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All trade statistics publications in Hong Kong are analysed in accordance with the third revision of the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC Rev. 3) which has a direct correlation with the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System.

While the Hong Kong Imports and Exports Classification List has undergone amendments, the third revision of the Standard International Trade Classification will continue to be adopted for trade statistics reporting.

The co-operation of importers and exporters in submitting accurate and complete declarations in a timely manner is essential to maintain the accuracy of Hong Kong's external trade statistics.

To facilitate traders who are familiar with the 1992 edition of the classification list in finding the appropriate code numbers in the 1996 edition, a summary of the differences between the two editions is also appended to the 1996 edition. A Chinese version of the 1996 edition of the classification list is also available for traders' reference.

Both English and Chinese versions of the 1996 classification list are now on sale at $72 a copy and can be purchased from the following offices:

(a) Hong Kong Collection Office, Customs and Excise Department, Second floor, 38 Pier Road, Central.

(b) Kowloon Collection Office, Customs and Excise Department, Ground floor, Middle Road Multi-storey Carpark Building, Tsim Sha Tsui.

(c) Government Publications Centre, Low Block, Ground floor, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong.

(d) Publication Unit, Census and Statistics Department, 19th floor, Wanchai Tower12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai.

Enquiries on the list can be directed to the Census and Statistics Department Trade Declaration Enquiry Hotline 2877 1818.

End/Thursday, November 23, 1995