2025 Health Product Export to the United States: Avoid These Pitfalls, Choosing the Right Logistics is More Worry-Free
Created on 08.22
In 2025, the export of health products to the United States has made many sellers feel that the threshold has risen.
The FDA has stricter regulations, with new requirements from factory registration to label formats. A little carelessness could result in goods being detained and money wasted.
But as long as you avoid these "minefields" and pair it with reliable logistics, you can still steadily capture the market.
Zhongnan Whale Shipping, as an experienced player in international logistics for 20 years, can help you minimize the risks in the logistics process.
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FDA's Four "Checkpoints": Be Careful Not to Fall into These Pitfalls
1) Factory registration: Expired = Goods detained
The factory must be registered with the FDA and updated every 2 years.
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Some sellers forgot to update their registration and only realized it was expired when the goods arrived at the U.S. port, resulting in the entire container being detained and losses amounting to hundreds of thousands.
Avoid pitfalls tips:
Set a "Due Reminder" to start the renewal process 3 months in advance, don't wait until the expiration date to be in a rush.
The registration process has been organized and can be obtained from wo.
2) Each batch of goods must report "Prior Notice"
Whether by sea or air, each shipment sent to the United States must submit a "Prior Notice" to the FDA in advance.
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Common mistakes:
For example, miscalculating the declaration time (the time difference between China and the United States is 12-16 hours, don't get the date wrong)
The product ingredients are written too vaguely (just writing "vitamins" is not enough; specific ingredients must be listed clearly).
Avoid Pitfalls:
Verify information with the logistics provider before shipment to ensure that the factory registration number, product details, and declaration content are consistent.
3) Label compliance: Font size matters
The FDA's requirements for labels are meticulous to the point of "nitpicking":
1. There must be a "Supplement Facts" table, and the ingredients should be listed in order of content from highest to lowest;
2. The calorie number must be large enough (at least 16-point font, roughly one size larger than the default font on mobile);
3. Allergens must be clearly stated, for example, if it contains almonds, it should be labeled "Contains: Almond."
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A seller had a whole batch of goods returned because a line of warning text was missing from the label, resulting in a loss of 100,000 just in shipping costs.
Avoid pitfalls:
First, use the FDA template to create labels, then find a professional organization for review, and don't design based on your own feelings.
4) Touching the "penalty area" separately
The FDA explicitly prohibits the addition of ephedrine, yohimbine, and other ingredients. New ingredients (such as rare plant extracts) must submit a safety report 75 days in advance; providing only a summary is not sufficient; the full text must be submitted.
Avoid Pitfalls:
Check the FDA's "Prohibited Ingredients List" before shipping, and consult professional organizations for any uncertain ingredients.
To this end, we have specially organized a knowledge base for health products going abroad. We welcome communication and collaboration.
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Choosing the right logistics saves both worry and money.
1) How to choose between sea freight and air freight? It depends on your cargo.
Ocean shipping is suitable for large-scale inventory preparation:
For example, full container loads of vitamins and protein powder, using the full container DDP/DDU service of Zhongnan Whale Shipping to the United States, door-to-door all-inclusive, costs half of air freight, and can also help you prepare FDA declarations in advance, so you don't have to worry about customs clearance after arriving at the port.
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Air freight is suitable for urgent orders/small batches:
If it is a trial order just starting out, or if the customer is in a hurry, air freight can arrive in the United States in 3-5 days. Zhongnan Whale Shipping covers over 100 countries worldwide, with daily flights to the United States, and fast customs clearance to avoid delays.
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2) Overseas warehouses are a "bonus item"
Zhongnan Whale Shipping has overseas warehouses in multiple locations such as the United States and Germany, where goods are placed in advance:
Local delivery is fast:
After placing an order, American customers can receive it within 1-3 days, which is more than 10 days faster than direct shipping from the domestic market, leading to higher customer satisfaction;
Flexible transfer of goods:
The United States has a West Coast warehouse in Los Angeles and an East Coast warehouse in Atlanta, allowing for nearby shipping or mutual inventory allocation.
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3) The local transportation in the United States has "hard power"
When it arrives at the American port, the last mile transportation is also crucial. The American fleet of Zhongnan Whale Shipping is very capable:
Port pickup:
30 trailers + 65 chassis, whether in full container or loose cargo, can be promptly pulled out without accumulating at the port and incurring demurrage fees;
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Unpacking and forwarding:
53-foot large truck (can carry more cargo), 30-foot / 23-foot small truck (suitable for narrow roads or small warehouses) adds up to 45 vehicles, whether delivering to Amazon warehouses or customer warehouses, can respond flexibly.
Compliance + Reliable Logistics, Health Products Going Abroad is Stable
In 2025, exporting to the United States, FDA compliance is the "stepping stone," and logistics is the "safety net."
Avoid pitfalls like expired registrations and incorrect labels. Find logistics partners like Zhongnan Whale Shipping that can handle customs clearance, transportation, and overseas warehouses, so you can focus on products and sales.
Market opportunities have always existed; the key is not to let "unprofessionalism" hold you back. Choose the right path and find the right people, and exporting health products isn't that difficult!
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