Be sure to be careful with these things
As 2023 draws to a close, the streets of Vancouver are lit up with beautiful Christmas lights, and Chinese people buy their home tickets early in anticipation of spending Christmas, New Year and Spring Festival with their families.
However, it should be noted that the peak of returning to China at the end of the year is a period of strict customs inspection, and recently some Chinese returning to China have unfortunately encountered the inspection of "big yellow locks".
At Fuzhou Customs, some passengers were included in the list of passengers who needed to be inspected before they got off the plane, resulting in their luggage being sealed with "yellow locks".
This is not the first time that "big yellow locks" have appeared, and during the peak summer vacation, some Chinese returning from Europe also encountered strict customs inspections, and their luggage was locked or even sealed horizontally.
Returning home from countries with a lot of luxury goods, such as Italy, France, and Rome, as well as purchasing flights from South Korea and Japan, are the focus of inspection.
This "big yellow lock" is actually a customs supervision device, which is used to cooperate with the "advanced machine inspection". Before the suitcase passes through customs, the X-ray screening machine scans the baggage in advance, and the suspected defective baggage will be locked and sealed, and must wait for the customs inspection before unlocking.
For Chinese returning home for the Chinese New Year, it is normal to bring some gifts, but be sure to pay attention to the taboo of carrying items. Among the specialties, American ginseng, American ginseng and seafood are expressly prohibited from being brought into the country, and there have been cases of "rhubarb locks" being detained for carrying American ginseng. In addition, health care products should also pay attention to the quantity, too much may attract the attention of customs, and even register documents and records
Chinese returning to China at the end of the year must check the customs prohibition list before the plane and carry compliant items to avoid unnecessary trouble due to minor fines or serious situations.
In this season of warmth and anticipation, although the "big yellow lock" adds some uncertainty to returning home, it is more about ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. A Chinese who returned from Japan shared her experience and learned about the prohibited list in advance to avoid unnecessary trouble. She emphasised the importance of careful consideration of valuables, and this sharing has become a hot topic on social media.
In addition to the emergence of "rhubarb locks", the customs' attention to health care products has also aroused people's alarm. A passenger who was investigated said that the number of health care products should not be too much, otherwise it may trigger the attention of the customs and even be registered. This is a reminder for those Chinese who want to bring some healthy food for their families.
Although there is some pressure on the strict customs inspection, it is important to understand and cooperate with these measures in order to ensure the safety of the country and the health of everyone at this special time. At the same time, some Chinese who have already returned to China have shared their experiences of smooth border clearance on social media, providing some valuable experience for those who are about to return to China.
In this traditional reunion season, let's maintain understanding and care for others together in order to have a more secure and smooth end of the year. I wish you all the best in your return home country and a warm time with your family.
In the comment area of netizens, the atmosphere of ridicule and humor is even stronger. Some people jokingly call the "big yellow lock" a "return pass", as if it has become a status symbol, causing a lot of laughter. There is no shortage of creative jokes in the comments, and some people joke "Is this a Christmas gift from customs?",
Interestingly, some netizens also shared their experience of "rhubarb lock", forming a trend of using "rhubarb lock" to communicate. Someone mischievously suggested "next time bring a big lock and go on it yourself first"
There are also people in the comment area who express their understanding and support for the work of the customs, thinking that this is for the safety of the country, and at the same time joked that "this lock is tighter than my luggage".