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Is the INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) allowed on Air China 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
3
Source integrity release gate
passed
Verdictvdt_01KTJ0ZKZ88ZDDGF09VQHDK59Z

Banned

37.0WhINIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A)

Not permitted on this flight.

Airline policy applied

Air China CA

Confidence

Official

Air China is covered by CertiWatt baseline lithium battery rules with active airline/regulator citations.

checked: 2026-05-16

Key constraints

Quantity
No airline-specific quantity limit is active in the current ruleset.
Watt-hour limit
Baseline model: up to 100 Wh normally allowed; over 160 Wh banned on passenger aircraft.
Carry-on
Allowed when the device stays within capacity, quantity, certification, and recall rules.
Checked baggage
Power banks and spare lithium batteries are not modeled as allowed in checked baggage.
Conditions
  • Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.

Notes

INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) has an active recall — provide the serial number to check if your unit is affected.

Issued2026-06-07 · ruleset 2026-05-15

Sources · 3

  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. AirlineAir China

    Power banks must bear 3C certification marking.

    airchina.com.cn2026-05-04
  3. 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_01KTJ0ZKZ88ZDDGF09VQHDK59Z
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Last ingested
2026-06-07 16:05:24Z
Expires
2026-06-21 21:49:20Z

Applied rules

  • caac.2025-26.3c-marking.cn-departure
    CNcertification_requiredprecedence 80active
  • ca.policy.2025.3c-marking-required
    CAcertification_requiredprecedence 70active
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026
    internationalcapacity_thresholdprecedence 30active

Citation audit

  • CAACgreen
    regulatorCNpulled 2026-04-29 11:02:00ZHTTP 200verified
  • airlinepulled 2026-05-04 08:10:00ZHTTP 200verified
  • regulatorinternationalpulled 2026-05-15 00:00:00ZHTTP 200verified

Source integrity

green 26amber 0red 0total 26

Why this verdict

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

Decision inputs checked

Capacity evidence
37.0 Wh · 10000 mAh · 3.7 V
derived from nominal voltage
Route jurisdiction
China → China
CN departure overlay checked
Airline policy
Air China (CA)
www.airchina.com.cn/zh-CN/content/travel_info/preparing/luggage/prohibited/ldc/
Recall intelligence
1 active recall record
status: unknown
Citation freshness
3 sources checked
Latest source update: May 15, 2026

Capacity math for this model

Recorded calculation
10,000 mAh × 3.7 V ÷ 1000 = 37.0 Wh
Threshold comparison
This is 63.0 Wh below the ordinary 100 Wh passenger power-bank limit.

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.

  • INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) is recorded at 37.0 Wh and 10000 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 China (CA) is evaluated as the operating carrier, with its published dangerous-goods policy included in the citation set.
  • INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) has recall-linked evidence in the catalog, so recall status is part of this trip verdict.

Not permitted on this flight.

Rules applied
  • caac.2025-26.3c-marking.cn-departure
  • ca.policy.2025.3c-marking-required
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026

About the INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A)

Capacity
10000 mAh
Watt-hours
37.0 Wh
Voltage
3.7 V
Certifications
Recall status
⚠ Active recall — see verdict above

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.

Compliant alternatives for this route

These catalog models stay below the ordinary approval band and are filtered against this departure country before they are shown.

Alternative model

UGREEN Nexode 145W 25000 (PB205)

90.0 Wh · 25,000 mAh

  • Under 100 Wh
  • No active model-specific recall
  • 3C recorded for China screening

Last verified: 2026-05-26

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Alternative model

UGREEN Nexode 100W 20000

74.0 Wh · 20,000 mAh

  • Under 100 Wh
  • No active model-specific recall
  • 3C recorded for China screening

Last verified: 2026-05-15

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Alternative model

Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 3 Pro (20000)

74.0 Wh · 20,000 mAh

  • Under 100 Wh
  • No active model-specific recall
  • 3C recorded for China screening

Last verified: 2026-05-15

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About Air China

Air China (CA) is a China-based carrier. Their dangerous-goods policy is published at www.airchina.com.cn/zh-CN/content/travel_info/prep

Verify your specific power bank

The verdict above is for the standard INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A). 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.

All public source records used by CertiWatt are listed in the source registry. Sources.

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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