Japanese appliances and products in Mainland China: what works

Rice Cooker

Works as is 0Needs an accessory 23Will not work 11

Needs an accessory: Tiger JNP-1000, Tiger JAJ-A55S, Tiger JNP-1800 and more

Main reason: Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (23 models)

Hair Dryer

Works as is 9Needs an accessory 1Will not work 12

Works as is: ReFa RE-AX, YA-MAN YJHC2, Koizumi KDD-0030 and more

Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (12 models)

Hair Iron

Works as is 16Needs an accessory 0Will not work 3Pending 1

Works as is: Panasonic EH-HS0J, ReFa RE-BL, ReFa RE-AT and more

Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (3 models)

Electric Bidet Seat

Works as is 2Needs an accessory 0Will not work 18

Works as is: Panasonic DL-EH31JP, Panasonic DL-RG31JP

Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (18 models)

Electric Toothbrush

Works as is 17Needs an accessory 0Will not work 1

Works as is: Panasonic EW-DA19, Panasonic EW-DP57, Panasonic EW-DA18 and more

Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (1 models)

Shaver

Works as is 17Needs an accessory 0Will not work 0

Works as is: Panasonic ES-PV6A, Braun 52-A1200s, Philips X5006 and more

Game Console

Works as is 5Needs an accessory 2Will not work 4Pending 8

Works as is: Nintendo HEG-S-KAAAA, Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH, Nintendo HDH-S-GAZAA and more

Main reason: Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (4 models)

Cosmetics & Skincare

Allowed 23Restricted 0Not allowed in 0

Allowed: Clé de Peau Beauté クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ ル・セラムⅡ 50mL, DECORTÉ コスメデコルテ リポソーム アドバンスト リペアセラム 50mL, SHISEIDO SHISEIDO アルティミューン パワライジング セラム 50mL and more

Vacuum Bottles & Mugs

Allowed 16Restricted 0Not allowed in 0

Allowed: Tiger MMZ-W050, Peacock AKT-50, Peacock AKZ-48 and more

OTC Medicines & Health Goods

Allowed 2Restricted 21Not allowed in 0

Allowed: DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 熱さまシート 大人用 16枚

Main reason: Medicines: reasonable amounts for personal use only; keep the original packaging and leaflet (16 models)

Outdoor Gear

Allowed 18Restricted 0Not allowed in 0

Allowed: Snow Peak GP-250GR, JETBOIL ジェットパワー230G, Victorinox クラシックSD モンベルロゴ and more

Souvenir Sweets

Allowed 15Restricted 0Not allowed in 1

Allowed: ROYCE' 生チョコレート[オーレ] 20粒, ROYCE' ポテトチップチョコレート[オリジナル] 190g, Kitakaro 北海道開拓おかき 枝幸帆立 170g and more

Main reason: Milk and dairy products (raw milk, pasteurized milk, cream, butter, cheese, condensed milk, etc.): banned from entry into mainland China; check your destination's rules (1 models)

Matcha & Japanese Tea

Allowed 18Restricted 0Not allowed in 0

Allowed: Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱, Itohkyuemon 宇治ほうじ茶 宝かおり 60g袋, Gion Tsujiri ほうじ茶 古都かをり 80g and more

Snacks & Sweets

Allowed 15Restricted 0Not allowed in 1

Allowed: Morinaga ハイチュウ＜ストロベリー＞ 12粒, LOTTE コアラのマーチ＜チョコ＞ 48g, Morinaga ミルクキャラメル 12粒 and more

Main reason: Contains meat or meat products (raw or cooked): banned from entry into mainland China, including meat floss, jerky and instant foods with meat; check your destination's rules (1 models)