Hong Kong, China #5111 (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
Import inspection of wood packaging material
National legal basis
Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance, Cap. 207
Administrative mechanism
The import of wood packaging material may be subject to inspection at points of entry so as to ensure they are free from plant pests and soil. The export of non-manufactured wood packaging materials has to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15, or requirements as specified by the importing authorities.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2012
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Meta data

WTO justifications

Article XX - Article XX - General Exceptions.

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

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

Measures

Reported restrictions
Import inspection
Symbol
CP
CP-X

Tariff lines

44
ex HS Ch. 44
Wood packaging materials
45
ex HS Ch. 45
Wood packaging materials