TNAG-0939-FCO40-1158-Visit-of-John-Nott--Secretary-of-State-for-Trade--to-Hong-Ko-1981 — Page 46

Suggestion for improving UK sales to Hong Kong

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Importers of UK garments should specify the use of the UK fabrics so as to take the advantage of duty relief. Hong Kong is happy to work on CmT basis.

9 There should also be the establishment of local contact or sales offices to handle inquiries, promote sales and tender after sales services. This local establishment can also be a market researcher furnishing their principals in the UK with useful and up-to-date information about Hong Kong's trading practice and custom, specific demands, etc, a good means to increase trade.

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The buying seasons should be noted which are March/April for the Spring Selection and September/October for the Winter Selection.