Complete Guide: Shipping from Hong Kong to UK (2025) - Costs, Times & Options

Want to send a parcel from Hong Kong to the UK but don’t know how to choose a courier? This article compares the shipping costs and timeliness of express delivery companies such as Hong Kong Post, SF Express, and UPS in detail, and teaches you how to save up to 70% of shipping costs. Whether you are sending BNO documents, food or electronic products, you can find the most suitable logistics solution. At the same time, we answer common questions such as restrictions on parcels from Hong Kong to the UK and whether medicines can be sent, helping you easily choose the most value-for-money shipping method from Hong Kong to the UK!

 

As more and more Hong Kong people move to or study in the UK, the demand for sending packages from Hong Kong to the UK is increasing day by day. Whether you are sending BNO documents, snacks, tea, or electronic products, choosing the right express delivery service is crucial. Next, Fuuffy will introduce you to various options for shipping from Hong Kong to the UK in detail, including freight comparison, delivery time, and some important considerations.

 

Express delivery options from Hong Kong to the UK

1. Hong Kong Post

Hong Kong Post is the preferred shipping method for many people and provides a variety of services to meet different needs:

Speedpost: The fastest option for urgent documents or valuable items.

Air Mail Parcel: Slower than express delivery but more economical, suitable for general documents and items.

First class parcel: Surface mail< /a>The cheapest but slowest option, suitable for large items that are not urgently received.

 

2. International Express Company

DHL, FedEx, UPS and other international express companies provide fast and reliable services:

- Wide coverage and can be delivered to anywhere in the UK

- Provides multiple service levels, such as standard express delivery, next-day delivery, etc.

- Usually includes door-to-door delivery and electronic tracking

 

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3. SF Express

SF Express is highly trusted in Hong Kong and also provides high-quality services to the UK from Hong Kong:

- Standard express service usually delivers to most UK cities within 4-6 working days

- Provides a variety of value-added services, such as door-to-door delivery, packaging, etc.

 

Comparison of shipping costs from Hong Kong to the UK

1. Comparison of freight rates among international express companies

Fuuffy provides you with exclusive discounts on major international express delivery, helping you save up to 70% of logistics costs.

 

Send a parcel to the UK

For online store shipments to the UK, you can choose EconomicQ Standard. The shipping fee starts at $48. Users with high volume can choose Get bigger discounts. EconomicQ also has special lines for sending cosmetics and food. Now you can send meat, health products, and vitamins, and tax and customs clearance are included! Individual users can choose EconomicQ Plus, with shipping as low as $169.

 

Commercial Express	Business users	Individual users
EconomicQ Standard	HK $48</ td>	-</td >
EconomicQ Standard (Make Up)	HK $52</ td>	-</td >
EconomicQ Plus (tax and customs clearance included)	HK $118</ td>	HK $169</ td>
Aramex	HK $184 HK $302 HK $311 HK $376 HK $390
UPS (Express Saver)
UPS (Expedited)
DHL
Fedex

*Latest prices at fuuffy.comThe price of the day is subject to change

 

Send documents to the UK

Hong KongSend BNO documents The cheapest shipping fee to the UK is only $178 , if you are sending important documents or urgent documents, it is recommended to use UPS, which can be delivered to the UK in as soon as 2 days.

*The latest price is based on fuuffy.comThe price of the day is subject to change

 

2. Postage from Hong Kong Post to the UK

Hong Kong Post provides a variety of delivery services to the UK. The following are express services with tracking functions:

 

Hong Kong Postal Service	Postage (Calculated based on 0.5kg)
Express Mail (Standard Service)< /h4>	HK $306
Express Mail (PP8/5kg multi-purpose box)	HK $883</ td>
Airmail parcel	HK $453</ td>
Surface mail package	HK $352</ td>

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3. SF Express Hong Kong shipping fee to UK

SF Express provides two international shipping services: international standard express and international special offer.International Standard Express is suitable for documents or packages that require faster speed; while International Express is a more economical option and is suitable for non-urgent items.

 

Send documents to the UK

Express service	Shipping fee (calculated at 0.5kg)
International Standard Express+	HK $332
International Specials	HK $270

*Latest Price Please refer to the official website of SF Express

 

Send a parcel to the UK

Express service	Shipping fee (calculated at 0.5kg)
International Standard Express+	HK $347
International Specials	HK $284

*The latest price is subject to the official website of SF Express< /p>

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Comparison of delivery times from Hong Kong to the UK

Hong Kong Post	International Express Company	SF Express
- Speedpost: 2-4 working days (major cities) - Airmail package: 11-17 working days - Surface parcel: 9-12 weeks	- UPS Express Saver: 3-5 business days - UPS (Expedited), DHL, Fedex, Aramex: 4-8 working days -EconomiQ: 7-11 working days	- International Standard Express+: 8 working days - International Special: 10 working days

 

Sending restricted and prohibited items to the UK from Hong Kong

Restricted Items

Prohibited items

❗️Battery-containing products (mobile phones, computers, headphones) ❗️Radio transceiver (Bluetooth/WIFI function) ❗️Beer, table wine and other alcoholic beverages ❗️Food (except meat): dried seafood, doll noodles, biscuits, tea, etc. ❗️Air guns below 2 joules ❗️All alcohol-free cosmetics, skin care products, personal cleaning products, etc. ❗️Liquid, powder, paste, gel-like items

🚫 All medicines/items containing Chinese and Western medicine ingredients 🚫 Pure battery, wet battery, external charger 🚫 Beverages with an alcohol content of 24% or above 🚫 Gas, compressed gas, pressure tank 🚫 Lottery and Currency 🚫 Tobacco and related device accessories 🚫 Plants and plant products: cotton, seeds, tobacco 🚫 Control of knives, crossbows, bows and arrows (except tableware) 🚫 Animals or animal products (animal skulls, animal wine)

 

 

There are too many types of prohibited items to list all, please check Prohibited Items ListLearn more.

 

Things to note when sending special items from Hong Kong to the UK

Send snacks to the UK

Ensure food packaging is complete and includes English labels describing ingredients.

 

Send tea to the UK

Shipment is generally allowed, but attention must be paid to packaging and declaration.

 

Send medicine to the UK

Hong Kong Post usually does not allow the delivery of medicines, but some international express companies may accept it. You need to consult in advance and provide relevant documents.

 

Customs declaration process from Hong Kong to the UK

- Fill in the customs declaration form accurately, including item description, value, etc.

- Some items may require additional documentation, such as proof of origin.

- High value items may be subject to customs duties and VAT.

 

Hong Kong sends UK customs duties

- Goods under £135 are duty-free

- All imported goods are subject to 20% VAT

- Items for personal use may be partially or fully exempted

 

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Do I have to pay tax when sending personal items to the UK?

1. As to whether you need to pay tax when sending personal items from Hong Kong to the UK, there are the following four situations:
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3. 1. Used personal items are usually exempt from customs duties
   If you are sending old personal items that you have used for a long time from Hong Kong to the UK, such as old clothes, used shoes, books, etc., they are generally exempt from paying customs duties. However, UK Customs may require you to provide documentation proving that these are indeed your own old items.

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2. 2. New personal items may be subject to tax

3. If you are sending newly purchased personal items from Hong Kong to the UK, such as new luxury goods, electronic products, etc., you may need to pay corresponding fees based on their value. Customs duties and VAT.

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2. 3. Discount for British Hong Kong residents

3. No matter which city you immigrate to, within the first year of immigration, you can apply for ""Transfer of Residence Relief(ToR)"" offer, there is no need to pay customs duties for personal items sent from Hong Kong to the UK, provided that these items have been used More than half a year.

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5. 4. Second-hand item insurance coverage may be affected
   Declaring personal items sent from Hong Kong to the UK as second-hand goods may affect the amount of insurance coverage during shipping.

 

When sending British parcels to Hong Kong, be sure to read < a href=""https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs"">British Customs relevant regulations, accurately declare the type and value of items sent to the UK from Hong Kong, and Provide supporting documents when necessary to avoid unnecessary expenses. If you have any questions about customs duties for shipping from Hong Kong to the UK, please contact Fuuffy customer service.

 

Online store shipping to the UK

If you need to send urgent documents or valuable items to the UK, UPS's HK$303 shipping fee is also quite affordable, much lower than its normal public price level. In addition to Aramex and UPS, the Fuuffy platform also provides users with preferential channels for DHL, FedEx and other international express service providers, allowing you to compare and choose the most suitable shipping solution from Hong Kong to the UK in one stop.

 

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