Hi, my brother is currently studying in China and is missing the steaks from Australia. Will I be able to bring some over for him when I go over (less than 1kg)? The meat will be frozen and packed in an insulated carrier box. Thks!
Nov. 5,2009 04:43 Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, it is ok to bring that into china. Have a good time in China!
12.
Oct. 30,2009 06:58
Reply
Mrs.Hoeve(The Netherlands) said:
I am visiting friends in china. can i bring cheese en cake for a birthday party?
Oct. 31,2009 20:22 Mr.ella(cn) replied:
From netherlands? If you are going to take it from netherland, i am afraid you can't. If you are in china now and what you are asking is it is suitable to bring a cake for a firend's birthday. Tha answer is yes. Cake is a good present for birthday.
Can you please advise if i bring out more than 20,000cny in foreign currency (namely euro) will i have to pay a fee to customs once i declare it? im looking to take out in the region of 70,000 euros. Also do you know what the fee is if any?
Oct. 29,2009 04:55 Mr.tina(cn) replied:
You need to have a cerfificate to bring these money. Are you going to study in China or?
14.
Oct. 26,2009 01:03
Reply
Mr.Caesar Wan(U.S.A.) said:
Dear Custom Duty Officers,
If I send 2000 cigarettes from America to China. How much do I have to pay for the tax. Thank you very much.
Caesar Wan
Oct. 26,2009 20:52 Mr.TINA(CN) replied:
Less than 400 cigarettes are duty free. So you need to pay the extra 1600. The duty for cigarette is 50%. So if a cigarettes values 10 Cny, you need to pay extra 5 cny as a duty. In total, you need to pay extra 8000cny (5cny *1600).
15.
Oct. 22,2009 16:20
Reply
Mr.Burroughs(USA) said:
Hello,
I will be traveling to China for work. I would like to take some tools and spare parts with me. Is there a limit to what I can take or any specifics on what I need to declare? The tools are basic hand tools for electronics work; screwdriver, wire strippers, crimper... nothing over $50. The spare parts are printed circuit boards worth less then $500.
Thank you,
Oct. 24,2009 21:13 Mr.tina(usa) replied:
It is ok to take your tools, but there are limitation toward your baggage. Do they weight a lot. Why not buy those things in China?
16.
Oct. 24,2009 12:28
Reply
Ms.Gray(UK) said:
Can I take a packet of cheese and a box of UHT milk into chine
Oct. 24,2009 20:46 Mr.della(usa) replied:
I think it is ok!
17.
Oct. 15,2009 22:06
Reply
Mr.Jim(USA) said:
Do we need to declare cell phones and camera equipment we are taking with us into China?
Oct. 18,2009 00:39 Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
If it is for personal use. you do not need to declare!
18.
Oct. 15,2009 02:34
Reply
Mrs.Kraus(Australia) said:
hi, I would like to bring some bottles of wine into china from Australia. could you please tell me what alcohol measure above 12 degrees means and how it affects the amount of wine I'm allowed to bring in. Thank you for your assistance.
Oct. 15,2009 04:50 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, there are clear information on the wine bottle. You can read it before you buy.
19.
Oct. 10,2009 10:33
Reply
Mr.Ritz(USA) said:
I am going to china for work related business. I would like to bring back cigarettes. How many may I bring back to the US legally.
Oct. 11,2009 21:21 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
up to 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars is duty free， more than the amount, you need to pay tax.
20.
Oct. 9,2009 13:19
Reply
Mr.West(USA) said:
I interested in importing some large bathtubs from China to the US. What procedure is there to "pass through" customs. Value would be about 10,000 US
Oct. 10,2009 04:56 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, you need to pay tax for the bathtubs you purchased.
21.
Oct. 9,2009 19:58
Reply
Mr.Larry Sherry(USA) said:
I want to send a box of items purchased from Wal-mart. The items are Glusomine & Kondrotin for knee problems, Multiple vitamins (mature), and Omega 3 tablets. Are these items allowed to be shipped to china and pass customs without a problem? If they do not pass customs, what happens to my shippment of items? The box size is approximately 12" x 12" x 7, and around 13 pounds in weight. Value of the items shipped will be around $220 US Dollars. I am aware that I need to fill out a form 2976-A.
Oct. 10,2009 04:55 Mr.tian(cn) replied:
Seems complicated, you'd better call them for sure. Here is the phone number: 010－65194114
22.
Oct. 3,2009 14:11
Reply
Ms.Ele(greece) said:
Hi I ll visit China in October and I would like to buy freshwater pearls for family and friends. Is there any limitation on what can carry with me? I wouldn't like to pay in the customs.
Oct. 8,2009 21:49 Mr.jill(cn) replied:
Hi, it is ok, do not worry! There is no regulation toward it!
Oct. 9,2009 15:58 Ms.Ele(greece) replied:
thanks a lot
23.
Oct. 8,2009 06:15
Reply
Mrs.Margie(Australia) said:
Hi we are going to live in China for several years and my husbands employer organise a container. Is there a limit to the number of english books that can be bought in? They are mainly childrens books. Also a new computer valued at 13000 yuan & wines. I know the tax is 50 pc on alcohol but how do they know what price to base this on?
Oct. 8,2009 21:57 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
For the english book: first you must ensure that the content will not demage Chhina, Then, if the total value exceeds 2000 cny, you need to declare to the customs. The computer is your personal things and do not need to be declared. I think that you know the limit on wine. If you take more than the limit, certain duty fee will be charged. The customs will ask to see your receipt to charge the duty,. If you do not have the receipt, they will have a estimate themselves!
24.
Sep. 29,2009 06:22
Reply
Mr.Ankit Saxena(India ) said:
Hi
I will be visiting China for a conference (Beijing) on the 14th October 2009. I will be carrying around 150 T shirts for the youth at the conference. Do I need to declare these and how much will it cost me approximately?
Oct. 8,2009 21:52 Mr.tina(cn) replied:
If the total value of the T shirts exceeds 2000 cny, you should declare, if not, you do not need to declare!
25.
Sep. 26,2009 01:38
Reply
Mr.V(USA) said:
Hi.. I forgot my ipod touch back in US when I was coming to china...I asked my parents to ship it to me. I was wondering if the US or the Chinese customs will charge me any money since it is worth like 280$?
Sep. 26,2009 20:14 Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, how will your parents send it to you? You need to ask the expree company! If the ipod needs to pay duty, the express company will charge it instead.
Sep. 26,2009 21:34 Mr.V(USA) replied:
My parents will send it thorough USPS. Its value is less than 2000 yuan so will there still be a duty fee?
Sep. 26,2009 21:59 Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, not duty free. The limit 2000 yuan is the limitation of the products you take when you enter China, but not the limitation for the products you mail. You should ask USPS staff to know the details about the limation.
Sep. 27,2009 00:54 Mr.V(USA) replied:
k thanks5692
26.
Sep. 26,2009 03:51
Reply
Mrs.rogers(Australia) said:
do i need to declare basic medication,ie,panadol,immodium,general antibiotics?
Sep. 26,2009 20:15 Mr.ella(cn) replied:
I do not think they are needed to be declared if you are not take too much
27.
Sep. 25,2009 18:21
Reply
Ms.Schroeder(USA) said:
If I'm bringing a juice maker with value less than 2000 CNY, do I have to declare it on Customs Declaration form? Does it make any difference if it will be left in China?
Sep. 26,2009 19:57 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
No, you do not need to declare, whether it will be left in China or not
28.
Sep. 24,2009 11:45
Reply
Ms.Grace(Canada) said:
Hi,
Thanks for all the answers. Do you now how much the tax for item that exceeds 2000CNY is in China? What is the percentage?
Thanks,
Sep. 25,2009 04:42 Mr.yina(cn) replied:
The tax related to different items are different!
29.
Sep. 23,2009 11:43
Reply
Ms.Grace(Canada) said:
Hi,
I will take the flight from Canada to Chicago to Beijing, after arriving Beijing, I will transfer to a national filght to another city. If I buy one bottle of wine in the duty-free store in Chicago airport, I have two questions:
1.Should I delare the wine in the Beijing Custom? 2.Can I bring it on the national flight in my carry-on as a duty free product?
Thanks a lot.
Sep. 23,2009 21:20 Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Will you trasfer another national flight from beijing within 24 hours?? If yes, you can take your wine in your carry-on baggage. But the wine should be intact (means you never open it beofre.) What's more, it should be put into a plastic bag. Then, you need to present for inspection when go through the security check! (they will also see your boarding card of the canada flight and the reciept for the wine).
If you are still worried, y ou can call this 010-64541111 or 010-64541100 fro sure.
30.
Sep. 22,2009 02:25
Reply
Mr.Hisham(Singapore) said:
Hi there, I have a 4 marine crew (captain and his officers) who will be flying to China. They will arrive at the Fuzhou airport. My question is, they will each be bringing in eletronic walkie talkies for use onboard our vessel which is currently being built in the Liya Shipyard. (total 4 nos walkie talkie) The model of the walkie talkie is the Motorola Gp338 and all four are brand new. These walkie talkies will be used for our daily operations onboard the ship and will not be used on land. You may read more about the walkie talkie specs on the website below. http://www.btw.com.au/motorola/motorola-gp328pro-radio.html Do we need to have any import licence or permit or pay any tax for bringing in this item? My email address is hisham.maideen@perdana.com.sg Thank you
Sep. 22,2009 20:04 Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, you want to leave them in China, or?
Sep. 22,2009 21:41 Mr.Hisham (Singapore) replied:
No, The walkie talkies will be brought out of China together with the ship to Thailand once the ship has been commissioned.
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Travelers' Voices on Customs Declaration (88)
11.
Nov. 4,2009 08:38 Reply
Mr.Hans(Australia) said:
Hi, my brother is currently studying in China and is missing the steaks from Australia. Will I be able to bring some over for him when I go over (less than 1kg)? The meat will be frozen and packed in an insulated carrier box. Thks!
Nov. 5,2009 04:43
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, it is ok to bring that into china. Have a good time in China!
12.
Oct. 30,2009 06:58 Reply
Mrs.Hoeve(The Netherlands) said:
I am visiting friends in china. can i bring cheese en cake for a birthday party?
Oct. 31,2009 20:22
Mr.ella(cn) replied:
From netherlands? If you are going to take it from netherland, i am afraid you can't. If you are in china now and what you are asking is it is suitable to bring a cake for a firend's birthday. Tha answer is yes.
Cake is a good present for birthday.
13.
Oct. 27,2009 22:22 Reply
Mr.JACKJONES(Ireland) said:
Can you please advise if i bring out more than 20,000cny in foreign currency (namely euro) will i have to pay a fee to customs once i declare it? im looking to take out in the region of 70,000 euros. Also do you know what the fee is if any?
Oct. 29,2009 04:55
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
You need to have a cerfificate to bring these money. Are you going to study in China or?
14.
Oct. 26,2009 01:03 Reply
Mr.Caesar Wan(U.S.A.) said:
Dear Custom Duty Officers,
If I send 2000 cigarettes from America to China. How much do I have to pay for the tax. Thank you very much.
Caesar Wan
Oct. 26,2009 20:52
Mr.TINA(CN) replied:
Less than 400 cigarettes are duty free. So you need to pay the extra 1600. The duty for cigarette is 50%. So if a cigarettes values 10 Cny, you need to pay extra 5 cny as a duty. In total, you need to pay extra 8000cny (5cny *1600).
15.
Oct. 22,2009 16:20 Reply
Mr.Burroughs(USA) said:
Hello,
I will be traveling to China for work. I would like to take some tools and spare parts with me. Is there a limit to what I can take or any specifics on what I need to declare? The tools are basic hand tools for electronics work; screwdriver, wire strippers, crimper... nothing over $50. The spare parts are printed circuit boards worth less then $500.
Thank you,
Oct. 24,2009 21:13
Mr.tina(usa) replied:
It is ok to take your tools, but there are limitation toward your baggage. Do they weight a lot. Why not buy those things in China?
16.
Oct. 24,2009 12:28 Reply
Ms.Gray(UK) said:
Can I take a packet of cheese and a box of UHT milk into chine
Oct. 24,2009 20:46
Mr.della(usa) replied:
I think it is ok!
17.
Oct. 15,2009 22:06 Reply
Mr.Jim(USA) said:
Do we need to declare cell phones and camera equipment we are taking with us into China?
Oct. 18,2009 00:39
Mr.cindy(cn) replied:
If it is for personal use. you do not need to declare!
18.
Oct. 15,2009 02:34 Reply
Mrs.Kraus(Australia) said:
hi, I would like to bring some bottles of wine into china from Australia. could you please tell me what alcohol measure above 12 degrees means and how it affects the amount of wine I'm allowed to bring in. Thank you for your assistance.
Oct. 15,2009 04:50
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, there are clear information on the wine bottle. You can read it before you buy.
19.
Oct. 10,2009 10:33 Reply
Mr.Ritz(USA) said:
I am going to china for work related business. I would like to bring back cigarettes. How many may I bring back to the US legally.
Oct. 11,2009 21:21
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
up to 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars is duty free， more than the amount, you need to pay tax.
20.
Oct. 9,2009 13:19 Reply
Mr.West(USA) said:
I interested in importing some large bathtubs from China to the US. What procedure is there to "pass through" customs. Value would be about 10,000 US
Oct. 10,2009 04:56
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, you need to pay tax for the bathtubs you purchased.
21.
Oct. 9,2009 19:58 Reply
Mr.Larry Sherry(USA) said:
I want to send a box of items purchased from Wal-mart. The items are Glusomine & Kondrotin for knee problems, Multiple vitamins (mature), and Omega 3 tablets. Are these items allowed to be shipped to china and pass customs without a problem? If they do not pass customs, what happens to my shippment of items? The box size is approximately 12" x 12" x 7, and around 13 pounds in weight. Value of the items shipped will be around $220 US Dollars. I am aware that I need to fill out a form 2976-A.
Oct. 10,2009 04:55
Mr.tian(cn) replied:
Seems complicated, you'd better call them for sure. Here is the phone number: 010－65194114
22.
Oct. 3,2009 14:11 Reply
Ms.Ele(greece) said:
Hi I ll visit China in October and I would like to buy freshwater pearls for family and friends. Is there any limitation on what can carry with me? I wouldn't like to pay in the customs.
Oct. 8,2009 21:49
Mr.jill(cn) replied:
Hi, it is ok, do not worry! There is no regulation toward it!
Oct. 9,2009 15:58
Ms.Ele(greece) replied:
thanks a lot
23.
Oct. 8,2009 06:15 Reply
Mrs.Margie(Australia) said:
Hi we are going to live in China for several years and my husbands employer organise a container. Is there a limit to the number of english books that can be bought in? They are mainly childrens books. Also a new computer valued at 13000 yuan & wines. I know the tax is 50 pc on alcohol but how do they know what price to base this on?
Oct. 8,2009 21:57
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
For the english book:
first you must ensure that the content will not demage Chhina, Then, if the total value exceeds 2000 cny, you need to declare to the customs. The computer is your personal things and do not need to be declared. I think that you know the limit on wine. If you take more than the limit, certain duty fee will be charged. The customs will ask to see your receipt to charge the duty,. If you do not have the receipt, they will have a estimate themselves!
24.
Sep. 29,2009 06:22 Reply
Mr.Ankit Saxena(India ) said:
Hi
I will be visiting China for a conference (Beijing) on the 14th October 2009. I will be carrying around 150 T shirts for the youth at the conference.
Do I need to declare these and how much will it cost me approximately?
Oct. 8,2009 21:52
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
If the total value of the T shirts exceeds 2000 cny, you should declare, if not, you do not need to declare!
25.
Sep. 26,2009 01:38 Reply
Mr.V(USA) said:
Hi.. I forgot my ipod touch back in US when I was coming to china...I asked my parents to ship it to me. I was wondering if the US or the Chinese customs will charge me any money since it is worth like 280$?
Sep. 26,2009 20:14
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, how will your parents send it to you? You need to ask the expree company!
If the ipod needs to pay duty, the express company will charge it instead.
Sep. 26,2009 21:34
Mr.V(USA) replied:
My parents will send it thorough USPS. Its value is less than 2000 yuan so will there still be a duty fee?
Sep. 26,2009 21:59
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, not duty free. The limit 2000 yuan is the limitation of the products you take when you enter China, but not the limitation for the products you mail. You should ask USPS staff to know the details about the limation.
Sep. 27,2009 00:54
Mr.V(USA) replied:
k thanks5692
26.
Sep. 26,2009 03:51 Reply
Mrs.rogers(Australia) said:
do i need to declare basic medication,ie,panadol,immodium,general antibiotics?
Sep. 26,2009 20:15
Mr.ella(cn) replied:
I do not think they are needed to be declared if you are not take too much
27.
Sep. 25,2009 18:21 Reply
Ms.Schroeder(USA) said:
If I'm bringing a juice maker with value less than 2000 CNY, do I have to declare it on Customs Declaration form? Does it make any difference if it will be left in China?
Sep. 26,2009 19:57
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
No, you do not need to declare, whether it will be left in China or not
28.
Sep. 24,2009 11:45 Reply
Ms.Grace(Canada) said:
Hi,
Thanks for all the answers. Do you now how much the tax for item that exceeds 2000CNY is in China? What is the percentage?
Thanks,
Sep. 25,2009 04:42
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
The tax related to different items are different!
29.
Sep. 23,2009 11:43 Reply
Ms.Grace(Canada) said:
Hi,
I will take the flight from Canada to Chicago to Beijing, after arriving Beijing, I will transfer to a national filght to another city. If I buy one bottle of wine in the duty-free store in Chicago airport, I have two questions:
1.Should I delare the wine in the Beijing Custom?
2.Can I bring it on the national flight in my carry-on as a duty free product?
Thanks a lot.
Sep. 23,2009 21:20
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Will you trasfer another national flight from beijing within 24 hours?? If yes, you can take your wine in your carry-on baggage. But the wine should be intact (means you never open it beofre.) What's more, it should be put into a plastic bag.
Then, you need to present for inspection when go through the security check! (they will also see your boarding card of the canada flight and the reciept for the wine).
If you are still worried, y ou can call this 010-64541111 or 010-64541100 fro sure.
30.
Sep. 22,2009 02:25 Reply
Mr.Hisham(Singapore) said:
Hi there,
I have a 4 marine crew (captain and his officers) who will be flying to China. They will arrive at the Fuzhou airport.
My question is, they will each be bringing in eletronic walkie talkies for use onboard our vessel which is currently being built in the Liya Shipyard. (total 4 nos walkie talkie) The model of the walkie talkie is the Motorola Gp338 and all four are brand new. These walkie talkies will be used for our daily operations onboard the ship and will not be used on land. You may read more about the walkie talkie specs on the website below.
http://www.btw.com.au/motorola/motorola-gp328pro-radio.html
Do we need to have any import licence or permit or pay any tax for bringing in this item?
My email address is hisham.maideen@perdana.com.sg
Thank you
Sep. 22,2009 20:04
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Hi, you want to leave them in China, or?
Sep. 22,2009 21:41
Mr.Hisham (Singapore) replied:
No, The walkie talkies will be brought out of China together with the ship to Thailand once the ship has been commissioned.