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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 G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
Permit for importers and licence for the import…
Permit for importers and licence for the import of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. The restriction is administered through (i) an import permit system for importers and (ii) an import licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous chemicals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Permit for importers and licence for the import of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. The restriction is administered through (i) an import permit system for importers and (ii) an import licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. All HS codes have ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
2524
2903
2904
2919
2931
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 April 2008
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
Registration of importers, non-automatic licence…
Registration of importers, non-automatic licence and quota for the import of scheduled ozone depleting substances: The restriction is administered through an importer registration system, an import licensing procedure and a quota allocation system on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer. The maximum annual quota of HCFCs that can be imported into Hong Kong is set based on the reduction targets stipulated in the Montreal Protocol.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Registration of importers, non-automatic licence and quota for the import of scheduled ozone depleting substances: The restriction is administered through an importer registration system, an import licensing procedure and a quota allocation system on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer. The maximum annual quota of HCFCs that can be imported into Hong Kong is set based on the reduction targets stipulated in the Montreal Protocol.
GQ (for import of HCFCs for local consumption only). HS codes 2903 and 8424 have ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; GQ: Global quota
 ICS - HS Code
2903
8424
90192000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 July 1989
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
Pesticide Licence for importers of registered…
Pesticide Licence for importers of registered pesticides/Pesticide Permit for importers of scheduled pesticides or any other unregistered pesticides and non-automatic licence for the import of pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous chemicals.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Pesticide Licence for importers of registered pesticides/Pesticide Permit for importers of scheduled pesticides or any other unregistered pesticides and non-automatic licence for the import of pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133
Pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133. HS code has ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 10 September 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Non-automatic licence for the import of…
Non-automatic licence for the import of radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus: The restriction is administered through an import licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect public safety, security and health.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from radioactive substances. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-automatic licence for the import of radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus: The restriction is administered through an import licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect public safety, security and health.
Radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus. HS code ex 9022.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
2844
9022
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 20 November 1959
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other
Permit for the import of waste: The restriction…
Permit for the import of waste: The restriction is administered through a permit system for the import of waste on an MFN basis in accordance with HKC’s obligations under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, and to ensure environmentally sound management of waste in Hong Kong(...)- regulated e-waste will not trade through Hong Kong. The control will guard against international dumping and prevent regulated e-waste intended for re-export ending up in Hong Kong.
Environment related objective
Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994; Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Permit for the import of waste: The restriction is administered through a permit system for the import of waste on an MFN basis in accordance with HKC’s obligations under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, and to ensure environmentally sound management of waste in Hong Kong(...)- regulated e-waste will not trade through Hong Kong. The control will guard against international dumping and prevent regulated e-waste intended for re-export ending up in Hong Kong.
Non-hazardous recyclables; Hazardous wastes; Regulated e-waste (i.e. abandoned air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, computers, printers, scanners and monitors).
Type of measure
Permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 September 1996; Regulated e-waste entered into force on 31 December 2018.
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Import licences Fisheries
Non-automatic licensing for the import of live or…
Non-automatic licensing for the import of live or dead toothfish items: The restriction is administered through an import licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect toothfish from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing internationally in accordance with the CAMLR Convention.
Environment related objective
To contribute to the conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CAMLR Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-automatic licensing for the import of live or dead toothfish items: The restriction is administered through an import licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect toothfish from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing internationally in accordance with the CAMLR Convention.
Live or dead toothfish items
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
030283
030383
030446
030455
030485
030492
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 July 2020
Keywords
Fish
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/5 Japan 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences Chemicals
5. Non-automatic licence for exports of…
5. Non-automatic licence for exports of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting substances that deplete the ozone layer. Article XX(b)of the GATT; Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Non-automatic licence for exports of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Product description #10 of the attachment to this notification. HS code represent a chapter.
Type of measure
NAL - X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
27
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2020
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/5 Japan 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences Other
6. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous…
6. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Wastes
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by requiring Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Wastes. Article XX(b) of the GATT; Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Wastes
Product description # 11 of the attachment to this notification. Various HS codes.
Type of measure
NAL - X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/5 Japan 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
7. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous…
7. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by requiring Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides. Article XX(b) of the GATT; Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in international trade.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Non-automatic licence for exports of Hazardous Chemicals and pesticides
Product descriptions # 12(1) to (v) of attachment to this notification. Various HS codes, including HS CH 29
Type of measure
NAL - X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
29
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/JPN/5 Japan 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
8. Non-automatic licence for exports of…
8. Non-automatic licence for exports of endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the environment by requiring Non-automatic licence for exports of endangered species of wild fauna and flora. Article XX(b) of the GATT; Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Non-automatic licence for exports of endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Products descriptions # 13, 14 of the attachment to this notification. Various HS codes.
Type of measure
NAL - X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2020
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife