WTO Quantitative Restrictions

Hong Kong, China #5093 (v.2)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2014 - 01/10/2016
Old version v.2
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Declaration, first registration and import return for the import of motor vehicles for sale or for use in Hong Kong
National legal basis
Motor Vehicles (First Registration Tax) Ordinance, Cap. 330
Date of entry into force: 23 June 1961
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through import declaration and import returns procedure on an MFN basis for subsequent collection of first registration tax on such vehicles which are for use in Hong Kong.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2012
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(d) - (d) necessary to secure compliance with laws or regulations which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, including those relating to customs enforcement, the enforcement

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

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

Measures

Reported restrictions
Declaration First registration Import return
Symbol
NAL

Tariff lines
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ex87
Motor vehicles