Hong Kong, China #9152 (v.1)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
30/04/2022 - 30/06/2023
Old version v.1
Reporting member
Hong Kong, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition of import of alternative smoking products
National legal basis
Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021
(Cap. 371)
Administrative mechanism
The importation of alternative smoking products is prohibited on an MFN basis to protect public health.
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
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
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Symbol
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Tariff lines

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Alternative smoking products, including electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products and her...
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Alternative smoking products, including electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products and her...