Tobacco Cigarettes → Hong Kong

19 cigarettes duty-free (not a full pack)

Details

Hong Kong has one of the most restrictive duty-free tobacco allowances in the world — only 19 cigarettes (not even a full pack of 20), or 1 cigar, or 25g of tobacco. Duty rates on excess cigarettes are among the highest globally. Enforcement is strict. 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

19 cigarettes or 1 cigar or 25g tobacco

Documentation required

• Hong Kong Customs oral or written declaration

Legal reference

Dutiable Commodities Ordinance

Leaving with this item

Cigarettes for personal use may be exported from Hong Kong freely; destination duty-free allowances (typically 200 cigarettes) govern the arrival side.

Practical advice

Declare tobacco cigarettes at customs on arrival in Hong Kong and carry any documentation specified in the rule. Verify current requirements with Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department before travel.

Customs authority

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