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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
14. Prohibition of import of controlled products…
14. Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of ozone-depleting substances under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances
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 30 September 2022
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
15. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled…
15. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of ozone-depleting substances under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol
Scheduled ozone depleting substances (please refer to:
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.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 30 September 2022
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
16. Pesticide Permit for exporters of scheduled…
16. 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 restricting the import of scheduled pesticides under Article XX(b) of the GATT, the Rotterdam Convention, and the Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. 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
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic license 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 30 September 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
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
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in excess of prescribed limits under Article XX(b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
26. Prohibition of import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products in excess of prescribed limits
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)
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 30 September 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences Other 27. Permit for the export of waste
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the export of waste under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
27. Permit for the export of waste
Non-hazardous recyclables (https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/files/6schedule.pdf) except those that are uncontaminated and exported 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
NAL-X: Non-automatic license on exports
 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 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6 Hong Kong, China 2022
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences Fisheries
28. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re…
28. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re-export of live or dead toothfish items
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the export and re-export of toothfish items under Article XX(b) of the GATT and the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CAMLR)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
28. Non-automatic licensing for the export and re-export of live or dead toothfish items
Live or dead toothfish items
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic license 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 30 September 2022
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/26 Hong Kong, China 2022
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 the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix I and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of endangered species listed in the CITES Appendices under Article XX(b) of the GATT and CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-automatic licence and inspection for the import of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix I and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
Endangered species of animals and plants listed in the CITES Appendix I (whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives) and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic license
 ICS - HS Code
1
12
2
3
4
41
42
43
44
5
6
67
96
97
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force of Cap. 586: 1 December 2006
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/26 Hong Kong, China 2022
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
Production of valid Convention on International…
Production of valid Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import and export of endangered species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendices under Article XX(b) of the GATT and CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Production of valid Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic license
 ICS - HS Code
1
12
2
3
4
41
42
43
44
5
6
67
96
97
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force of Cap. 586: 1 December 2006
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/26 Hong Kong, China 2022
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
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals under Article XX(b) of the GATT, the Stockholm Convention, and the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Permit for importers and licence for the import of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic license
 ICS - HS Code
2524
2903
2904
2919
2931
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force of this restriction: 1 April 2008
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/6; G/LIC/N/3/HKG/26 Hong Kong, China 2022
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
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
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of and imposing a quota on scheduled ozone depleting substances under Article XX(b) of the GATT, the Vienna Convention, and the Montreal Protocol.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Registration of importers, non-automatic licence and quota for the import of scheduled ozone depleting substances
Scheduled ozone depleting substances (please refer to http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.html) Quota allocation system is applicable to the import of hydrochlorofluoro-carbons (HCFCs) for local consumption only
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic license; GQ: Global quota (for import of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for local consumption only)
 ICS - HS Code
2903
8424.9019.2000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force of this restriction: 1 July 1989
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone