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Licensing Requirements
 
The control regime of endangered species under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance in Hong Kong follows closely the requirements under CITES.
 
Appendix I Species
 
  • The import, introduction from the sea, export, re-export or possession of an Appendix I species requires a licence issued in advance by this Department. Each licence is valid for one shipment at one time and in one lot or for one keeping premises.

  • Commercial trade in an Appendix I species of wild origin is not allowed and this Department will not issue a licence.

  • Appendix I animals bred in captivity for commerical purposes from CITES registered farms and Appendix I plants artificially propagated for commercial purposes are treated as Appendix II specimens and therefore subject to the same control as Appendix II specimens.

  • Examples
 
Appendix II Species
 
  • The import and introduction from the seaof an Appendix II species is subject to the production of a valid CITES export permit and inspection by an authorized officer upon the landing of the specimen in Hong Kong

  • If it is a live specimen of wild origin, a licence issued in advance by this Department is also required. Each licence is valid for one shipment at one time and in one lot.

  • The export or re-export of an Appendix II species requires a licence issued in advance by this Department. Each licence is valid for one shipment at one time and in one lot.

  • The possession of a live specimen of wild origin of these species requires a licence, which is issued for each keeping premises.

  • Examples
 
Appendix III Species
 
  • The import of an Appendix III species is subject to the production of a valid CITES export permit or a certificate of origin and inspection by an authorized officer upon its landing in Hong Kong.

  • Its export or re-export requires a licence issued in advance by this Department.

  • Examples

For the details of the licensing requirement, please refer to the Ordinance.

 
Inspection Requirements

All import, introduction-from-the-sea, export and re-export shipments of scheduled species, whether or not a licence is required, must be inspected by an authorized officer upon landing in Hong Kong or prior to export.To ensure that clearance is not delayed, the importer or exporter should:

(1)

make an appointment for inspection with AFCD at least 2 working days in advance

  • For shipments by air, contact Import and Export Division at airport:
    • Tel: 2116 0175
    • Fax: 2116 0176

  • For shipments through border, contact Import and Export Division at Man Kam To:
    • Tel: 2673 4443
    • Fax: 2652 5296

  • For shipments through other means of transportation, contact Endangered Species Protection Division:
    • Tel: 2150 6986
    • Fax: 2377 4413
(2)
at the time of inspection, produce the Licence to Import / Introduction from the Sea / Export / Re-export / Possess / original CITES Export Permit to the authorized officer. Invoice, packing list and other relevant shipping documents should also be produced.
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