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# Intelligence: Beauty & Cosmetics Import

## Pain Points

- Regulatory compliance (UK Cosmetics Regulation)

- Shelf life and expiry management

- Brand exclusivity territories

- Influencer-driven demand spikes

## Solutions (Unicorn Currencies)

- Fast KRW payments for K-beauty

- 0.5% spread on EUR luxury brands

- Multi-currency accounts

- Regulatory payment scheduling

## Payment Profile

- **Timing:** Net 30-45 for established brands. T/T advance for K-beauty (fast trend response). COD for samples.

- **Settlement priority:** HIGH: Trend-driven demand requires fast restocking. K-beauty viral hits need immediate payment for allocation.

- **Invoice terms:** Net 30-45 (European brands), T/T advance (Korean suppliers), Net 60 (large brand accounts).

- **FX risk:** MODERATE: KRW (K-beauty), EUR (luxury), JPY (J-beauty). Fast inventory turn (60-90 days) limits exposure but trend response requires flexibility.

- **Cash flow:** Trend-driven with seasonal peaks (Q4, Mother's Day). K-beauty requires rapid restocking. Luxury more predictable. High turnover.

## Common Documentation

- CPNP Notification

- Product Information File

- Safety Assessment

- Certificate of Analysis

- GMP Certificate

## Global Network (Top Corridors)

- GBP → KRW: South Korea — K-beauty skincare products

- GBP → EUR: France, Italy — European luxury cosmetics

- GBP → JPY: Japan — J-beauty and haircare

- GBP → CNY: China — Chinese contract manufacturing