Import and Export Manifests Notice
[16 December 1983]
(Format changes—E.R. 7 of 2020)
In this Notice, a reference to— (E.R. 7 of 2020)
“import licence” is a reference to an import licence or an import and export licence issued under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance (Cap. 403); and
“export licence” is a reference to an export licence or an import and export licence issued under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance (Cap. 403).
An import manifest relating to the import of any cargo into Hong Kong shall, from 1 January 1984, contain the particulars of the cargo as set out in subparagraphs (2) and (3).
In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in subparagraph (1) are—
where the cargo is—
carried by vessel, the number, description, gross weight and gross volume of the packages;
carried otherwise than by vessel, the number, description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the packages;
the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each package;
a description of the articles contained in each package;
the name and address of the consignor of each package;
the name and address of the consignee of each package;
the place at which each package was loaded in or on to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of each package;
a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;
the import licence number, where applicable;
the name, date of arrival and the voyage, flight or vehicle number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear indication whether or not such containers are refrigerated containers.
In the case of cargo in bulk, the particulars referred to in subparagraph (1) are—
where the cargo is—
carried by vessel, the description, gross weight and gross volume of the cargo;
carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo;
the quantity of the cargo, where applicable;
the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on the cargo, where applicable;
the name and address of the consignor of the cargo;
the name and address of the consignee of the cargo;
the place at which the cargo was loaded in or on to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of the cargo;
a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;
the import licence number, where applicable;
the name, date of arrival and the voyage, flight or vehicle number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear indication whether or not such containers are refrigerated containers.
An export manifest relating to the export of any cargo from Hong Kong shall, from 1 January 1984, contain the particulars of the cargo as set out in subparagraphs (2) and (3).
In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in subparagraph (1) are—
where the cargo is—
carried by vessel, the number, description, gross weight and gross volume of the packages;
carried otherwise than by vessel, the number, description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the packages;
the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each package;
a description of the article contained in each package;
the name and address of the consignor of each package;
the name and address of the person declared in the export licence, where applicable, as the exporter of each package;
the port or place of destination of each package;
the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of each package;
a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;
the export licence number, where applicable;
the name, date of departure and the voyage, flight or vehicle number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear indication whether or not the containers are refrigerated containers.
In the case of cargo in bulk, the particulars referred to in subparagraph (1) are—
where the cargo is—
carried by vessel, the description, gross weight and gross volume of the cargo;
carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo;
the quantity of the cargo, where applicable;
the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on the cargo, where applicable;
the name and address of the consignor of the cargo;
the name and address of the person declared in the export licence, where applicable, as the exporter of the cargo;
the port or place of destination of the cargo;
the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of the cargo;
a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;
the export licence number, where applicable;
the name, date of departure and the voyage, flight or vehicle number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear indication whether or not the containers are refrigerated containers.