As all friends in the cosmetics industry know, raw material export is a common occurrence. However, orders in small quantities are often troublesome: the whole container transportation cost is too high, which is not economical; Goods are delivered at random, but we are afraid of non-conformance. In fact, small batches of cosmetics raw materials can be exported in the form of LCL, which not only saves costs, but also meets the regulatory requirements.
What is LCL?
LCL means that the goods of multiple shippers are packed in one container and the transportation cost is shared. For small shipments, this can significantly reduce ocean freight.
Key Steps for LCB Export
1.Classification and labeling
Cosmetic raw materials are usually chemical products, and the HS coding and transportation requirements of the product shall be determined first. Raw materials of different compositions may have different regulatory conditions and must be accurately classified. The package shall be clearly labeled in Chinese and English, including composition, weight, manufacturer information, etc.
2.Select reliable freight forwarder
The container splicing operation is more complicated than the whole container, and the freight forwarder is required to have a strong coordination ability. A good freight forwarder can not only help you optimize the logistics plan, but also provide compliance advice, such as hazardous product identification, special document preparation, etc.
3.Preparation of Compliance Documents
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), certificate of origin, transportation identification report, etc. are usually required for export of cosmetics raw materials. If hazardous materials or special components are involved, additional applications for permits or inspection and quarantine certificates are required.
4.Booking and Delivery
The freight forwarder will help you to arrange proper packing plan according to your cargo volume and destination. Deliver the goods to the designated warehouse on time and confirm the packing and shipment time.
5.Customs declaration and clearance
Basic documents such as packing list, invoice, contract and declaration elements shall be provided for export declaration. At the same time, it is necessary to know the customs clearance requirements of the destination country in advance, such as whether it is necessary to file, component certification, etc., to avoid delay after arrival at the port.
Cost saving recommendations
Plan the logistics in advance to avoid the cost increase caused by temporary delivery.
When loading containers with other cargo owners, try to choose a stable route to shorten the waiting time.
Long-term cooperation with freight forwarder may lead to more favorable price.
Small quantities of cosmetic raw material export containers are an economical and practical option. As long as the classification, document and logistics coordination is well done, it can completely save heart, labor and money!
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