Hong Kong, China #5091 (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 human corpse, infectious agents, biological materials containing/suspected to be containing infectious agents
National legal basis
Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation, Cap. 599A
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through an import permit procedure and on an MFN basis to prevent infectious diseases from being introduced into the territory.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2012
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 of the GATT 1994
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
Permit
Symbol
NAL

Tariff lines

3002
ex HS 3002
Human corpse, infectious agents, biological materials containing/suspected to be containing infectio...