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China Power Bank Rules 2026: What Foreign Visitors Must Check

Check the physical CCC mark, readable capacity label, recall status and carry-on rules before a mainland domestic flight.

Travel Guides9 min readUpdated Aug 13, 2026
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The Answer, Briefly

On domestic flights in China, passengers may not carry power banks that lack a valid CCC marking (often called a 3C mark), have an unclear CCC mark, or belong to a recalled model or batch. The Civil Aviation Administration of China introduced the restriction from June 28, 2025. A power bank must also comply with lithium-battery capacity and airline rules, and it belongs in carry-on baggage rather than checked baggage.

For an international visitor, the crucial distinction is the flight segment. A power bank accepted on an international flight into China is not automatically accepted on a later domestic flight from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie, Beijing to Xi’an or Chengdu to another mainland city.

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Separate Official Rules From Practical Trip Support

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Recheck date-sensitive government, airline, railway and attraction rules close to departure.

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The China-Specific CCC Rule

The CCC mark is China’s compulsory product-certification mark. CAAC’s notice applies to domestic flights and prohibits three categories of power bank:

  1. a unit without a CCC mark;
  2. a unit whose CCC mark cannot be read; and
  3. a model or batch that has been recalled.

The rule is about the product in hand, not the traveler’s nationality or where the device was purchased. Many overseas power banks were manufactured for markets that did not require a printed CCC mark. Genuine quality, a familiar brand or an airline acceptance on another route does not replace the label requirement for a Chinese domestic security checkpoint.

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Inspect The Power Bank Before Leaving Home

Find The Physical CCC Mark

Look on the case for the stylized CCC logo. It needs to be printed or otherwise permanently marked and readable. A product webpage, purchase receipt or photo of another unit is not the same as a visible mark on the device.

Do not add a homemade sticker or printed logo. Airport security decides whether the actual power bank complies, and a false certification mark creates a more serious problem than traveling without a battery.

Check The Watt-Hour Rating

The label should also show capacity. Airlines and security staff need a readable watt-hour value or enough electrical information to determine it. If a label lists milliamp-hours and voltage, the calculation is:

Power bank and charging cable inside a passenger's carry-on bag
A power bank packed in a passenger’s carry-on bag. A display or stated capacity does not prove CCC compliance or airport acceptance; do not use or charge a power bank during the flight, and follow crew instructions.

watt-hours (Wh) = milliamp-hours (mAh) × voltage (V) ÷ 1,000

For example, 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V equals 74 Wh. The arithmetic helps a traveler understand the label; it does not cure a missing CCC mark or guarantee carriage.

Check Recalls And Damage

Do not fly with a recalled, swollen, cracked, leaking or unusually hot power bank. Search the manufacturer’s current recall page using the exact model and batch information. If the label has worn away, replace the unit before the trip rather than hoping one airport will interpret it favorably.

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Carry-On, Capacity And Airline Approval

Power banks are treated as spare lithium batteries and should be carried in hand baggage, with terminals protected from short circuit. They should not be placed in checked luggage. Keep the unit accessible for security inspection rather than buried under equipment.

IATA’s passenger guidance updated in 2026 describes power banks up to 100 Wh as the standard passenger category and notes that larger 100–160 Wh units may require operator approval. Its detailed passenger material also describes a maximum of two power banks not exceeding 100 Wh under the updated guidance. Airlines may apply stricter rules, so the operating carrier’s current dangerous-goods page remains essential.

The safe planning sequence is:

  • visible CCC mark for the mainland domestic segment;
  • visible capacity and model information;
  • carry-on baggage only;
  • terminals protected from short circuit;
  • no recalled or damaged unit; and
  • written airline confirmation for anything outside the ordinary allowance.
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What Not To Assume

“It Passed Security On My Inbound Flight”

International and domestic rules can differ. A device may reach China legally and still be refused on a mainland domestic departure because it lacks the required CCC mark.

“My Power Bank Is Under 100 Wh, So It Is Fine”

Capacity is only one test. On a Chinese domestic flight, the CCC and recall conditions still matter.

“I Can Move It To Checked Baggage”

No. Power banks are spare batteries and should not be packed in checked luggage. If cabin baggage is taken at the gate, remove the power bank and keep it with you.

“The Airport Will Store It Until I Return”

Some airports have announced temporary storage, mailing or disposal arrangements at particular times, but services vary by airport and may change. Do not build the plan around a storage service unless the exact departure airport confirms it for the travel date.

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A Route-Level Packing Strategy

List every air segment, including domestic connections issued on the same ticket. A route such as Shanghai–Zhangjiajie–Shanghai includes two domestic security checks. AVIORA’s Shanghai and Zhangjiajie private route uses a domestic air connection, so the battery check belongs in pre-departure planning rather than at the gate.

If the device is non-compliant, the simplest solution is often to travel without it or obtain a compliant product from a reputable authorized seller, keeping the product information and receipt. AVIORA does not select or certify electronics, and airport security retains the final decision.

Power-bank compliance also supports the wider phone plan. Keep maps, driver contacts and hotel addresses offline, and review the planning FAQ for connectivity and arrival preparation. A battery is useful, but it should not be the single point of failure for meeting a guide or driver.

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Airport-Day Checklist

  • Confirm whether the next segment is domestic within mainland China.
  • Read the CCC logo, watt-hour figure, model and manufacturer text without a magnifier.
  • Check the exact model against current recall information.
  • Pack the unit in hand baggage with terminals protected.
  • Remove it if cabin baggage is checked at the gate.
  • Do not use, charge or store the device in a way prohibited by the airline.
  • Follow the operating carrier’s current limits even when they are stricter than general guidance.

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Concise answers to the decisions most likely to affect this part of the trip.

Does every power bank need a 3C or CCC mark for China?+

The CAAC restriction applies to power banks carried on domestic flights within China. A power bank without a valid, readable CCC mark may not be carried on those flights.

Can I put a power bank in checked luggage in China?+

No. Power banks are treated as spare lithium batteries and should be carried in hand baggage, subject to capacity, quantity and airline conditions.

Is a power bank under 100 Wh automatically allowed?+

No. The unit also needs to meet the China domestic CCC and recall rules, be undamaged and comply with the operating airline’s requirements.

What if my power bank has no watt-hour number?+

Security may be unable to verify it. A visible mAh and voltage can support a calculation, but missing or unclear required labeling can still lead to refusal. Replace an ambiguous unit before travel.

Does the rule apply to an international flight leaving China?+

The cited CAAC CCC restriction was issued for domestic flights. International flights still apply airline, departure-airport and lithium-battery rules. Check the operating carrier for every segment.

Sources And Verification

How This Guide Was Checked

Official guidance and operational references are reviewed before publication. Time-sensitive details must still be reconfirmed for your travel dates.

  1. 1CAAC Bans Passengers from Carrying Power Banks Without CCC Markings on Domestic Flights — Civil Aviation Administration of China · Civil Aviation Administration of China
  2. 2Ban on Power Banks Without 3C Certification or Recalled Models on Domestic Flights — The People’s Government of Beijing Municipality · Official government source
  3. 3Safe Travel with Lithium Batteries — International Air Transport Association · International Air Transport Association
  4. 4Passengers Travelling with Lithium Batteries — International Air Transport Association · International Air Transport Association

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