Sensitive goods and ordinary goods are often difficult to distinguish. In order to avoid unnecessary losses caused by treating sensitive goods as ordinary goods and being returned/detained, each of us can learn how to distinguish between "sensitive goods" and "ordinary goods".
First of all, you need to know! Sensitive goods are not distinguished based on their weight, but rather on their composition, which is the most accurate way to distinguish them.
1. Items containing liquids
Any product containing liquid, no matter what it is, is always sensitive as long as there is liquid.
For example, a phone case should be a regular product, but there is a type of phone case that contains liquid decoration, even if it is a sensitive product.
Common commodities: drinks, perfume, shower gel, etc
2. Items containing magnets
Products containing magnets or pure magnets are sensitive goods.
Generally speaking, audio systems or products that produce music contain magnets, such as octave boxes.
Common products: earphones, radios, speakers, music boxes, etc
3. Items containing batteries
Generally, electronic or high-quality products that use batteries should be noted. As long as your product has built-in batteries or pure batteries, it is a sensitive product!
Also, it should be noted that some sellers may give away batteries without the buyer's knowledge, so it is best for the buyer to notify the seller in advance not to send batteries! Alternatively, notify the seller to help remove the battery before shipping, which can also save on sensitive goods costs.
Common products: watches, power banks, etc
4. Branded or counterfeit items
Products containing international brands, whether genuine or counterfeit, require sensitive channels.
International brands refer to international brands that are generally familiar to everyone, such as Nike, Adidas, CK, and so on. Also note that Mi and HuaWei brands are already considered international brands!
Common international brands: Nike, Adidas, Mi, HuaWei, LiNing, etc
5. Electrical appliances containing motors
Generally speaking, rotating electrical appliances can be said to contain motors.
So as long as it is plugged in or equipped with a battery, it is an electrical appliance that will rotate or move, so sensitive goods need to be transported!
Common products: fans, clocks, hair dryers, juice dispensers, etc
6. Products containing electronic chips
This type of sensitive goods is often overlooked by everyone.
Yes, you are not mistaken. Products containing electronic chips are also sensitive goods.
Electrical appliances containing electronic chips, such as computer chips or electronic chips, are also sensitive goods!
Common products: computers, portable drives, SD card memory cards, etc
7. Products containing powder
Flour, powdered food, talcum powder, and other products containing powdered substances are all sensitive goods. Any product that has been ground into powder is considered sensitive.
8. Products painted on the body
As long as the product is used to apply on the body, it is classified as sensitive goods! This includes cosmetics, toothpaste, medications, and more.
9. Goods Involving Religion
Goods involving religion are generally subject to strict customs inspections.
So as long as religious books, supplies, clothing, props, etc. are involved, they all need to go through sensitive channels.
Of course, if it involves insulting religions, cults, and other goods, they are prohibited.
Common products: religious books, ritual props, religious CDs, etc.
10. Food and Drugs
All food and medication that can be eaten or consumed are classified as sensitive goods.
In addition, food is only limited to dry food, and fresh foods such as vegetables, fruits, etc. cannot be arranged by express air freight.
Common foods: snacks, dried fruits, pills, potions