very convenient, and China has one of the most developed shipping industries in the world with some seaports almost fully automated. The volume of goods shipped out of China on a daily basis is enormous. China's seaports are among the busiest in the world with the top one being the port of Shanghai, which also ranks first in the world. This is where CCTCF is located and that's the city from which we ship all the products you buy using our agency.

         While shipping is made as convenient as possible, there are challenges especially when it comes to shipping products classified as "Special Products." Each type of special product has a requirement that may differ from that of another. Below is a list of 25 such products and how they are considered.

1. Adult Products - Sensitive category, often restricted.
2. Aerosois / Sprays - Banned on air freight.

3. Alcohol-Containing Items - Special licenses required.

4. Branded Goods - Unauthorized use of logos could lead to goods confiscated.
5. CBD or Hemp Products - Considered illegal in many regions.
6. Creams and Lotions - They count as liquids and require compliance documents.
7. Drones - Need import permits and certifications.
8. Food Items - Risk of expiration or import bans.
9. Glassware and Ceramics - Fragile and easily damaged.
10. Health Supplements - They require approvals in most countries.
11. Imitation Designer Items - High customs risk - Usually considered illegal.
12. Large Furniture - Bulky - High freight cost and damage risk.
13. Liquids - Risk of leakage and customs rejection.
14. Lithium Batteries - Considered as dangerous goods, strict air freight rules and usually more expensive.
15. Magnetic Products - Need magnetism testing reports.
16. Medical Devices - Need strict compliance and licenses.
17. Paints / Inks - Often flammable and classified as hazardous.
18. Pet Food - Strict rules in the EU / US; import bans common.
19. Powders - Customs may test or block entry.
20. Power Banks - Often restricted or require special labels.
21. Strong Fragrances / Perfumes - Treated as hazardous liquids.
22. Toys With Batteries - Need safety and MSDS documents.
23. Weapons / Knives - Treated as dangerous goods.

24. Wireless Devices - Require FCC, CE, or similar approval.

25. Wooden Products - Fumigation certificates required.

It is not all the time that these items get into trouble when shipping but it is important to know that there is the possibility of running into some challenging requirements especially if you are importing these items in large quantities. 

At CCTCF, we do well to notify our clients ahead of time before they order if the products they want to buy may have some special requirements. That is one of the advantages of using CCTCF shipping arrangement services.

Any questions regarding goods you would like to buy from China and ship to your location you can send us an email through our contact us page.