Choices of sending parcels from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong

If you’re looking to reduce your freight costs to HK from the UK, 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 the United Kingdom to Hong Kong?

You can ship the parcel to HK from the UK 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 the United Kingdom 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 the UK to HK. Packages, however, need full customs forms and proper declarations, but FreightAmigo will digitize this as part of the booking process.

Introduction to the delivery process:

1. Print shipping documents
2. The commissioner will pick up the package at the designated time and place
3. Shipping
4. Online real-time tracking of shipments
5. Arrive at the destination for customs clearance
6. Delivered to the door

Value-added services: 

In addition to purchasing cargo insurance, export credit insurance and customs clearance and declaration services directly on the platform, special personnel can also arrange tax treatment and special packaging (reinforcement, wooden box, anti-collision protection) and other special needs for you.

Prohibited & restricted shipping items from the United Kingdom 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 the UK, 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.

The Tutorial for using SF Express to ship from the UK to Hong Kong

Step 1: Register for free and log in to the FreightAmigo platform. On the instant quote page, enter the origin/destination (select Hong Kong for shipping to Hong Kong), choose the type “parcel”, and then enter other parcel information and click “search”.

Step 2: FreightAmigo will immediately list different international express companies’ shipping rates to Hong Kong based on the information you entered. You can click on SF Express.

Step 3: Fill in the relevant parcel information, i.e. pickup date and time, and then choose the payment method for online prepayment.

Step 4: Wait for the courier to come to pick up your parcel at home with peace of mind.

Shipping cost for using SF Express to ship from UK to Hong Kong

Shipping time for using SF Express to ship from the UK to Hong Kong

Depending on the logistics situation, with delivery taking as fast as 6 working days and up to 20 working days.

Prohibited items for using SF Express to ship from the UK to Hong Kong

• Counterfeit goods, pirated products, and infringing items
• Meat products, poultry, plants, and seeds
• Electric balance wheel, electric bicycle, electric skateboard
• Various gases, compressed gases, flammable solids, gas lighters, light bulbs, etc.
• Toxic substances
• Items that hinder public health
• Items that are corrosive

Restricted items for using SF Express to ship from the UK to Hong Kong

Notes for using SF Express to ship from the UK to Hong Kong

• Packaging: Please ensure that the items inside the package are properly packed to avoid damage during transportation or loss of other goods.
• Sender and recipient information: When filling in the information of the sender and recipient, please ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, including name, address, phone number, etc.
• Type of items: Please confirm whether the type of item being sent complies with SF Express’s restrictions and prohibitions on items.
• Shipping fees: Please confirm the payment method and amount of shipping fees, and keep the relevant receipts and documents properly when delivering the package.
• Delivery time: Please confirm SF Express’s shipping and arrival times to arrange for the recipient’s timely receipt.
• Package tracking: SF Express provides package tracking service. Please ensure to check the status of the package in a timely manner after sending it to handle any potential problems that may arise.
• Insurance: SF Express provides package insurance service. Please choose the appropriate insurance plan according to your needs to ensure the safety of the package during transportation.

Simple booking steps for sending parcels from the United Kingdom 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!

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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.

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 in real time!

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!

FAQ:

Any customs required of sending parcel from UK to Hong Kong ?

Hong Kong is a free port, and neither import nor export goods are subject to customs duties.

Four categories of dutiable goods are excluded:

-Alcohol

-tobacco

-Hydrocarbon oils

– methanol

Liquor duty is a different percentage assessment of the value calculated on the basis of three different categories broadly defined by alcohol concentration. Taxes on tobacco, hydrocarbon oils and methanol are levied at specific rates per unit quantity.

Reminders for senders:

Hong Kong embargo

food:

• Infant milk powder
• Rice
• meat products
• Fresh live plants
• Aquatic food
• cigarette
• Alcohol restricted entry

drug:

• Class Potent Poison
• Narcotics
• Psychotropic drugs
• Drug samples, illegal drugs

dangerous item:

• Controlled knives
• Simulated gun
• A toy gun that shoots bullets
• knives

*The information may be updated from time to time, subject to the official website of Hong Kong Customs

 Topics which is useful for sending parcel from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong

• New Member Enjoy HKD20 Freightage Discount
• 1 min to place courier order – ship from the UK 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.