Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$35.62/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$35.62/kg
Duty-free under
$0
VAT / Sales Tax: 0%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$26.72
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$51.67
EMS
Box 5kg
$89.08
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$149.64
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$35.62
Rates are estimates based on published tariffs. Actual rates may vary depending on account type, surcharges, fuel adjustments, and package dimensions. Contact carriers directly for exact quotes.
Estimated arrival
May 20 — 26, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
| Carrier | Included | Premium | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | Yes ($100) | 2.5% | Basic coverage included. Extended up to $50,000 |
| FedEx | Yes ($100) | 2.8% | Declared value coverage. Max $50,000 per package |
| UPS | Yes ($100) | 2.7% | Declared value. Max $50,000. High-value surcharge above $5,000 |
| EMS | Yes ($50) | — | Basic SDR-based compensation only. No premium option |
| USPS | Yes ($5) | 3% | Priority Mail Express includes $100. Extra insurance up to $5,000 |
| Royal Mail | Yes ($50) | 2.5% | Consequential loss cover. Max £2,500 for international |
| Aramex | No | 3% | Optional insurance. Covers damage and loss |
| SF Express | Yes ($30) | 2% | Basic coverage included for declared value |
| DPD | Yes ($520) | — | Standard liability €520. No premium insurance option |
| Japan Post | Yes ($200) | — | Registered mail includes coverage up to 200 SDR |
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSEMS Express | $35.26 | $35.62 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | HS 85 | 0% (all electronics duty-free) |
| Clothing | HS 61-62 | 0% (all clothing duty-free) |
| Footwear | HS 64 | 0% (all footwear duty-free) |
| Food products | HS 01-24 | 0% (all food duty-free, alcohol excise ~100%) |
| Machinery | HS 84 | 0% (all machinery duty-free) |
| Cosmetics | HS 33 | 0% (all cosmetics duty-free) |
| Books | HS 49 | 0% |
| Toys | HS 95 | 0% (all toys duty-free) |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Free port, zero customs duties on virtually all goods. Only 4 dutiable commodities: liquor (100% excise), tobacco (100% excise), hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. Tradelink for electronic trade submissions (TDEC system). Same-day clearance is standard. Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department oversees compliance. No VAT or GST system.
World's easiest customs. Zero duties on 99.9% of goods. No sales tax, no VAT, no GST. Clearance within hours, often same day for express shipments. Only 4 categories subject to excise duty (alcohol, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, methyl alcohol). A dream for importers and one of the world's top logistics hubs with world-class port and airport infrastructure.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: Issued by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), Federation of Hong Kong Industries, or Chinese Manufacturers' Association. Also available from Trade and Industry Department (TID). CEPA certificate for preferential access to mainland China. Import licenses: Import licenses required only for: reserved commodities (rice, frozen/chilled meat), pharmaceuticals and antibiotics, pesticides, telecommunications equipment, strategic commodities, radioactive materials. Most consumer goods enter completely freely, no license needed.