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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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