Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card

Alcohol / Spirits → China

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25

RESTRICTED

1.5L duty-free, 12% ABV minimum

Details

China allows travelers to bring 1.5 liters of alcohol over 12% ABV duty-free, plus a reasonable quantity of wine and beer. Duty rates above the allowance are 10-65% depending on alcohol type. Baijiu and similar Chinese spirits may face different treatment when brought back into China.

Quantity limit

1.5L over 12% ABV

Documentation required

Chinese Customs declaration form for quantities above duty-free allowance

Legal reference

PRC Customs Law, Customs Decree 54

IATA dangerous goods

Alcohol / Spirits is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.

Practical advice

Declare alcohol / spirits at customs on arrival in China and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) before travel.

Customs authority

General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) · http://www.customs.gov.cn