A temporary visitor is a person who stays for a period of no longer than 1 2 months. The belongings of a temporary visitor who is leaving the country should not exceed travel needs.

When entering China, a temporary visitor may carry clothing and accessories. arts and crafts and the following products worth u0 to a maximum Of 1.000 yuan.1_wo tax-free bottles of alcoholic beverage（1.5 litre maximum)and two cartons of cigarettes(400 cigarette maximum).

Permitted personal use items (one only of each)include: camera, portable radio／cassette player. Portable video camera and portable word processor. Visitors carrying such items should take the "items to Declare" channel when coming through customs to transact relevant procedures and carry the articles with item when leaving China.