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Undeclared excessive liquor or tobacco - from a HK$5,000 fine to imprisonment

Moses Chan: I’ve got big news
The fine has been raised to HK$5,000
for failing to declare excessive liquor
or tobacco to Customs when entering Hong Kong
Super: Fine HK$2,000 -> HK$5,000
Moses Chan: plus five times the duty payable
Super: Five times the duty payable
Katy Kung: It affects everyone in Hong Kong
and incoming passengers
Moses Chan: Right
The maximum penalty for engaging
in illicit cigarette activities
Super: Illicit cigarette activities
Katy Kung: has been raised to a fine of HK$2 million
and seven years’ imprisonment
Super: Maximum fine (HK$) 1 million -> 2 million
Maximum imprisonment 2 years -> 7 years
Moses Chan: No one should defy the law!
Super: Undeclared excessive liquor or tobacco -
from a HK$5,000 fine to imprisonment
The Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109) amendments took effect on 19 September, 2025
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