Mercury Control Ordinance (Cap.640)

Notifying member
Hong Kong, China
Title
Mercury Control Ordinance (Cap.640)
First published
16/09/2021
First EIF
01/12/2021
Latest published
In force to
Latest notification
G/LIC/N/3/HKG/27
List of products subject to licensing
Nature of licensing

Non-automatic

Administrative purpose/measure being implemented
  • 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.)
Administrative body(ies) for submission of applications
Territorial Control Office, Environmental Protection Department, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region
34/F Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
www.epd.gov.hk
852-28383111

enquiry@epd.gov.hk

Contact point for information on eligibility

Same as the "Administrative bodies"

Expected duration of licensing procedure
Ongoing
Found by secretariat
No
Related document symbols
  • G/LIC/N/2/HKG/18
  • G/LIC/N/2/HKG/18/Corr.1
Source
Notes
  • G/LIC/N/2/HKG/18

    Hong Kong Harmonized System (HKHS) Codes (2021 Edition)/Goods Description:

    28054000 / Mercury

    28439090/Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, nesoi; amalgrams of precious metal


    With effect from 1 December 2021, an import permit issued by the Director of Environmental Protection is required for the import of any Part 1 chemical (namely mercury or mercury mixture) under the Mercury Control Ordinance.