🇭🇰 Hong Kong
ASIA PACIFIC
Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department
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Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1L |
| Cigarettes | 19 |
| Personal goods value | US$0 |
| Hong Kong has very limited duty-free allowances. Tobacco: 19 cigarettes (approximately one pack), 1 cigar, or 25g of other tobacco per person. Alcohol: 1L of wine or spirits for personal use if arriving from outside Hong Kong. There is no general duty-free goods allowance for arriving passengers — Hong Kong has no sales tax or VAT, so the concept of a general duty-free personal goods threshold does not apply. Duties are only levied on a few specific categories. | |
Hong Kong has very limited duty-free allowances. Tobacco: 19 cigarettes (approximately one pack), 1 cigar, or 25g of other tobacco per person. Alcohol: 1L of wine or spirits for personal use if arriving from outside Hong Kong. There is no general duty-free goods allowance for arriving passengers — Hong Kong has no sales tax or VAT, so the concept of a general duty-free personal goods threshold does not apply. Duties are only levied on a few specific categories.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$15,700
Local currency equivalent: HKD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Hong Kong operates as a separate customs territory from mainland China — goods crossing the border between HK and mainland China are subject to customs procedures in both directions.
- 02Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China under the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework — its customs regime is distinct from China's General Administration of Customs.
- 03There is no VAT or GST in Hong Kong — this makes it a major re-export and trading hub for the region.
- 04Hong Kong's free port status means it is one of the world's busiest transshipment hubs — goods from many origins flow through without customs duties.
- 05The Strategic Commodities Licensing (SCL) system controls export and import of dual-use goods, including certain electronics, which is particularly relevant for shipments that could affect national security.
- 06Since the 2020 National Security Law, customs authorities may also screen materials for national security-related prohibited content.
- 07Traveler entry from mainland China: separate customs controls apply even for same-day crossings.