Bringing an electric drill from Guangzhou to HK via bus
Hey everyone,
I'm trying to bring a Bosch 12V drill from Guangzhou to Hong Kong for personal use (just some maker/DIY projects at home). SF Express flat-out refused to ship it for me due to their typical strict policies on batteries and motors.
Since shipping is a no-go, my plan is to hand-carry it back myself on a cross-border bus (like Trans-Island or Eternal East) via Shenzhen Bay.
Here is how I plan to pack it to follow transport rules:
- Checked luggage (stowed under the bus): Drill body and metal bits.
- Carry-on backpack: The 12V battery (it’s tiny, well under the 100Wh limit).
Has anyone done this recently via the land border buses? Will mainland or HK customs at Shenzhen Bay give me any grief over a single household drill in the x-ray machine? Just looking for a quick sanity check before I buy my bus ticket. Thanks!