Pocket Knife → China

Pocket Knife import prohibited

Details

Pocket Knife import prohibited. Enforcement in China carries fines up to CNY 50,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years in aggravated cases. In the reverse direction (taking pocket knife out of China): allowed — Pocket knives may be exported from China in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Leaving with this item

Pocket knives may be exported from China in checked baggage; carry laws at the destination govern what you may do with them on arrival.

Practical advice

Do not bring pocket knife to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

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