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Cash & currency from Pakistan to China: customs rules & duty

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✅ Every number is labelled Official, Reported or Estimated, with its source and the date we checked it.

Quick answer

declare ✅ Official

Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).

CN¥35,500 ✅ Official

Cash & currency rules in China

Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out). ✅ Official

Shanghai Government – Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers

Duty-free allowance in China

CN¥5,000: 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

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.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

Can I carry Cash & currency from Pakistan to China?

Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).

Do I need to declare Cash & currency when arriving in China?

declare. Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).

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 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.

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Last checked: 2026-11-09