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Export Cars
to Hong Kong

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Hong Kong for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a premium vehicle market with no age restrictions on vehicle imports. Right-hand drive UK vehicles are ideal for Hong Kong roads. First Registration Tax (FRT) is the primary duty levied on vehicle imports and is calculated on taxable value.

UK Car Source exports to Hong Kong, managing the full process from vehicle sourcing and UK documentation through to sea freight and Transport Department compliance support.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitNo vehicle age restriction. Registration based on emissions standards.
ConditionRoadworthy condition. Transport Department inspection required.
Customs AuthorityHong Kong Customs and Excise Department
Duty & VATFirst Registration Tax (FRT) applies — rates range from 40% to 115% on taxable value. No VAT.
StandardsTransport Department type approval required. UK and EU homologated vehicles generally accepted.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Kwai Tsing Container Terminals — Primary container port handling the majority of vehicle and cargo imports.
River Trade Terminal — Secondary terminal used for certain cargo categories.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Inland / Transit Routing

For landlocked destinations — coordinated road transport from transit ports.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

25–32 days sea freight

4

Customs Clearance at Destination

3–14 working days depending on port, standards approval and documentation

5

Total Estimated Process

7–13 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability, compliance and customs)

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