CertiWatt / INIU / BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) Is the INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) allowed on Air China flights from United States? Short answer: Allowed. 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
Verdict vdt_01KTJ4Y15WETNG0YANZ85KHP96
Allowed 37.0Wh INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A)
Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.
Airline policy applied Air China CA
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
01 Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.
02 Power bank must NOT be in checked baggage. Carry-on only.
Notes
INIU BI-B41 (10000 mAh 5V/3A) has an active recall — provide the serial number to check if your unit is affected.
Issued 2026-06-07 · ruleset 2026-05-15
Sources · 2 [01] Regulator TSA US
“Spare lithium batteries (including power banks) are prohibited in checked baggage.”
[02] Regulator IATA passenger guidance
“Power bank: ≤100 Wh carry-on permitted; >100 Wh but ≤160 Wh forbidden; >160 Wh must be carried as cargo.”
Provenance audit trail The rule path, citation freshness, and source-integrity checks behind this exact verdict.
release gate: passed
Verdict ID vdt_01KTJ4Y15WETNG0YANZ85KHP96
Ruleset 2026-05-15
Last ingested 2026-06-07 16:05:24Z
Expires 2026-06-21 22:58:22Z Applied rules us.tsa.2025-03.no-checked
US storage_restriction precedence 60 active
iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026
international capacity_threshold precedence 30 active
Source integrity green 26 amber 0 red 0 total 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 United States → China US 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 2 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. United States is evaluated as the departure jurisdiction for country-specific power-bank overlays. 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. Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.
Rules applied
us.tsa.2025-03.no-checked 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. 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.