Hong Kong duty-free allowance

What arriving travelers can bring into Hong Kong without paying duty — from official customs guidance.

Alcohol

1 L

only drinks over 30% count · 18+

Full rule

1 litre of liquor above 30% ABV, age 18+; HK ID card holders must have been outside Hong Kong 24h+ to claim it; wine/beer under 30% is duty-free in any quantity (HK has no duty on them)

Tobacco

19 cigarettes

one open pack

Full rule

19 cigarettes OR 1 cigar (or 25g of cigars) OR 25g other manufactured tobacco, age 18+

Goods & gifts

No limit

free port

Full rule

no general goods value limit - Hong Kong is a free port; only liquor >30%, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol are dutiable

Cash · declare from

HKD 120,000+

Full rule

HKD 120,000+ in currency/bearer negotiable instruments must be declared on arrival (Red Channel or e-form; per customs.gov.hk CBNI pages)

Depends on: resident (HK ID + 24h absence rule for alcohol) vs visitor; age 18+

Good to know

the 19-cigarette allowance (not 20 - one open pack) is the quirkiest tobacco number surveyed; free-port status means the whole 'goods value' concept does not apply

From Hong Kong's official customs guidance, checked 2026-07-31 ·verify at the source · Guidance, not law — allowances change and the customs officer has the final say. Verify before you fly.

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