Car Shipping to Hong Kong
from the United Kingdom
Hong Kong has zero import duty on vehicles, making it one of the most open markets globally. The Ship Cars provides RORO and container services. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Hong Kong from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Hong Kong costs from £625 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £730). 28–35 days to Hong Kong from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing). The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Hong Kong: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Hong Kong
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) in about 28–35 days to Hong Kong from Southampton. RORO: £625. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Hong Kong
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing), priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 28–35 days to Hong Kong from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Hong Kong age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Hong Kong
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing). Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Hong Kong, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Hong Kong vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- No import duty.
- First registration tax 40–115% based on vehicle value.
- Right-hand drive accepted (drives on the left).
- No age restrictions.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Vehicle inspection report
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Hong Kong & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Hong Kong?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Hong Kong, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
28–35 days to Hong Kong
Ports
Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing)
Starting From
£625
Overview
Hong Kong has zero import duty on vehicles, making it one of the most open markets globally. The Ship Cars provides RORO and container services. Hong Kong drives on the left, so UK right-hand drive cars are compatible.
Shipping Methods
RORO and container shipping available. Hong Kong's port is one of the busiest in the world.
Transit Time
28–35 days to Hong Kong from Southampton.
Import Regulations
No import duty. First registration tax 40–115% based on vehicle value. Right-hand drive accepted (drives on the left). No age restrictions.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Vehicle inspection report
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £625 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £730 |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Hong Kong (HK International Terminal) is £625 port-to-port for a saloon and £730 for a 4x4 / SUV. No import duty. First registration tax 40–115%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there import duty on cars in Hong Kong?
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Which UK ports do you ship from to Hong Kong?
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Hong Kong from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Hong Kong every month. Routing into Asia typically tranships through Singapore or Port Klang, with sealed 40ft containers used for everything except a handful of RORO-served deepwater ports. Carnet de Passage, Euro 4–6 emission proofs and chassis verification are the recurring compliance themes. Typical clients on this lane include Carnet-holding overlanders, alongside private owners relocating to Hong Kong and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Hong Kong corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Hong Kong customs.
Vehicles depart from Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe, Southampton and arrive at Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) via direct Far East rotation via Colombo and Singapore. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 28–35 days to hong kong from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Hong Kong car shipping works
Every shipment to Hong Kong follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Bristol (Portbury), bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) (and onward feeder to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Hong Kong.
RORO to Hong Kong
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Hong Kong. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing). RORO shipping to Hong Kong — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Hong Kong
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing). Dedicated container shipping to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Hong Kong are typically routed through Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) as the lead discharge port, with Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Hong Kong and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing)
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Hong Kong import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Hong Kong is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Hong Kong customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Hong Kong
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Vehicle inspection report
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Hong Kong import guides and articles, our UK and Hong Kong customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing).
Who ships to Hong Kong
- • Returning Hong Kong residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Hong Kong
- • Asia car dealers and Hong Kong re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Hong Kong
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Hong Kong
• Specialist UK-to-Hong Kong corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Hong Kong pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Hong Kong (Kwai Tsing) agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Other Asia destinations from the UK
We ship to 8+ other Asia countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Hong Kong. Many customers shipping to Hong Kong also enquire about China, Singapore, Japan because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Hong Kong
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