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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
- Customer is allowed to declare one air shipment and one surface shipment
imported into the People's Republic of China within six months of the shipper's approved
import procedures.
- Any declaration after the two allowed are admitted full duty
- 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 information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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