Power Banks Without CCC Mark

Question

Hi,

I’ll be traveling to Xi’an next month and would like to check if power banks without the CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mark are allowed on board flights.

Specifically:

• Can I bring a power bank on international flights arriving at Xi’an airport?

• Are power banks without the CCC mark allowed on international flights departing from Xi’an airport?

For anyone with recent experience, does airport security actually check for the CCC mark, or only the capacity?

Thanks in advance!

Answer

Traveling with power banks in China, including Xi’an, requires some awareness of both Chinese regulations and airline rules.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

International flights arriving at Xi’an airport: Most international airlines allow passengers to bring power banks in carry-on luggage, provided the capacity does not exceed 100 Wh (watt-hours) for standard approval, or up to 160 Wh with airline approval. The CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mark is primarily a domestic safety certification, so for international arrivals, airport security mainly checks the capacity rather than the presence of the CCC mark.
International flights departing from Xi’an airport: For departures, the same rules apply. Power banks must be carried in hand luggage and not checked in. Airlines will check the capacity, not necessarily the CCC mark. For very large capacities (100–160 Wh), you may need airline approval.
Security checks: In practice, airport security in Xi’an focuses on the power bank’s size and stated capacity. The CCC mark is usually not checked at international flight checkpoints, but it is required for selling or carrying large quantities of power banks within China domestically.

Additional tips:

Always keep power banks in your carry-on bag.
Check the Wh rating printed on your device. If it’s not marked, you can calculate Wh = (mAh × V)/1000.
For multiple power banks, make sure the total quantity is reasonable; some airlines limit the number per passenger (usually up to 2–3 units above 100 Wh).

In summary, for your international flight to and from Xi’an, power banks without the CCC mark are generally allowed as long as they comply with airline capacity restrictions. Airport staff will primarily check capacity and adherence to carry-on rules.

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