The Clearance Code for Importing Childrens Electric Toothbrushes

As an old hand with 20 years of experienceforeign tradeVeteran, Ive seen too many customers stumble when importing childrens products. Take childrens electric toothbrushes for example. Last year, a certain mother - and - baby chain storeMistakenly reported the HS coderesulting in the entire container of goods being detained at the port, incurring tens of thousands of yuan in port detention fees per day. Today, we will dissect this seemingly simple but subtly complex import project.

I. The Medical Check-up Report Before Import

Before you place an order for procurement, a professional agent will help you complete three core preparations:

• HS Code Diagnosis: Electric toothbrushes are usually classified into 9603.21.00 (brush heads for electric toothbrushes) or 8509.80.00 (other electric appliances), with a tariff rate of 6% - 10%. Dont confuse them with ordinary toothbrushes.
• Vaccination of QualificationsIt is necessary to confirm whether the product has passed the CCC certification (products with a rated voltage above 36V are subject to mandatory certification).It is recommended to verify through the following methods:And the brand authorization letter are both indispensable.
• Nutritional Pairing of Documents: The contract, invoice, and packing list are the basics. For childrens products, it is also necessary to preparematerial safety statementandAge - appropriate標(biāo)識

II. The Child Safety Seat for International Shipping

There are three major precautions in the transportation process:

• Packaging shockproof test: The vibrating toothbrush has a precision-built motor inside. We have encountered cases where 30% of the products malfunctioned due to transportation vibration.
• Lithium battery transportation statement: Sets with a charging base need to be declared separately, and the UN38.3 test report should be attached to the goods.
• Origin tracing: ASEAN countries such as Malaysia can enjoy tariff preferences, but the FORM E certificate must be filled out in a standardized manner.

III. The Pediatric Specialist During Customs Clearance

The customs inspection rate for childrens products is as high as 60%, with key inspections on:

• CIQ hygiene filingFor products in contact with the oral cavity, a microbiological test report is required.
• Age warning signs: Must clearly mark Not suitable for children under 6 years old (refer to Customs Consumption Notice)
• Proof of bristle safetyFDA or LFGB certification documents for nylon brush filaments are required.

Last year, a German brand represented by us waswithout marking the applicable agerequired to make rectifications, which delayed the market launch by two weeks.

IV. The Hidden Levels You Didnt Know About

These experiences are gained at a high cost:

• Sample pre - customs clearance: For new models, always send samples first for customs classification testing. One client was mistakenly classified under medical equipment due to the keyword sonic,
• Seasonal schedulingThe customs inspection will be stricter one month before Childrens Day. It is recommended to reserve a 20 - day buffer period.
• VAT DeductionChildrens toothbrushes belong to daily necessities and can enjoy the policy of immediate refund of value - added tax.

Professional advice for importers

Based on our experience of serving over 200 mother - and - baby customers, we suggest:

• ChooseVibrating typeFor toothbrush imports, the rotating type is more likely to be questioned about its safety.
• Require suppliers to provideEU CEorGerman LFGBcertification, and the customs clearance pass rate can be increased by 40%.
• For the first import, chooseAir Transportationsmall - batchtrial orders to avoidMaritime Transportationthe risk of the whole container being detained.

Remember, professionalImport RepresentationJust like child safety seats - not the most visible configuration, but the most critical safety guarantee. For any import questions, feel free to make an appointment with us, these foreign trade veteran TCM doctors.