Franquicia en China
Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess. 🟣 Reported
Non-residents: goods to be left in China up to RMB 2,000 duty-free. 🟣 Reported
Postal/baggage tax of about 13–50% by item (20% is typical for general goods). ≈ Estimated
Estado
| Joyas de oro | declare | Declare gold/silver over 50 g. ≈ Estimated |
| Lingotes y monedas de oro | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Teléfonos móviles | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Portátiles y tabletas | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Otros electrónicos | declare | Residents declare cameras, laptops etc. worth over RMB 5,000 each. 🟣 Reported |
| Relojes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Perfumes y cosméticos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Ropa y calzado | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Regalos y otros | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcohol | allowed | 1.5 L of alcohol over 12% duty-free. 🟣 Reported |
| Tabaco | allowed | 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g tobacco. 🟣 Reported |
| Cigarrillos electrónicos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Efectivo | declare | Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out). ✅ Official |
| Medicamentos | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Comida envasada | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Carne y lácteos | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Plantas, semillas y fruta | restricted | Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated |
| Drones | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Armas y munición | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Estupefacientes | prohibited | Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated |
🏝️
- Hainan Island (Free Trade Port): Travellers leaving Hainan can buy duty-free goods up to RMB 100,000 per person per year (45+ categories, some quantity limits, e.g. phones and liquor). Arrival customs rules for China still apply. 🟣 Reported
⚖️ Si no declaras
- Not declaring cash above RMB 20,000 / US$5,000: the excess can be confiscated and fined.
- Undeclared dutiable goods: duty plus fines; smuggling is a criminal offence.
≈ Estimated
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuánto puedo llevar sin impuestos de a China?
Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess.
¿Cuánto efectivo puedo llevar a China?
Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).
¿Puedo pagar la aduana en línea antes de viajar a China?
Por ahora no hay pago anticipado en línea para China. Declara en el canal rojo si superas la franquicia.
Rutas populares
- China → Pakistán
- China → India
- China → Bangladés
- Pakistán → China
- Estados Unidos → China
- China → Estados Unidos
Fuentes
- 🟣 Reported China Daily – China Customs passenger allowances
- ✅ Official Shanghai Government – Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers
Last checked: 2026-11-09