FreightAmigo’s customer service team sometimes receives inquiries from Hong Kong customers on how to send mooncakes overseas. Especially when the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, many people also hope to enjoy mooncakes with relatives and friends who are far away overseas, to achieve a reunion between people and the moon. But it turns out that many countries or regions (Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Canada, etc.) also have strict regulations on receiving or sending mooncakes.

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Restrictions on the import of mooncakes in various places⛔ （Keep updating）

All countries are prohibited from sending snow-skin mooncakes and ice cream mooncakes. If you want to send mooncakes overseas, the customs at the destination have the right to levy customs duties, and the actual tax amount will be determined only after the customs officers at the destination have checked your shipment. Customs officers will inform you about the tax amount and payment, and then you can successfully clear the customs.
*If you want to use commercial mail, you generally need to provide additional proof of import. For restrictions and specifications on sending mooncakes, please refer to the latest guidelines from local customs.

Sending Mooncakes to Japan from Hong Kong

• Mooncakes containing meat ingredients cannot be sent, and there are no special restrictions on egg yolks
• The weight limit for each delivery is less than 10kg
• Mooncakes containing milk, cheese, and unprocessed whey protein ingredients are not allowed to be sent
• If the weight exceeds 10kg, an import permit is required
  

Sending Mooncakes to South Korea from Hong Kong

• Food products containing meat or nuts are not allowed
• The weight limit for each delivery is less than 0.5kg
• Each delivery is limited to a value of less than $100
• The shelf life of mooncakes needs to be more than 1 month
• Recipients in Korea need to obtain a Personal Customs Certification Code (PCC) in advance to pick up the shipment
• Customs has the opportunity to conduct random checks, which may affect the speed of package delivery

Sending Mooncakes to Taiwan to Hong Kong

• Mooncakes containing meat cannot be sent (*lotus paste mooncakes can be sent)
• The weight limit for each delivery is less than 6kg
• Each shipment is limited to a value of less than $1,000
• Prohibition of importing mooncakes originating in China
• Recipient and sender information must be a private address

Sending Mooncakes to USA from Hong Kong

• Mooncakes containing meat or egg yolk are not allowed to be sent (*lotus paste mooncakes can be sent)
• When importing mooncakes, you need to apply to the Food and Drug Administration for Prior Notice F7 (*sending in the name of an individual can be exempted) (mooncakes originating from China, Macau, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, and Cambodia cannot be imported. U.S)
• Each delivery is limited to a value of less than $100

Sending Mooncakes to the UK from Hong Kong

• Mooncakes containing meat, egg yolk, and milk yolk are not allowed to be sent (*lotus paste mooncakes can be sent)
• Depending on the product, the recipient may require an import permit
• When declaring, it is recommended to list the net weight of the mooncakes and ensure that the packaging has an English ingredient list and the name and address of the manufacturer in English

Sending Mooncakes to Canada from Hong Kong

• Roughly the same as the United States (because the courier will first transit in the United States and then arrange the courier to Canada)
• Mooncakes containing meat and egg yolk are not allowed to be sent (*lotus paste mooncakes can be sent)
• The sender and recipient addresses must be private addresses
• All imported mooncakes need to apply for an entrance certificate

Sending Mooncakes from Hong Kong to Singapore

• Mooncakes must not contain meat, nuts, or honey
• The weight limit for each delivery is less than 5kg
• Each delivery is limited to a value below SGD 100

Sending Mooncakes to Thailand from Hong Kong

• Mooncakes containing meat ingredients cannot be sent
• Each delivery is limited to 6 pieces or less
• Each delivery is limited to a value of less than $40
• The sender and recipient addresses must be private addresses
• Entry permit required

Recommended types of mooncakes that can be sent??

Lotus Paste Mooncake
Tangerine Peel Red Bean
Vegan Custard Mooncake
Avoid mooncakes with meat/egg yolk/milk
(Due to the different import restrictions in various places, it is recommended to inquire about individual countries first)

Using the FreightAmigo platform to send mooncakes can save a lot of shipping time, allowing you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with your overseas relatives and friends.

Demonstration of sending mooncakes ?‍?

How to send the mooncakes after buying them? Once the online appointment is completed, someone will come to pick up the package on the designated date and time, which is very convenient! If you also want to send mooncakes overseas, you may wish to take a look at the following simple demonstration:

STEP 1

Registration is free, after logging in to the FreightAmigo platform, on the real-time quotation page, enter the cargo information such as departure location/delivery location, select the type “Package” enter the quantity, unit size, and weight, and press “Search”.

FreightAmigo supports door-to-door service, picking up the package directly at the door, and avoiding the trouble of sending it to the store! ✨

STEP 2

FreightAmigo will immediately list the freight quotation options of different international express companies and the required transit time according to the entered cargo information for you to compare. You can immediately see the cheapest price, and when you see the choice you like, you can press “Book Position” to place an order.

If you are in a hurry to ship, you can select “Fastest” in the sorting method, and you will immediately see the quotation with the shortest shipping time✅

STEP 3

Fill in the relevant shipping information, i.e. pick-up date and time, shipper/consignee address, etc., and select the payment method for online booking.

✨✨✨Please clearly describe the cargo documents: Mooncakes (personal use)

In addition to receiving an email confirmation from FreightAmigo after payment, you can also download and print the Tracking Label / Invoice from My Shipment / Email. How to Paste Shipping Documents Tutorial Paste the printed shipping documents on the prominent place of the shipment, and then wait for the courier to pick it up at your door and you are done!

Online platform booking and payment, fast and safe!

Learning how to use the FreightAmigo platform can help you save a lot of shipping time! If there are relatives and friends around you who need to send mail, you might as well share it with them!

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