Kava in Hong Kong?
- Thread starter JonT
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It should be fine. A friend went last year for longer than I think he could survive without it. If I'm not mistaken, there is even a pharmaceutical-extract kava processor there. Check with their customs equivalent first. Even if allowed, there might be arbitrary limits on the amount a person can bring in.
kl.Kava Cola
Kava Curious
It's all good, we had Intra Dermal Kava Patches an Kava E-Cigarettes produced there (ideas we later shelved), the only Asiatic country we had problems with were Singapore.
krunkedout
Kava Lover
kava e-cigs? I have dreamed about this.Kava Cola said:
kl.Kava Cola
Kava Curious
By the time I got them in Ireland I think they were out of date and didn't seem to have much effect but apparently when they were freshly made they worked...Krunkedout said:
krunkedout
Kava Lover
I may have to get some isolated kavain and add a few drops to my e-cig when I get the chance
kl.Kava Cola
Kava Curious
Go for it mate, Il ask if we have any left in Port Vila but I think they are all out of date at this stage...Krunkedout said:
kl.Kava Cola
Kava Curious
Also as PapaKava pointed out I think there is a Chinese extract guy there, I think he made the e-cigarettes actually.
I took some paradise extract in with me, and declared it at customs. They must have thought I was crazy. After struggling to understand what it is, we settled on "relaxing chocolate" and off I went. I think if there were notable restrictions on kava the name would have rung alarm bells for him. HK customs got back to me this this info, which isn't all too heelpful but I appreciate it anyway:
Importation / exportation of any prohibited / controlled items into or out of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is governed by laws. The commonly found prohibited / controlled items are dangerous drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled chemicals, antibiotics, arms, ammunition, plants and endangered species etc. Passengers are liable to prosecution if these items are brought into / out of HKSAR without a valid licence or permit. These items will also be seized and confiscated.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, the import of plants produced in the Mainland of China is exempted from licensing requirement. For more information on the import of plants, you may visit the website at http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/quarantine/qua_plants/qua_plants_pq/qua_plants_pq_ppq/qua_plants_pq_ppq.htmlFor enquiries in respect of plant import and export, you may contact Plant and Pesticides Regulatory Division at (852) 2150 7000 (Office hours) or (852) 2708 8885 (24 hours Interactive Telephone Enquiry).
Your sincerely,
for Commissioner of Customs and Excise
Importation / exportation of any prohibited / controlled items into or out of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is governed by laws. The commonly found prohibited / controlled items are dangerous drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled chemicals, antibiotics, arms, ammunition, plants and endangered species etc. Passengers are liable to prosecution if these items are brought into / out of HKSAR without a valid licence or permit. These items will also be seized and confiscated.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, the import of plants produced in the Mainland of China is exempted from licensing requirement. For more information on the import of plants, you may visit the website at http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/quarantine/qua_plants/qua_plants_pq/qua_plants_pq_ppq/qua_plants_pq_ppq.htmlFor enquiries in respect of plant import and export, you may contact Plant and Pesticides Regulatory Division at (852) 2150 7000 (Office hours) or (852) 2708 8885 (24 hours Interactive Telephone Enquiry).
Your sincerely,
for Commissioner of Customs and Excise