Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping cosmetics from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Ireland by sea! Flexible shipment of whole container consolidation, professional operation of lipstick, eye shadow, liquid foundation and other sensitive goods, and handling of CPNP registration, EU responsible person (RP) and customs clearance documents. Double clear tax inclusive direct delivery to Dublin and Cork Port, door-to-door delivery throughout the country. Strictly control leak proof and shockproof packaging, and operate alcoholic products according to hazardous material regulations. The VAT rate in Ireland is 23%, and it is fully paid by proxy. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Help you go global in compliance and seize the beauty market of Emerald Island!

Ireland, this jade island nation, is rapidly expanding its beauty market with a compound annual growth rate of 18.82% (2020-2024 data). The two major ports of Dublin and Cork handle over 90% of the country's sea freight volume, serving as a natural gateway for South China cosmetics to enter Western Europe. However, the compliance threshold for exporting cosmetics to Ireland is much higher than that for general merchandise - the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires each product to complete a CPNP notification, designate a responsible person (RP), and prepare a CPSR safety report, all of which are prerequisites for each other and indispensable. The Health Products Regulatory Authority of Ireland (HPRA) is a specific enforcement agency with strict local requirements for label language and adverse event reporting.

Andaxun International Logistics has been focusing on cross-border logistics of beauty products for more than ten years, providing full container load/LCL, double clearance and tax inclusive, and door-to-door full chain services. The standard value-added tax rate in Ireland is 23%, and our company will handle the entire payment process on your behalf, helping you save time going abroad.

1、 Shipping Time and Price of Makeup from Shenzhen to Ireland: Independently Calculated for Each Shipment

The Dublin Port route is mature, with a stable direct flight time of 25-35 days from Shenzhen/Guangzhou and approximately 30-45 days for LCL. During the peak season (June September), cabin space is in high demand, so it is recommended to lock up 3-4 weeks in advance. We accurately match COSCO, MSC and other shipping companies' cabins based on single shipment quantity and product form (liquid/powder/paste/alcohol), with a fixed price package: ocean freight+domestic customs declaration trailer+Irish import customs clearance+customs duty (free for goods with a value ≤ 150 euros)+23% value-added tax+final delivery, no additional items.

>Irish tax simplified reading: Goods with a value ≤ 150 euros or a tariff ≤ 10 euros are exempt from tariffs, while goods with a value ≤ 22 euros are exempt from value-added tax. Importers with local VAT numbers can apply for postponed accounting of import value-added tax, which does not actually pay taxes during customs clearance, but instead declares monthly deductions. Our company handles the entire process on our behalf, and clients do not need to handle Irish taxes on their own.

2、 Shenzhen to Ireland Makeup Shipping Customs Clearance 'Iron Triangle': CPNP Notification+Responsible Person (RP)+Safety Report (CPSR)

The core difference between cosmetics and general merchandise customs clearance lies in the three rigid requirements of the EU cosmetics regulations, each of which is strictly reviewed by the Irish HPRA.

① Responsible Person (RP) - Legal Anchor for Non EU Enterprises

Every cosmetic product sold in the European Union must designate a responsible person. The responsible person must be located within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Northern Ireland, and can be: a manufacturer within the EEA, an importer of cosmetics imported from outside the EEA, or an operator who changes product packaging/labeling. If Chinese exporters do not have EEA entities, they must entrust a third party to act as RP. The name and address of the RP must be printed on the product packaging, and HPRA must check upon arrival at the port.

② Product Information File (PIF) and Cosmetic Safety Report (CPSR)

RP must prepare a PIF file before the product is launched, which must include a CPSR safety report issued by a toxicologist or qualified expert, proving that the product is safe for human beings under normal use conditions. PIF must be stored at the RP address for at least 10 years.

③ CPNP system notification - one submission, universal across Europe

RP submits product information online through the European Union Cosmetics Notification Portal (CPNP), with a single notification that is universally applicable across the EU and does not require separate declaration by each country. Important reminder: Once the formula is changed, PIF and CPNP information must be updated synchronously.

Three major changes to EU regulations in 2026:

-On May 1st, 15 new CMR substances were completely banned and the formula must be updated through RP in CPNP

-July 31: essence allergens expanded from 26 to 82, and labels, CPSR and CPNP must be updated simultaneously

-August 12th: PPWR packaging regulations come into effect, upgrading packaging recyclability and environmental protection requirements

1. List of Core Documents for Irish Customs Clearance (Our Company Can Pre Review):

-Commercial invoice (including HS code, CIF value, and EORI number of both parties)

-Packing list (liquid/powder/paste classification label, alcohol content separately indicated)

-CPNP notification receipt, CPSR report, RP contact information

-MSDS, INCI ingredient list, certificate of origin, original bill of lading, EORI number

3、 Mandatory requirement for shipping makeup labels from Shenzhen to Ireland: English or Irish, indelible

Ireland's HPRA has clear requirements for cosmetic labeling, which is a point of detention that is easily overlooked by exporters.

-Language: English, or Irish+English bilingual

-Font: indelible, clear and easy to read, generally requiring a font size of not less than 1.2mm

-Required information to be labeled: RP's European address, weight or volume, shelf life/life after opening (PAO), usage precautions, batch number, product function, INCI ingredient list (arranged in descending order of content)

4、 Shenzhen to Ireland Makeup Shipping Packaging Solution: Three layer Reinforcement, Leak proof and Damage proof

Makeup comes in various forms (liquid/cream/powder), with rough shipping and cabin temperatures reaching over 50 ℃ in summer. Alcoholic products (perfume, makeup spray) with alcohol>24% are flammable liquid dangerous goods in category 3 of UN1266. Skin care products containing essential oil or specific chemical ingredients may be classified into category 9 of UN3082 and must be operated according to the specifications for dangerous goods.

|Inner layer | bottle mouth aluminum foil seal+sealing cap, inverted for 24 hours for testing without leakage; Powder is completely wrapped with pearl cotton; Powder product double-layer sealing (aluminum foil bag+sealed can), with desiccant added|

|Middle layer | Each individual item is equipped with a leak proof plastic bag, which is subjected to a second inverted test after heat sealing; Put absorbent pads or vermiculite inside the box to absorb leaked materials|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with the letter "Gong", with adhesive tape ≥ 5cm; labeled with "Fragile", "Upward", "Sun Resistant", and "Liquid" in both Chinese and English; Wooden pallets must be marked with IPPC fumigation, and if the handwriting is blurry, they can be returned directly|

Key Reminder: Single box ≤ 25kg; The minimum packaging for the outer box and product should be stamped with "Made in China"; The climate in Ireland is rainy and humid, so it is necessary to strengthen moisture-proof treatment. Desiccant can be added to the outer box.

5、 Six key points to avoid shipping cosmetics to the Irish market by sea

1. CPNP+RP+CPSR are "admission tickets" that are indispensable

Without RP, the product cannot be legally sold in the European Union. CPNP notification must be completed before the product is launched. It is recommended to initiate compliance preparations at least 3 months in advance.

2. Label font and language - common reasons for withholding goods

Irish labels must be in English or Irish+English, with a font size of no less than 1.2mm and clear and indelible. The ingredient list must be arranged by content using the INCI name. If the label is not qualified, HPRA has the right to withhold the goods.

3. Regulatory changes in 2026- Three consecutive issues

The CMR ban on May 1, the essence allergen amplification on July 31, and the new PPWR packaging regulations on August 12- three red lines are independent of each other, each of which needs to be dealt with separately. It is suggested to check item by item in advance.

4. Ireland 23% Value Added Tax - Tax Cost Core

Ireland VAT is 23%, calculated based on CIF+tariffs. Importers with local VAT numbers can apply for deferred import value-added tax. Failure to pay during customs clearance will result in monthly declaration deductions. Our company can assist in handling deferred declarations.

5. GMP compliance and adverse event reporting

All cosmetics sold in the EEA must be produced in accordance with ISO 22716 (GMP). RP must establish a serious adverse event reporting system and report to HPRA.

6. Peak season and climate

Book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance during the peak season from June to September. Ireland is rainy and humid all year round, with high sea freight humidity. It is recommended to purchase cargo transportation insurance, and waterproof wrapping film can be added to the outer box of the goods.

6、 Shenzhen to Ireland Makeup Shipping Andaxun Service Process

① Compliance consultation (providing product list+CNPP/RP status, assisting in filling in) → ② One ticket one quotation (including 23% value-added tax+deferred declaration guidance+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Free storage for 5 days at Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse, verifying MSDS and Irish labels → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Dublin/Cork port → ⑥ Double clearance+23% VAT payment (or assisting in deferred declaration) → ⑦ Delivery throughout Ireland

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to Ireland for cosmetics sea freight, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - Irish cosmetics compliance experts, CPNP/CPSR/RP agency+value-added tax deferred guidance+Dublin special line.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: Makeup exports to Ireland must complete the CPNP notification and designate the responsible person in advance.); 15 new CMR substances will be banned from May 1, 2026, and the number of essence allergens will be expanded to 82 on July 31. The new PPWR packaging regulations will come into effect on August 12; Ireland's 23% value-added tax can alleviate financial pressure through deferred payment; Labels must be in English or Irish; The ICS2 declaration must be completed 24 hours before the departure of the vessel. It is recommended to book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance during peak season. ）*