Customs and Excise Department (Hong Kong)
The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) is a government agency responsible for the protection of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region against smuggling; the protection and collection of revenue on dutiable goods on behalf of the Hong Kong Government; the detection and deterrence of drug trafficking and abuse of controlled drugs; the protection of intellectual property rights; the protection of consumer interests; and the protection and facilitation of legitimate trade and upholding Hong Kong's trading integrity.
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| Formed | 1909 |
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| Jurisdiction | Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | 222 Java Road, North Point |
| Employees | 7,387 (January 2019) |
| Annual budget | HK$4,426.3 million (2018–19) |
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| Parent agency | Security Bureau (Hong Kong) |
| Website | www.customs.gov.hk |
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| Traditional Chinese | 香港海關 | ||||||||||||
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