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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 4:00 am
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CrazyJ82
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
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Originally Posted by Always Flyin


I didn't cause this ridiculous situation. The situation requires that I utilize a creative solution. If that causes a minor source of work for staff, well that's how it is.

Besides, CX does so little ground handling for F and C passengers, I don't feel too guilty for taking a miniscule amount of their time.


I'll take your word for it, but I am willing to risk it since I am taking it out of the country and am not trying to take it into Hong Kong for consumption.

Last time I checked, the bottles are I want were not for sale at the inbound duty free shop.





There is no duty for liquor in HK (I know there isn't for wine, not too sure about whiskey).. If so , maybe its best to buy it locally and then pack into your bag to check in.
Oh, there is definitely a duty for liquor -- 100% for anything with an alcohol by volume above 30%, according to the customs website.

If OP is buying a litre or less, the method of exiting customs to recheck should be ok (unless OP has an HKID, in which case he needs to have spent 24 hours out of HK). Otherwise, this does involve "smuggling" with the accompanying risk of steep fines if discovered.
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