2021 Shipping Hong Kong Traditional Food: Glutinous Rice Dumplings, Rice Balls, Moon Cakes
Last Updated : 2024-01-03
2021 Shipping Hong Kong Traditional Food: Glutinous Rice Dumplings, Rice Balls, Moon Cakes
Due to the pandemic, Fulffy knows that many netizens have family and friends who cannot return to Hong Kong, and may miss the opportunity to spend the festive season together. To help them feel less homesick, Fulffy has specially sorted out the various import restrictions on Hong Kong’s traditional cuisine and seasonal food in popular countries, hoping to help everyone unite and enjoy the festive seasons together.
Today, Fulffy will talk about the things you need to know about sending moon cakes, Dragon Boat Festival rice dumplings, rice cakes, carrot cakes and glutinous rice balls~
Mooncake
⚠️Sending snowy moon cakes and ice cream moon cakes is prohibited in all countries
Taiwan🇹🇼 |
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Japan🇯🇵 |
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Korea🇰🇷 |
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UK🇬🇧 |
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USA🇺🇸 |
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Australia🇦🇺 |
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New Zealand🇳🇿 |
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Canada🇨🇦 |
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Thailand🇹🇭 |
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Singapore🇸🇬 |
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Malaysia🇲🇾 |
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Vietnam🇻🇳 |
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Glutinous Rice Dumplings
⚠️International express delivery generally does not accept shipments that require refrigeration, so everyone should avoid sending foods that require refrigeration, such as rice dumplings with meat and perishable fillings.
Japan🇯🇵 |
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Korea🇰🇷 | 1. The invoice needs to clearly state the reason for import and the number of the goods |
UK🇬🇧 | 1. All rice dumplings containing eggs are not allowed to be sent 2. The recipient needs to apply for an import permit 3. The reason for import and the name of the food should be clearly stated on the invoice |
USA🇺🇸 | 1. All rice dumplings containing eggs are not allowed to be sent 2. The ingredients need to be clearly listed on the invoice 3. You need to apply for a Prior Notice Number from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but you can get exemption if you indicate "individual to individual food item for non-commercial purpose" |
Australia🇦🇺 | 1. All rice dumplings containing egg and meat ingredients are not allowed to be sent |
New Zealand🇳🇿 | 1. All rice dumplings containing egg and meat ingredients are not allowed to be sent |
Canada🇨🇦 | 1. The total weight must not exceed 10KG each time 2. The package will pass through the US and then enter Canada, so it is recommended to refer to the US entry restrictions |
Thailand🇹🇭 | 1. It is forbidden to import all rice dumplings containing beef ingredients 2. The recipient needs to apply for an import permit to the Thai Food and Drug Administration |
Singapore🇸🇬 | 1. All rice dumplings containing beef ingredients need to apply for an import permit 2. If the total value exceeds S$400, UEN must be provided (Unique Entity Number) |
Rice cakes, radish cakes
Rice cakes are baked and processed products, and generally they can be sent overseas. But everyone should pay attention:
- 1. Any processed food containing meat and eggs cannot be mailed.
- 2. Food needs to be stored at room temperature
- 3. List the name and ingredients of the food before shipping
Glutinous rice balls
Glutinous rice balls need to be kept frozen, and international express delivery generally does not accept shipments that require refrigeration. So Fulffy suggests that you don’t send glutinous rice balls and send other traditional HK foods instead.
Frequently asked question
Which countries expressly prohibit the receiving and sending of moon cakes?
Currently 34 countries prohibit the receipt and delivery of moon cakes, including: Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Qatar, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Burundi, Gabon, Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya.
Which countries prohibit the entry of rice dumplings by mail?
There are currently 23 countries that prohibit the receipt and sending of zongzi, including: Germany, France, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Qatar, India, Indonesia.
What should I do if I am still not sure whether the food I want to mail meets the restrictions?
It is recommended to confirm directly with the official, and you can email the competent authority responsible for the food to obtain an official response to reduce the risk of rejection.