Do I have to pay customs duties on cosmetics brought back from duty-free shops when I travel abroad?

If the cosmetics brought back from duty-free shops when traveling abroad are imported items for personal use, and the total value is within 5,000 yuan (including 5,000 yuan), the customs will release them duty-free.

According to the "Matters Relevant to the Standards for the Inspection and Release of Luggage and Items Carried by Inbound Passengers":

The total value of inbound items brought by incoming resident passengers for personal use acquired overseas is within Within 5,000 yuan (including 5,000 yuan).

If non-resident passengers carry imported items for personal use intended to be left in China, with a total value of less than 2,000 yuan (including 2,000 yuan), the customs will grant duty-free release. Single items are limited to personal use and reasonable quantities. However, tobacco products, alcohol products and 20 types of commodities subject to tax according to national regulations shall be handled separately according to relevant regulations. ?

Extended information

Items restricted from entry by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China: ?

1. Radio transceivers and communication confidentiality Machine.

2. Tobacco and alcohol.

3. Endangered and precious animals and plants (including specimens) and their seeds and propagating materials.

4. National currency.

5. Other items restricted by customs.

General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China - General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 54 of 2010 (Matters related to the inspection and release standards for luggage and items carried by incoming passengers)