Franchise en Chine
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
Statut
| Bijoux en or | declare | Declare gold/silver over 50 g. ≈ Estimated |
| Lingots et pièces d'or | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Téléphones mobiles | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Ordinateurs portables et tablettes | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Autres appareils électroniques | declare | Residents declare cameras, laptops etc. worth over RMB 5,000 each. 🟣 Reported |
| Montres | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Parfums et cosmétiques | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Vêtements et chaussures | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Cadeaux et autres | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Alcool | allowed | 1.5 L of alcohol over 12% duty-free. 🟣 Reported |
| Tabac | allowed | 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g tobacco. 🟣 Reported |
| Cigarettes électroniques | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Espèces | declare | Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out). ✅ Official |
| Médicaments | restricted | Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated |
| Aliments emballés | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Viande et produits laitiers | allowed | No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated |
| Plantes, graines et fruits | 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 |
| Armes et munitions | restricted | Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated |
| Stupéfiants | 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 vous ne déclarez pas
- 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
Questions fréquentes
Combien puis-je rapporter en franchise de vers Chine ?
Residents: goods bought abroad up to RMB 5,000 duty-free; duty on the excess.
Combien d'espèces puis-je emporter en Chine ?
Declare over RMB 20,000 or foreign cash over US$5,000 (keep the form to take it out).
Puis-je payer la douane en ligne avant d'aller en Chine ?
Pas de paiement anticipé en ligne pour Chine actuellement. Déclarez au circuit rouge si vous dépassez la franchise.
Trajets populaires
Sources
- 🟣 Reported China Daily – China Customs passenger allowances
- ✅ Official Shanghai Government – Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers
Last checked: 2026-11-09