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🇭🇰 Moving to Hong Kong • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Hong Kong
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Moving to Hong Kong from the UK. Air freight in 6–9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. HK Customs and Excise Department. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

📍 Part of our complete Shipping to Hong Kong hub — free-port customs, dutiable goods, costs & every service ›
How it works

Shipping personal effects to Hong Kong when you move

Relocating to Hong Kong means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to Hong Kong door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. From a suitcase to a household’s worth of boxes, our service to Hong Kong covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.

Moving to Hong Kong from the UK means deciding what travels with you and what ships ahead. For most people — professionals, returning diaspora, retirees — luggage shipping handles the personal effects while furniture follows by sea or stays behind. Here is the process.

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Door collection across the UK. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Hong Kong. Hong Kong HKG via Cathay Pacific Cargo. Transit: 6–9 working days from UK collection.
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Customs: HK Customs and Excise Department. Hong Kong is a free port — personal effects are generally duty-free for personal use. No Transfer of Residence application required. HK Customs is efficient and business-friendly. This is one of the most straightforward international customs environments.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule worldwide. Any name mismatch reclassifies the shipment as a commercial import — full duties apply.
Restrictions

What to know before you pack for Hong Kong

No lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes (standard restrictions). Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us. No items on HK prohibited list. Generally very smooth. Always call us on 0800 096 38 39 before packing if you are unsure about any item — a 5-minute call prevents a customs hold at the destination.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop / tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking — dense items add up fast
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Hong Kong
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited in air freight — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Hong Kong choose Excess Luggage Co.

Hong Kong is the most customs-friendly major international destination — a genuine free port with no personal effects duty. We have been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — operating 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals. Community discussions and expat networks consistently cite our confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Hong Kong — your questions answered

Does Hong Kong charge customs duty on personal effects?
Hong Kong is a free port — zero customs duty on most personal effects. No transfer of residence application required. Personal goods for personal use are admitted without duty. HK Customs is efficient. This is one of the easiest international moves from a customs perspective.
How long does shipping to Hong Kong take?+
6–9 working days from UK collection to HKG via Cathay Pacific Cargo. Hong Kong customs clearance is typically 1–2 additional working days. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item. This is one of the advantages over airlines — many airlines cap at 23kg and charge heavily for overweight bags. Our 30kg standard means most bags travel without overweight surcharges.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Hong Kong. We recommend 14 working days to allow for customs clearance. Book early — our collection slots fill up, particularly during peak periods (September, December, Ramadan). See our booking lead times guide.
What happens if customs holds my shipment?+
Contact us immediately on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference. A hold is almost always a documentation issue. We advise on the exact documentation needed for Hong Kong customs and the fastest resolution route. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a limit on how many bags I can ship?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity. This is a significant advantage over airlines which may refuse extra bags at busy periods.

Ready to ship to Hong Kong?

Clear quote before we collect. No guesswork. Established 1998.

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Hong Kong

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Hong Kong Customs & Excise — the official customs authority for Hong Kong. Always verify current requirements before shipping.

UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Moving to Hong Kong • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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