I have a 2hr connection and two separate tickets without a baggage agreement.

I recall transfer counter in E-1.

Can we just go to E-1 to have our check baggage checked in for our follow-on flight without having to clear customs, collect our bags and check back in?

I believe I did this before with little over a 1hr connection but this was some time ago.

Just want to make sure we can go straight to the transfer counter and have them transfer our bags with only a 2hr connection.

We are flying from S.E. Asia with Asian carrier to HKG and then AA from HKG to DFW. No baggage agreement between Asian carrier and AA.