This guide is for first-time and repeat importers. Prepare product, supplier, customs and logistics decisions before the first shipment. The aim is to turn a broad sourcing question into decisions that can be specified, approved and verified.
This guide focuses on import eyelashes from China. It does not replace product-specific testing, legal advice or customs guidance. Requirements vary by destination market, sales channel, product configuration and claim, so buyers should verify current obligations before ordering.
Confirm product classification and market rules
Ask a qualified broker or authority to confirm classification, duties, labeling and any product-specific obligations.
Put this requirement in the request for quotation and ask the supplier to state assumptions or exclusions. A comparable quotation should identify exactly what is included, which decisions remain open and what evidence will be supplied.
Define commercial terms
State price basis, Incoterm, currency, payment milestones, quantity tolerance and responsibility for each cost.
Use a dated record for this checkpoint. Compare the answer with the approved brief, note any difference, and identify who must approve it before the next commitment of time, tooling or material.
Prepare documents
Align invoice, packing list, transport document and any required declarations before dispatch.
Test this point on representative units or documents rather than a single promotional example. Record the sample size, conditions, observations and disposition so the result can be referenced during production.
Plan arrival and exceptions
Plan customs clearance, local delivery, damaged cargo handling and inventory receipt.
Turn the final decision into a release condition: the responsible person, required evidence, acceptance rule and action if the requirement is not met. Keep that record with the purchase order and approved sample.
- Name the owner of the plan arrival and exceptions decision.
- Record the approved evidence and any permitted exception.
- Carry the decision into the purchase specification and inspection plan.
Verify the supplier, not just the claim
Use current, product-specific evidence before making a sourcing decision. Boaora provides the following starting points; request any additional document that your market or product requires.
Frequently asked questions
What should I confirm first for import eyelashes from China?
Start with confirm product classification and market rules. Ask a qualified broker or authority to confirm classification, duties, labeling and any product-specific obligations. Add the target market, quantity range, packaging scope and required date before requesting a comparable proposal.
How should a buyer verify define commercial terms?
State price basis, Incoterm, currency, payment milestones, quantity tolerance and responsibility for each cost. Ask for evidence that matches the exact product, site, artwork version or order being evaluated; a general brochure is not a substitute for order-specific proof.
What should be recorded before plan arrival and exceptions?
Plan customs clearance, local delivery, damaged cargo handling and inventory receipt. Keep the approval, specification, reference sample and any permitted exception together so production, inspection and shipment teams work from the same decision.
Sources and further reading
- International Chamber of Commerce: Incoterms 2020
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Basic importing and exporting
Regulatory, customs and carrier requirements can change. Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or a qualified adviser before ordering or shipping.