Packaging and labeling of goods in China

What this service is

This is preparing the goods for dispatch from China: transport packaging so the cargo arrives intact, and labeling so it clears customs without delays. We do it at our warehouse or the supplier's — wherever is more convenient for the batch's logistics.

The word 'labeling' hides two different things, and it's important not to confuse them: accompanying labeling for customs and the EAEU (data on the goods, manufacturer, importer, the EAC mark) and Chestny Znak digital labeling (Data Matrix codes for tracking goods in Russia). We work with both, but on Chestny Znak there's a fundamental caveat — honestly, below.

Why it's needed

An error in packaging or labeling surfaces at the worst moment — at customs or already at acceptance, when the money is spent and the goods are stuck:

• The cargo arrives damaged or damp. Weak transport packaging doesn't withstand transport and transloading.
• Customs won't release it over labeling. No EAC mark, no manufacturer/importer data, the labeling is unreadable or hidden under packaging.
• Chestny Znak codes are wrong or won't scan. Chinese codes applied instead of Russian ones, they don't scan, they're stuck on the wrong goods — and the batch is turned back.
• Labeling doesn't match the documents. The actual goods diverge from what's declared.

Packaging is the goods' armor, labeling is their passport at customs; an error in either costs more than doing it right the first time.

How we do it

1. We determine the requirements for your goods. What type of transport packaging is needed, what labeling is mandatory under EAEU technical regulations, whether Chestny Znak is needed for your category — we advise whether your goods fall under mandatory labeling.
2. We pack for transport. We choose packaging for the shipping method and the cargo's fragility: export boxes, crating or a wooden case for oversized items, securing in the container/truck.
3. We apply the accompanying labeling. Manufacturer and importer data, product name and specs, the EAC mark, handling marks — readable and in a visible place, as customs requires.
4. We apply Chestny Znak codes (if needed). As the importer you generate the codes in the CRPT system and pass them to us — we apply them to the goods in China before shipment and verify with a scanner that the codes read and match the goods.
5. We reconcile labeling with documents. Before dispatch we check that the actual labeling matches what will go into the declaration.

An important caveat on Chestny Znak

Chestny Znak codes can only be obtained in the Russian CRPT system — they're generated by the importer in Russia, not the Chinese factory. A supplier or intermediary in China can only apply the codes, not issue them. So 'turnkey Chestny Znak labeling in China' without your Russian legal entity involved is either a simplification or a reason to be wary.

We honestly separate the areas of responsibility: as the importer you obtain the codes in CRPT, and we correctly apply them in China and verify them before shipment, so there are no surprises at customs or acceptance.

What you get

• Goods in transport packaging designed for your shipping — without breakage or damp.
• Accompanying labeling to EAEU requirements, including the EAC mark.
• Correctly applied and verified Chestny Znak codes (if needed).
• Labeling that matches the documents — no delays at customs.
• Preparation at our warehouse or the supplier's — per your batch's logistics.

Frequently asked questions