Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday as traders await key US inflation data, while a morning rally in developers was wiped out after the government denied a suggestion that it was considering removing an extra stamp duty for mainlanders buying property in the city.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.2 percent, or 42 points, to 20,003.

The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 percent, or 10 points, to 3,247, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.2 percent, or 5 points, to 2,188. (Additional reporting by AFP)