As Japan has reopened, Hong Kong people must do some shopping in Japan! But do you know how to send luggage and souvenirs back to Hong Kong in the most convenient, quick, and cheap way? The following is a guide for you to send luggage to Japan!!

Prices to send parcels from Japan to Hong Kong

If you’re shipping to HK from JP, FreightAmigo’s courier quote comparison tool will provide you with quotes from multiple couriers, so you can compare prices and transit times all in one place and choose the best price and service for you!

SF Express From Japan to Hong Kong

When many people want to send a package, the first thing that they think of is to send it to SF Express. The following is the integrated data of SF Express from Japan to Hong Kong:

*The above rates do not include Fuel Surcharge, Resource Allocation Fee, Special Warehousing Service Charge, Special Handling Fee and other Duties & Taxes.

*The chargeable weight (kg) is calculated by the volumetric weight or the actual gross weight, whichever is the greater: L x W x H (cm) ÷ 6,000

It takes time to send SF Express from Japan to Hong Kong: if it is an International Standard Express, it will take 1-3 working days; if it is an International Economy Express, it will take 2-4 working days. In addition, if you send from cities other than Tokyo or Osaka, it will take one to two additional working days.

Choices of sending parcels from Japan to Hong Kong

In addition to SF Express, there are other international express service providers. Such as UPS, Aramex, DHL, etc. UPS connects more than 220 countries and regions around the world, and its business scope covers road, rail, air, and sea transportation. UPS – Express Saver service generally takes 5-6 working days. Aramex Express service generally takes 3-5 working days. In addition, there are no additional remote charges to reach countries around the world. DHL is the world’s leading provider of international road, air, and rail express and courier services for corporate and private customers. DHL Express service generally takes 4-8 working days.

Due to the shipment volume FreightAmigo send, we receive discounted rates from a number of world-renowned courier companies. This allows us to offer some of the cheapest freight rates on the market.  Simply enter the weight and dimensions of your parcel into our courier quote comparison tool to compare and book best freight solution to Hong Kong.

Shipping process from Japan to Hong Kong

You need to place an order on the FreightAmigo platform first, and then the carton will be delivered to your home or your address. The courier will come to pick up your courier when you make an appointment, and the FreightAmigo platform will handle the customs clearance procedures for you. You can also track the shipment in real-time through the FreightAmigo platform before the shipment reaches its destination.

Guide to Sending Luggage in Japan

There are two largest international mail service companies in Japan, one is JP Post Office and the other is Black Nekoko’s Delivery Service. JP Post Office has 4 methods, namely Express Mail Service (EMS), Airmail (Airmail), Economy Airmail (SAL), and Surface Mail (Surface Mail). The weight limit of each parcel is 30kg, the length must be within 1.5 meters, and the length + girth must be within 3 meters. The international Ta-Q-Bin cargo size limit is the sum of length, width, and height is 160cm, and the weight is within 25kg. And they all require the customer to fill in the consignment note in English/Japanese.

FreightAmigo has no restrictions on the size of the goods and can provide you with the most suitable service. Moreover, FreightAmigo will help customers to declare and clear customs, you only need to fill in the information on the platform.

How to calculate the shipping cost from Japan to Hong Kong

Actual weight = the actual weight of the goods plus packaging and pallets. However, the calculation of volumetric weight may vary depending on the mode of transportation or trade route. You can refer to the following calculation methods:

*The weight of the shipment is calculated by actual weight or volume weight, whichever is heavier

Shipping fee from Japan to Hong Kong

Calculated on a net weight of 2kg

Calculated on a net weight of 10kg

Calculated on a net weight of 15kg

Calculated on a net weight of 20kg

Service charges for high usage/commercial customers

If you are a FreightAmigo high-volume/high-volume customer, you will be able to enjoy a more favorable price to send the package back to Hong Kong.

Simple booking steps for sending parcels from Hong Kong to Japan

Shipping process that you’re in Japan vs you’re in Hong Kong

If you are in Hong Kong, but making an appointment to ship from Japan to Hong Kong, please pay attention the help someone in Japan hand over the physical business logo, invoice, and package to the picker when picking up the package at your door.
Similarly, if you are in Japan when the courier comes to pick up the package, you also need to hand over the printed commercial logo and invoice to the courier.

Tariff of shipping from Japan to Hong Kong

Except for four types of dutiable goods, which are subject to duty, including alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methanol, Hong Kong imports and exports are not subject to any tariff.

Prohibited & restricted shipping items from Japan to Hong Kong

Hong Kong does publish a list of items prohibited from import, but it pays to read the regulations carefully as some of these prohibited items may be sent across the border if specific requirements are met or licenses are obtained. The list of prohibited items includes:

• Rice
• Alcohol
• Outboard engines
• Left-hand-drive vehicles
• Pesticides
• Animal products
• Fish
• Pharmaceuticals
• Radio equipment

Besides these categories of discouraged shipments, there are more than two dozen other categories of products that are considered controlled or restricted. This list includes:

• Plants
• Animals
• Explosives
• Firearms
• Food
• Pesticides
• Radioactive material
• Sand
• Chinese herbal medicines
• Meat products
• Fabrics
• Weapons
• Rough-cut diamonds

For more information, see the full listing published by the Hong Kong government. Before you book a parcel delivery to HK from JP, please also ensure you are complied with the rules and regulations.  This is important in order to mitigate the risk of your parcel being delayed or returned, which may cause extra charges.

How long will it take to send parcels from Japan to Hong Kong?

You can ship the parcel to HK from JP in 3-5 days, depends on your choice of courier. You may track your parcel along the journey 24×7.

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* All final charges are based on FreightAmigo Services Limited’s online system.