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Customs Information
Be
prepared. Learn the requirements and restrictions of your
destination country.
Moving across international borders can be
complicated. In order to be fully prepared, you
should know what documents (identification, titles,
insurance certificates, bills of sale, etc.) are required by
customs in your destination country. Many countries also have
various restrictions on the type or quantity of goods or pets
that you are allowed to bring into the country.
Researching well ahead of time will ensure that your
relocation is successful and problem-free.
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HONG KONG |
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Photocopy of Customer's Passport
picture page
- Authorization Letter from
Customer for Destination Agent to handle Customs clearance
(provided by Destination Agent.)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- All
air shipments are physically inspected
- Surface shipments are physically
inspected at random
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol and tobacco products and
perfume are subject to duties
- Feathers, furs, skins, tusks,
ivory and certain agriculture products require Exporting Country's
License, Certificate of Origin, and an Import License, and are subject to
inspection by the Agriculture and Fisheries Department
- Pesticides and radioactive
substances
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotic drugs/medications
(import permitted with copy of prescription)
- Plants, trees, vegetables (a
Phytosanitary Certificate and Import License is required)
- Uncooked meat/poultry
- Pornographic or politically
subversive material
- Weapons, ammunition, fireworks,
explosives and clasp-knives are subject to import license and police
control
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Only right-hand drive vehicles
are permitted (driving is on the left)
- Certain models are not accepted
(must contact Transport Department for further details)
- Very high duty and taxes
- Vehicle must be owned by customer
for more than 6 months
- Documents required:
- Bill of Sale/Original
Purchase Invoice
- Export License in origin
country stating engine and chassis number
- Registration Certificate
showing the dimensions
- Deregistration Certificate
- Passport
- Hong Kong Insurance
Certificate
- Driver's license
- Authorization letter for
Destination Agent to handle Customs clearance
- Full Exhaust Emission Test
Certificate (should be obtained prior to departure from origin)
- They must be reported to
Transport Department within 14 days of arrival in Hong Kong
Transport Department
Licensing Division
3/FL., United Centre
PETS
- Quarantine may be required
depending on the type of animal and the country of origin
- Documents required:
- Health Certificate cannot be
more than 14 days old and must be endorsed by a Government approved
Veterinarian
- Rabies Vaccination must be
administered at least 30 days before departure, but not more than six
months before departure
- Import Permit issued by the
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and valid for 30 days from
date of issue
- Both a Residence Certificate
as well as an additional International Health Certificate must be
prepared and must be endorsed by the USDA/APHIS/VS
Special permits must be obtained in
advance for the importation of animals and birds. Quarantine periods vary
according to the animal's country of origin. Application forms for the permits
may be obtained from:
The Agriculture and Fisheries Department
12th Floor, Canton Road Government Offices
393 Canton Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-733-2235
NOTE - Customs
regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding
information is only a brief summary of customs regulations
applicable to household goods shipments to this country and is
solely for general guidance. Since regulations are subject to
change without notice, iMoveInternational.com cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental
events resulting from non-compliance. It is your
responsibility to check with
your local embassy or consulate prior to your move for the
most up-to-date and complete information.
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