Overview of China Customs' Regulation on Health Supplement Imports
China's Customs enforces strict oversight on imported health supplements to ensure product safety and compliance. Understanding these regulations is key for brands seeking to enter the mainland market.
Imported Health Supplements Categories
- Must be registered or filed with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
- Longer approval cycle (registration: 2-3 years, filing: 6-12 months)
- May claim specific health benefits
- No Blue Hat approval required
- Do not claim health benefits
- The clearance process is relatively simple
- Sold via cross-border e-commerce platforms
- Regulate as personal-use items
- Enjoy tax benefits
Documents required for clearance
**Basic Files**
**Product Documentation**
**Special Requirements**
CEPA Zero-Tariff Advantage
Hong Kong products that comply with CEPA Rules of Origin are eligible for:
Customs clearance support for Yuyan Nutrition
Yu'an Nutrition provides brand partners with:
Important Notes
Hong Kong health supplement manufacturers, with extensive export experience, can assist brands in smoothly completing customs clearance procedures.
