Transit
28–40 days
Services
Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Felixstowe, Southampton
From
£2,800
Sailing frequency and operators
Weekly container; no RoRo service. Carriers serving Hong Kong (Kwai Chung) include Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE.
Terminal and facilities
Modern container terminals at Kwai Chung with on-port CFS for shared-container devanning, Hong Kong Customs assessment, and Transport Department inspection lanes.
Customs and import
0% import duty (free port). First Registration Tax of 46–132% based on taxable value scaled by price band.
See the full Hong Kong destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Hong Kong (Kwai Chung)
Get a published taxable-value quote from the Transport Department before shipping. The First Registration Tax is the real cost in Hong Kong.
Frequently asked questions
Is car import to Hong Kong duty-free?
Hong Kong is a free port with 0% import duty. The First Registration Tax is the substantive cost and can exceed 100% on premium vehicles.
Can I ship by RoRo to Hong Kong?
No, there is no dedicated UK to Hong Kong RoRo service. Vehicles travel by 20ft or 40ft container into Kwai Chung.