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Is the UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable allowed on China Airlines flights from Hong Kong SAR?

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
1
Source integrity release gate
passed
Verdictvdt_01KSTGD4JXTD1TGXAR5KGS4NZK

Allowed

72.0WhUGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable

Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.

Conditions
  • Carry-on only — never in checked baggage.

Issued2026-05-29 · ruleset 2026-05-15

Sources · 1

  1. 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_01KSTGD4JXTD1TGXAR5KGS4NZK
Ruleset
2026-05-15
Last ingested
2026-05-19 08:57:52Z
Expires
2026-06-12 18:37:05Z

Applied rules

  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026
    internationalcapacity_thresholdprecedence 30active

Citation audit

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.

  • UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable is recorded at 72.0 Wh and 20000 mAh, so the capacity check is tied to this exact catalog model.
  • Hong Kong SAR is evaluated as the departure jurisdiction for country-specific power-bank overlays.
  • China Airlines (CI) is evaluated as the operating carrier, with its published dangerous-goods policy included in the citation set.
  • UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable has no active recall link in this catalog record, so the verdict is driven by capacity, route, airline, label, and rule evidence.

Allowed in carry-on. Final decision rests with airline and security staff.

Rules applied
  • iata.passenger-guidance.power-bank-threshold.2026

About the UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable

Capacity
20000 mAh
Watt-hours
72.0 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.

About China Airlines

China Airlines (CI) is a Taiwan-based carrier. Their dangerous-goods policy is published at www.china-airlines.com/

Verify your specific power bank

The verdict above is for the standard UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with Retractable USB-C Cable. 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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