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FAQ on Vehicle Importation

Can I register my vehicle in Hong Kong?

If your private car is left-hand-drive (i.e. drives on right), you can't register it in Hong Kong in virtually all circumstances. Thus, generally, private cars are usually only imported from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore. Motorbikes are of course not affected by this rule. You are encouraged to obtain approval or exemption from the Environmental Protection Department before shipping your vehicle into Hong Kong. For the quotation for the approximate taxable value of your vehicle, please consider using our vehicle appraisal service. Our professional team will get back to you in 48 hours.

Do I need to pay any tax?

Generally, regardless your vehicle is brand new or not, it is required to pay a tax called "First Registration Tax" in order to get your vehicle ride on-the-road. If you do not intend to use your vehicle on road (say you just want to take care of it by yourself, or you plan to take it elsewhere), you can declare your car as general household effects - no tax is needed. However, it is important that if you change your mind and register your vehicle in Hong Kong later, you might get prosecuted which can lead to imprisonment.

How does the Government calculate the "First Registration Tax"?

There are two main steps: First, getting the determined taxable value of the vehicle. Such determination is done by the Customs and Excise Department. On the second step, after getting the taxable value, the tax can be precisely calculated by looking at the tax table of First Registration Tax. For motorbikes, you will expect the tax will be at 35% of the taxable value. Consulate Generals can exempt from the tax, but they still need to process with normal application.