Baggage Shipping to Hong Kong

Tips for baggage shipping to Hong Kong

The firm that you use for your baggage shipping to Hong Kong should be both professional and reliable, but it is also important that you familiarise yourself with a few basic shipping and destination facts to ensure the hassle-free transportation of your belongings from here to there. Baggage shipping to Hong Kong can be a quick and simple process but only if you select the right shipping firm and understand what paperwork needs to be completed well in advance of your trip.

Excess Baggage Company can handle all of your baggage shipping to Hong Kong needs, no matter whether you're travelling for a holiday, moving there to live, or flying in on business. To help you in your travels, we've compiled a few helpful tips to ensure that your baggage shipping to Hong Kong is carried out without a hitch.

1. How to pack your baggage
A shipping label should always be fixed to the outside of your package, with the destination address clearly printed for all to see. It is also sensible to attach a label to the inside of your package just in case. The size of your package will help to determine the cost of shipping, so it's essential that you measure your baggage accurately before booking our service.

Each package that you send should have its own inventory document, of which you should retain a copy. Make a list of items as you pack them and for extra peace of mind take photographs of any valuable items.

2. What are classified as 'restricted items'?
Every destination has its own list of items that it classifies as 'restricted' or 'hazardous'. Your shipping company should be able to supply you with this list or, at the very least, point you to where you might access one. Items that everyone should be aware are prohibited include explosives, narcotic drugs, and firearms but some less-known items include fruits and vegetables.

3. What should you expect at customs?
All shipments are subject to an inspection at the discretion of the Hong Kong customs officials. It is therefore important to have an inventory of any household goods, jewellery, or personal effects contained in each carton that you send. When booking your shipment, you will be sent all of the relevant customs forms; it's essential that they're completed fully and accompany your baggage at all times.

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