Hong Kong, China #5115 (v.6)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
07/10/2024 - present
Current active version v.6
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licence and inspection for the import of endangered species of animals and plants listed in CITES Appendix I and live endangered species of wild origin in CITES Appendix II
National legal basis
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586)
Date of entry into force of Cap. 586: 1 December 2006
Note: Cap. 586 replaced the Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance (Cap. 187) which were in force since 6 August 1976
Administrative mechanism
The restriction is administered through an import licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.
Export licensing procedures can be found in Section 1.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
Referenced WTO document symbol
G/LIC/N/3/HKG/28

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

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Reported as: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL
Symbol
NAL

Tariff lines

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Endangered species of animals and plants listed in CITES Appendix I (whether alive, dead, parts or d...
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