Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Oct. 14, 2022, and was updated on Nov. 18, 2022, as per the latest developments.
For exporting cosmetics containing TEA to China, regardless of the concentration, it is mandatory to apply for the Import License for Dual-use Items and Technologies. It takes about one and a half months for the whole application process, whose valid period is not more than one year in general.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on Oct. 14, 2022, and was updated on Nov. 18, 2022, as per the latest developments.