Quick answer
Duty-free allowance in ChinaCN¥5,000 🟣 Reported
Gold jewellerydeclare ≈ Estimated
Mobile phonesallowed ≈ Estimated
Cash & currencydeclare ✅ Official
Alcoholallowed 🟣 Reported
Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess.
50 g of 22K gold is worth about CN¥42,857 at today's rate.
Duty-free allowance in China
Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess. 🟣 Reported
Postal/baggage tax of about 13–50% by item (20% is typical for general goods). ≈ Estimated
Related guides
- Gold jewellery: Pakistan → China
- Mobile phones: Pakistan → China
- Laptops & tablets: Pakistan → China
- Cash & currency: Pakistan → China
- Alcohol: Pakistan → China
⛔ China
- Narcotics & drugs: Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse.
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- Medicines: Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval.
- Plants, seeds & fruit: Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them.
- Weapons & ammunition: Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance.
Leaving Pakistan
- Gold bullion, precious stones and gold jewellery bought in Pakistan face export restrictions. Jewellery you declared on arrival can be taken back out. ✅ Official
- Declare foreign currency over US$5,000 (or equivalent) when leaving. ✅ Official
⚖️ If you don't declare
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can I bring duty-free from Pakistan to China?
CN¥5,000. Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess.
Can I carry Gold jewellery from Pakistan to China?
Declare gold/silver over 50 g.
How much cash can I carry to China?
Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).
Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to China?
There is no online pre-payment for China at the moment. Declare at the red channel on arrival if you are over the allowance.
Popular routes
Sources
- 🟣 Reported China Daily – China Customs passenger allowances
- ✅ Official Shanghai Government – Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers
- ✅ Official State Bank of Pakistan – Foreign Exchange Manual, Ch. XVIII
- ✅ Official FBR – SRO 1751(I)/2022, Rule 7A (outbound declaration)
Last checked: 2026-11-09