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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Prohibition on imports/exports of Highly…
Prohibition on imports/exports of Highly endangered species of animals and plants listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligations of Hong Kong, China under the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on imports/exports of Highly endangered species of animals and plants listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Endangered species of animals and plants
Type of measure
Imports and exports prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
1
3
6
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals
Import and export licences on Chlorofluorocarbons…
Import and export licences on Chlorofluorocarbons which include CFC 11, 12, 113, 114, 115; Halons 1211, 1301, 2402; ten other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons which include CFC 13, 111, 112, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, and 217; Methyl Chloroform; Carbon Tetrachloride; Methyl Bromide; 34 Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs); and Hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs) which include HCFC 21, 22, 31, 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, 132, 133, 141, 142, 151, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 253, 261, 262 and 271; and Bromochloromethane (BCM). Prohibition of imports of ozone depleting substances except Methyl Bromide and HCFCs for local consumption. Imports quota for HCFCs for local consumption. Prohibition of imports and exports of ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol.
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligations under the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import and export licences on Chlorofluorocarbons which include CFC 11, 12, 113, 114, 115; Halons 1211, 1301, 2402; ten other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons which include CFC 13, 111, 112, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, and 217; Methyl Chloroform; Carbon Tetrachloride; Methyl Bromide; 34 Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs); and Hydrochloroflurocarbons (HCFCs) which include HCFC 21, 22, 31, 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, 132, 133, 141, 142, 151, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 253, 261, 262 and 271; and Bromochloromethane (BCM). Prohibition of imports of ozone depleting substances except Methyl Bromide and HCFCs for local consumption. Imports quota for HCFCs for local consumption. Prohibition of imports and exports of ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol.
Chlorofluorocarbons, Halons, fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, Methyl Chloroform, Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Bromide, Hydrobromofluorocarbons, Hydrochloroflurocarbons and Bromochloromethane
Type of measure
Non automatic imports and exports licences; Imports and export prohibitions; Imports quota
 ICS - HS Code
2903
8424
90192000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Climate
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture, Mining Non automatic import licenses required for plants
Environment related objective
To prevent the spread of plant pest in compliance with the recommendations of the Plant Protection Agreement for the Asia and Pacific region and the International Plant Protection Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non automatic import licenses required for plants
Plants
Type of measure
Non automatic imports and exports licences
 ICS - HS Code
6
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
Non automatic import/export licensing system for…
Non automatic import/export licensing system for live endangered species of wild origin in Appendix II of CITES plants
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligations of Hong Kong, China under the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non automatic import/export licensing system for live endangered species of wild origin in Appendix II of CITES plants
Endangered species of animals and plants
Type of measure
Non automatic imports and exports licences
 ICS - HS Code
1
3
6
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Import licences Agriculture
Import and transhipment permits of live animals…
Import and transhipment permits of live animals and birds
Environment related objective
To protect animal health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import and transhipment permits of live animals and birds
Live animals and birds
Type of measure
Import permits
 ICS - HS Code
1
3
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Export licences Agriculture
Export permits of protected wild animals, parts…
Export permits of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animals, or nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
Environment related objective
To protect wild animals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Export permits of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animals, or nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
Live animals and birds
Type of measure
Export permits
 ICS - HS Code
15
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals, Other
Import and export permits are required for…
Import and export permits are required for hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligation under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, and to protect public health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import and export permits are required for hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Type of measure
Imports and exports permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Recycle
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Regulation affecting movement or transit Agriculture, Mining
Import authorisation of plant pests and soil to…
Import authorisation of plant pests and soil to prevent the spread of plant pests
Environment related objective
To prevent the spread of plant pest
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import authorisation of plant pests and soil to prevent the spread of plant pests
Plant pests and soil
Type of measure
Import authorisation
 ICS - HS Code
1
25
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment…
Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Forestry
Import inspection at points of entry of wood…
Import inspection at points of entry of wood packaging material to ensure they are free from plant pests and soil. Marking and treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging materials exports to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) #15, or requirements as specified by the importing authorities.
Environment related objective
To prevent plant pests and soil
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import inspection at points of entry of wood packaging material to ensure they are free from plant pests and soil. Marking and treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging materials exports to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) #15, or requirements as specified by the importing authorities.
Non-manufactured wood packaging materials
Type of measure
Import inspection; Export marking and treatment
 ICS - HS Code
44
45
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Labelling
Forest
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2010 Air pollution reduction Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)…
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products (51 architectural paints/coatings, seven printing inks, 30 vessel and pleasure craft paints/coatings, 46 adhesives and sealants, and six selected consumer products - air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents) are prohibited if their VOC content is in excess of prescribed limits
Environment related objective
To improve the air quality of Hong Kong
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products (51 architectural paints/coatings, seven printing inks, 30 vessel and pleasure craft paints/coatings, 46 adhesives and sealants, and six selected consumer products - air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents) are prohibited if their VOC content is in excess of prescribed limits
Architectural paints/coatings, printing inks, air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents
Type of measure
Imports prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
3208
3209
3210
3215
3505
3506
3305
3307
3403
3404
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Organic