Quick answer
declare ≈ Estimated
Declare gold/silver over 50 g.
Example
- 10 g × 22K ≈ CN¥8,571
- 20 g × 22K ≈ CN¥17,143
- 50 g × 22K ≈ CN¥42,857
- 100 g × 22K ≈ CN¥85,715
Today's international gold market rate (2026-11-09). Customs may use its own valuation. 🟣 Reported
Gold jewellery rules in China
Declare gold/silver over 50 g. ≈ Estimated
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 United States
- Report more than US$10,000 in cash when leaving the U.S. ✅ 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 Gold jewellery from United States to China?
Declare gold/silver over 50 g.
Do I need to declare Gold jewellery when arriving in China?
declare. Declare gold/silver over 50 g.
How much can I bring duty-free from United States 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.
Related guides
- Mobile phones: United States → China
- Laptops & tablets: United States → China
- Cash & currency: United States → China
- Alcohol: United States → China
- United States → China
- All rules for China
Sources
- 🟣 Reported China Daily – China Customs passenger allowances
- ✅ Official CBP – Customs duty information
Last checked: 2026-11-09