Hong Kong duty free

The following goods may be imported into Hong Kong by travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 19 cigarettes or 1 cigar or 25g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcohol over 30% volume.

No customs duty is payable on wine or spirits with less than 30% alcohol content.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited and restricted imports include psychotropic drugs, narcotics, controlled chemicals, antibiotics (except an acceptable amount for personal use accompanied by a doctor’s prescription), arms, ammunition, fireworks, strategic commodities, rough diamonds, protected animals, plants, endangered species, radio transmitting equipment, game, meat and poultry. E-cigarettes containing nicotine will also require a doctor's prescription indicating that they are for personal use.

Prohibited Exports

Prohibited and restricted exports include psychotropic drugs, narcotics, controlled chemicals, antibiotics (except an acceptable amount for personal use accompanied by a doctor’s prescription), arms, ammunition, fireworks, strategic commodities, rough diamonds, protected animals, plants, endangered species, radio transmitting equipment, game, meat, poultry and powdered formula milk.