1983 Ed.] Import and Export Manifests Notice
[CAP. 60
IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE
(Cap. 60, section 17)
[16 December 1983.]
1. This notice may be cited as the Import and Export Manifests Notice.
2. (1) 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 sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are-
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the number, description, gross weight and gross volume of the packages;
(ii) carried otherwise than by vessel, the number, description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the packages;
(b) the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each package;
(c) a description of the articles contained in each package;
(d) the name and address of the consignor of each package;
(e) the name and address of the consignee of each package;
(f) the place at which each package was loaded in or on to the vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
(g) 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;
(h) a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;
(i) the import licence number where applicable;
(j) the name, date of arrival and the voyage, flight or vehicle number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
(k) the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear indication whether or not such containers are refrigerated containers.
(3) In the case of cargo in bulk, the particulars referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the description, gross weight and gross volume of the cargo;
(ii) carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo;
[Subsidiary]
L.N. 396/83.
Citation.
Import manifest.
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