daigou

Daigou () is an emerging form of cross-border trade in which an individual or a syndicated group of exporters outside China purchases commodities (mainly luxury goods but sometimes also groceries such as infant formulas) for customers in China.

Daigou shoppers typically purchase the desired goods in a region outside China and then ship the goods to China or carry them in their luggage upon their return to China. The goods are then resold for profit in China.