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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
10. Prohibition of the import and transhipment of…
10. Prohibition of the import and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials. The restriction is administered through a prohibition on import of and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles on an MFN basis to protect human health.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and avoid air pollution
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Prohibition of the import and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials. The restriction is administered through a prohibition on import of and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles on an MFN basis to protect human health.
Asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
68128000
25241000
25249010
25249020
25249090
68114010
68114090
68129110
68129190
68129210
68129290
68129310
68129390
68129910
68129990
68132010
68132090
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences Chemicals
14. Registration of exporters and non-automatic…
14. Registration of exporters and non-automatic licence for the export of scheduled ozone depleting substances. The restriction is administered through (i) an exporter registration system and (ii) an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong, China (HKC)’s international obligations, to control the exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances. 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
14. Registration of exporters and non-automatic licence for the export of scheduled ozone depleting substances. The restriction is administered through (i) an exporter registration system and (ii) an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong, China (HKC)’s international obligations, to control the exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Scheduled ozone depleting substances (please refer to http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.html). First two HS codes have ex.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
2903
8424
90192000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
15. Prohibition of import of controlled products…
15. Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances. The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation of products containing ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
To protect the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994; Montreal Protocol.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances. The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation of products containing ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Controlled products containing ozone depleting substances are banned for import in phases. Details of the phasing out schedule can be found at http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/ozone_layer_protection/wn6_info.html
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
2903
8424
90192000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
16. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled…
16. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol. The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports and exports of scheduled substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation and exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
To protect the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol. The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports and exports of scheduled substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol on an MFN basis to give effect to HKC’s international obligations, to control the importation and exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Scheduled ozone depleting substances (please refer to http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.html). HS codes are ex 2903 and ex 8424.
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
ICS - HS Code
2903
8424
90192000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Agriculture, Chemicals
17. Pesticide Permit for exporters of scheduled…
17. Pesticide Permit for exporters of scheduled pesticides and non-automatic licence for the export 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 by controlling the exportation of some pesticides. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Pesticide Permit for exporters of scheduled pesticides and non-automatic licence for the export 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-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and…
Air pollution reduction, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
26. Prohibition of import of Volatile Organic…
26. Prohibition of import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products in excess of prescribed limits. The restriction is administered through the prohibition of importation of regulated products containing VOC in excess of prescribed limits on an MFN basis to improve the air quality of Hong Kong.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of Volatile Organic Compounds. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
26. Prohibition of import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products in excess of prescribed limits. The restriction is administered through the prohibition of importation of regulated products containing VOC in excess of prescribed limits on an MFN basis to improve the air quality of Hong Kong.
A variety of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products (51 types of architectural paints/coatings, 7 types of printing inks, 6 broad categories of consumer products, 14 types of vehicle refinishing paints/coatings, 36 types of vessel and pleasure craft paints/coatings, and 47 types of adhesives and sealants, and fountain solutions and printing machine cleaning agents) are regulated under Air Pollution Control (Volatile Organic Compounds) Regulation, Cap. 311W (please refer to https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/prob_solutions/voc_reg.html#point_3 for details). All HS codes have ex.
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
3208
3209
3210
3215
3305
3307
3402
3403
3404
3505
3506
3808
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Clean
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Other environmental requirements Other
27. Permit for the export of waste. The…
27. Permit for the export of waste. The restriction is administered through a permit system for the export 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. The regulated e-waste export control ensures that any regulated e-waste will not trade through Hong Kong and will not cause environmental hazards in other jurisdictions.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and of Human Health & Safety by requiring Permits for the export of waste. 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
27. Permit for the export of waste. The restriction is administered through a permit system for the export 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. The regulated e-waste export control ensures that any regulated e-waste will not trade through Hong Kong and will not cause environmental hazards in other jurisdictions.
Non-hazardous recyclables (https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/files/6schedule.pdf) except for the purpose of reprocessing, recycling, recovery or reuse
Hazardous wastes (https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/files/7schedule.pdf)
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
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences Fisheries
29. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re…
29. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re-export of live or dead toothfish items. The restriction is administered through an export 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 on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CAMLR Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
29. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re-export of live or dead toothfish items. The restriction is administered through an export 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-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
030283
030383
030446
030455
030485
030492
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/24 Hong Kong, China 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
Non-automatic licence and inspection for the…
Non-automatic licence and inspection for the import of endangered species of animals and plants listed in CITES Appendix I and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
Environment related objective
To protect Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994; CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-automatic licence and inspection for the import of endangered species of animals and plants listed in CITES Appendix I and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
Endangered species of animals and plants listed in CITES Appendix I (whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives) and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
HS codes are chapters and all have ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
12
41
42
43
44
67
96
97
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force: 1 December 2006
Keywords
Endangered
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
 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