Moving to Hong Kong From USA

For an international household shipment from the USA to Hong Kong, you may need a copy of your valid passport, the original Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, a detailed inventory of your shipment, and your full contact details and delivery address in Hong Kong.

Providing complete and accurate documentation before your shipment leaves the USA can help reduce unnecessary delays during customs clearance.

Some goods require a license, permit or certification before they can be imported into Hong Kong, while others are prohibited. These can include firearms and weapons, controlled chemicals, narcotics, plants and plant products, meat and poultry, endangered species and other regulated goods.

Requirements vary depending on the item, so check the applicable regulations before packing your shipment.

If you’re shipping a car to Hong Kong from the USA, it’s important to understand the import requirements and potential costs before your vehicle leaves the US. Hong Kong places high taxes on imported personal vehicles, and imported vehicles are subject to inspection and taxation before first registration.

Left-hand-drive cars cannot be imported, and an import permit must be obtained from the Marine Department within 24 hours of the arrival of your household effects. For vehicle shipments, you will generally need the original vehicle documentation, purchase invoice, Certificate of Insurance, Certificate of Registration and Import Declaration.