Custom implications on Tobacco Products when visiting Asian countries

 

People find it had to let go of their cigarettes even when they are on airports and therefore, tend to travel with their cigarettes etc in their backpacks. Therefore, the Custom Regulations avail their rules on tobacco products as well. If you do not follow these regulations, you are to get charged a heavy fine.

There are different numbers of products allowed to be carried in different countries and you should see them before planning to visit the airports Custom Office. If you are planning to go to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Brunei Darussalam only allow the customers to carry 200 cigarette sticks. Whereas, Philippines allowed 400 sticks, Japan allows 100 sticks, and Hong Kong allows 60 sticks. The amount of tobacco products you are allowed to carry differs at every country as Malaysia allows 225 grams, India, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines allows 250 grams, Japan allows 500 grams and Hong Kong allows 75 grams each. The number of cigars is also different and you need to look into this matter deeply if you want to be free of any fine.
When planning a trip to Singapore, you need to separate refer to the Custom Law Office of Singapore because these products are considered to be dutiable goods. If you are carrying cigars, cigarettes or any other tobacco products, they must be declared on the Red Channel and you will need to pay the duty implied on these products. If you are trying to outsmart the Customs office by going to the Green Channel and are caught by the Officers, you are eligible for a fine that will be more amount than your custom duty.

Therefore, it is more sensible to go for the choice of going through a thorough checklist of what the Customs Office allows you to carry and what amount to take on. If you really are a heavy smoker and cannot leave your favorite brand of cigarettes behind then, you will have to see that you follow these rules strictly.