Hong Kong, China #5088 (v.5)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
28/09/2022 - 03/10/2024
Old version v.5
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic import certificate; import and export licence for the import and export of dangerous drugs.
Import quota for certain dangerous drugs
National legal basis
Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134)Date of entry into force of this restriction: 17 January 1969
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through an import certificate; import and export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect public health.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
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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(b) of the GATT 1994
Non-WTO commitments

Single Convention (1961) on Narcotic Drugs

Reported as: UN Single Convention on Narcotic drugs 1961

Convention (1971) on Psychotropic Substances

Reported as: UN Single Convention on Psychotropic substances 1971
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
GQ , NAL , NAL-X
Symbol
GQ
NAL
NAL-X

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Dangerous drugs specified in Schedule I; Part I of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Cap. 134
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Dangerous drugs specified in Schedule I; Part I of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Cap. 134