Hong Kong, China #5080 (v.1)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2012 - present
Current active version v.1
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
Terminated on
General description
Permit for the import of animal carcasses and animal products
National legal basis
Rabies Ordinance, Cap. 421
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through an import permit system and on an MFN basis to protect public health.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2012
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX of the GATT 1994
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
Permit
Symbol
NAL

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Animal carcasses and animal products