Customs
Asia
Hong Kong Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
19 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
← ALL COUNTRIES
Import Regulations
- 19 Cigarettes or
- 25 cigars or
- 25 grams of tobacco
- 1 litre alcoholic liquor above 30%vol
- Illegal drugs
- Firearms, explosives and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Controlled chemicals
- Pets and animals – unless permission has been obtained
- Plant and plant products
- Meat and poultry
- Rough diamonds
- Counterfeit goods
- Pornographic material
- Any weapons or ammunition being imported into the country will require a special licence for possession issued by the Hong Kong police department.
- Plants, plant products and soil are banned from entering the country unless accompanied by a licence issued by the countries Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation department.
- A import permit issued by the Veterinary Officer of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will be required to import any Cats, dogs or other pets into the country. A certificate proving the animal’s health from the traveller’s country of origin will also be required.
- Quarantine not required for any dogs coming directly from the UK. Travellers from other countries are advised to check before attempting to import any pets into the country.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Firearms, explosives and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Controlled chemicals
- Pets and animals – unless permission has been obtained
- Plant and plant products
- Meat and poultry
- Rough diamonds
- Counterfeit goods
- Pornographic material
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Hong Kong
Basic security information for travelers to Hong Kong
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Hong Kong
- All local water sources should be considered safe to drink but all travellers are advised to stick to available bottled water upon entering the country. Water in more rural areas of the country should be boiled before being drunk. Pasteurised dairy products should be safe to consume in the main cities but milk may be require boiling for consumption in other parts of the country.
- Local meat, fish and vegetables should be safe to eat but should still be served and consumed hot regardless. Food served from vendors may be unreliable and should be approached with caution.
- Food and water based diseases present in Hong Kong include Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Hand, foot and mouth disease is also present throughout Hong Kong and all travellers visiting the country should take care when dealing with potentially unsafe items of food and water.
- Cases of Diphtheria, Tetanus and TB have been reported and travellers should obtain all required protection from these and other diseases before entering the country.
- Mosquito based diseases including Dengue Fever and Japanese encephalitis have been occasionally reported throughout the country and travellers are strongly advised to wear close fitting clothing and obtain plenty of insect repellent for protection. Travellers bitten are urged to immediately seek medical aid before symptoms develop.
- Hepatitis B is present in the region and all travellers to the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody or dirty needles or when engaging in sexual activity during your visit.
- High levels of air pollution could pose a problem to travellers suffering from asthma or similar respiratory problems.
- Travellers to the country are advised against any contact with wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
- The county has a high standard of health facilities and numerous available hospitals. Visitors requiring medical assistance during their visit will be charged a set fee of HK$570 for services rendered. All travellers visiting the country should obtain full health insurance prior to beginning their visit.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Hong Kong
- All local water sources should be considered safe to drink but all travellers are advised to stick to available bottled water upon entering the country. Water in more rural areas of the country should be boiled before being drunk. Pasteurised dairy products should be safe to consume in the main cities but milk may be require boiling for consumption in other parts of the country.
- Local meat, fish and vegetables should be safe to eat but should still be served and consumed hot regardless. Food served from vendors may be unreliable and should be approached with caution.
- Food and water based diseases present in Hong Kong include Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Hand, foot and mouth disease is also present throughout Hong Kong and all travellers visiting the country should take care when dealing with potentially unsafe items of food and water.
- Cases of Diphtheria, Tetanus and TB have been reported and travellers should obtain all required protection from these and other diseases before entering the country.
- Mosquito based diseases including Dengue Fever and Japanese encephalitis have been occasionally reported throughout the country and travellers are strongly advised to wear close fitting clothing and obtain plenty of insect repellent for protection. Travellers bitten are urged to immediately seek medical aid before symptoms develop.
- Hepatitis B is present in the region and all travellers to the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody or dirty needles or when engaging in sexual activity during your visit.
- High levels of air pollution could pose a problem to travellers suffering from asthma or similar respiratory problems.
- Travellers to the country are advised against any contact with wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
- The county has a high standard of health facilities and numerous available hospitals. Visitors requiring medical assistance during their visit will be charged a set fee of HK$570 for services rendered. All travellers visiting the country should obtain full health insurance prior to beginning their visit.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Hong Konge Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+85228157711 / +85225456182
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