Shipping Information for China

General Information

• Due to the fluctuations of the exchange rate, orders with value very close to the tax-free limit may be assessed Duties and Taxes (D&T) as the currency exchange rate may vary from the order date to the customs clearance date.
• Please check with your local customs office in China to see if you can import the items, and if any additional licenses or permits are needed.
• iHerb does not provide wholesale accounts.
• Placing multiple orders within a short period of time can cause customs clearance delays and order release delays.

Customs Information

• All duties and taxes are based on China Customs' calculation. For more information about customs, import duties, etc., visit: General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China.
• According to the Customs Laws of the People's Republic of China, the total declared value for Personal Express Clearance (PCR) cannot exceed RMB 2000 per order.
• iHerb respects all decisions made by Chinese Customs.
• iHerb will not be liable for packages held or confiscated by customs.

Identification Information

• Customers must submit identification information to iHerb when placing the order for customs clearance purposes. Correct identification and contact information must be provided in order to avoid any delay or cancellation of the order.
• China Customs or carriers may contact customers with the phone number/email address provided to ask for photo ID copies.

Shipping

• All iHerb products are registered with Chinese Customs to calculate duties. New products will not be available for a purchase until the registration process is complete.

• Please provide your shipping address in Chinese characters, not in English. Otherwise, your order may be delayed and iHerb will not be held responsible.
• Please check that your shipping address, phone number and email address are complete and correct.

Refunds

• If you have any issues or concerns regarding your order, please read our iHerb's Refund Policy or our Refunds and Returns FAQ.

Restrictions Information

• At iHerb, we respect the rules and regulations of the Chinese government and do our best to block Customs prohibited products from our site. However, please be aware that the following substances are not allowed to be imported into China: red sorghum, raw flaxseed, raw seeds, aloe, (except aloe vera), raw beans, and products containing hemp or meat (such as jerky).
• Products for pets may be held by the China Customs office.
• Customs inspection may cause a clearance delay if your order includes the products described above.

Contact Us

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