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Is the Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) allowed on Air Canada flights from China?

Short answer: Banned. Below is the citation-backed reasoning, the specific conditions if any, and what to do at security.

Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Sources checked
2
Source integrity release gate
passed
Verdictvdt_01KSTGADZ23H1BS2DYJ6F3P3KS

Banned

90.0WhAnker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)

Not permitted on this flight.

Conditions

  • Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.

Issued2026-05-29 · ruleset 2026-05-15

Sources · 2

  1. RegulatorCAACCN

    “Power banks without 3C marking, or with unclear 3C marking, are prohibited on flights departing from mainland China.”

    caac.gov.cn2026-04-29
  2. RegulatorIATA passenger guidance

    “Power bank: ≤100 Wh carry-on permitted; >100 Wh but ≤160 Wh forbidden; >160 Wh must be carried as cargo.”

    iata.org2026-05-15

Provenance audit trail

The rule path, citation freshness, and source-integrity checks behind this exact verdict.

release gate: passed
Verdict ID
vdt_01KSTGADZ23H1BS2DYJ6F3P3KS
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Last ingested
2026-05-19 08:57:52Z
Expires
2026-06-12 18:35:36Z

Applied rules

  • caac.2025-26.3c-marking.cn-departure
    CNcertification_requiredprecedence 80active
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026
    internationalcapacity_thresholdprecedence 30active

Citation audit

  • CAACgreen
    regulatorCNpulled 2026-04-29 11:02:00ZHTTP 200verified
  • IATA passenger guidancegreen
    regulatorinternationalpulled 2026-05-15 00:00:00ZHTTP 200verified

Source integrity

green 17amber 2red 0total 19

Why this verdict

CertiWatt evaluates the product capacity, departure jurisdiction, operating carrier, published dangerous-goods policy, and active recall evidence before returning a verdict.

Route-specific signals

These page-specific checks make this verdict about this model, this departure country, and this airline, not a generic power-bank answer.

  • Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) is recorded at 90.0 Wh and 25000 mAh, so the capacity check is tied to this exact catalog model.
  • China departures can trigger China 3C evidence checks in addition to Wh limits.
  • Air Canada (AC) is evaluated as the operating carrier, with its published dangerous-goods policy included in the citation set.
  • Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables) has no active recall link in this catalog record, so the verdict is driven by capacity, route, airline, label, and rule evidence.

Not permitted on this flight.

Rules applied
  • caac.2025-26.3c-marking.cn-departure
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026

About the Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables)

Capacity
25000 mAh
Watt-hours
90.0 Wh
Voltage
3.6 V
Certifications

What to prepare before security

  • Keep the power bank in cabin baggage only, never checked baggage.
  • Make sure the Wh or mAh label is readable, or keep the manufacturer specification page available.
  • Use the linked citations below if staff ask why the device was flagged.

How to handle this verdict at airport security

For Conditional or Banned results, prepare evidence before you reach screening and keep the conversation factual.

  1. 1

    Prepare battery documents

    Have a readable Wh label or clear mAh/voltage label, any required 3C certificate or 3C mark for China-related screening, and the manufacturer specification or proof page saved offline.

  2. 2

    Explain it clearly at screening

    Say that the item is a lithium-ion power bank for cabin baggage only, show the Wh rating and manufacturer evidence, and point to the relevant airline or regulator citation if staff ask.

  3. 3

    If it is refused, escalate safely

    Ask for the specific reason, request airline or security supervisor review if available, and be ready to leave the device behind, ship it separately where legal, or use a compliant replacement. Do not move a rejected power bank into checked baggage.

About Air Canada

Air Canada (AC) is a Canada-based carrier. Their dangerous-goods policy is published at www.aircanada.com/…

Verify your specific power bank

The verdict above is for the standard Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W, Built-In and Retractable Cables). If your unit has a different serial number range — especially for recalled models — verify directly:

Informational only. Final decision rests with airline and security staff. Why we said this.

Common questions for this exact trip

Is this a guarantee at the airport?

No. This is an informational verdict based on published sources. Airline and security staff retain final authority.

Why can the same power bank get different answers by country or airline?

Power-bank rules combine global battery limits with country overlays, airline policies, storage rules, and recall notices.

When should I re-check this route?

Re-check close to departure, especially when the trip involves China, Thailand, Korea, a recalled model, or a battery near a capacity limit.

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