Cash and valuables
Plane Customs| Item | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and bearer negotiable instruments (all currencies) | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
| Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) | Restricted | 5,000 USD | — | Above allowance |
| Currency and monetary instruments (CAN$10,000 reporting) | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
| Renminbi cash | Restricted | 20,000 CNY | — | Above allowance |
| Renminbi cash | Restricted | 20,000 CNY | — | Above allowance |
| Foreign currency cash | Restricted | 5,000 USD | — | Above allowance |
| Foreign currency cash | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
| Accompanied cash | Restricted | 20,000 CNY | — | Above allowance |
| Cash and foreign-exchange payment instruments | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
| Turkish lira cash | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
| Negotiable instruments and securities | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Jewelry and precious metals | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Currency and monetary instruments over $10,000 | Declare | 5,000 USD | — | Required |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
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- Customs clearance guide for inbound passengers General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China · Oct 13, 2025
- 中国人民银行公告〔2004〕第18号（关于调整国家货币出入境限额） 中国人民银行 (People's Bank of China) · Jan 1, 2005
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