Can you bring alcohol to China?

• Alcohol

  allowed, within limits

  Duty-free allowance for alcoholic beverages (over 12% ABV) carried by inbound travelers to mainland China

  Allowance is set under Announcement No. 11 (2024) of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council and Announcement No. 7 (2024) of the Ministry of Finance/General Administration of Customs/State Taxation Administration, implemented under the Measures of the Customs of the PRC on the Supervision of Inbound and Outbound Passenger Baggage and Articles (effective 1 April 2025). Quantities above the duty-free allowance are dutiable (a composite tax applies to excess alcohol/tobacco); an indivisible single item over the limit may be taxed in full rather than only on the excess.

  Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

  Checked 2026-08-18 — Source: Chongqing Municipal People's Government (official English portal) — Customs FAQ on tobacco and alcohol import allowances, citing Customs Tariff Commission Announcement No. 11 (2024) and MOF/GACC/STA Announcement No. 7 (2024)

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