Things to consider when sending a package to China (CN).
Remember to enter the postal code of your destination in the search field. For example, if you're sending a package to the Xining area, enter the postal code in the following format: 810018.
Consider these before creating a shipment to China!
China is outside the EU, so shipments to China always require customs documents, both for gift and commercial shipments.
Required documents: Shipit automatically creates a CN23 form for Posti shipments, which must be attached to the shipment. For other shipping methods, Shipit creates a commercial or proforma invoice.
Packages: address label (including customs declaration), proforma or commercial invoice for goods (+ other documents required for customs clearance)
Please note that China has restrictions on different products, so we recommend verifying if the product needs a product license. For example, many commercial goods require an import license CCC / China Compulsory Certification. You can find more information about these from here and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce:
> http://www.china-ccc.org/
> https://kauppakamari.fi/
Supporting documents must be filled out in English, Chinese, or French.
Commercial invoice is used when the shipment has been sold to the recipient and the products have commercial value.
Proforma invoice is used when the goods have no commercial value, i.e., the goods haven't been sold to the recipient (e.g., gift, return, or items sent for repair).
Other information needed for customs clearance for export declaration can be found on our website underexport declaration.
Prohibited items include:
Wristwatches, radio transmitters and receivers, cameras, pork products, used clothing, publications opposing the People's Republic of China's politics, economy, culture and morals, films, tapes, money, securities, traveler's checks - platinum, gold or silver in manufactured or unmanufactured form - precious stones, jewelry and other valuables.
Gifts
Shipments between private individuals valued under 500 CNY (approx. 48 EUR) are duty-free.
The following items have quantity and value restrictions:
1 electronic calculator per year
5 audio cassettes
maximum 10 meters of cotton or synthetic fiber fabric (width 130 cm)
100 stamps for philatelic use
medicines worth 40 yuan (5.55455 euro = 40 yuan CNY)
Restrictions
Food products, cotton, silk, wool products, synthetic fiber products, and wooden packaging.
Read more about restrictions in the dangerous goods and prohibited items sections.
National holidays affect package imports and exports
Official holidays and related vacation periods are confirmed annually. Normally, China observes the following holidays:
New Year's Day January 1 (holidays generally December 30-January 1)
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival in January-February (about a week off generally)
Tomb Sweeping Day in April
Labor Day May 1
Dragon Boat Festival in June
Mid-Autumn Festival in September
China National Day October 1 (generally several days off)
The following shipping services are available when sending a package to China:
Posti Priority, Posti EMS, UPS Express Saver, UPS Expedited, Shipit Express and FedEx.