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Find guides on export documents, labels and market rules, read comparisons and check public data.

  1. Comparison

    Korean Cosmetics B2B Marketplace vs Direct Supplier

    Marketplaces are quick and show prices, but sourcing is hard to trace. Direct suppliers negotiate and document.

  2. Comparison

    FOB vs EXW vs DDP: Who Pays What Under Incoterms® 2020

    Where EXW, FOB and DDP deliver, when risk passes, and who clears customs and pays import duty, in one table.

  3. Comparison

    Hong Kong vs China Cosmetics Import Rules Compared

    Hong Kong and mainland China cosmetics rules side by side: registration, Chinese labels, inspection and import tax.

  4. Comparison

    PA Rating Meaning: Sunscreen Labels in Korea, the EU and US

    PA+ to PA++++ grades UVA protection; SPF measures UVB. How Korea, the EU and the US label sunscreen.

  5. Comparison

    UK SCPN Cosmetics Notification vs EU CPNP Compared

    How UK SCPN differs from EU CPNP for imported cosmetics: responsible person, label address, PIF and Northern Ireland.

  6. Comparison

    Cross-Border Ecommerce vs B2B Export from Korea

    Parcels to consumers or cartons to an importer? Korean customs, local rules, tax and returns compared.

  7. Comparison

    Import Cosmetics to Australia: AICIS vs TGA Explained

    Importing Korean cosmetics into Australia: AICIS registration for cosmetics, TGA listing for primary sunscreens.

  8. Comparison

    Sheet Mask Materials Compared: Nonwoven to Bio-Cellulose

    Nonwoven, cotton, lyocell, hydrogel and bio-cellulose masks compared on material, structure and shipping.

  9. Comparison

    Korea vs EU Cosmetic Ingredient Restrictions Compared

    Korean and EU banned and restricted ingredient lists compared, with examples that differ and an importer checklist.

  10. Comparison

    Hong Kong vs Singapore as a Cosmetics Trading Hub

    Hong Kong vs Singapore for cosmetics: both levy no duty, but Singapore adds 9% GST and HSA notification before sale.

  11. Comparison

    Buy From the Brand Directly vs a Wholesaler: K-Beauty Guide

    Brands set high entry bars and defer to country distributors; wholesalers mix brands but offer less brand support.

  12. Comparison

    ASEAN Cosmetic Notification: Six Countries Compared

    Cosmetic notification in six ASEAN markets compared: regulator, local holder, system and validity.

  13. Comparison

    Cleansing Balm vs Cleansing Oil: What Buyers Should Know

    Both dissolve makeup with oil and rinse off with an emulsifier. Texture, ingredients, packaging and shipping compared.

  14. Comparison

    OEM vs ODM Cosmetics: Private Label or Wholesale from Korea

    OEM vs ODM for Korean cosmetics, compared with wholesale finished goods: formula ownership, development, legal duties.

  15. Comparison

    Korea Certificate of Origin: General vs FTA, Who Issues It

    Korean chambers issue general certificates; FTA proof of origin is authority-issued or self-declared, by agreement.

  16. Comparison

    Sunscreen Regulation by Country: Korean Sunscreen Exports

    Is sunscreen a cosmetic or a drug? Korea, the US, Canada, the EU, Australia and Hong Kong compared for importers.

  17. Comparison

    Personal Shopper vs Wholesale: Buying Korean Cosmetics

    Retail buying on behalf of consumers versus carton-level export to businesses: tax, paperwork, customs and liability.

  18. Comparison

    Korea Export Declaration Types: Standard, Simplified, List

    Korea has a standard export declaration, a simplified one for e-commerce, and list clearance that waives it. Compared.

  19. Comparison

    Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreen: Filters, Limits and Rules

    Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide versus organic UV filters: how Korea, the EU and the US classify them, with limits.

  20. Comparison

    Air Freight vs Sea Freight for Cosmetics: How to Choose

    Air is fast but billed on volumetric weight with strict dangerous goods limits; sea is slower, cheaper at volume.

  21. Comparison

    UAE vs Saudi Cosmetics Registration Compared

    Dubai Montaji registration and Saudi SFDA GHAD and FASEH steps compared: applicant, systems, clearance and standards.

  22. Comparison

    CGMP vs ISO 22716: Korean Cosmetics GMP Compared

    Korea's MFDS CGMP, ISO 22716 and EU cosmetics GMP compared: who issues it, whether it is mandatory, how to verify it.

  23. Comparison

    Vegan Cosmetics Certification: Three Schemes Compared

    The Vegan Society, a Korean vegan agency and Leaping Bunny compared on ingredients, testing and audits.

  24. Comparison

    TT vs Letter of Credit: Which Is Safer for Wholesale Orders?

    T/T is fast and cheap but leaves one side exposed; a letter of credit adds a bank promise, more fees and paperwork.

  25. Comparison

    Export vs Korean Domestic Version Cosmetics: What Differs

    Korean law lets export-only cosmetics follow the importing country's rules. Labels, standards and resale compared.

  26. Comparison

    Proforma Invoice vs Commercial Invoice: Key Differences

    A proforma invoice is a pre-sale quote; a commercial invoice is issued at shipment for customs. How they differ.

  27. Comparison

    Parallel Import vs Authorized Distributor for Cosmetics

    Both channels can carry genuine goods. They differ in brand approval and who handles labels, after-sales and pricing.