Ordinary Letter / Packet
The basic service is available to customers who post mail items to overseas destinations by surface. The postage rate depends on the destination, format and weight of the item, which can be up to 50 g, 500 g and 2 kg for small letters, large letters and packets respectively. Destinations are divided into different zones to reflect difference in processing and conveyance costs.
The service comes with the following features:
- The packet service is available to all overseas destinations. The weight limit is 2 kg in general.
- String may be used to secure the wrapping if tied with a simple knot easy to unite. The packing must ensure the integrity of the contents during transport.
- Mail items should not bear a return address located outside Hong Kong or enclose any mail sent on behalf of other senders in the consignment.
- Sufficient postage should be ensured to be paid for all mail items tendered for posting. If the postage is underpaid, the concerned item will be charged on delivery with the amount of deficiency plus an additional fee.
Estimated Delivery Time
- Varies according to different destinations indicated on "Postage Rates and Services - Section 8 : Estimated Delivery Time (POS 15 Supplement)" of www.hongkongpost.hk
Latest Dates of Posting for Forthcoming Surface Despatches
Charges
| Surface Mail |
Weight per item not over |
Postage rate per item |
| The Mainland, Macao and Taiwan |
Zone 1
Asia (except Japan) |
Zone 2
Japan, Oceania, Europe (except Eastern Europe and Scandinavia) and North America |
Zone 3
Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, Africa and other destinations |
| Small Letter |
20 g |
$2.8 |
$3.5 |
$5.0 |
$5.3 |
| 50 g |
$4.5 |
$6.2 |
$7.9 |
$8.2 |
| Large Letter |
50 g |
$4.6 |
$6.3 |
$8.0 |
$8.3 |
| 100 g |
$8.4 |
$10.5 |
$12.0 |
$12.3 |
| 250 g |
$16.6 |
$20.6 |
$23.4 |
$23.7 |
| 500 g |
$31.8 |
$39.8 |
$43.9 |
$44.1 |
| Packet |
100 g |
$8.6 |
$10.8 |
$12.3 |
$12.6 |
| 250 g |
$16.9 |
$21.0 |
$23.7 |
$23.9 |
| 500 g |
$32.2 |
$40.2 |
$44.1 |
$44.4 |
| 1 kg |
$55.5 |
$69.9 |
$75.6 |
$75.9 |
| 2 kg |
$85.3 |
$116.0 |
$119.9 |
$120.2 |
The postage rates listed above will not be applicable if the following conditions are met:-
- Bulk posting of lightweight surface items not exceeding 150g sent to Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Macao, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, or Viet Nam; AND
- Posting of 1,500 items or more per day, or 5,000 items or more over a 2-week period to addressees in the same destination by a single mailer.
How to pay the postage
How to pay the postage
| 1. |
Stamps |
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| 2. |
International Reply Coupon |
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| 3. |
Franking Machines |
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| 4. |
Prepayment in Money (not less than 100 identical items) |
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| 5. |
Permit Mailing (not less than 100 identical items) |
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Small Letter (P)
- Maximum dimensions: 165 mm x 245 mm x 5 mm (thickness)
- Minimum dimensions: 90 mm x 140 mm
- Maximum weight: 50 g
Large Letter (G)
- Maximum dimensions: 305 mm x 381 mm x 20 mm (thickness)
- Minimum dimensions: 90 mm x 140 mm
- Maximum weight: 500 g
Packet (E)
- Maximum dimensions: length, width and depth combined: 900 mm, but the largest dimension may not exceed 600 mm
For roll form: length plus twice the diameter: 1 040 mm but the largest dimension may not exceed 900 mm
- Minimum dimensions: 90 mm x 140 mm
- Maximum weight: 2 kg