Knowing export rules is crucial for all travelers, even if you're not traveling for business. While many focus on import regulations, export rules are equally important and can differ significantly.
Export rules govern what you can and cannot take with you when leaving China. Before leaving China make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with China customs regulations. If you are looking for the import rules visit the Import regulations page.
Export regulations in China
Prohibited Items
The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country:
- All articles on the prohibited to import list.
- Manuscripts, printed matter, photographs, storage media for computers, and other articles which involve state secrets.
- Valuable cultural relics.
- Endangered and rare animals and plants, their seeds, and their reproducing materials.
Restricted Items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure:
- Electronics valued at over RMB5000 and intended to be brought back into China must be declared.
- Travellers may export up to RMB20,000 of local currency.
- Travellers wishing to export US$5000 or over or its equivalent in a foreign currency must declare it to customs.
- Gold, sliver, and other precious metals must be declared.
- Cultural relics and endangered plants.
- Radio transmitters, radio receivers, and communication security equipment.
- Goods of commercial value, samples, and advertisements.
For further information, please visit the People's Republic of China General Administration of Customs.
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