Hongkong Post - Notices http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/news/index.htm en-US Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:46:00 +0800 Notices Copyright(c)2006 Hongkong Post. webmaster@hkpo.gov.hk Mail Services to World Destinations http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/mail_service/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/mail_service/index.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 08:46:00 +0800 Date of Issue Please take note of the following advice from respective postal administrations: 2012 9 May Nigeria
Due to delay in custom's inspection on mails/cargo, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in Nigeria are subject to delay until further notice. 20 April Romania
Due to the electronic communication system breakdown, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in Romania are subject to delay. 7 February France
Due to snow falls, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in France, particularly for the areas with postal codes bearing the prefixes below are subject to delay.
Prefix of Postal Code
06, 09, 13, 14, 26, 27, 28, 31, 41, 45, 50, 53, 61, 72, 76, 78, 83
27 January Italy
Due to an air transport strike, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in Italy are subject to delay. 2011 23 December Philippines
Affected by a tropical storm, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in the Philippines, particularly for the provinces and areas listed below are subject to delay until further notice.
Affected Provinces Affected Areas
Agusan del Sur Talacogon
Bohol Valencia
Bukidnon Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Valencia City
Capiz Panitan, Sigma
Compostela Valley Compostela, Monkayo, Montevista, Nabunturan, New Bataan
Davao del Norte Asuncion (Saug)
Lanao del Norte Iligan
Lanao del Sur Karai,
Misamis Occidental Clarin, Ozamis City
Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador, Kinoguitan, Lugait, Manticao
Negros Oriental Amlan (Ayuquitan), Bacong, Dumaguete, Mabinay, Pamplona, San Jose, Siaton, Sibulan, Tanjay, Valencia (Luzurriaga)
Surigao del Sur Bislig, Hinatuan, Lingig, Tagbina
Zamboanga del Norte Dipolog City, Polanco
30 November El Salvador
Due to strike action taken by customs workers, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in El Salvador are subject to delay until further notice. 23 November Syrian Arab Republic
Due to prevailing unstable situation, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) in Syrian Arab Republic are subject to delay until further notice. 25 October Guatemala
Affected by heavy rainfall and landslides, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) for the areas listed below are subject to delay until further notice.
Affected Areas
Alta Verapaz Baja Verapaz Chimaltenango Chiquimula El Progreso
Escuintla
Huehuetenango Jalapa Jutiapa Quetzaltenango
Quiché Retalhuleu San Marcos Santa Rosa Solola
Suchitepequez Totonicapán
22 February Greece
Due to sporadic strike action by workers of the public sector, mail delivery services (including Speedpost) may be subject to delay until further notice.

Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

]]> Speedpost Insurance Service http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2012/20120326a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2012/20120326a/index.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0800 With effect from 1 April 2012, the premium of Speedpost Insurance Service is revised as below :

Speedpost Insurance Service Premium Table
Sum insured (HK$) Premium (HK$)
General items Watch, mobile phone, camera & accessories
Speedpost Standard Service / Multipack Service / Premium Service / Next Flight Out Service / Economy Express Service / EC-Post Service
>$1,500 - $2,500 $18.00 $24.00
>$2,500 - $5,000 $27.00 $40.00
>$5,000 - $10,000 $46.00 $78.00
>$10,000 - $20,000 $68.00 $108.00
>$20,000 - $30,000 $110.00 $140.00
>$30,000 - $40,000 $120.00 $180.00
> $40,000 - $50,000 $135.00 $230.00
Speedpost Freight Service / FreightPLUS Service
= / < $200,000 0.18% on total sum insured 0.28% on total sum insured

For details, please refer to Speedpost Insurance Service leaflet, or Speedpost Rate Plan (Pos15A/1) Section 4.3, Speedpost Insurance Service.

]]> Outbound Air Mail Services http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2012/20120223a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2012/20120223a/index.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:56:00 +0800 Please note the following updates in relation to outbound air mail services:

Due to the significant increase in Bulk Air Mail and Registered Air Mail traffic after the Chinese New Year, Hongkong Post requires longer time than usual to complete the processing of outbound air mail items, which are now subject to delay. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

]]> Contract Awarded for Operating e-Cert Services http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20111230a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20111230a/index.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:33:00 +0800 Since April 2007, Hongkong Post has contracted out the e-Cert services of Hongkong Post Certification Authority to E-Mice Solutions (HK) Limited [香港億軟信息技術有限公司] (the “current contractor”). The current contract, after a 12-month extension, will expire on 31 March 2012.

As a result of an open tender process conducted by Hongkong Post in mid-2011, Certizen Limited [翹晉電子商務有限公司] (the “new contractor”) has been awarded a 6-year contract to operate e-Cert services for the period from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2018.

The new contractor will be responsible for maintaining the existing e-Cert services. During the transition of service provision from the current contractor to the new contractor, there will be no change to the procedures of application for and renewal of e-Cert.

Further information can be found at Hongkong Post Certification Authority website.

]]> Items sent to Australia with the approach of Christmas http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20111019b/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20111019b/index.htm Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:53:00 +0800 As advised by Australian Government, to prevent the possibility of postal items being delayed or seized, the following items that are commonly intercepted with the approach of Christmas should not be mailed to Australia:

pine cones wreaths
fresh mistletoe and conifer goods made from or containing bark or straw
fresh fruit and vegetables potpourri
salami and other meats toys containing sand, soil or seeds
raw nuts  

For more information, please visit http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/mail/cant-mail.

]]> Prohibited Articles - Drugs http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110829a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110829a/index.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:06:00 +0800 In accordance with the requirements of Japan Post, all postal items containing drugs are prohibited from being sent to Japan unless proof of official permission has been obtained from a competent authority and the details of the contents are declared in customs declaration.

]]> Conditions for Accepting Payment by Credit Card http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110411a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110411a/index.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0800 According to the existing arrangement, credit card is accepted for payment to Hongkong Post only for the following types of transactions:

  1. (i) Purchase of Speedpost or Local CourierPost services at post office counters;
    (ii) Purchase of Parcel service in the same transaction of purchase of Speedpost / Local CourierPost services at post office counters;
  2. Purchase of Postshop souvenirs or postal stationery at post office counters;
  3. Purchase of philatelic products (excluding all local stamps) at post office counters;
  4. Mail orders for philatelic products or Postshop souvenirs; and
  5. Payment at the website of Hongkong Post.
]]> Mail Services to Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Socialist People's) http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110308a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110308a/index.htm Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0800 Due to prevailing unstable situation, all postal services (including Speedpost) to Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Socialist People's) are suspended until further notice. Any inconvenience caused is much regretted. Prohibition on Sending Perfumery Products and Lithium Batteries by Air Mail and Notes for Completion of Details of Mail Contents on Customs Declaration Form http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110222a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2011/20110222a/index.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:39:00 +0800 Recently, there is an emerging concern on lithium batteries or perfumery products sent through the postal channel. Besides, more cases involving failure to provide truthful or detailed description of mail contents on the customs declaration form have been found. To avoid delay or return of mail due to non-compliance with relevant requirements, senders should note the following:

  1. In accordance with the requirements of Universal Postal Union, International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association, all dangerous articles such as perfumery products and lithium batteries are not admissible for posting by air mail (including Speedpost).

  2. Senders must provide a detailed and truthful description (i.e. details, quantity and weight or volume, etc.) of mail contents on the customs declaration form. Generic terms such as food, sample, cosmetics, electronic accessories and toy accessories are not acceptable. For cosmetics and liquids, the specific name and quantity/volume should be stated in detail, e.g. lipstick 1 no., eyeliner 1 no., foundation cream 1 no., skin toner 100 ml, shampoo 100 ml, etc.

]]> Speedpost - Hong Kong Harmonized System Code http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2010/20101224a/index.htm http://www.hongkongpost.com/eng/publications/notices/2010/20101224a/index.htm Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0800 Effective from 1 January 2011, customer must provide the Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS) Code and the matching commodity description for posting of Speedpost non-document items to Italy, Lithuania and Slovakia in order to ensure smooth customs clearance and timely delivery.

For enquiries on the appropriate Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS) code, please call Census and Statistics Department’s commodity code enquiry hotline at 3178 8933 directly, or visit http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/online_services/checking_trade_codes/index_tc.jsp.

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