• Waste

Non-automatic

• Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect environment
• Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other international treaties (i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)

Same as the "Administrative bodies"

• https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202304/30/P2023042700483.htm?fontSize=1
• https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/waste/guide_ref/wdo_e-waste.html

• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/1
• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/10
• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/23
• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/27

• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/1

  
  

  The list of waste subject to control is listed in Schedules 6 and 7 of the Waste Disposal Ordinance. A permit is required for import of any waste, unless the waste is specified in Schedule 6 of the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and it is uncontaminated and is intended for recycling or reuse purposes. The Schedules are reproduced in the Appendices of "A Guide to the Control on Import and Export of Waste".

  
  

  The permit system basically serves to ensure environmentally sound management of waste in Hong Kong. Its requirements are outlined in the attached documents (Appendices I and II) and tie in with those of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. It thus enables Hong Kong to fulfil its international obligations under the Basel Convention.

  
  

• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/10

  
  

  Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal (Electrical Equipment and Electronic Equipment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016; and Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal (Electrical Equipment and Electronic Equipment) (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (Commencement) Notice 2018

  
  

  Waste regulated electrical equipment as set out in Schedule 6 to the Product Eco-Responsibility Ordinance (Cap. 603), including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, computers, printers, scanners and monitors.

  
  

  With effect from 31 December 2018, a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Department is required for the import and export of waste regulated electrical equipment (i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, computers, printers, scanners and monitors).

  
  

• G/LIC/N/2/HKG/23

  
  

  Import permit control on glass container waste to support the implementation of the Producer Responsibility Scheme on glass beverage containers (GPRS);
  
  With effect from 1 May 2023, a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Department is required for the import of glass container waste.

  
  

  Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS) Codes (2023 Edition)/Goods Description: ex 70010000/Glass container waste

  
  

• 15. In the case of 7(b), please indicate the type of new change(s)

  
  

  Modification

  
  

  Please indicate the type of new change(s)

  
  

  Product coverage

  
  

  Please elaborate the changes in detail (in one of the WTO official languages)

  
  

  Since 31 December 2018, a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is required for the import of waste regulated electrical equipment (i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, computers, printers, scanners and monitors) under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354).  In support of the implementation of the enhanced Producer Responsibility Scheme on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WPRS) on 1 July 2024, modifications are made to the definition of regulated electrical equipment set out in Schedule 6 to the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance (Cap. 603), including the following: the maximum storage volume of refrigerators has been increased from 500 litres to 900 litres; the maximum washing capacity of washing machines has been increased from 10 kilograms to 15 kilograms; and the definition of regulated electrical equipment has also been expanded to include stand-alone tumble dryers and dehumidifiers.  With effect from 1 July 2024, imports of waste regulated electrical equipment of these categories are also subject to the permit control.  The list of waste regulated electrical equipment subject to import permit control is set out in Schedule 6 to Cap. 603.