Perfumes are usually classified as hazardous chemicals due to the volatile and flammable solvents they contain, such as ethanol. In addition, due to the high content of ethanol in perfume, it is also considered a flammable liquid and is classified as a Class 3 flammable liquid when transported internationally under the United Nations number UN1266 and transported in Class II dangerous goods packaging.
Perfume is a beauty product used to enhance personal charisma and self-confidence, impressing the user with its unique aroma.
The following is a general description of perfumed products:
Product Type: According to the concentration and persistence of the fragrance, perfumes can be categorized into the following types:
Intense Perfume (Parfum): Fragrance content of about 15-30%, the most long-lasting aroma.
Perfume (Eau de Parfum, EDP): Fragrance content of about 10-15%, longer lasting.
Eau de Toilette (EDT): about 5-10% of the fragrance content, moderate persistence.
Eau de Cologne (EDC): about 2-5% of the fragrance content, fresher aroma.
Product Ingredients:
Fragrance: natural or synthetic fragrances that give the perfume its distinctive top, middle and bottom notes.
Solvent: Usually ethanol, used to dissolve the fragrance and provide a long-lasting aroma.
Additives: may include trace amounts of color, antioxidants, biocides, glycerin, surfactants, etc.
Product specifications: common volumes include 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, etc.
Applicable scenes: daily use, special occasions, holiday gifts, etc.
Packaging and Transportation: Perfumes are usually packaged in exquisite boxes, which may be fixed with foam or other protective materials inside to ensure safety during transportation.
Perfumes need to meet some specific requirements and standards when exported by sea:
1. Dangerous Goods Classification: As perfumes contain volatile and flammable solvents (e.g. ethanol), they are usually classified as Class 3 Flammable Liquid Dangerous Goods, UN No. UN1266, and are transported in Dangerous Goods Packing Group II (DGP II).
2. Authentication Documents: Before exporting, it is necessary to obtain appropriate authentication documents, such as Dangerous Goods Certificate (Outbound Dangerous Goods Transportation Adaptation Authentication Result Sheet) and MSDS (Chemical Safety Data Sheet) to prove the safety of the items 267.
3. Elements of declaration: When declaring for export, you need to provide detailed elements of declaration, including name, packaging, brand and other information.
4. Export declaration information: Prepare the information required for export declaration, such as invoice, contract, customs declaration, packing list, power of attorney for customs declaration, commodity inspection and customs clearance, and the corresponding certification documents.
5. Cosmetic Facility Registration: If exporting to the U.S., according to the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 (MoCRA), cosmetic companies need to register their facilities (factories) with the FDA and update the registration information every two years.
6. Product List Registration: Product Responsible Persons (PRPs) are required to register their cosmetic product lists and update them annually. The FEI number, responsible person information, product name, category and list of ingredients for each facility that manufactures or processes cosmetics is required.
7. Exemptions: In some cases, such as meeting small business requirements or manufacturing only products for drug or medical device management can be exempted from registration, but registration is required if the product is manufactured for use only as a cosmetic.
8. Drug management: If the ingredients in the perfume meet the definition of a drug under the U.S. FD&C Act, it will need to be managed as a drug, and may need to be approved as a New Drug Application (NDA) or meet the requirements of an OTC monograph.
9. Professional logistics channels: As perfume belongs to liquid items, you need to choose the logistics channels that can mail liquids, creams, cosmetics and other sensitive items. For a large number of exports, you can choose the shipping channel that can undertake the perfume.
10. Regulatory conditions: export perfume as legal goods, need to be declared before the customs inspection, and provide the appropriate customs supervision conditions, such as customs clearance of inbound goods and customs clearance of outbound goods.
