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Wednesday, September 20, 1972
TRADE DECLARATION COURSES FOR IMPORTERS-EXPORTERS
The Census and Statistics Department is organising training
courses for importers and exporters to help them in the preparation of
trade declarations and in solving any problems associated with these
procedures.
The first class will be held in the lecture hall of the department
in International Building on Friday (September 22) at 3 p.m.
Importers and exporters in Hong Kong are required by law to submit
This information is essential
declarations covering all their transactions.
to the compilation of accurate statistics on overseas trade.
A spokesman for the Census and Statistics Department said: "It
helps the Government, the community and the businessmen concerned by providing
a clearer picture of economic progress upon which to base vital economic
planning for the future,"
"Unfortunately," he continued, "many importers and exporters appear
to be wasting their time and money on queries that could have been avoided if
the forms were properly completed and on penalty fines for not submitting
declarations within the time allowed."
The training courses are short and free of charge. They cover subjects
such as the Import and Export Regulations, commodity and country classifications
and code numbers.
The course will be held on a regular basis in the future and evening
classes are also being contemplated.
Application forms for admission may be obtained by writing to the
department or by calling R-455411.
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