Country Guide

Hong Kong customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Hong Kong. See what you can bring before you fly.

Tobacco allowance

These are the customs tobacco rules travelers most often check before entering Hong Kong.

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers Non-EU arrivals
Cigarettes 19 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Cigars 25 g
Duty-free limit
Other tobacco (pipe, chewing, snuff) 25 g
Duty-free limit
Traveler age rules and personal-use conditions can apply depending on the route and tobacco type.

More Hong Kong customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Cash (HKD or equivalent) Declaration from ••• HKD
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Hong Kong and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Hong Kong

Hong Kong enforces extremely severe penalties for drug trafficking: maximum life imprisonment and a fine of HKD 5,000,000. Possession of even small amounts: up to 7 years imprisonment. Drugs that are legal elsewhere (including cannabis) are strictly illegal in Hong Kong.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Hong Kong before you travel.

About Hong Kong customs

Hong Kong's customs rules are administered by Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Hong Kong before travel.

Hong Kong customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Hong Kong?
19 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Hong Kong. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Hong Kong.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has no mandatory cash declaration threshold for individuals. There is no restriction on the amount of cash that may be brought into or taken out of Hong Kong for personal use. Large unexplained sums may attract anti-money-laundering scrutiny. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Hong Kong limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Hong Kong and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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