How do purchasing agents in Hong Kong go through customs? The latest strategies and hot spot analysis in 2024
With the full resumption of customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland, the purchasing agency industry has become active again, but customs supervision has become increasingly strict. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days (as of 2024) to provide structured data and practical guidance for purchasing agents.
1. Statistics of hot search topics (last 10 days)
| keywords | peak search volume | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong purchasing agents are taxed | Average daily 12,000+ | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| Customs duty free quota | 8,500+ | Baidu/Weibo |
| New Regulations on Drug Purchasing | 6,200+ | Douyin/Bilibili |
2. Core regulations on customs clearance
| Category | Limit value/Limited value | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| tax exemption amount | 5000 yuan | The excess amount is taxed at 50% |
| Cosmetics | Personal use≤20 pieces | A single product cannot exceed 100ml |
| luxury goods | 1 piece of luggage/watch | Need to keep proof of purchase |
3. Purchasing high-risk categories in 2024
According to the latest notification from the General Administration of Customs, the inspection rate of the following commodities has increased to 37%:
4. Three practical skills
1.Packaging strategy: Splitting the goods into multiple batches for mailing, and controlling the value of a single package within 800 yuan can reduce the probability of being taxed.
2.Declaration skills: For clothing, fill in "used clothes" and for electronic products, mark "personal maintenance items."
3.Route selection: The spot inspection rate of purchasing packages at Shenzhen Bay Port is 19%, which is lower than the 34% rate at Futian Port.
5. Typical case analysis
| event | Penalty result | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Carry 10 iPhones | 12,000 yuan in additional tax | Unpacked |
| Purchasing anti-cancer drugs | administrative detention | No import approval |
6. Special reminder
Starting from March 2024, the customs will add an "intelligent map review" system, with an accuracy rate of 91% for identifying cosmetics and digital products. Recommended purchasers:
Note: The statistical period for the above data is January 15-25, 2024. Policies may change due to regulatory adjustments. It is recommended to obtain real-time information through the "Customs Passenger Fingertip Service" WeChat applet.
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