Meat Products → Hong Kong

Most meat requires AFCD import permit

Details

Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) controls meat imports. Commercially packaged meat from approved countries may be permitted in personal quantities. Fresh meat requires an import permit. Processed meats in original sealed packaging are generally accepted. Enforcement in Hong Kong carries fines from HKD 2,000 to HKD 200,000 under Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60); Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109) (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal quantities of commercially packaged products

Documentation required

• AFCD import permit for fresh meat

Legal reference

Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Chemical Residues) Regulation

Leaving with this item

Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from Hong Kong for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Practical advice

Commercially packaged, sealed meat products are generally OK in personal quantities. Fresh meat needs an import permit.

Customs authority

Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department · https://www.customs.gov.hk