Må jeg importere alternative rygeprodukter til Hongkong?
Am I allowed to import alternative smoking products into Hong Kong?
Nej, fra den 30. april 2022 har Hongkongs regering indført et forbud mod besiddelse og import af alternative rygeprodukter, såsom elektroniske rygeprodukter, opvarmede tobaksprodukter og urtecigaretter, i bagage, pakker eller som last. Dele og tilbehør til deres brug er også omfattet af forbuddet.
Forbuddet gælder ikke for medicin godkendt af Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, samt for transitpassagerer, der forbinder gennem Hongkong International lufthavn uden at gå gennem immigrationskontrollen. Hongkongs regering pålægger kunder, der ikke overholder reglerne, en maksimal straf på seks måneders fængsel og en bøde på 50.000 USD.
No, from the 30 April 2022, the Hong Kong Government has imposed a ban on the possession and importation of alternative smoking products, such as electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products and herbal cigarettes, in baggage, parcels, packages or as cargo. Parts and accessories for their use are also included in the ban.
The ban does not apply to medicines approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, as well as to transit passengers connecting through Hong Kong International Airport without going through immigration. The Hong Kong Government will impose a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment and a fine of USD 50,000 on customers who fail to comply.