Who is responsible for what
With FOB or CIF terms, you are the importer: you handle import customs, duties and taxes in your country. With a door-to-door quote, the quotation states what is included. In every case, the rules of the destination country apply, so confirm them before you pay.
A licensed customs broker in your country can classify the goods, estimate duties and taxes, and tell you which rules apply. One conversation before your first order is worth more than a correction after the goods have arrived.
Check that the products are allowed
Adult products can be imported in many markets, but some countries restrict or ban them, and others restrict how they can be sold or advertised. Many jurisdictions prohibit dolls with a childlike appearance, and customs authorities can seize them. Only import dolls that clearly represent adults.
Also check the local rules for selling adult products: age checks for online sales, where products may be displayed, and how they may be advertised. Our products are for adults only, and every buyer must be 18 or older.
Duties, taxes and classification
Duty depends on the tariff classification of the product, its value and its origin. Ask your broker to confirm the classification for the exact model, material and features, because a doll with electronics may be classified differently from one without.
Many countries also charge import VAT, GST or sales tax on top of duty. Budget for both, plus broker fees and any destination charges.
Product safety and material rules
Many markets have general product-safety rules and limits on certain chemicals in consumer products. Ask your broker or a compliance adviser which rules apply to silicone and TPE products in your market, and which documents you need to hold as the importer.
List those documents in your inquiry so we can confirm in the quotation what we can provide. Sort this out before the order, not when the goods are already at the border.
Paperwork for the shipment
A typical shipment from China travels with:
- a commercial invoice showing the goods, quantities and values;
- a packing list showing the cartons, weights and dimensions;
- a bill of lading for sea freight, or an air waybill for air freight;
- an insurance certificate when the term is CIF.
Licences and registrations
Check with your broker whether your market needs anything else, such as an import licence, registration as an importer, or a customs identification number for your business. These can take time to arrange, so start early.
Labels, manuals and language
Many markets require product information in the local language and the importer's name and address on the product or its packaging. We offer multilingual product manuals and custom packaging design, so you can cover these points in the same order.
Our discreet shipping labels affect only how the parcel looks. The customs declaration must still describe the goods accurately.
Batteries and electronics
Heated and voice-control models contain a battery and electronics. Carriers have rules for shipping batteries, especially by air, and some markets have rules for electrical products and battery disposal. Tell us if you want smart models, and we confirm the shipping method in your quotation.
Your pre-order checklist
Before you order, confirm each point below:
- The products are allowed in your country and clearly represent adults.
- Your broker has confirmed the classification, duties and taxes.
- You know which safety and material documents you need to hold.
- Packaging and manuals meet local labelling and language rules.
- You have chosen FOB, CIF or door-to-door.
- Battery rules are covered if you order smart models.
Next step
If any point is still open, settle it with your broker first; questions about our products, materials and packaging can go straight to us.
When your checklist is done, send us the models, quantities and destination through our inquiry form, and we will reply with a written quotation.
Published 2026-10-29 by Dongguan Xiegang Aifei Silicone Products Factory.