Customs Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون الجمارك (تعديل 2021) / Customs Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment)
Enacted: 2021-04-29 ✅ Effective: 2021-04-29
📝 Overview
Regulates import/export procedures and individual entry through Chinese customs ports, defining personal baggage exemptions and prohibited goods.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Customs Law (2021 Amendment) provides: (1) Tourist duty-free exemptions: RMB 5,000 maximum for personal goods for non-residents; (2) Prohibited goods: weapons, drugs, publications harmful to national security, unlicensed animal and plant products; (3) Currency declaration: must declare more than RMB 20,000 or equivalent in foreign currency; (4) E-commerce: special provisions for international postal parcels; (5) Smuggling penalties: fines and imprisonment based on goods value.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When entering China, declare all goods exceeding exemption limits and large amounts of cash. Failure to declare large amounts is a violation even if the currency is of legitimate origin.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026