Question about Luggage Allowance in China

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  Cosmetics! Luggage allowance

  I am moving to shanghai for 6-12 months.
  I have to use special make-up or I get very bad skin.
  So I have packed a years supply of liquid Make up.
  Is there any limit in your big checked bags. Not your carrying on.
  On how many cosmetic productsy you can take?
  
  I read the 1L thing but is that for your carryon on bag?

  Asked by S (Australia) | Feb. 13, 2012 17:47
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• it is OK if the cosmetics are for personal use. proper amount of make-up can be taken in checked bags without paying any tax.
  one of my friend bought box of make-ups and took them back to China without paying tax.
  Answered by Sally | Feb. 13, 2012 18:36
• Okay, But what is called as a proper amount.
  So say Im there for 6 months but I can extend for another 6 months.
  so 12 months- I use 2 types of liquid makeup.
  so 24 bottles, 1 for each month.
  Does that look like to much?
  Answered by s (Australia) | Feb. 14, 2012 12:47
• according to the regulation of Chinese Customs, items for personal use exceeding CNY 5,000 will be taxed, but the officiers at customs will judge whether the make-up you take are within the accpeted quantity for personal use, so I guess there is no problem if you can provide any proof (may be a doctor's prescription) or explanation.
  Answered by Kate | Feb. 14, 2012 17:03
• Its expensive to post it to china.
  But will be expensive if they take it off me aswell.
  I will have to get a little note from my doctor saying I have to use these certain products.
  
  Answered by s (Australia) | Feb. 14, 2012 17:10

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