The Census and Statistics Department announced the Hong Kong Imports and Exports Classification List (Harmonised System) amendments for 2007, which will take effect from 1 January 2007. Tradelink customers are reminded that submission of trade declarations for 2006 shipments in the transitional period between 1 January 2007 and 14 January 2007 (both days inclusive) should use the old (2006) HS codes. [ Find out more ]

With effect from 1 January 2007, all cut-and-sewn garments which are intended for export to Bulgaria and Romania and with the origin-conferring assembly work commencing in Hong Kong on or after 1 January 2007 will be subject to the Production Notification (“PN”) requirement. Manufacturers concerned are required to lodge a PN with Trade and Industry Department (“TID”) on the day of, or within 3 working days before, the commencement of the origin-conferring assembly works. In this connection, TID will start accepting PNs for cut-and-sewn garments for export to Bulgaria and Romania from 27 December 2006 and will validate such PNs from 2 January 2007 onwards. [ Find out more ]

The 24th Pan-Asian E-Commerce Alliance (“PAA”) Steering Committee meeting was held in Sanya, Hainan Island on 7 and 8 December 2006. Mr. Ding Qiang, Chairman of the PAA and General Manager of CIECC said: "While the demand and adoption of PAA services have grown continuously and significantly, it is encouraging to see that the alliance is actively identifying new opportunities and looking at ways to further enhance our offerings.” [ Full story ]

To expand our Tradelink Service Centre coverage, three new centres will be added on our centre list, thanks to the full support of Dah Sing Bank. From 8 January 2007, customers can submit Import or Export Declaration forms at the following three centers.