The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authority
Imported goods must conform to licensed
activities of the importer
Imported goods must be accompanied with an
International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes
based on the goods and the stated description
The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means
that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods,
insurance and shipping cost to Hong Kong
Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
Goods containing tobacco will be set to USD 35 Aramex handling fee for each shipment presented to customs authorities regardless of weight and value
The following are trade agreements with Hong Kong that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Upon entry of goods into
Hong Kong on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance. The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Packing List (detailed)
Import and export permit (if necessary)
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
When exporting goods from
Hong Kong some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of
goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods
when exporting
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Original Commercial Invoice (in English)
Customs Declaration if the goods' value is above HKD 1,000
For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include: military, dual-use, chemicals, technological, electronic goods,
textiles, and agricultural goods. For more information
click here to check if your goods require an export license
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page)
Important Notes
All exported goods might be
inspected by Customs Authorities
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations
of Hong Kong. For more information
click here
For more information on exporting from the Hong Kong
click here
Aramex
will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Hong
Kong
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Monetary items including currency, fake
money, and coins
Publications that are offensive to
religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium,
drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
Counterfeit goods covering all brands of
clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
Fireworks*
Ivory and ivory products*
Furs*
Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles
or antiques of exceptional high value*
Bullion*
Chemical
waste and nuclear waste
Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
Ammunitions*
Human remains, including ashes*
Animals,
plants, food items and perishable*
*Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Hong Kong. Some
examples are shown below:
Aramex offers clearance service covering
the following Customs Ports:
Hong Kong International Airport
Aramex offers a wide range of customs
clearance services (starting with Delivery Order collection up to delivery of
goods). In addition, Aramex offers storage in Aramex warehouses when needed.
In key locations, Aramex
employees are certified and supported by a customer service team to keep
customers updated, and address all inquiries. Please contact our Aramex Customer Service
team for an offer