Trade, Customs & Supply Chain in Hong Kong

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• Duty is levied on four categories of dutiable commodities: liquors, tobacco, certain hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol.

  Dutiable Commodities Ordinance; smokeless tobacco and alternative smoking products are excluded from the tobacco category described.Customs and Excise Department, HKSAR Government · checked 2026-10-19

• A licence is required to import, export or manufacture dutiable commodities, and duty is paid when the goods are delivered from the importing carrier or bonded warehouse to the local market.

  Dutiable commodities only; removal also needs a permit.Customs and Excise Department, HKSAR Government · checked 2026-10-19

• An import or export statement is required for every import or export shipment.

  General cargo; the filing deadline and exemptions were not stated on the page.Customs and Excise Department, HKSAR Government · checked 2026-10-19

• Under CEPA, the Mainland has applied zero tariffs since 2006 to qualifying goods of Hong Kong origin, and each consignment must be accompanied by a Certificate of Hong Kong Origin.

  Goods meeting CEPA rules of origin; the manufacturer must first register its factory with the Trade and Industry Department. Prohibited goods and special commitments are excluded.Trade and Industry Department, HKSAR Government · checked 2026-10-19

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