Can I bring Cannabis and CBD Products to Hong Kong?
Cannabis and CBD Products→Hong Kong
❌ Not Allowed
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:None — importation of products containing CBD is prohibited unless the DDO provisions are complied with, and Customs tells the public not to bring in cannabis products
✅ Declaration Requirements
❌Not Required
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:September 6, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •🚫 PROHIBITED — AND CBD COUNTS TOO: From 1 February 2023 CBD is under the same strict control as other dangerous drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and Customs tells the public not to bring in cannabis products either.
- •📋 Quick Summary:
- •CBD: from 1 February 2023, CBD is under the same strict control as other dangerous drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (DDO)
- •Possession and consumption: maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment and a fine of $1 million
- •Trafficking, which includes importing and exporting, and sales: maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million
- •Importation: from 1 February 2023 onwards, importation of products (including food or drinks) containing CBD into Hong Kong is prohibited unless the relevant provisions in the DDO are complied with
- •Travellers: Customs reminds members of the public not to bring any cannabis products or products containing CBD into Hong Kong
- •⚠️ Before you buy:
- •The Narcotics Division notes that CBD products contain trace amounts of THC, and that CBD can naturally decompose into THC under normal storage conditions
- •Customs advises refraining from buying any CBD products, and paying attention to whether the products' packaging and labels contain wordings of CBD or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) when making any purchase
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a translated doctor's prescription for Cannabis and CBD Products?
While not mandatory in all countries, to avoid delays, it's recommended to carry an English translation of your prescription or a doctor's letter, and ensure Cannabis and CBD Products is kept in its original packaging with labels.
❓ More Questions
Is CBD legal in Hong Kong?
No. From 1 February 2023, CBD is under the same strict control as other dangerous drugs under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and importation of products containing CBD is prohibited unless the DDO provisions are complied with. Possession and consumption carry up to seven years' imprisonment and a $1 million fine.
What is the penalty for bringing cannabis into Hong Kong?
Importing is treated as trafficking. Trafficking, which includes importing and exporting, and sales carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million.
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