Power Bank Rules guide
China Power Bank Rules 2026: CCC & 100Wh
China domestic flights require a clear CCC mark; power banks are carry-on only. IATA 2026 guidance limits passengers to two, each ≤100Wh. Check recalls and airline rules.
Airport security, CAAC notices, and airline rules decide final handling. Rules can change quickly.
Quick answer
Carry no more than two power banks, each at or below 100Wh, with a clear CCC mark and no recall; keep them in hand luggage and check your airline's rules.
Use this practical sequence to prepare, act, and recover if the normal plan does not work:
- Check whether the power bank has a clear CCC or 3C marking before packing for a China domestic flight.
- Check whether the model or batch has been recalled or is visibly damaged, swollen, or unlabeled.
- Find the Wh rating; if only mAh is shown, calculate or verify the Wh value before airport day.
- For the 2026 IATA passenger guidance, limit the pack to no more than two power banks and keep each one at or below 100Wh.
Applies to travelers flying domestically in mainland china, travelers carrying portable chargers or spare lithium batteries, travelers relying on phones for payment, translation, and maps.
Key facts
Check whether the power bank has a clear CCC or 3C marking before packing for a China domestic flight.
Check the visible marking and recall status before travel.
Do not argue at the checkpoint; use airport disposal or storage options if available.
Follow the more authoritative official or on-site source, keep screenshots or documents, and choose the lower-risk fallback until the conflict is resolved.
Power bank rules are enforced at airport security.
CAAC rules apply to domestic flights.
Step-by-step plan
- 01
Check whether the power bank has a clear CCC or 3C marking before packing for a China domestic flight.
- 02
Check whether the model or batch has been recalled or is visibly damaged, swollen, or unlabeled.
- 03
Find the Wh rating; if only mAh is shown, calculate or verify the Wh value before airport day.
- 04
For the 2026 IATA passenger guidance, limit the pack to no more than two power banks and keep each one at or below 100Wh.
- 05
Separate the rule layers: CCC marking is the China domestic-flight requirement, while quantity and Wh capacity are aviation lithium-battery safety controls.
- 06
Keep power banks in carry-on luggage, not checked luggage.
- 07
Check your operating airline before travel because it may apply stricter carriage or in-flight-use rules.
- 08
Do not bring over-limit, damaged, swollen, recalled, or unclear-label batteries.
When the normal plan fails
My power bank is a famous international brand.
Check the visible marking and recall status before travel.
Security says the mark is unclear.
Do not argue at the checkpoint; use airport disposal or storage options if available.
The official source and a platform or staff answer do not match.
Follow the more authoritative official or on-site source, keep screenshots or documents, and choose the lower-risk fallback until the conflict is resolved.
Practical details
2026 power bank pre-flight check
Use all four checks together. A power bank that passes one line can still be rejected on another, and the operating airline or airport security has the final decision.
| Check | What to verify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| CCC mark | Clear, readable CCC or 3C mark | CAAC domestic-flight restriction |
| Recall status | Model and batch are not recalled | CAAC restriction includes recalled products |
| Quantity and capacity | Maximum two; each no more than 100Wh | IATA 2026 passenger guidance |
| Packing | Carry-on only; protect against short circuit | Power banks must not enter checked baggage |
Source cross-check
This answer was checked against CAAC: power banks without CCC markings prohibited on domestic flights and China Eastern Airlines: safety instructions for lithium batteries and dangerous goods. A third source, IATA: guidance to operators on power banks, was used where the answer depends on implementation detail or traveler-facing handling. Additional support from IATA: passengers travelling with lithium batteries was kept when official rules and platform execution need to be separated. Where sources use different scope or dates, the guide follows the current official or most directly authoritative source and keeps platform or traveler-facing material as implementation context only.
Phrase cards
Capacity check
English
Ask security staff to check Wh capacity and markings.
中文
您好，请帮我看一下这个充电宝的容量和标识，是否符合国内航班安检要求？
Cabin rule
English
Ask whether the power bank must stay in carry-on baggage.
中文
您好，请问这个充电宝必须随身携带，不能托运，对吗？
Rejected item
English
Ask what to do if a power bank is rejected.
中文
如果这个充电宝不能通过安检，请问应该在哪里寄存、快递或处理？
FAQ
- Can I put a power bank in checked luggage?
- No. Plan to carry power banks in hand luggage and follow battery rules.
- Does CE or FCC marking replace CCC?
- No. The CAAC notice specifically refers to CCC markings for the domestic-flight restriction.
Sources and review
- CAAC: power banks without CCC markings prohibited on domestic flightsOfficial · checked Jul 14, 2026
- China Eastern Airlines: safety instructions for lithium batteries and dangerous goodsPlatform · checked Jul 14, 2026
- IATA: guidance to operators on power banksOfficial · checked Jul 14, 2026
- IATA: passengers travelling with lithium batteriesOfficial · checked Jul 14, 2026
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