Ship a Car from the UK to Hong Kong

Ship your car from the UK to Hong Kong via RORO or shared container. Hong Kong is a high-value market for UK car exports, with strong demand for British luxury and performance vehicles including Range Rover, Bentley, McLaren, and right-hand-drive classics. Hong Kong drives on the left, so RHD vehicles from the UK are fully road-legal without conversion. The Ship Cars runs regular container services from Southampton, Felixstowe, and Tilbury to Hong Kong's Kwai Tsing container terminals, with optional shared-container loading for cost-conscious shippers. Typical transit: 28–35 days from Southampton, Felixstowe, or Tilbury to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) via the Suez Canal. Add 5–10 working days for UK collection, export packing, and HMRC C88 clearance before the vessel sails.. Main discharge port: Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing).

Transit time
28–35 days from Southampton, Felixstowe, or Tilbury to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) via the Suez Canal. Add 5–10 working days for UK collection, export packing, and HMRC C88 clearance before the vessel sails.
Main port
Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing)
Shipping methods
Container shipping is the primary method to Hong Kong, with dedicated 20ft containers for single high-value vehicles and shared 40ft containers for two-car loads. RORO services are not commonly used o
Import rules
Hong Kong applies a First Registration Tax (FRT) on a sliding scale: 46% on the first HK$150,000 of taxable value, 86% on the next HK$150,000, 115% on the next HK$200,000, and 132% above that. There is no import duty and no VAT/GST on imported vehicles. Vehicles must pass a Transport Department exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Hong Kong?

In 2026, expect £1,650 to £2,400 for shipping alone in a shared or dedicated container from Southampton or Felixstowe to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing), with 28 to 35 days transit. First Registration Tax on arrival is 46 to 132 percent of the assessed value.

Can I ship a right-hand-drive car from the UK to Hong Kong?

Yes. Hong Kong drives on the left and requires right-hand-drive vehicles, so UK cars are fully compliant without conversion.

What is Hong Kong's First Registration Tax on imported cars?

FRT is tiered: 46 percent on the first HK$150,000 of taxable value, 86 percent on the next HK$150,000, 115 percent on the next HK$200,000, and 132 percent above HK$500,000. There is no separate import duty or VAT.

Is there an age limit for importing cars to Hong Kong?

There is no fixed age limit, but vehicles must pass the Transport Department's examination for safety and emissions. Older cars built before Euro 4 may struggle to clear unless registered as historical vehicles.

Which UK ports serve Hong Kong?

Southampton, Felixstowe, and Tilbury all run regular container sailings to Hong Kong, typically via Maersk, MSC, ONE, and CMA CGM services through the Suez Canal.

Do I need a customs broker in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong Customs is straightforward, but a local agent is recommended to file the CED declaration, present the bill of lading, and coordinate the Transport Department first-registration inspection.

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