Hong Kong, China #5086 (v.6)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
03/10/2024 - present
Current active version v.6
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Permit for the export of protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or egg of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
National legal basis
Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170)
Date of entry into force of this restriction: 23 January 1976
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through a special permit system on an MFN basis to conserve protected wild animals in Hong Kong.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
Referenced WTO document symbol

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(b) of the GATT 1994
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL-X
Symbol
NAL-X

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Protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or...
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Protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or...
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Protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or...
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Protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or...
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Protected wild animal, or part of a protected wild animal, killed or taken in Hong Kong; or nest or...