Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping cosmetics from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to the United States by sea! Flexible shipment of whole container consolidation, professional operation of lipstick, eye shadow, liquid foundation and other sensitive goods, agency of FDA registration, MSDS and customs clearance documents. Double clear tax included, Meisen/Star Express ship directly to the West of the United States, door-to-door delivery to the United States. Strictly control leak proof and shockproof packaging, and operate alcoholic products according to hazardous material regulations. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 18-35 days. Help you go global in compliance and seize the North American beauty market!

The United States is the world's largest beauty consumer market, with an average annual import value exceeding billions of dollars. From lipstick, eye shadow plate to liquid foundation, Chinese cosmetics, with its high cost performance and rapid iteration ability, has occupied a growing share in e-commerce and supermarket channels in North America. But "going out" is easy, but "going in" requires crossing a hard threshold - the fully implemented Cosmetic Modernization Act (MoCRA) in 2024 has upgraded FDA registration from "recommended" to "mandatory", and goods that have not completed factory registration and product listing will face seizure, return, and even fines upon arrival at the port. At the same time, alcohol based makeup spray, perfume, etc. also involve the compliance requirements of dangerous goods transportation.

Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in the export of sensitive goods for more than ten years, familiar with the dual regulatory logic of CBP and FDA in the United States, providing full container load/consolidation, double clearance and tax inclusive, door-to-door full chain services, making cosmetics go global both compliant and efficient.

1、 Shenzhen to the United States cosmetics sea freight price and delivery time: on-demand shipping, one ticket, one negotiation

The route from the Pearl River Delta to the western United States is dense and mature, with Meisen/Yixing Express ships taking 15-23 days to reach Los Angeles and regular ships taking 20-30 days; It takes about 35-45 days to send it to the United States via the Panama Canal. During the peak season (June September), cabin availability is tight. It is recommended to book 3-4 weeks in advance. We offer a full package quotation based on individual pricing: ocean freight+domestic trailer customs clearance+US import customs clearance+tariffs+MPF+HMF+final delivery, with no additional charges. The HS codes for cosmetics are mostly classified under item 3304, with tariffs ranging from 0% to 6.5%. Our company will handle the payment on our behalf.

2、 Customs clearance documents and procedures for shipping cosmetics from Shenzhen to the United States: FDA compliance is the primary checkpoint

The biggest difference between makeup and general merchandise customs clearance is that FDA requires mandatory registration. After the implementation of MoCRA, compliance has become a prerequisite for the release of goods, rather than an option.

Step 1: Complete the registration of factory facilities (Fei Number)

All overseas cosmetics manufacturing enterprises must submit facility registration to the FDA and designate a US domestic agent. Registration needs to be renewed every two years, and the FEI number can be obtained within approximately 3-5 working days after all the necessary documents are complete.

Step 2: Product Listing Declaration

Each product on sale must submit a separate product listing (including INCI ingredient list, label sample, product usage description, etc.) to the FDA, and multiple products cannot share the same number. After formula or packaging changes, the product must be re listed within 60 days, and the product listing information must be confirmed and updated annually.

Step 3: Prepare targeted documents

-Commercial invoice: English, indicating 10 digit HTS code, CIF value, complete product description, and prohibiting vague product names such as "cosmetic set"

-MSDS/Ingredient List: Products containing liquids, pastes, or powders must be provided

-Product label (English version): must include INCI ingredients (in descending order of concentration), net content (double labeling in US and metric systems), production/distributor name and address, and contact information of responsible persons within the United States

-ISF 10+2 declaration (24 hours before departure): submitted by the importer or authorized customs broker through CBP's ACE system. Any delay or omission will result in fines

US Customs Clearance Process (Los Angeles Cooperative Agency):

Complete FDA registration before export → Complete ISF declaration 24 hours before departure → Customs clearance through ACE system before arrival → Payment of customs duties and MPF/HMF on behalf of others → Complete FDA compliance documents and release immediately → End delivery.

3、 Packaging requirements for cosmetics shipped from Shenzhen to the United States by sea: leak proof and damage proof, with three layers in place

Makeup products have complex shapes (liquid/paste/powder), and during sea transportation, they experience severe turbulence and high temperatures inside the cabin. Improper packaging can easily leak and contaminate the entire container. Alcoholic products (>24% alcohol) belong to UN1266 Class 3 flammable liquid dangerous goods. Single bottles ≤ 500ml and meet the limited packaging requirements can be transported through the LQ channel, but MSDS and hazardous packaging certificate must be provided, and the outer box must be labeled with a limit label. Three layer protection standard:

|Inner layer sealing | Plastic/glass bottles must be sealed with caps and subjected to torque testing. Powder products should be sealed with double-layer aluminum foil bags to prevent moisture; Aluminum plastic composite hose for paste like products; Fill foam around the liquid container to prevent collision|

|Mid layer leak proof | Each individual item is placed in a leak proof bag and heat sealed, and inverted for testing; Liquid products can be packed in double layered bags; The outer box of alcoholic products must be labeled with a limit label and indicate the alcohol content|

|External box reinforcement | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with the letter "I", tape ≥ 5cm; the external box is labeled with "fragile", "upward", "sun resistant", and "liquid" in both Chinese and English; Wooden pallets must have IPPC fumigation markings|

The recommended weight for a single box is ≤ 25kg. Overloading may incur additional fees; All products must be labeled as' Made in China '.

4、 Six compliance red lines for shipping cosmetics to the US market

1. FDA registration is an admission ticket, not optional

Factory registration must be renewed every two years, and product listings must be confirmed and updated annually. Unregistered enterprises should be completed as soon as possible, and it is recommended to start 2-3 months in advance.

2. Product listing must be independently declared for each SKU

Products with different formulas and specifications must be listed separately and cannot share codes. The formula or packaging must be re listed within 60 days after the change.

3. Color additives come from the FDA approved list

All pigments used in cosmetics must be on the FDA approved list, and unapproved synthetic dyes may result in the entire batch of goods being seized.

4. Label language and INCI ingredient specifications

The label must be in English, and the net content must be double labeled (US+metric). The INCI ingredient list must be sorted in descending order of concentration. The label must indicate the contact information of the person in charge within the United States.

5. Truthfully declare high-quality alcoholic beverages

Alcohol content greater than 24% is considered dangerous goods, and MSDS must be provided and limited quantity labels must be posted on the outer box. Concealment is strictly prohibited. In 2026, the United States will continue to tighten its small tax exemption policy, making the commercial customs clearance model more secure.

6. Peak season and climate

During the peak shipment period from June to September, it is recommended to book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance; Ports in the western United States are open for navigation throughout the year; Shipping humidity is high, it is recommended to purchase cargo transportation insurance.

5、 Shenzhen to the United States Makeup Shipping Andaxun Operation Process

① Provide product information and FDA registration status (assistance if not available) → ② One ticket one quotation (including customs duties+MPF/HMF+ISF declaration) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse storage for 5 days, checking FDA documents and packaging → ④ Export customs declaration+ISF pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to the West/East of the United States → ⑥ Double clearance+customs duty payment → ⑦ Delivery to the United States

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to the United States for cosmetics sea freight, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - American cosmetics compliance experts, FDA registration assistance+ISF accurate declaration+express shipping line. Welcome to call!

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: Cosmetics exported to the United States must apply for FDA factory registration and product listing in advance, and alcoholic products must be declared as dangerous goods.). Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*