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FAQ on the new type of combined "Import and Export Licence"
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1. What is the combined licence used for?
The combined licence is a streamlined arrangement to facilitate the transhipment of a scheduled substance via Hong Kong. Instead of applying under the existing requirements for both an import licence and export licence simultaneously for transhipment cargo (except for air transhipment cargo covered by a through air waybill which remains at all times during transhipment within the restricted areas of the Hong Kong International Airport as such transhipment cargo is not subject to import and export licensing requirements), the registered importers-cum-exporters may choose to lodge application through the new process with effect from 8 January 2004. The relevant licence is valid for 60 days.
Please click here (pdf format) for a specimen of the new combined Import and Export Licence Form
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2. Can the combined licence replace the separate import and export licences?
The combined licence will be applicable to cases where the scheduled substance for transhipment, covered by a through bill of lading, remains in exactly the same quantity, quality and packaging as when it was imported. Otherwise, the existing arrangement has to be followed and separate import and export licences are required.
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| 3. How much does the combined licence cost?
The licence fee for the combined licence is $1,210, which is less than the total cost for obtaining both an import licence and an export licence ($1,630) under the existing arrangement.
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| 4. Where can the new combined licence form be available?
The new combined Import and Export Licence forms are available for sale at the following addresses:
Collection and Form Sales Office,
Trade and Industry Department,
Room 104, 1/F.,
Trade and Industry Department Tower,
700 Nathan Road,
Kowloon
(Sales available over the counter)
Publication Sales Office,
Information Services Department,
4/F, Murray Building, Garden Road,
Central,
Hong Kong
(For ordering, please call tel. no. 2537 1910)
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5. How can I make an application?
Application for a combined licence can be made from 8 January 2004 by completing a prescribed application form according to the specimen provided. It should be lodged to the Non-Textiles Licensing Unit of the Trade and Industry Department at Room 101A, 1/F., Trade and Industry Department Tower, 700 Nathan Road, Kowloon.
For transhipment of methyl bromide, in addition to the above combined licence, import licence (Form 3) and export licence (Form 6) under the Import and Export Ordinance should also be applied.
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| 6. Where can I get further information about the new combined licence?
Enquiries about the new combined licence should be directed to the Environmental Protection Department or Trade and Industry Department at the following address and telephone numbers:
Air Policy Group,
Environmental Protection Department,
33/F., Revenue Tower,
5 Gloucester Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Non-Textiles Licensing Unit,
Trade and Industry Department,
Room 101A, 1/F.,
Trade and Industry Department Tower,
700 Nathan Road,
Mong Kok, Kowloon
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Tel No.: 2594 6261
2594 6218
2594 6275
Fax No.: 2827 8040
Email : enquiry@epd.gov.hk
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