Singyun

Hong Kong Customs Clearance | Please accept this "Item Customs Clearance" tip!

label: 2023-01-14

The customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland has gradually resumed in an orderly manner. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong port has resumed its former bustle and is becoming normalized. The Hong Kong high-speed rail will also resume operation tomorrow!


Based on the customs clearance needs of more and more people, as the Hong Kong government has strict regulations on the import and export of all contraband and controlled items, Xiaoxing has compiled a small kit for customs clearance to help everyone go north and south smoothly. Let's take a look ~


01130.png


01


Hong Kong entry to the Mainland


pay attention to these


drug


The entry or exit of controlled drugs requires a permit from the Department of Health


To bring controlled drugs into or out of the country, a permit issued by the Department of Health is required.


Passengers are exempt from obtaining a permit if they carry medicines for their reasonable self-use in their personal carry-on baggage.


Dangerous drugs, antibiotics or first poisons must be prescribed by a doctor before they can be carried across the border.


▶ Common drugs are:


Painkillers, antibiotics, aphrodisiacs, estazolam (sulazepam), zopiclone (white melon seeds), etc.


Tobacco and alcohol


200 cigarettes, 750ml alcohol


In terms of mainland customs, passengers from Hong Kong and Macau entering the mainland can carry tax-free per person:


200 cigarettes (one pack); or


50 cigars; or


shredded tobacco 250 grams;


Duty-free 1 bottle of alcoholic beverage above 12% (below 750ml)


The total value of duty-free commodities cannot exceed RMB 8,000 (not exceeding RMB 5,000 overseas + RMB 3,000 or more in duty-free shops).


Souvenir


Famous supplements such as ginseng, shark's fin, fish maw, etc. are not allowed to carry


To bring endangered species of animals and plants into or out of the country, you must apply for a permit issued by the Fisheries and Conservation Department in advance.


Many citizens have been visiting relatives and friends in the north for a long time, and plan to bring valuable souvenirs. However, it should be noted that valuable supplements such as American ginseng, ginseng, shark fin, fish maw, etc. cannot be taken out of the country.


▶ Common plants or their derivatives are:


Orchid, American Ginseng, Agarwood, Gastrodia elata, Dendrobium, etc.;


▶ Common animals or their derivatives are:


Seahorses, stony coral skeletons, money turtles, rhino horns, ivory, pangolin scales, etc.


milk powder


Milk powder for infants and young children under 3 years old needs to be licensed or exempted


It is illegal to carry out formula powder (including milk powder or soy milk powder) intended for infants and young children under 36 months without an export license or exemption.


▶ General exemptions:


Passengers aged 16 and over who have not left the country in the past 24 hours are exempted, and each person can carry no more than 1.8 kilograms of formula powder (based on net weight, approximately equal to two cans).


cash


More than 20,000 RMB needs to be declared


Each entry and exit from the mainland shall not carry more than 20,000 yuan or equivalent to 5,000 US dollars in foreign currency cash.


If the limit is exceeded, it is necessary to declare to the customs and provide the "Permit for Carrying Foreign Currency Out of the Country" issued by the bank and the foreign exchange management department.


02


Outbound from the Mainland to Hong Kong


pay attention to these


Tobacco and alcohol


19 cigarettes 1 liter of wine


According to the requirements of the Hong Kong Customs, passengers who have reached the age of 18 can bring the following tobacco products into Hong Kong duty-free for their own use:


19 cigarettes; or


1 cigar, or if more than 1 cigar, the total weight of which does not exceed 25 grams; or


25 grams of other manufactured tobacco.


Note that it is illegal for passengers to import alternative smoking products, including appliances, or their parts and accessories, and any substance used in the appliance to generate aerosol, such as heated cigarette sticks, electronic cigarette oil, and herbal cigarettes.


Consumption of alcoholic beverages: Passengers aged 18 or above may bring 1 liter of spirits with an alcoholic concentration of more than 30% by volume into Hong Kong duty-free for their own consumption. Passengers holding Hong Kong identity cards must leave Hong Kong for no less than 24 hours to enjoy the above exemptions.


food


Proof required for game, meat, poultry or eggs


It is illegal to bring game, meat, poultry or eggs into the country without a health certificate issued by the issuing authority of the country of origin and/or without prior written approval from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.


cash


More than 120,000 Hong Kong dollars must be declared


Passengers arriving in Hong Kong via specified control points who are in possession of large quantities of currency and bearer negotiable instruments (CBNIs) (i.e. the total value of which exceeds HK$120,000) must use the red channel to make a written declaration to customs officers.


animals and plants


Passengers importing animals/plants (except for exempted ones)*/plant pests and soil must hold a pre-issued permit/license/authorization letter from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation.


▶ General exemptions:


Plants produced in and imported from any place in China other than Hong Kong do not require an import permit, and imports of cut flowers and fruits/vegetables for consumption are also exempt.


It should be noted that it is illegal to carry firecrackers, fireworks and other explosives, firearms, ammunition and weapons without permission, whether they are leaving or entering the country.


Warm reminder: If you carry prohibited items stipulated by the customs when entering or exiting the country, you may be fined, imprisoned or even life-imprisoned.


The Spring Festival is coming, I hope you all pass the customs smoothly~


Popular projects recommended