Matters Concerning the Import of E - bike Helmets

Hello everyone, I am a 20-yearimport and exportindustry veteranforeign tradeRecently, many customers have inquired about the import of electric bicycle helmets. Today, I'll explain how to handle this "business on top of your head" in the simplest way possible.

Import RepresentationFour - step Process

First, lets sort out the standard process. Just like assembling a helmet, every link must fit perfectly:

• Pre - preparation Stage: Check the HS code (usually classified as 65061090), confirm the tariff rate (the most - favored - nation tariff rate is 6%), and prepareIt is recommended to verify through the following methods:documents, etc. Special attention: E - bike helmets are commodities subject to legal inspection and require CIQ inspection.
• International Shipping Stage: It is recommended to chooseMaritime TransportationLCL is more cost - effective. A 20 - foot container can hold about 3000-4000 standard helmets. When declaring at the customs of the exporting country, be sure to provide a material description, especially note the material of the buffer layer.
• Customs Clearance Stage: When declaring at the customs, it is necessary to provide3Ccertification (test report in accordance with the GB 811 - 2022 standard). The key point of customs inspection is to check whether the label is complete. There was a case last year where a whole batch of goods was returned due to the lack of Chinese warning labels.
• Delivery and Settlement Stage: After customs clearance, it is recommended to send the products for inspection first and then sell them. We once helped a client deal with a case where the client was punished by the market supervision department due to the non - compliance of the density of the buffer layer.

Three common pitfalls to avoid:

Based on the over 200 helmet import cases we have handled, we would like to remind you especially:

• Standard Confusion: The standards for bicycle helmets (GB 24429) are completely different from those for e - bike helmets (GB 811). Last year, a batch of goods suffered a loss of 300,000 yuan due to the wrong standard used.
• Label Problem: It is mandatory to have both Chinese and English versions, including warning statements such as "This helmet is suitable for electric bicycles." It is recommended to prepare templates in advance.
• Seasonal Factors: During the peak season (March - May), customs clearance will be 3 - 5 days slower than usual. A buffer period should be reserved.

Business Tips from Customs Consumption Tips

In fact, there are many business opportunities hidden in the customs consumption tips:

• Implementation Standard: The new GB 811 - 2022 standard has added requirements such as goggle impact testing. It is recommended to ask foreign suppliers to provide the latest test report before import.
• Reflective Material: European customers especially like the design with reflective strips. Suppliers can be required to install 3M reflective stickers on both sides of the shell.
• Trial - wearing Experience: One of our clients specifically imports helmets with adjustable linings. Although the unit price is 15% higher, the repurchase rate has increased by 40%.

Practical Suggestions for Novices

For friends without import and export rights:

• Dual-header customs declaration is available, and our company provides a one-stop service of "customs declaration + inspection + warehousing."
• For the first import, it is recommended to place a trial order of 300 - 500 units to test the market response.
• It is more worry - free to find a professional agent than to handle it by yourself. Last year, we helped a client deal with a case of refunding 80,000 yuan of over - paid taxes due to mis - classification.

Finally, a reminder to everyone: although helmets may be small, safety is a big deal. Choosing a reliable supplier is more important than going for the lowest price—after all, no one wants their product to become a "disposable helmet." If you have any import-related questions, feel free to ask me, an old hand in foreign trade~