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🇨🇳 China — prohibited items

33 items are documented as prohibited for import into China. Attempting to bring these items may result in confiscation, fines, or criminal penalties.

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ivory cites

traveling

Complete ban on ivory trade since 2018

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satellite phone

traveling

Strictly prohibited without MIIT license

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meat products

traveling

Most meat products prohibited under GACC regulations

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antiquities

traveling

Export of cultural relics strictly controlled

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pocket knife

traveling

Pocket Knife import prohibited

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cbd oil

traveling

All cannabis-derived products prohibited; CBD added to Class 1 psychotropics in 2022

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adderall medication

traveling

Amphetamine-class stimulants prohibited for travelers

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vape e cigarette

posting

Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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alcohol spirits

posting

Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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tobacco cigarettes

posting

Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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cbd oil

posting

CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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cannabis seeds

posting

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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codeine medication

posting

Codeine (Medication) is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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adderall medication

posting

Adderall (Medication) is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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tramadol medication

posting

Tramadol (Medication) is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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coins collectible

posting

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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firearms

posting

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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pepper spray

posting

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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pocket knife

posting

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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ammunition sporting

posting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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counterfeit goods warning

posting

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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ivory cites

posting

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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antiquities

posting

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into China.

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cbd oil

importing personal

CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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cannabis seeds

importing personal

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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codeine medication

importing personal

Codeine (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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adderall medication

importing personal

Adderall (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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tramadol medication

importing personal

Tramadol (Medication) is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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firearms

importing personal

Firearms is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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pepper spray

importing personal

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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pocket knife

importing personal

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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ammunition sporting

importing personal

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

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counterfeit goods warning

importing personal

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited for personal import into China.

RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES37UNIQUE SOURCES614LATEST VERIFICATION2026-05-13MethodologyChangelog