Licensed customs declarations for HK imports and exports, export customs export, and destination clearance via our global agent network. Accurate, fast, fully compliant.
Customs clearance is the step that can make or break a shipment schedule. A mis-classified HS code, a missing permit, or an incomplete invoice can hold goods for days. AGLog Cargo's in-house customs team and global broker network ensure your cargo clears without surprises.
Import declarations, export declarations, re-export documentation. HK is a free port but formal declarations are required for most commercial goods. We handle all commodity categories including controlled goods.
Export declaration filing (出口报关) via our the region-licensed customs brokers. VAT rebate documentation, China origin certificates, and export licence coordination for controlled categories.
Through our licensed agent network: USA (CBP formal entry + ISF), EU (import declaration + EORI), UK (CDS post-Brexit), Australia (ABF), UAE (Dubai Customs), and beyond. Advance duty estimates provided on request.
Contact our customs team — we'll advise on requirements for your commodity and route before you ship.
Contact Our Team →HK is a free port — no import duty on most goods. However, a formal import declaration must be submitted within 14 days of importation. Controlled categories require licences: food (FEHD), pharma (DH), textiles (C&ED), strategic commodities (HKSCO), CITES species (AFCD). AGLog Cargo handles the declaration and advises on permits for your specific commodity.
HS code (Harmonized System) is the international product classification system used by all customs authorities. It determines the duty rate, VAT treatment, permit requirements, and any trade restrictions. Incorrect HS classification can result in underpayment of duty (a customs offence) or unnecessary holds and costs. We provide classification advice for every shipment.
For standard commercial shipments with accurate documents submitted in advance, HK customs clearance is typically completed within hours of vessel/flight arrival. Air freight can often be cleared same day. Sea freight LCL/FCL is typically cleared within 1 business day. Goods requiring examination may take 2–5 additional business days.
Controlled goods requiring HK permits include: strategic commodities (dual-use goods), pharmaceutical products and drugs, food and animal products, textiles, reserved commodities (rice, frozen meat), CITES-listed species, and radioactive materials. The regulatory body depends on category. AGLog Cargo identifies permit requirements before your shipment moves to avoid delays.
Yes — for door-to-door shipments, we coordinate destination customs through our global licensed broker network: USA (CBP formal entry + ISF), EU (EORI-based import declaration), UK (CDS post-Brexit), Australia (ABF), UAE (Dubai Customs), and 150+ other destinations. We provide advance duty estimates so there are no surprises at delivery.