Hong Kong, China #5097 (v.7)

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Notified in
Version validity
31/05/2026 - present
Current active version v.7
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances
National legal basis
Ozone Layer Protection (Products Containing Scheduled Substances) (Import Banning) Regulation (Cap. 403C, Laws of Hong Kong)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap403C!en

Date of entry into force: 27 May 1993

Amended to introduce a phased prohibition on the import of controlled products, extending the control scope to include products containing HCFCs:
1 January 2010
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through enforcement of the Regulation.
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

Montreal Protocol

Reported as: Montreal Protocol
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP
Symbol
CP

Tariff lines

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