According to the Import and Export ( Registration ) Regulations, it provides that when there is import or export of goods, unless exempt items, it must be within 14 days, submit to the Customs and Excise with all its information correct and complete, a copy of the import or export of / re-export declarations. Importing or exporting personal belongings ( including through the Internet or other means from overseas directly to buy or sell goods ) shall follow the above import and export declarations procedures, except where such items are specified under the “Export ( Registration ) Regulations”. Any person, who fails to submit the required declaration or make a false declaration intentionally or carelessly or with any details incorrect, are likely to be prosecuted. Customs and Excise has also delegated some of the Census and Statistics Department personnel executive for submitting information to see if it is correct and complete under the legislation.
Hong Kong's import and export declaration charges
with effect from 1 August 2012, for each import and export declarations, or after that date of all items, the import and export declaration charges will be reduced as follows :
Entrance
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Entrance
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Non-food items
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a. Value in Hong Kong dollars , the first $ 46,000 must pay $ 0.2
b. after each additional $ 1,000 or fraction of $ 1,000 , plus payment of $ 0.125 , while the lack of a number of angles to be adjusted to a zero angle calculation
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Food items
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regardless of the value , pay $ 0.2 per declaration
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Export
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Regardless of the origin of the goods is from HKSAR
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a. Value in Hong Kong dollars , the first $ 46,000 must pay $ 0.2
b. after each additional $ 1,000 or fraction of $ 1,000 , plus payment of $ 0.125 , while the lack of a number of angles to be adjusted to a zero angle calculation
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Penalties for late lodgment:-
Unable to make declaration within 14 days from the date of import or export of goods is subject to fine.
(1) If the total value of goods listed in the declaration does not exceed $ 20,000 :
a. goods imported or exported within 14 days after the month after the declaration , he
shall pay a fine of $ 20 ;
b. goods imported or exported for two months and within 14 days after the declaration
, he shall pay a fine of $ 40 ;
c. import or export of goods after two months and within 14 days after the declaration ,
he shall pay a fine of $ 100 .
( 2 ) If the total value of goods listed in the declaration than $ 20,000 , then the fine will be
doubled to $ 40 , $ 80 and $ 200