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Prohibited Items When Leaving China

To ensure a smooth customs clearance and avoid delays, seizures, or penalties, travelers and international shipments departing from China must comply with official export control and customs regulations.

Items Strictly Prohibited for Export

Cultural Relics & Antiques

  • Unearthed cultural relics
  • Ancient artifacts from museums or historical sites
  • Items with official cultural protection status

Wildlife & Animal Products

  • Ivory, rhino horn, tiger bone
  • Endangered animal skins or specimens
  • Products made from protected species

Weapons & Dangerous Goods

  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives
  • Controlled knives or weapons
  • Toxic or radioactive materials

Counterfeit & Pirated Goods

  • Fake branded products
  • Pirated software or media
  • Unauthorized replicas

Restricted Information Materials

  • Materials harming national security
  • Illegal publications or recordings
  • Politically sensitive content

Currency & Financial Instruments

  • Excessive undeclared cash
  • Illegal securities or negotiable instruments

Important Notice

Items that are legal in your destination country may still be prohibited from exiting China. Customs inspections are conducted strictly, and violations may result in confiscation, fines, or legal liability.

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