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How Many Cigarettes Can I Bring into China? 2026 Tobacco Allowance

Flag of China ChinaDuty-free allowance per adult
  • 1.5 Lalcohol
  • 400cigarettes
  • —minimum age

Quick answer

400 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 500 g cut tobacco (half if from HK/Macao).

Source: english.cq.gov.cn, checked 5 Nov 2026

How many cigarettes can I bring into China?

400 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 500 g cut tobacco (half if from HK/Macao). Amounts over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: english.cq.gov.cn, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I bring a vape or e-cigarette into China?

General Administration of Customs (via Chongqing Municipal Government) does not state a vape rule on its page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel. Source: english.cq.gov.cn, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry cigarettes, vapes and lighters on the plane?

Cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco: carry-on yes; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies; on board: smoking banned on board.

E-cigarettes / vapes: carry-on yes (on person or carry-on); checked bag no (also not in gate-checked bags); No quantity limit stated; spare batteries protected; on board: recharging banned; use banned by airline/regulator rules. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Lighter (gas/butane or Zippo-type): carry-on one, on person or in carry-on; torch lighters not in cabin; checked bag only in an approved container; One per passenger; on board: -. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Safety matches: carry-on one packet, on person or carry-on; checked bag no; One packet; on board: -. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026