As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, would you like to send mooncakes to relatives and friends overseas? This article details the precautions, customs regulations and mailing methods for sending mooncakes to the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan in 2024 to help you easily send delicious mooncakes to relatives and friends overseas.
- Mooncakes have a limited shelf life, so it is recommended to send them by air.
- Different countries have different regulations on food imports and must be declared accurately.
- Mooncakes need to be specially packaged to prevent moisture, pressure and odor.
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- The delivery time is slow and must be sent in advance - Can send mooncakes under 6kg - Mooncakes containing pork cannot be sent |
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- Can only be shipped to local and mainland China - It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat or eggs. |
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- Mooncakes containing meat or egg yolk are not allowed
- Depending on the product, the recipient may need an import pass.
- When declaring, please state the net weight of the mooncakes and ensure that there is an English ingredient list and the English manufacturer's name and address on the package.
- There is no clear limit on the quantity per shipment, but for reference, other countries such as the United States and Singapore have limits of less than US$100 per shipment.
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- Mooncakes containing meat, egg yolk, and milk are not allowed to be sent
- Each shipment is limited to less than 6 kg
- Each shipment is limited to a value not exceeding NT$2,000
- It is prohibited to import mooncakes originating from China
- Recipient and sender information must be private addresses
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- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing animal ingredients such as meat or milk
- When you import mooncakes, you need to apply for Prior Notice F7 from the Food and Drug Administration. If you send it in your own name, you can be exempted.
- Mooncakes originating from China, Macau, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, and Cambodia cannot be imported into the United States.
- Each shipment is limited to a value less than $100.
- Shipping and receiving addresses must be private addresses.
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- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat and egg yolk
- Recipient and sender information must be private addresses
- Pure lotus paste filling mooncakes can be accepted for posting. There is no clear limit on the quantity per shipment, but for reference, other countries such as the United States, Singapore, etc. Limit is under $100.
- Avoid sending mooncakes containing meat, egg yolks or other animal ingredients
- You need to apply for an import permit to import mooncakes
- Recipient and sender information must be private addresses.
- There may be a limit on the quantity of each shipment. It is recommended to keep it below US$100 to be safer.
- It is best to have English ingredients and manufacturer information on the mooncake packaging to facilitate customs clearance.
- Mooncakes containing meat or egg yolk are not allowed
- The value of each shipment is best controlled below 100 Canadian dollars
- Recipient and sender information must be private addresses, business addresses are not allowed.
- You need to apply for an import license from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Individuals may be exempted from small quantities.
- Moon cake packaging should have ingredients and manufacturer information clearly listed in English to facilitate Canadian customs inspection.
- Since the courier will arrange for express delivery to Canada and transit in the United States, please first follow the U.S. customs clearance requirements to ship the food.
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- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat ingredients. There are no special restrictions on egg yolks
- An import permit is required for commercial use or if the weight exceeds 10KG
- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat, egg yolk or milk ingredients.
- The weight limit for each shipment is less than 30 kg. If it exceeds 30 kilograms, an import declaration is required.
- The recipient and sender information must be private addresses, company addresses are not allowed.
- Moon cake packaging must clearly list ingredient information, preferably in Japanese, to facilitate Japanese customs inspection.
- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat and egg products. Pure lotus paste or red bean pies can be sent.
- Mooncake packaging must have clear ingredient labeling and manufacturer information.
- Personal shipments are generally not strictly limited.
- Food containing meat and nuts is prohibited
- Customs may have the opportunity to conduct random inspections, which will affect the speed of parcel delivery
- Indicate the country of origin, shelf life and reason for shipment in the goods declaration
- Commercial use requires an import permit
- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing honey
- Food containing meat and nuts is prohibited
- Recipient and sender information must be private addresses
- It is prohibited to send mooncakes containing meat ingredients, and mooncakes containing egg yolk require an import permit
- No more than 5kg per shipment
- The value cannot exceed SGD 300, and a food import license is required if it exceeds SGD 300
Please note that sending snowskin mooncakes and ice cream mooncakes is prohibited in all countries. For import restrictions on sending mooncakes, please refer to the latest guidelines from local customs. In addition, if you send mooncakes overseas, the customs at the destination has the right to collect customs duties. The exact amount of tax must be determined by the customs officers at the destination after checking your mail. Decision; Customs officers will notify the recipient of the tax amount and tax payment, and customs clearance can be successful only after paying the tax.
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- To ensure the safe delivery of mooncakes, it is recommended to use a sturdy cardboard box and fill the box with foam or bubble wrap.
- Wrap the mooncakes individually to prevent them from squeezing each other.
- Clearly label ""Fragile"" and ""Food"" on the outside of the package.
- To ensure that the mooncakes are delivered before the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is recommended to send them 2-3 weeks in advance.
Sending mooncakes overseas is not an easy task, but as long as you are prepared, you can successfully deliver this delicious and heartfelt gift to your relatives and friends. Whether you are sending mooncakes to Japan, Australia, Canada or the UK, remember to comply with local import regulations and choose appropriate packaging and express delivery services. If you encounter any questions during the purchase or delivery process, welcomeContact Fuuffy Logistics Specialist, we will provide you with help and answers. The editor wishes everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival in advance, and may you and your family and friends share the joy and reunion of this traditional festival!
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