Can I bring food into China? (2026)
With limitsSome foods are fine, others are restricted or destroyed on arrival in China. See the breakdown below.
- Sealed, commercially packaged food has the best chance of being accepted.
- When in doubt, declare it — declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Source: China customs / biosecurity authority
| Food | Allowed? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Meat & cured meats | With limits | Meat & cured meats is restricted — declare it. |
| Dairy & cheese | With limits | Dairy & cheese is restricted — declare it. |
| Fresh fruit & vegetables | With limits | Fresh fruit & vegetables is restricted — declare it. |
| Eggs | With limits | Eggs is restricted — declare it. |
| Honey | With limits | Honey is restricted — declare it. |
| Seeds, nuts & grains | With limits | Seeds, nuts & grains is restricted — declare it. |
| Sealed packaged food | Yes | Sealed packaged food is usually fine to bring in. |