Appliances Shipping Cost from Cartagena to Hong Kong

Shipping costs to Hong Kong vary greatly by speed, weight, and carrier, ranging from around $15-$25 for light documents/small items via economy (USPS First Class, Asendia) to $35-$75+ for faster services (UPS, FedEx, DHL) for 1-5 lb packages, with options like USPS Priority Mail offering mid-range speeds and prices, and larger/heavier items or expedited freight costing significantly more.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

Key takeaways. Laptops shipped to Colombia are generally subject to 0–5% import duty plus 19% VAT (IVA), making landed costs significantly higher than purchase price. All shipments require detailed documentation, including the importer's NIT tax ID, and may be delayed without a licensed customs broker.