Can you bring Japanese whisky and sake into Mainland China?

As of 2026-10-26, we checked 15 whisky and sake sold in Japan against customs rules for Mainland China: 15 restricted.

For non-electric products only customs rules apply, not voltage or plugs. Rules change; check with the customs authority in Mainland China before you travel.

Allowed (0)

None.

Restricted (15)

Reasons:

  • Alcohol: most countries and regions set a duty-free quantity for alcohol you bring in; declare and pay duty on anything over (15)
ProductJapan price (incl. tax)
Nikka フロム・ザ・バレル 500ml JP¥3,035
≈ CN¥129
Nikka シングルモルト宮城峡 700ml JP¥5,939
≈ CN¥253
Nikka 竹鶴ピュアモルト 700ml JP¥5,906
≈ CN¥251
Suntory 山崎 12年 700ml JP¥21,879
≈ CN¥931
Suntory 響 JAPANESE HARMONY 700ml JP¥11,781
≈ CN¥501
Suntory 山崎 700ml JP¥12,089
≈ CN¥514
Nikka シングルモルト余市 700ml JP¥5,939
≈ CN¥253
Suntory 白州 700ml JP¥11,979
≈ CN¥510
Suntory 知多 700ml JP¥5,500
≈ CN¥234
Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 千寿 720ml JP¥1,430
≈ CN¥61
Nikka スーパーニッカ 700ml JP¥2,150
≈ CN¥91
Dassai (Asahi Shuzo) 純米大吟醸45 720ml JP¥2,475
≈ CN¥105
Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 萬寿 720ml JP¥4,950
≈ CN¥211
Suntory 響 BLENDER'S CHOICE 700ml JP¥16,159
≈ CN¥687
Hakkaisan 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml TBD

Not allowed in (0)

None.

Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-26.

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Updated 2026-10-26Prices are for reference only; check in store.How we check