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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
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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