2026-04-11 07:14:15

Hong Kong's strictest smoking ban will be enforced on April 30th.

When I saw this news yesterday, I was shocked, but after carefully reviewing the announcement from the Tobacco Control and Alcohol Office of the Hong Kong Department of Health today, it seems the issue isn't too serious.
This regulation mainly targets electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco, and herbal cigarettes (which are not tobacco but other plants).
To put it simply, what is being banned this time are not the traditional cigarettes.
This time, I can happily bring my hand-rolled cigarettes to meet everyone.
Official announcement:
What can be carried?
1. Finished cigarettes, 19 sticks
2. Cigars, 1 piece, 25g
3. Hand-rolled tobacco and pipe tobacco, 25g
Exceeding this limit must be declared and taxed.
The tax rate isn't low, but if you don't declare and get caught, you'll be fined.
That's even more terrifying, so don't take the risk.

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