National Experience Paper - Import and Export Procedures and Requirements - Communication by Hong Kong, China

World Trade Organization RESTRICTED G/C/W/125 28 September 1998 (98-3736) Council for Trade in Goods Original: English Trade Facilitation National Experience Paper - Import and Export Procedures and Requirements Communication by Hong Kong, China This note provides a brief description of the import and export procedures and requirements of Hong Kong, China and the measures taken by the Government to facilitate trade in the last few years. Import and Export Procedures and Requirements Import and Export Requirements Hong Kong, China is a free port with no tariff on the importation or exportation of goods. Licensing is imposed only to fulfill our obligations under international agreements, or to protect public health, safety, security, the environment and intellectual property rights. Licenses are required for the import and/or export of products including strategic commodities (e.g. high speed digital computers; chemical or biological weapons pre