Want to send goods to the UK with the cheapest shipping cost? Fuuffy helps you get the best deal! Whether you want to send snacks, books, tea or other items to the UK, Fuuffy provides you with a comprehensive and most cost-effective mailing solution. As the UK has become the first choice for many Hong Kong people to immigrate, both online stores and individual users often send packages to the UK. The editor has prepared the latest shipping strategies for you. From the most favorable postage to express delivery options, package restrictions, and even UK tariff information, Fuuffy can help you make the most suitable choice!
Use UPS's international express delivery service through the Fuuffy freight price platform, and your package can be shipped Shipment to UK within 3-5 working days. Exclusive discounts from Fuuffy and UPS can help you save 70% on shipping costs! Get your parcel delivered to the UK quickly and smoothly.
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Send a 500g parcel to the UK, Aramex’s lowest price is only HK $182 ! Especially for friends who are preparing to immigrate to the UK, Fuuffy provides a more affordable plan: for packages of 21kg or above, only HK $87 per kilogram span>! By booking international express delivery through Fuuffy, you will enjoy international express delivery discounts as low as 30% off. Calculate shipping costs from Hong Kong to the UK immediately and enjoy exclusive discount!
**The price fluctuates every week, and the latest price is subject to fuuffy.com.
Fuuffy provides more than 16 international express delivery options, including well-known express companies such as UPS, DHL, FedEx and Aramex. Each company has its own special services and different business scope. Fuuffy recommends that you choose the most suitable courier company based on your shipping needs, destination and type of items to be sent. Different courier companies have different business scopes and have different restrictions on shipping to the UK. Articles you may be interested in: 【 Guide to airmail for parcels sent to the UK from Hong Kong] Overview of the time, smoothest and fastest options for sending parcels to the UK from Hong Kong in 2024! 】
Although the name Aramex may not be familiar to many people, it is actually a well-known express delivery company originating from the United Arab Emirates. Has significant advantages. If you are in < span style=""text-decoration: underline;"">Aramex official website calculates that the cost of sending a 1kg package to the UK is about HKD 942. Fuuffy cooperates with Aramex at a special price, only HKD 247!
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UPS provides a wide range of international shipping services around the world, covering more than 220 countries and regions. Depending on the service type, the delivery time is roughly between 1 and 5 days, and a variety of price options are available to meet various shipping needs. To send a package weighing 1kg to the UK, the lowest shipping fee via UPS is approximately HKD 452; if you choose to book a service through Fuuffy that also uses UPS to send to the UK, Only HKD 320, enjoy a better price!
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DHL Hong Kong provides users with parcel and document delivery services. Among them, the ""DHL Express"" service is particularly suitable for individual customers and can deliver them as soon as the next working day. The goods are delivered to their destination. This service has a weight limit of 70kg, making it ideal for urgent shipments, and provides door-to-door delivery. For example, if you send a 1kg parcel to the UK, DHL’s lowest original price is about HK$728; with Fuuffy’s discount, you can save you up to HK$293 /strong>!
| DHL Official website price | Fuuffy x Aramex exclusive discount price |
Fedex is a well-known international express delivery company, delivering packages to more than 220 countries and regions around the world, and the weight limit of packages is within 68 kilograms. If you want to send a package weighing 1kg to the UK, the exclusive discount price for booking FedEx through Fuuffy is HK$417, which is more than HK$100 cheaper than the original price of FedEx< / strong>!
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Postage from Hong Kong Post to the UK
Hong Kong Post provides a variety of international mailing services including ""International Express"", ""Air Mail"" and ""Surface Mail"". You can inquire and reserve suitable services through the official website of Hongkong Post.
The postage (with tracking service) for shipping a 1kg package is as follows:
**The latest price is based on Hong Kong PostOfficial website is the most accurate< /span>
Similarly using airmail with tracking service, the shipping fee for Hong Kong Post Express to the UK is HK $389; using Aramex through Fuuffy to send to the UK only costs HK $247 , is HK$142 cheaper than Hong Kong Post’s postage!
**The price fluctuates every week, and the latest price is based on fuuffy.com is the most accurate.
When you send a package from Hong Kong to the UK, it is very important to understand how to calculate shipping costs. The freight calculation for international express delivery depends on two key factors: dimensional weight and actual weight. So, how are these calculated?
Volume weight: Calculated based on the size of the package, the calculation method is length (cm) & times; width (cm) & times; height (cm) / 5000. This formula converts a package's volume into weight to facilitate cost calculations during shipping.
Actual weight: This is the actual weight of the package, usually determined by weighing it on a scale.
Of the two, shipping charges will be calculated based on the larger< /span>. This means that if your package is large but lightweight, you will be charged based on dimensional weight; conversely, if your package is heavy but small, you will be charged based on actual weight.
After the courier collects the package, the weight and size of the package will be measured again. If there is an error between the value you provide and the value measured by the courier, additional shipping charges will be incurred. . To avoid paying unnecessary fees, do not leave extra space in the package: Use appropriately sized cartons or express bags, and try to reduce the space as much as possible to reduce the impact of volume and weight< /span>.
When you consider sending items from Hong Kong to the UK, it is very important to understand the prohibited items lists of different logistics companies. Sending prohibited items will be Fines and confiscation of packages! The following information is provided to you to help determine which items are safe to ship:
Sending snacks, tea, moon cakes, dried seafood: These items are usually allowed to be sent, but they must comply with British food safety regulations. Some food ingredients are prohibited (meat, dairy products, honey, etc.). Therefore, before sending food to the UK, please contact Fuuffy customer service provides food photos, including ingredient lists, to ensure that the food can be sent to the UK.
Medications: All medicinal/herbal ingredients products cannot be sent to the UK via international express delivery.
As lithium batteries are defined as fully controlled dangerous goods, Hong Kong Post prohibits the delivery of lithium-containing batteries electronic products; UPS allows certain electronic products, such as mobile phones, computers and Nintendo Switch, to be shipped under strict regulations, but power banks , wet batteries and pure batteries are prohibited from being sent. Before sending electronic products and electrical appliances to the UK, you must understand the relevant regulations, inquire with Fuuffy Customer Service and correctly declare the battery product to ensure that your electronic products are safe Arrive at your destination. Articles you may be interested in: [2024 Tutorial on sending electronic products: Can I send mobile phones, computers, and iPads containing lithium batteries overseas? 】
According to British regulations, customs duties are usually calculated based on the value of the package and the type of item. This means that the exact rate of customs duties will vary depending on the value and classification of the items within the package. In addition, the UK may impose additional Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain items.
For general personal shipments, if the total value of the parcel is less than £135, then these parcels are generally exempt from customs duties. However, if the value of your package exceeds £135, you will need to pay customs duties. Goods with a value between £135 and £630 are usually subject to a 2.5% tariff. For goods worth more than £630, tariffs are calculated differently. If you have questions about this or need more detailed information, you can contactFuuffy customer service for consultation.
Many Hong Kong people choose air express to send necessities or valuable personal items to the UK. You may be curious, do you need to pay tax when sending daily-use items such as luxury goods, clothes, shoes, etc. from Hong Kong to the UK? Normally, if these are used items that you use regularly, you don't need to pay tax. However, British customs regulations are very strict. When sending, you may be required to provide the value of the items and documents proving that these are your own old clothes, etc., to ensure that these items will not be taxed under normal circumstances. However, declaring items such as clothing as second-hand items may affect the amount of insurance coverage you purchase.
Fuuffy's warm reminder: Hong Kong residents who immigrated to the UK from Hong Kong can apply in the first year</span >Transfer of Residence Relief (ToR) to exempt more than half a year Customs duties on personal belongings. Articles you may be interested in: [Immigration Moving Guide : How to apply for ToR1 when immigrating to the UK? Essential Tor1 tutorial for moving house customs declaration】
There are some important things to note when shipping parcels to the UK:
1. Types and restrictions of items: Different courier companies have different types and restrictions of items that can be transported. For example, items such as chemicals, food, batteries, etc. may require special handling.
2. Prohibited items: Certain items such as illegal drugs, offensive weapons, aerosols, endangered animals and plants, etc. are prohibited from being transported.
3. Transportation insurance: It is recommended that high-value items be insured to reduce risks during transportation.
4. UK customs duties: If the value of the package exceeds a certain limit, customs duties and VAT may be required.
5. For common items such as clothes, hats and documents, etc., shipping to the UK is faster via Aramex or UPS.
- Battery-containing products: mobile phones, computers, computers, Bluetooth speakers/headphones, alarm clocks, sweeping robots, etc.
- Radio transceivers: all radios and devices including Bluetooth/WIFI functionality
- Alcoholic beverages: beer, table wine and other alcoholic beverages
- Food (except meat): dried seafood, doll noodles, biscuits, tea, etc.
- Airgun (simulated gun): airgun, simulated gun or related accessories/parts below 2 joules
- Cosmetics and skin care products: all alcohol-free cosmetics, skin care products, personal cleaning products, etc.
- Liquid, powder, paste, gel-like items (regardless of the packaging used): moisturizing water, eyeliner, hand cream, setting powder, seasoning Powder, drinks, etc.
If your parcel to the UK contains the above restricted items, please Contact Fuuffy customer service</ a>Query.
If your mail or package contains any prohibited items, lacks documentation required by local customs, or misrepresents the contents of the package or sender, local customs or International express companies have the right to charge you fines, handling fees or administrative fees. The amount of the fine will be determined by the courier company or local customs. To ensure that your parcel can be sent to the UK smoothly, please avoid sending the following prohibited items:
- Medicines: All medicines/items containing Chinese and Western medicine ingredients (eye drops, analgesic plasters, anti-inflammatory creams, Chinese medicinal materials, etc.)</ p>
- Pure batteries: electronic components, batteries shipped separately, dry batteries shipped in batches separately and lithium batteries (battery cells, power bank, camping lamp with power bank function )
- Spirits: beverages with an alcohol content of 24% or more
- Gas, compressed gas, pressure tank: such as compressed gas, dry ice, fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, inflatable spheres, life preservers, explosive car airbags, Aerosols, gas lighters, gas bottles, light bulbs, etc.
- Lottery and Currency: Lottery tickets, gambling equipment, collectible coins and stamps, counterfeit currency and securities, and currency equivalents (coins, cash, currency, banknotes and securities)
- Industrial diamonds or diamonds for processing
- Tobacco and related device accessories: all cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tobacco and tobacco smoking related tools (hookahs and e-cigarette accessories)< /p>
- 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 to list all. If you want to know more about the restrictions and prohibited items sent from Hong Kong to Taiwan, please check [List of prohibited items].
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