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Imports & Customs — China

What travelers need to know about imports & customs in China. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Imports & Customs in China: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Religious literature brought into China must be a 'reasonable amount' for personal use only; larger quantities can be confiscated and bring fines, detention, or deportation.

Confiscation, fines, detention, or deportation

§ US State Dept — China

Verified Jul 13, 2026

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