Prohibited / Controlled Items

Hong Kong is particulary strict about possible smuggling of drugs, firearms and other prohibited articles. Therefore, do not attempt to bring in any of the following items without a license or permit:

• Narcotics and other narcotics analgesics, psychotropic drugs, including most stimulants

• Antibiotics and other poisons, controlled chemicals.

• Firearm and ammunitions, Weapons. Fireworks and explosives.

• Unauthorized decoder and telecommunication equipment, strategic commodities.

• Textiles, including any natural or artificial fibre products and any combination of natural and   artificial fibre products in the form of yarn, fabrics, garments or other manufactured articles.

• Animals and plants, Pesticides, Endangered species.

• Rough diamonds; and

• Game, meat, poultry and smokeless tobacco products.

Warning:

Persons importing counterfeit or pirated goods may be liable to criminal prosecution.

Personal Search:

For detecting smuggling, the Customs officers may also conduct a personal search on you. A personal search is the search of persons or personal belongings, the extent of which varies from emptying pockets without taking off any clothing to viewing of external part of body cavity.

When a Customs officer selects you for a personal search, it doesn't mean that you are accused of committing a crime. Be patient and folloe the instruction of the Customs officers who have the knowledge and experience in detecting drug smugglers in action. During the search, you have the right  to request an interpreter and consular assistance. You may also request a third party to witness the search.

Weblink Resources:

Public urged not to bring prohibited items to Hong Kong -  Police today (March 27) called on members of the public not to bring prohibited items such as flick-knives, tear gas aerosols and bullets to Hong Kong as the act may constitute a criminal offence liable to fines and imprisonment...