Hong Kong, China #5113 (v.3)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2016 - 01/10/2018
Old version v.3
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Licensing of importers; and non-automatic authorization for the import of controlled chemicals
National legal basis
Control of Chemicals Ordinance (Cap. 145)Date of entry into force of this restriction: 1 June 1996
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through (i) licensing of importers and (ii) authorization to import controlled chemicals on an MFN basis to prevent diversion of controlled chemicals into illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.Export licensing procedures can be found in Section 1.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2012
Referenced WTO document symbol
G/LIC/N/3/HKG/20

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
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL
Symbol
NAL

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