Shanghai Pudong Airport Customs Seizes More Than 90,000 E-Cigarette Cartridges in Passenger Inspecti

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Customs revealed on the 17th that they recently seized more than 90,000 e-cigarette cartridges in passenger inspections.

E-cigarettes seized by Shanghai Pudong International Airport Customs. Zhao Bin photo

On the same day, customs officers at Shanghai Pudong International Airport discovered abnormal images during the preliminary inspection of incoming checked luggage, suspecting the presence of a large quantity of tobacco products, and immediately issued interception orders. Two passengers chose the "no declaration channel" after retrieving their luggage. Customs smart interception facilities assisted on-site officers in accurately intercepting them.

Upon opening the luggage for inspection, it was found that one suspect had 46,000 cigarettes in two checked bags and one carry-on backpack; another suspect had 43,200 cigarettes and 2,600 e-cigarette cartridges in two checked suitcases and two carry-on backpacks. The aforementioned items have been handed over to the customs anti-smuggling department for further processing.

Customs reminds: Tobacco products are restricted items for entry into the country. According to the "Regulations on the Supervision of Luggage and Goods of Passengers Entering and Exiting the People's Republic of China" and the "List of Restricted Items for Entry and Exit of the People's Republic of China", travelers from Hong Kong and Macau, as well as mainland residents traveling to Hong Kong and Macau for personal reasons, may bring in 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco duty-free; other travelers (except those who frequently travel to and from Hong Kong and Macau and residents of border areas) may bring in 400 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco duty-free.

E-cigarettes and other new tobacco products are subject to the requirements of the General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 102 of 2022. Since November 1, 2022, travelers entering the country may bring in 2 smoking devices duty-free; 6 e-cigarette cartridges (liquid atomizers) or products sold in combination with smoking devices (including disposable e-cigarettes, etc.), but the total liquid capacity must not exceed 12 milliliters. Travelers going to and from Hong Kong and Macau may bring in 1 smoking device duty-free; 3 e-cigarette cartridges (liquid atomizers) or products sold in combination with smoking devices (including disposable e-cigarettes, etc.), but the total liquid capacity must not exceed 6 milliliters.

Carrying tobacco products exceeding the specified quantity or capacity into the country will be handled by customs in accordance with the law.