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EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON

ENFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES AND EQUIPMENT

Paragraph 16

Each Participant will inform the other of observations

and findings resulting from application of new enforcement

techniques and use of new technological equipment in detecting contraventions or in improving methods of passenger and cargo clearance or in simplifying customs procedures.

ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE INVESTIGATION SERVICES

Paragraph 17

Information relating to

all

matters under this

Cooperative Arrangement will only be communicated between

officials designated by Her Majesty's Commissioners of Customs

and Excise and by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise of

Hong Kong.

EXCEPTION FROM THE LIABILITY TO RENDER ASSISTANCE

Paragraph 18

(1) If one Participant considers that the assistance

requested of it might be prejudicial

prejudicial to public policy, or to

the security or other essential interests of its territory, or

might involve violation of an industrial,

commercial or

professional secret, it may refuse to provide it or it

provide it only if certain conditions are met.

may

reasons

(2) If assistance is refused, the decision and the

for the refusal must be notified in writing to the requesting

Participant without delay.