Hong Kong, China #5087 (v.5)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
28/09/2022 - 05/07/2023
Old version v.5
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Licensing of exporters; and non-automatic authorization for the export of controlled chemicals
National legal basis
Control of Chemicals Ordinance (Cap. 145)Date of entry into force of this restriction: 1 June 1996
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through (i) licensing of exporters and (ii) authorization to export controlled chemicals on an MFN basis to prevent diversion of controlled chemicals into illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.Import licensing procedures can be found in Section 2.4.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
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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

UN Convention (1988) on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Reported as: United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances 1988
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL-X
Symbol
NAL-X

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