Discusses pricing formula and other fees, value-added tax (VAT), etc.

Hong Kong is a free port and does not levy a customs tariff or impose a value-added tax. See “Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards” for more information on import tariffs.

If possible, U.S. exporters should quote using the metric system and use a term of sale specifying delivery to Hong Kong or Macau (i.e. CIF or C&F destination rather than FOB origin). Hong Kong and Macau companies have many sourcing options, so American companies must make it as easy as possible to “buy American.”

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