The former British colony has continued its close relationship with Europe: almost 2,000 EU companies have offices in Hong Kong and regular Structured Dialogues take place between the EU and Hong Kong’s government to deepen and broaden cooperation.
Sources: Deloitte, European Commission, GOV.UK
For more detailed information when trading with Hong Kong, download our Hong Kong Fact Sheet.
Locations: 40
Number of Service Centres: 13
DHL Delivery Zone: 7
Vehicle Fleet: 219
| Hong Kong: Country Profile | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Population: | 7.1 million | EXPORTS FROM HONG KONG Exports fromHong Kong: |
US$ 486.1 billion (2013 est.) |
| Area: | 1,104 sq km | Export Commodities: | Electrical machinery and appliances, textiles, apparel, footwear, watches and clocks, toys, plastics, precious stones, printed material |
| Currency: | 1 Hong Kong dollar (HKD) = 100 cent | Top Export Destinations: | USA, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Australia, Brazil, France, Canada, India, Italy |
| GDP: | US$ 381.7 billion (2013 est.) | IMPORTS INTO HONG KONG | |
| Time Zones: | UTC + 8; daylight savings not observed | Imports into Hong Kong: |
US$ 514.5 billion (2013 est.) |
| Languages: | Cantonese (official), English (official), Putonghua (Mandarin), other Chinese dialects, other | Import Commodities: | Raw materials and semi-manufactures, consumer goods, capital goods, foodstuffs, fuel (most is re-exported) |
| Ethnic Groups: | Chinese 93.6%, Filipino 1.9%, Indonesian 1.9%, other 2.6% | Top Import Origins: | Germany, China, USA, Australia, Italy, Japan, UK |
| Transit Times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination | Transit Time | ||
| Lantau Island | 2 days | ||
| Yeun Long | 2 days | ||
| Tsuen Wan | 2 days | ||
| Tuen Mun | 2 days | ||
| Fanling | 2 days | ||
| Kowloon | 2 days | ||
DHL can assist you with trading with Hong Kong. Contact the DHL team on 1890 725 725
DHL Customer Services is also available on 1890 725 725
Unlimited: Duties and Taxes are not charged, although excise duty will apply to excisable goods
The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items.
Beverages with an alcoholic strength above 30% at 20°C
Receiver to provide import licence or pay duties. State alcohol content, age, quantity, volume and brand for exemption proof, licence application or duty rate calculation. Transit shipments: obtain permit.
Animal products including skins and leather goods and ivory
Clearly state kind of commodity (i.e. made with what kind of animals – scientific names), or shipment will be subject to inspection.
Involving endangered species including ivory: provide Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certificate, import licence and/or certificate of origin.
Biological Substance Category B, UN3373
Import and transit may require permit issued by Hong Kong’s Department of Health. Transit shipments with non-infectious content not exposed to infectious agents: declare explicitly on invoice.
Circuits & circuit boards, computer components, parts and software, electronic equipment, radar equipment including transmitters & receivers and telecommunications equipment
State technical details on invoice. Telecommunications equipment: receiver requires import licence from Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
Drugs: prescription and non-prescription, medical samples, medical / dental supplies and equipment
Receiver requires import licence from Hong Kong’s Department of Health.
Diplomatic mail
Send as goods. Clearly show shipper and receivers’ details on Waybill; state shipment is diplomatic mail and/or related to foreign affairs.
Foodstuffs and other perishables including fresh milk, excluding canned or dry foods
Subject to inspection. State commodity type on invoice. Fresh milk: provide milk licence; powdered formula: provide export licence.
Mobile phones, accessories and components
Receiver requires import licence from Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA).
Rice
Receiver requires import licence from Hong Kong’s Trade and Industry Department.
Seeds
Provide Phytosanitary Certificate.
Tobacco
Dutiable unless receiver holds import licence.
For asbestos, Carnet shipments, chemicals including drugs and x-ray machines please contact DHL Customer Services before shipping.
