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Best Shipping Solutions from Canada to Hong Kong

Written by Timothy Byrnes | April 12, 2018

Canada and Hong Kong share deep economic and cultural roots, supported by a diaspora of over 300,000 Canadians. In 2026, Hong Kong remains a critical duty-free gateway for Canadian exporters targeting the Greater Bay Area. This guide provides real-time logistics data, updated customs rules, and strike-resilient shipping alternatives.

2026 Shipping Benchmarks: Canada to Hong Kong

Note: For individuals shipping personal shipments to Hong Kong up to around 5 kilograms, we recommend Canada Post as usually the best option. For commercial shipments and heavier weights, contact our team for rates and support. 

Service Level Best For Est. Lead Time Starting Rate
Economy Surface Non-urgent personal items 8–12 Weeks $32.50 CAD
Xpresspost Intl. E-commerce parcels 10–14 Days $115.00 CAD
Jet Priority Air Time-sensitive commercial 3–5 Days Quote Based

*Rates include 2026 fuel surcharges. Pricing for Vancouver/Toronto to HK Island, Kowloon, and New Territories.

Top Carrier Options for Canada to Hong Kong

1. Canada Post (Best for Individuals)

Ideal for personal shipments under 2kg. Packages are delivered via Hong Kong Post.

  • Small Packet Intl (Surface & Air)
  • Xpresspost International (Tracked)

2. Jet Worldwide (Best for Business)

Direct air injection for commercial shipments, dry ice and best in class logistics support.

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2026 Hong Kong Import and Customs Rules

Hong Kong is a Free Port, meaning most goods enter duty-free. However, compliance is strictly monitored by HK Customs and Excise.

Shipping goods on dry ice to Hong Kong from Montreal. 

Get support for your temperature control goods and shipping with dry ice to Hong Kong from Montreal.  Contact Jet.

Key Compliance Checklist:

  1. CERS Filing: Required for Canadian exports valued at $2,000 CAD+.
  2. Excise Items: Duties apply only to liquors (30%+ alc), tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol.
  3. HS Classification: Ensure 2026 HKHS codes are used for chemical or electronic products to avoid 48-hour holds.
  4. Macao De Minimis: Shipments to Macao over MOP 5,000 require pre-shipment declaration.

Expert Insights: Shipping Logistics

Dry Ice Shipping HS Code Guide CERS Export Rules

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