World Trade Organization

Import Licensing Procedures

The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap.586)

Notifying member
Hong Kong, China
Title
The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap.586)
First published
01/12/2006
First EIF
Latest published
01/08/2018
In force to
Latest notification
G/LIC/N/3/HKG/27
Product categories
List of products subject to licensing
Attachment
The Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance Cap 586_01.08.2018.pdf
Nature of licensing
Administrative purpose/measure being implemented
Administrative body(ies) for submission of applications
Contact point for information on eligibility

Same as the "Administrative bodies"

Expected duration of licensing procedure
Found by secretariat
No
Links
Related document symbols
  • G/LIC/N/2/HKG/24
Source

TSW website: https://www.tradesinglewindow.hk/

Press release: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202305/15/P2023051500268.htm

Notes

  • G/LIC/N/2/HKG/24

    Phase 2 of Trade Single Window (TSW)


    Modification of specific details in existing procedures: Providing a one-stop electronic platform for submission of trade documents for licence applications


    Phase 2 of the TSW was launched on 15 May 2023. It covers the following 14 types of trade documents initially:



    • Licence to Export/Re-export for Endangered Species

    • Licence to Import for Endangered Species

    • Permit for Import of Mammals from the Mainland and Animal Products

    • Re-export Certificate for Species of non-Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora or not yet Controlled under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586)

    • Special Permit for Import of Animals and Birds from Overseas

    • Special Permit for Import of Dogs and Cats from Overseas

    • Special Permit for Import of Food/Pet Reptiles from Overseas

    • Food Inspection Certificate

    • Health Certificate for Foods of Animal Origin

    • Import Licence for Frozen/Chilled Meat or Poultry

    • Permission for Import of Milk and Milk Beverage/Cream/Frozen Confections

    • Permission for Import of Eggs

    • Permission for Import of Game, Meat and Poultry

    • Permission for Import of Meat or Poultry for the Purpose of Re-export


    It is the Government's plan to further extend the TSW to cover another 14 types of trade documents (see the list annexed to the press release provided in Box 5 above for these 14 types of trade documents).


    The 14 types of trade documents covered in Phase 1 of the TSW (first rolled out in December 2018 and could be found at https://www.tradesinglewindow.hk/portal/en/useful_information/annex_g.html) are in full service.


    The use of the services provided by Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the TSW is voluntary, and trade members may continue to use existing channels provided by relevant government departments for submitting trade documents.