Whether it’s a date, graduation party, Chinese New Year, or Christmas, alcoholic beverages can add to the atmosphere and make the occasion more enjoyable. If you want to share the joy of tasting exquisite wine with your overseas friends and family, be sure to check out FreightAmigo’s guide to sending alcohol!
We have compiled a list of important restrictions for sending alcohol overseas and demonstrate how to easily book a shipment online with FreightAmigo, helping you Make Trade Easier!
Restrictions On Exporting Alcoholic Beverages From Hong Kong
Should be packaged in wooden crates for transport
A passenger aged 18 or above is allowed to bring into Hong Kong, for his own use, 1 litre of alcoholic liquor with an alcoholic strength above 30% by volume measured at a temperature of 20℃ exempted from duty
Personal shipment is not accepted
FreightAmigo reminds you 💡
Some couriers may not accept red wine shipments, so if you need to send alcohol overseas, it is advisable to first check with our customer services.
Common Countries' Entry Restrictions, Tariffs, And Documentation
Destination Countries | Commercial Shipment
| Tax & Duties
| Additional information |
China
| 1. Original Certificate of Origin (COO) 2. Original Health Certificate (also known as the Hygienic/Sanitation Certificate) 3. The detailed information on the back labels must be in Chinese and affixed to all wine bottles prior to export and must be prepared by the Chinese Importer of Record (IOR) according to China prepackaged food labelling standards | 1. Import duty of 20% 2. VAT of 17% on the CIF value 3. Consumption tax of 10% on assessable value (CIF + duty + liquor tax) 4. Estimated duty of RMB 50 is applicable for all personal shipments below 12% ABV per bottle 5. Estimated duty of RMB 100 is applicable for all personal shipments exceeding 12% ABV per bottle | N/A |
|
|
|
|
Singapore
| 1. COO from the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2. Import Permit (AVA license) from the Singapore Agriculture Food and Veterinary Authority | 1. Duty: Total quantity in litres x excise duty rate x percentage of alcohol strength 2. Duty varies by type of wine and alcohol content 3. GST of 7% on (CIF + duty) | 1. For commercial purposes, the importer must have a Unique Entity Number (UEN) and register his/her intentions with Singapore Customs |
|
|
|
|
USA
| 1. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Importer’s Basic Permit 2. Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) or COLA waiver issued by the TTB unless for testing or under 7% ABV 3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Prior Notice Confirmation (PNC) 4. Formal entries (more than 2,500 USD) require a continuous or single transaction bond | 1. Duty of 50% of CIF value | 1. VAT of 20 on the CIF value 2. Duty varies by type of wine and alcohol content. (e.g. - Table wine: £2.08 per 750ml - Sparkling wine: (>5.5% < 8.5% ABV): £2.08750ml |
|
|
|
|
UK
| 1. A VI 1 certificate of analysis10 is required when shipping more than 100 litres of the same wine | 1. VAT of 20 on the CIF value 2. Duty varies by type of wine and alcohol content. (e.g. - Table wine: £2.08 per 750ml - Sparkling wine: (>5.5% < 8.5% ABV): £2.08750ml | N/A |
*Please refer to the latest guidelines from each country’s customs for the relevant restrictions and regulations on sending alcoholic beverages.
UPDATED ON 19 JUNE 2023