A1 : 90% of the total food supply in Hong Kong is imported food. The Mainland is our most important food source, especially for fresh food. 94% of fresh pork, 100% of fresh beef, 92% of vegetables and 66% of eggs in Hong Kong come from the Mainland.

About 90% of its food supply is imported, according to the food and health bureau, and most of it comes from mainland China, including all the fresh beef, 94% of the fresh pork, and 92% of the vegetables.

Hong Kong Food: 20 Famous Dishes You Should Try

• Sweet and Sour Pork.
• Wontons.
• Roast Goose.
• Wind Sand Chicken.
• Shrimp and Chicken Balls.
• Phoenix Talons (Chickens’ Feet)
• Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
• Fish Balls.

The commonly found prohibited / controlled items are dangerous drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled chemicals, antibiotics, arms, ammunition, weapons, fireworks, strategic commodities, rough diamonds, animals, plants, endangered species, telecommunication equipment, game, meat, poultry, eggs and powdered formula.

Those who plan to import game or eggs into Hong Kong require the permission of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department before they may do so. Additionally, the importation of meat, poultry, or eggs is restricted to imports from sources which have received official approval from the Department.

Under the Imported Game, Meat and Poultry Regulations of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance, it is an offence to bring any meat or poultry meat into Hong Kong without an official certificate. The maximum penalty is a $50,000 fine and six months’ imprisonment.

In general, you need a special permit to import any kind of pharmaceutical products. However, if you bring medication in your personal baggage, you may be exempted from this regulation. The medical drugs must be intended for your personal use only, and you should bring them in reasonable quantities.

Customs has a right to open parcels and inspect them in detail. As you can imagine, this may compromise the appearance of the gift and damage gift wrap. Finally, when sending a gift containing a gourmet items you are limited to sending non-perishable items. So items such as cheeses and fruits are out of the question.

Country Conditions for Mailing – Hong Kong (Includes Kowloon)

Postage to Hong Kong is approximately 1-3+ days, depending on the courier service you choose. DPD Drop Off Express aims to deliver your package within 1-3 days. However, please note that shipping to Hong Kong is operating as usual, however, there may be delays due to Brexit.

FAQ for Shipping from Hong Kong to the United States Shipping express can take as few as 1-4 days – but express is the most expensive mode, and is not suitable for large shipments. Air freight shipping will take about 6-12 days. Sea freight shipping takes 24-28 days, but is the most affordable if you can wait.

It is the policy of the Hong Kong government to discourage smoking. Smoking is banned in most public places and tobacco advertising is prohibited.

According to the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138), nicotine-containing e-cigarette products are classified as pharmaceutical products requiring registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong before they can be sold in Hong Kong.