Ranks
As with all of the HK Disciplined Services, British-pattern ranks and insignia continue to be utilised, the only change being the exchange of the St. Edward's Crown for the Bauhinia Flower crest post-1997.
- Commissioner (similar insignia to a UK General)
- Deputy Commissioner (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant-General)
- Assistant Commissioner (similar insignia to a UK Major-General)
- Chief Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Colonel)
- Senior Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant-Colonel)
- Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Major)
- Assistant Superintendent (similar insignia to a UK Captain)
- Senior Inspector (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant with a bar beneath)
- Inspector (similar insignia to a UK Lieutenant)
- Probationary Inspector (similar insignia to a UK Second Lieutenant)
- Chief Customs Officer (Wreathed fouled anchor)
- Senior Customs Officer (Three chevrons)
- Customs Officer (ID number)
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