Hong Kong — Customs, duties & de minimis

Hong Kong — Customs, duties & de minimis (EN)

Incoterm: DAP — the recipient pays any excise (if applicable) and handling/clearance fees.
Carrier: From Japan via Japan Post (International ePacket Light / EMS, tracked)
Typical transit: 6–10 business days; allow up to 2–3 weeks at peak

1) Core rules

  • Free port: No customs tariffs on general imports and no VAT/GST

  • Excise applies only to liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol; rates are item-specific. 

2) De minimis

  • Not applicable in practice for ordinary goods (already duty-free and no VAT).

  • Excise goods are taxable regardless of value/quantity.

3) Documents & fees

  • Carriers/customs may request invoice/ID for clearance. 

  • Carrier processing/disbursement fees may apply when excise is due.

5) Notes

  • Store prices exclude taxes and carrier fees.

  • Mark returns “Returned Goods.”


香港—關稅、稅項與低值免稅(ZH-HK)

貿易條件: DAP收件人負擔任何應課稅品(Excise)清關/代墊費
運送: 自日本以 Japan Post (International ePacket Light / EMS,可追蹤) 出貨
時效: 6–10 個工作天;高峰/海關 最長 2–3 週

1) 基本規則

  • 自由港:一般進口無關稅,亦無增值稅/消費稅(VAT/GST)

  • 僅四類應課稅品徵稅酒類、煙草、石油類(碳氫油)、甲醇;稅率依品目規定。

2) 低值免稅

  • 對一般貨物不適用(本已免關稅且無VAT)。

  • 應課稅品不論金額/數量皆可能課稅。 

3) 文件與費用

  • 承運/海關可能要求發票或身分資料以便清關。

  • 如屬應課稅品,可能產生承運商處理/代墊費

5) 備註

  • 網站價格未含稅費及手續費。

  • 退貨請標示 “Returned Goods.”