Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Meat Products → China
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
PROHIBITED
Most meat products prohibited under GACC regulations
Details
China prohibits the import of most meat products in personal luggage. The General Administration of Customs (GACC) enforces strict animal quarantine rules. Fresh, frozen, cured, and dried meats from most countries are prohibited. African Swine Fever concerns have tightened enforcement significantly since 2018.
Legal reference
PRC Animal Quarantine Law, GACC regulations
Practical advice
Do not bring meat products to China. Enforcement has intensified due to African Swine Fever concerns.
Customs authority
General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) · http://www.customs.gov.cn