A Complete Manual for Custom Wooden Crates and Pallets in Hong Kong: From Material Selection to Export Compliance
I. Why do Hong Kong enterprises need professional packaging Solutions
▶ Special climate challenges: Annual average humidity of 85%+ transportation risks during typhoon season
▶ Strict export standards: IPPC fumigation standards vs. Requirements of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department of Hong Kong
▶ Cost optimization space: Through customized design, logistics losses can be reduced by 15-30%
Ii. Analysis of Key Technologies for Custom Wooden Crates
1. Material selection decision tree
Comparison of commonly used Woods in Hong Kong:
| Material | Applicable Scenarios | Price Range (HKD) |
|------------|-------------------|---------------|
| Plywood | Electronic equipment export | 200-300/ square meter |
| Logs | Heavy machinery transportation | 350-500/㎡ |
| Composite board | Food-grade packaging | 400-600/㎡ |
2. The Golden Rule of Structural design
Nine-square grid reinforcement method (suitable for goods less than 2 tons)
Three key elements for moisture-proofing: 10cm from the ground at the bottom + moisture-proof film + silica gel desiccant
A local case in Hong Kong: A certain chip enterprise reduced the transportation damage rate by 67% through a customized solution
Iii. Key Points for Customizing Pallets
List of advantages of plastic pallets
✓ Direct export without fumigation ✓ Recyclable over 50 times ✓ Compliant with Hong Kong's waste plastic Recycling program
2. Load-bearing calculation formula
Safe load-bearing capacity (kg) = Material coefficient × (number of feet × area of a single foot)^0.8
The loading and unloading standards at Hong Kong ports require a minimum safety factor of 1.5 times.
Iv. Flowchart of Hong Kong Export Compliance
Obtain the packaging certification of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce
Carry out IPPC numbered laser engraving
Submit the customs packaging declaration (which must include the HS code of the goods)
Arrange for on-site inspection by China Inspection Group
V. Response Strategies for the New Regulations in 2025
⚠️ The upcoming Hong Kong Sustainable Packaging Ordinance requires:
The recycling rate of wooden packaging is ≥30%
The use of degradable fungicides is mandatory
The pallets need to be marked with carbon footprint labels
[Enterprise Response Plan] Register for the Environmental Protection Department's "Green Packaging Partnership Program" immediately and receive a 50% equipment upgrade subsidy
Vi. Q&A on Common Customer Questions
Q: Is fumigation required when traveling from Shenzhen to Hong Kong?
A: To pass through the Shenzhen Bay Port, a quarantine certificate from the mainland and a record with the Hong Kong Department of Health are required
Q: How long will it take to deliver the urgent goods?
A: 72-hour local express service in Hong Kong (including self-pickup from Yuen Long/Tuen Mun warehouses)
Attached: Service hotline for all districts in Hong Kong: 00852-51019155
