Plants and plants pests

Under the Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance, Chapter 207, Laws of Hong Kong, it is illegal to import plants, plant pests or soil into Hong Kong without a valid licence / authorization issued in advance by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.However, plants produced in and imported from any place in China outside Hong Kong are exempted from licensing requirement. The exemption also applies to the import of cut flowers, fruits and vegetables for consumption.