Things about Importing Rice Cookers

As an old hand with 20 years of experienceforeign tradeOld hand, I often encounter client inquiries: What processes are needed for importing rice cookers? What should be noted? Today, lets share this pot of knowledge in a friendly chat format.

I.Import RepresentationFour - step Process

Importing a rice cooker is like cooking a good meal, and neither the heat nor the steps can be wrong:

• Pre - preparation: First, check the HS code (usually classified under 8516.60), with a tariff of about 10%. Confirm thecertification. Remember to prepare the contract, invoice, and packing list, the3Cthree - piece set. For rice cookers made in South Korea, a coating safety certificate provided by the original factory is also required.It is recommended to verify through the following methods:International transportation: Cost - effective (a 40 - foot container can hold 800 - 1000 units),
• suitable for small - batch and urgent shipments. Last year, when helping a customer import from Japan, due to not reserving fumigation time, an additional 20,000 yuan was spent on demurrage fees.:Maritime TransportationDomestic customs clearance: Here comes the key point! Rice cookers are products within the 3C catalog, and certification must be provided. Last year, a certain brands entire batch of goods was returned because the inner - pot coating test exceeded the standard. It is recommended to do a pre - inspection in advance. The tariff + VAT is about 26%.Air TransportationPick - up and settlement: The goods must be picked up within 3 working days after customs clearance, otherwise storage fees will be incurred. The agency fee is usually charged at 1.5% of the cargo value. Remember to check documents such as the ocean bill of lading and tax payment receipt.
• Recently, the General Administration of Customs specially issued a consumption warning for rice cookers. I have extracted several key points:Purchase Avoidance Guide:
• Identify the 3C mark (not only on the body, but also on the plug!). Check the inner - pot coating carefully for bubbles, just like checking a mobile phone screen. A certain international brand was once blacklisted due to coating peeling problems.Usage Minefields:

II. Friendly Tips from the Customs

Never imitate food bloggers and scrape the rice crust with a metal spoon! We have tested that the coating wear increases by 37% after one scrub with a steel wool ball. It is recommended to follow the Cantonese and use a wooden spatula, which is both healthy and pot - protecting.

• A typical case handled last year: A certainimported 3000 Japanese rice cookers. Because:
• No voltage adaptation test was done in advance (110V in Japan vs 220V in China)The Chinese label was not pasted properly

III. Sharing of Practical Experience

The coating test report was not updatedCross-border E-commerceAs a result, the goods were detained at the port for 28 days, and an additional 150,000 yuan was spent. Now we suggest to customers:

• Reserve at least 20 days of customs clearance buffer period
• Do a pre - inspection of samples in advance
• Require suppliers to provide complete technical documents

Recently, many entrepreneurs have asked: What should I do without the

• right? In fact, double - header customs declaration can be done (the first header is our agency company, and the second header is your company). But note:
• For the first import, it is recommended to choose LCL by sea
• Consult the quarantine requirements in advance for sensitive goods

IV. Suggestions for Beginners

Recently many entrepreneurs ask: Withoutimport and exportrights how to proceed? Actually, dual-header customs declaration is possible (first header being our agency company, second being your company). But note:

• Consult the quarantine requirements in advance for sensitive goods.
• Does the supplier provide complete safety technical documents?
• Purchase product liability insurance (especially for products with pressure functions)

Remember, importing rice cookers isnt like buying cabbage—every step from product selection to after-sales requires slow simmering. Once a client rushed to sell without testing, resulting in coating-related claims—truly more haste, less speed.

For any remaining questions, feel free to consult this rice cooking master. After 20 years in foreign trade, Ive seen all kinds of pots and know how to cook up fragrant international trade rice.