Unaccompanied Luggage

Unaccompanied Luggage refers to baggage that a passenger transports separately from themselves when entering or exiting a country, shipped via checked freight, courier, or other means. This term is commonly used in customs declaration, international relocation, cross-border e-commerce, and personal effects import/export. Unlike accompanied luggage, unaccompanied luggage must be declared separately to customs and may involve tariffs, VAT, and licensing requirements. Use cases include: students returning home, foreign nationals working in China, diplomatic personnel reassignment, etc. Notes: 1. Passengers must fill out the 'Unaccompanied Luggage Declaration Form' upon entry and have the items arrive within a specified period (usually 6 months); 2. Items must comply with the reasonable quantity for personal use principle; excess portions are subject to taxation; 3. Prohibited/restricted items must not be mixed in; 4. Unlike general trade goods, unaccompanied luggage remains non-trade personal effects, but abnormal quantities may be classified as goods. Unlike 'personal postal items,' unaccompanied luggage emphasizes the passenger's connection and requires proof such as passport and visa.