China domestic flight power bank rules
- Last reviewed
- Ruleset
- 2026-05-15
- Reviewed by
- CertiWatt source integrity workflow
Short answer: For mainland China domestic flights, check more than watt-hours: the power bank should have a readable 3C / CCC mark, must not be in a recalled model or batch, should travel in carry-on baggage only, and still needs capacity, quantity, and in-flight charging checks under broader battery rules.
China domestic flights combine the global lithium-battery baseline with a local 3C and recall-screening overlay. The CAAC notice from June 2025 makes missing or unclear 3C evidence a practical airport risk.
A good packing checklist starts with the physical device: readable certification mark, readable capacity label, exact model name or model code, protected terminals, and no active recall match.
The 2026 product-regulation updates add more evidence context through CCC traceability QR codes and GB 47372-2026, but travelers should not treat those updates as replacing airport screening, airline policy, or carry-on-only battery handling.
Rule summary
- 3C / CCC mark
- Should be readable on the power bank body for China domestic screening.
- Recall status
- Known recalled model or batch power banks should not be packed as ordinary travel batteries.
- Carry-on
- Standalone power banks should stay in cabin baggage, not checked baggage.
- Capacity and quantity
- Check Wh, mAh / voltage, number of power banks, and airline-specific conditions.
Check your device
The final answer can change by model, airline, country, certification mark, label evidence, and recall status.
Check a China domestic flightFAQ
What should I check before a China domestic flight?
Check readable 3C / CCC evidence, Wh or mAh / voltage label, exact model identity, no recall match, carry-on packing, quantity, and airline policy.
Does the 2026 CCC QR code replace airport checks?
No. The CCC traceability QR pilot is a product-certification marking update. Airport screening still evaluates visible evidence, recall risk, and battery handling rules.
Can I put a compliant power bank in checked baggage?
No. Even when the power bank has 3C evidence and acceptable capacity, standalone power banks should travel in carry-on baggage only.
Sources and evidence
This guide is reviewed against CertiWatt ruleset 2026-05-15. Active rule citations pass the source integrity release gate before deployment; trip-specific verdicts can still cite additional regulator, airline, manufacturer, or recall sources. Open the full source registry.
Informational only. Final decision rests with airline and security staff. Why we said this.