Prices to send parcels from Korea to Hong Kong

If you’re shipping to HK from KR, 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!

South Korea Luggage Delivery Guide

Korean international mail mainly uses EMS, starting from ₩24,500/HK$170 for the flattest 1kg. Customers need to go to the post office to buy cartons, put the goods into the boxes on the spot, and also need to fill out the local mailing list by themselves. Note that EMS packages from Korea to Hong Kong can only be up to 30kg. And South Korea is only open from 9 am-6 pm on weekdays. If you miss business hours, you can only use the delivery service of designated supermarkets.
FreightAmigo has no restrictions on the size and weight of the goods and can provide you with the most suitable service. Moreover, after you place an order, FreightAmigo will first deliver the carton to your home or your address, and the courier will also come to pick up your courier when you make an appointment so that you can better arrange your time. FreightAmigo will also clear the customs for customers. You only need to fill in the information on the platform.

SF Express from Korea 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 Korea 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 Korea to Hong Kong: if it is an International Standard Express, it will take 2-3 working days; if it is an International Economy Express, it will take 4-6 working days.

Choices of sending parcels from Korea to Hong Kong

If you’re looking to reduce your freight costs to HK from KR, our discounted rates with international couriers like UPS, Aramex, TNT, DHL will help.

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.

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

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

Useful information for sending parcels from Korea to Hong Kong

As a business center, Hong Kong is focused on making business transactions as easy as possible. Because of this, most small, letter-size shipments are completely duty-free and easily pass through the border of Hong Kong. This makes it extremely easy to ship paperwork, proposals and other business mail from KR to HK. Packages, however, need full customs forms and proper declarations, but FreightAmigo will digitize this as part of the booking process.

Prohibited & restricted shipping items from Korea 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 KR, 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.

Tariff of shipping from Korea 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.

Is it possible to send batteries or electronic products from Korea to Hong Kong?

The capacity of lithium batteries is increasing day by day, and the power content can be very high. Lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit if not packaged properly or get damaged in transit, causing them to overheat and catch fire. Poor quality and counterfeit batteries that have not been rigorously tested are at a higher risk. Therefore, there are strict guidelines for the shipment of lithium batteries. Customers who make false declarations, wrong packaging, and improper handling of dangerous goods may receive severe penalties! Three must-do steps before sending:
1) Understand the battery type and required supporting documents from the supplier
2) Consult the shipping company guidelines
3) Properly package and label shipments

Simple booking steps for sending parcels from Korea to Hong Kong

STEP 1

Register for free, log in to the FreightAmigo platform. At the “Instant Quote” page, enter the origin & destination, select the type “Parcel”, enter other cargo information, then click “Search”.

STEP 2

FreightAmigo based on the cargo information you entered, the quote options and required transit time of different international courier service providers will be listed for you to compare, and you can immediately see the cheapest price.

After selecting the desired quotation, you can click “Book” to place an order. If you wish to send urgent items, you can choose “Fastest” in the sorting option, and you will see the quotation with the shortest shipping time~

Compared with customer’s walk-in and asking courier companies, FreightAmigo quotation is much cheaper!

STEP 3

Fill in the relevant shipping information, i.e. pick up date and time, and then select the payment method for online booking.

In addition to receiving an email confirmation from FreightAmigo after payment, you can also download from “My Shipment/Email” and print the shipping document on one side. Tutorial here

Paste the printed shipping documents outside of the packaging, and then wait for the courier to come and collect the shipment!

Most important! Customers can track the shipment by one-stop, and send it safely and at ease!

With FreightAmigo’s “Track & Trace” function, you can check the status of DHL, UPS, FedEx and other courier companies on one platform. Or just go to “My Shipment” and you can track the status of the package in real-time. You don’t need to check it on different websites and know the latest shipment status!

Learn to use the FreightAmigo platform and easily save your time! If you are interested, you can try the online quotation or use the green icon “Amigo Chat” in the lower right corner to find customer service for help!

Topics which is useful for sending parcel from Korea to Hong Kong

• New Member Enjoy HKD20 Freightage Discount
• 1 min to place courier order – ship from KR to HK
• What to do after placing courier order? Stick shipping documents!
• Essential tips for sending dangerous goods i.e. parcel with battery, liquid

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