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Table AI.1 
Foreign direct investment inflows/outflows by economic activity, 2005-08 
(HK$ billion and %)  
  2005 2006 2007 2008 
Total inflows (HK$ b illion) 261.5 350. 0 423.9 464.3 
 (% of total) 
Investment holding, real estate and va rious business services 43.5 41.4 48.3 50.1 
Wholesale, retail  and import/export trade 15.2 20.9 16.7 15.1 
Banks and deposit-taking companies 17.0 13.1 17.1 17.5 
Financial institutions other than banks a nd deposit-taking compan ies 5.5 10.0 6.8 2.0 
Transport and related services 5.0 5.7 4.1 3.5 
Insurance 3.7 2.1 0.4 5.4 
Manufacturing 2.8 3.1 1.6 4.1 
Construction 0.6 1.4 2.4 1.1 
Communications 2.9 0.8 0.1 -0.1 
Restaurants and hotels 0.1 0.4 0.6 1.0 
Other 3.6 1.1 2.0 0.4 
Total outflows (HK$ b illion) 211.5 349. 4 476.5 393.9 
 (% of total) 
Investment holding, real estate and va rious business services 60.1 62.6 64.2 78.0 
Wholesale, retail  and import/export trade 17.1 9.4 9.0 3.9 
Banks and deposit-taking companies 11.5 7.5 6.9 7.1 
Manufacturing 8.6 4.2 2.3 1.2 
Transport and other related services 1.6 4.1 1.8 5.2 
Restaurants and hotels 2.1 0.6 0.2 0.2 
Insurance 2.5 1.4 1.3 1.9 
Financial institutions other than banks and deposit-taking companies 8.6 7.0 6.2 -7.3 
Construction 1.7 0.4 0.3 1.0 
Communications -22.5 -3.0 1.7 -0.3 
Other 8.7 5.9 6.3 9.0 
Note: Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.  Negativ e inflow or outflow does not necessarily relate to equity wi thdrawal;  
it may be the result of repayment of loans to or by non-resident affiliates.  
Source :  Government of HKSAR, Census and Statistics Department online information.  Viewed at:  
http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/hong_kong_statis tics/statistical_table s/, Tables 49 and 51 [25 June 2010]. 
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Table AI.2 
Foreign direct investment inflows/outflows by country, 2005-08 
(HK$ billion and %)  
  2005 2006 2007 2008 
Total inflows (HK$ b illion) 261.5 350 423.9 464.3 
 (% of total) 
China 27.9 31.1 24.6 38.7 
British Virgin Islands  18.0 22.5 25.8 23.8 
Netherlands 6.5 8.0 9.0 8.3 
Bermuda 13.8 6.8 6.5 3.6 
United States -11.4 14.7 8.4 3.0 
Japan 5.4 5.1 3.4 1.8 
United Kingdom 5.3 4.4 5.4 2.8 
Cayman Islands 4.6 5.3 2.6 0.8 
Singapore 4.2 2.3 3.9 2.0 
Cook Islands 0.9 0.3 0.2 1.6 
Other 25.0 -0.4 10.3 13.5 
Total outflows (HK$ b illion) 211.5 349. 4 476.5 393.9 
 (% of total) 
China 61.6 47.7 59.6 54.6 
British Virgin Islands  8.6 22.3 21.8 36.1 
Bermuda 5.9 -1.4 3.4 1.0 
United Kingdom 2.3 -0.1 2.5 -3.6 
Singapore 2.8 0.6 3.9 -1.9 
United States 0.4 0.9 0.9 3.7 
Liberia -0.5 0.7 1.1 1.0 
Cayman Islands 7.0 2.3 6.2 0.7 
Thailand 1.2 1.8 0.0 0.7 
Malaysia 0.0 1.1 0.8 -0.6 
Other 10.6 24.1 -0.1 8.3 
Note: Figures may not add up to the total  due to rounding.  Nega tive inflow or outflow does not necessarily relate to equity 
withdrawal;  it may be the result of repayment of loans to or by non-resident affiliates. 
Source : Government of HKSAR, Census and Statistics Department online information.  Viewed at:  
http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/hong_kong_statis tics/statistical_table s/, Tables 48 and 50 [25 June 2010]. 
 
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Table AI.3 
Stock of foreign direct investment by economic activity, 2005-08 
(HK$ billion and %)  
  2005 2006 2007 2008 
Inward stock (HK$ billion) 4, 056.3  5,771.9  9, 186.5  6,325.8  
 (% of total) 
Investment holding, real estate and va rious business services 59.4 65.6 73.6 67.5 
Wholesale, retail  and import/export trade 13.7 10.8 7.6 11.0 
Banks and deposit-taking companies 12.6 11.1 8.8 9.8 
Financial institutions other th an banks and deposit-taking 
companies 3.8 3.5 2.2 3.0 
Transport and related services 2.5 2.5 2.9 2.5 
Insurance 1.8 1.6 1.0 1.6 
Manufacturing 1.7 1.2 0.8 1.3 
Construction 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.1 
Communications 1.1 0.8 0.4 0.5 
Restaurants and hotels 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.4 
Other 1.8 1.3 1.0 1.4 
Outward stock (HK$ billion) 3, 653.9  5,264.5  7, 889.0  5,906.2  
 (% of total) 
Investment holding, real estate and va rious business services 69.0 74.4 81.0 75.2 
Wholesale, retail and import/export trade 10.9 8.9 6.8 8.7 
Banks and deposit-taking companies 2.6 3.4 3.0 3.5 
Manufacturing 4.5 3.1 2.3 3.0 
Transport and other related services 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.8 
Restaurants and hotels 1.5 1.1 0.7 1.0 
Insurance 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.9 
Financial institutions other th an banks and deposit-taking 
companies 2.3 2.0 0.8 0.7 
Construction 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.5 
Communications 2.3 0.9 0.3 0.4 
Other 3.0 2.5 2.0 3.3 
Source : Government of HKSAR, Census and Statistics De partment online information.   Viewed at:  
http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/hong_kong_statis tics/statistical_table s/, Tables 49 and 51 [25 June 2010]. 
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Table AI.4 
Stock of foreign direct investment by country, 2005-08 
(HK$ billion and %)  
  2005 2006 2007 2008 
Inward stock (HK$ billion) 4, 056.3  5,771.9  9, 186.5  6,325.8  
 (% of total) 
China 31.4 35.1 40.7 36.5 
British Virgin Islands  31.3 33.8 36.6 32.3 
Netherlands 8.1 6.8 5.8 6.5 
Bermuda 6.7 6.1 4.2 5.7 
United States 5.1 4.8 3.0 3.9 
Japan 3.2 2.6 1.8 2.6 
United Kingdom 2.2 1.8 1.5 1.8 
Cayman Islands 1.6 1.8 1.2 1.7 
Singapore 2.1 1.5 1.1 1.7 
Cook Islands 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.9 
Other 7.7 5.3 3.8 6.3 
Outward stock (HK$ billion) 3, 653.9  5,264.5  7, 889.0  5,906.2  
 (% of total) 
China 40.4 40.2 43.4 44.4 
British Virgin Islands  44.0 46.9 47.8 43.8 
Bermuda 3.5 2.6 1.7 1.9 
United Kingdom 1.6 1.2 0.9 1.3 
Singapore 1.1 0.6 0.7 0.9 
United States 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.7 
Liberia 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.7 
Cayman Islands 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.7 
Thailand 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.6 
Malaysia 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.6 
Other 6.1 5.6 3.0 4.4 
Source : Government of HKSAR, Census and Statistics Department online information.  Viewed at:  
http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/hong_kong_statis tics/statistical_table s/, Tables 48 and 50 [25 June 2010]. 
 
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Table AIII.1 
Excise duties, 2006 and 2010 
Commodity 2006 2010 
 (%) 
Type of liquora  
Liquor with an alcoholic strength of more 
than 30% by volume measured at a temperature of 20°C 100 100  
Liquor, other than wine, with an alcoholic 
strength of not more than 30% by volume 
measured at a temperature of 20°Cb  40 0 
Wineb  80 0 
 (HK dollars) 
Tobacco   
Per 1,000 cigarettes 804 1,206 
Cigars 1,035/kg 1,553/kg 
Chinese prepared tobacco 197/kg 296/kg 
All other manufactured tobacco except 
tobacco intended for the manufacture of 
cigarettes 974/kg 1,461/kg 
Hydrocarbon oil   
Aircraft spirit 6.51/litre 6.51/litre 
Light diesel oil 2.89/litre 2.89/litre 
Motor spirit (unleaded pe trol) 6.06/litre 6.06/litre 
Motor spirit (leaded petrol) 6.82/litre 6.82/litre 
Ultra low sulphur dieselc 1.11/litre 2.89/litre 
Euro V dieseld 0 0 
Methyl alcohol and any admixture 
containing methyl alcohol HK$840/hectolitre measured at 20°C;  
plus HK$28.10/hectolitre for every 1% by 
which the alcoholic strength by volume 
exceeds 30% HK$840/hectolitre measured at 20°C;  
plus HK$28.10/hectolitre for every 1% by 
which the alcoholic strength by volume 
exceeds 30% 
a Where there is no or insufficient inform ation available to determine the value of imported liquor of less than 12 litres, the  
Commissioner of Customs and Excise (or authorized officer) may assess the duty payable at a rate of HK$160 per litre.  For 
quantities exceeding 12 litres, the transaction va lue of the goods will be used as the pr imary basis for determining value.  If  the 
transaction value cannot be established, the transacti on value of an identical or  similar good will be used. 
b On 27 February 2008, excise duties on wine and liquor with an alcoholic strength of not  more than 30% by volume measured at a  
temperature of 20oC were lowered to zero. 
c The duty rate was raised from HK$1.11 pe r litre to HK$2.89 per litre on 1 January 2009. 
d From 1 December 2007 to 13 July 2008, excise duty was levi ed on Euro V diesel at HK$0.56 per litre;  the duty was removed 
from 14 July 2008. 
Source:  Customs and Excise Department.  Viewed at:  http://www.customs.gov.hk/en /cargo_clearance/dutiable/index.html. 
 
 
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Table AIII.2 
First registration tax for automobiles, 2010 
Class of motor vehicles Tax rate (%) 
1.  Private cars  
    -  on the first HK$150,000 35 
    -  on the next HK$150,000 65 
    -  on the next HK$200,000 85 
    -  on the remainder 100 
2.  Taxis 3.7 
3.  Public and private light buses 3.7 
4.  Public buses, except buses to be used solely in c onnection with operating a public bus service under the Public 
Bus Services Ordinance (Cap. 230) or under the Kowl oon-Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance (Cap. 372) 
within the North-west Tr ansit Service Area as defined in the Ordinance 3.7 
5.  Private buses, except buses to be used solely in c onnection with the training of drivers for the purposes of 
operating a public bus service under the Public Bus Service Ordinance (Cap. 230) or within the North-west Transit 
Service Area under the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance (Cap. 372) 3.7 
6.  Motor cycles 35 
7.  Motor tricycles 35 
8.  (a) Goods vehicles, other than  van-type light goods vehicles  15 
    (b) Van-type light goods vehicle not exceed ing 1.9 tonnes permitted gr oss vehicle weight  
         -  on the first HK$150,000 35 
         -  on the next HK$150,000 65 
         -  on the remainder 85 
    (c) Van-type light goods vehicle exceedi ng 1.9 tonnes permitted gro ss vehicle weight  17 
9.  Special purpose vehicles 3.7 
Source:  HKSAR Government online information.  Viewed at:  http://www.legislati on.gov.hk/eng/index.htm. Hong Kong, China WT/TPR/S/241 
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Table AIII.3 
Goods subject to import licensing, 2009  
Goods/purpose Responsible 
authority Processing time Fees Validity 
Textiles     
Surveillance for the 
HKSAR's textiles export 
control system Trade and Industry 
Department 2 working daysa Application Fee for Import 
Licence (Textiles):  
HK$45; 
each paper textiles notification form:  
HK$4.3;  fee for each 
electronic textiles notification submission:  
HK$0.5;  no fee for 
Comprehensive Import Licence 28 days
a 
Strategic commoditiesb     
To prevent HKSAR from 
being used as a conduit for 
proliferation of weapons for mass destruction and to 
ensure HKSAR's access to 
high technology products Trade and Industry 
Department, and other 
government departments 2.5
 working days (TID)c No fee 6 monthsd 
Rice      
To maintain a stable supply 
and manage a reserve stock 
for emergencies and short-term shortage Trade and Industry 
Department 1 clear working day  No fee; 
import licence forms:  
HK$26 per pad (containing 20 sets)/HK$3 
per set 6 weeks 
Rough diamonds originating 
in the Kimberley Process 
negotiating forum     
International obligation Trade and Industry 
Department Instant Fee:  HK$175 for import 
certificate; 
Import certificate forms:  
HK$21 per pad (containing 20 sets)/HK$6 
per set 28 days 
Pesticides - methyl bromide      
Public health Trade and Industry 
Department 2 working days No fee; 
import licence forms:  
HK$26 per pad (containing 20 sets)/HK$3 
per set 60 days 
Pharmaceutical products and 
medicines     
Public health Department of Health 1 working day No fee; 
import licence forms:  HK$26 per pad (containing 20 sets)/HK$3 
per set 6  months 
Proprietary Chinese 
medicines and 36 Chinese 
herbal medicines     
Public health Department of Health Proprietary Chinese 
medicines:  1 working day for Chinese herbal 
medicines:  2 working 
days  No fee; 
import licence forms:  
HK$26 per pad 
(containing 20 sets)/HK$3 per set 6 months 
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Goods/purpose Responsible 
authority Processing time Fees Validity 
Radioactive substances and 
irradiating apparatus      
International obligation, 
public safety, security, and 
health Department of Health  1 working day No fee;  
Import licence forms: 
HK$26 per pad (containing 20 sets) 6 months 
Ozone-depleting substances 
originating in contracting  parties to the Montreal 
Protocol 1987      
Environmental protection Trade and Industry 
Department 2 working days Fee:  HK$815 for import 
licence, HK$1,210 for 
import and export licence; 
Import licence forms:  HK$28 per pad 
(containing 5 sets); 
Import and export licence forms:  HK$34 per pad 
(containing 5 sets) 60 days 
Dutiable commoditiese     
Revenue protection Customs and Excise 
Department Within 12 working days;  
and ½ a working day for 
the issue of permits to a licensed importer Fee:  HK$1,090 for an 
import licence;  free of 
charge for all excise permits 1 year 
Controlled chemicals (for 
substances listed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the 
Control of Chemicals 
Ordinance, Chapter 145 only)     
To prevent diversion of 
controlled chemicals into illicit manufacture of narcotic 
drugs and psychotropic 
substances Customs and Excise 
Department Within 14 days Fee:  HK$1,530 for a 
licenc;  free of charge for import authorization 1 year 
Optical disc mastering and 
replication equipment     
To control the movement and 
diversion of optical disc mastering and replication 
equipment for the purpose of 
intellectual property rights protection Customs and Excise 
Department 2 working days No fee 6 months 
Natural sand in excess of 
100 kg     
To protect HKSAR's 
beaches and seabed Civil Engineering and 
Development  
Department Within 2 working days  No fee Validity of 
permit is 
determined by 
the validity date of the export licence issued by 
the exporting 
country for a maximum of 
1 month 
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Goods/purpose Responsible 
authority Processing time Fees Validity 
Plants, plant pests, and soil     
To establish a quarantine 
system to prevent the spread 
of plant pests in compliance 
with recommendations of international conventions Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Conservation 
Department 2 working days No fee 2 months 
Endangered species of 
animals and plants     
To protect endangered 
species and prevent their 
over-exploitation in accordance with CITES Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Conservation 
Department At least 2 working days 
(depending on the 
complexity) Fees:  HK$460 for live 
animals;  HK$170 for 
others 6 months or less 
Live animals     
To protect public and animal 
health, provide for public 
safety and animal welfare, 
and prevent cruelty to animals Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Conservation 
Department At least 5 working days Fees:  HK$344 to 
HK$1,055 6 months;  may 
be extended for 
1 month at a fee 
of HK$155. Transferable at a 
fee of HK$155 
Pesticides (other than 
methyl bromide)     
Public health Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Conservation 
Department 1 clear working day No fee;   
import licence forms:  
HK$26 per pad (containing 20 sets) 6 months  
Wastef     
To ensure the legitimacy of 
waste trade and stop any 
illegal shipment in accordance with the 
international conventions Environmental 
Protection Department At least 90 days before 
shipment Single shipment:  
HK$11,595;  multiple 
shipment:  HK$18,430; bond or financial 
guarantee required, 
determined on a case-by-case basis 1 year (single or 
multiple 
shipment permit) 
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals     
To protect human health and 
the environment in 
accordance with international conventions Environmental 
Protection Department 15 working days for a 
HCCO permit, and 
2 working days for an IEO permit HK$1,280 and HK$1,710 
for a HCCO permit for 
local use, and for transhipment/transit. 
No fee for IEO licence 
licence forms:  HK$26 per pad (containing 
20 sets) HCCO permit 
valid for no more 
than 12 months;  IEO licence valid 
for 6 months 
Frozen or chilled meat and 
poultry     
Public health and food 
safety Food and 
Environmental 
Hygiene Department 1 working day No fee; 
Licence forms:  HK$26 
per pad (containing 20 sets) 6 weeks (not 
extendable) 
Radio transmitting apparatus 
(with exceptions)g     
International obligation, 
public safety, security and health Office of the 
Telecommunications Authority (OFTA) 1 working day Fee:  HK$150 for 
issuance of an Import Permit 1 day 
a The processing time and validity apply to  a consignment-specific import licence.   
b Strategic commodities are listed in the Schedules to the Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations.  Examples inc lude 
certain arms and ammunition, explosives, nu clear materials, faci lities and equipment, body armour, carbon fibres, high-speed di gital 
computers, microprocessors made from compound semiconductors, s ophisticated communication systems, encryption equipment for 
information security, night-vision image in tensifier systems, chemical weapon precurs ors and manufacturing facilities, certain 
biological agents, plant pathogens, and faci lities and articles for a use relating to  nuclear, chemical or  biological weapons. WT/TPR/S/241 Trade Policy Review 
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c Processing time:  Hong Kong Police Force (for arms and ammuniti on):  2 working days (by hand) or 9 working days (by post)for 
limited licence for possession, 24 working days for an exemption, or 6 to 12 months for the Arms Dealer Licence;  Applications 
for licences are subject to separate licensing fees (s ee fee table at:  http://www.po lice.gov.hk/ppp_en/ 08_forms/doc/ 
licenses_fees_eng.pdf). Office of the Telecommunications Authority (for radio transmit ting equipment):  4 working days for a Radio Dealers Licence, 
and 1 working day for an Import Permit; 
Marine Department (for direct transhipment of explos ives in vessels):  48 hours before arrival of the goods; 
Civil Engineering and Development Department (for endorsement  on import licence application of explosives):  instant. 
d Validity for Hong Kong Police Force (for arms and ammunition) :  a maximum of 3 days for limited licence for possession;  
validity of Exemption/Arms Dealer's Licence is subject to the number of days applied (normally not more than one year). 
e Dutiable commodities are tobacco, liquors, methyl alcohol, and hydrocarbon oil. f A permit (from EPD) is required for imports of any waste, unl ess the waste is specified in Schedule 6 of the Waste Disposal 
Ordinance, it is uncontaminated, and is intended for recycling or reuse. 
g Exceptions are the holders of Radio Dealers Licences (Unrestricted) issued by the OFTA. 
Source:  WTO document G/LIC/N/3/ HKG/13, 18 September 2009.  
 
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Table AIII.4  
Standards and/or technica l regulations other than those for food, April 2010  
Ordinance/Regulation Summary of the le gislation Changes since 1 January 2006 
Environmental protection   
Air Pollution Control Ordinance 
(Chapter 311) Control of air pollution from stationary sources and motor 
vehicles Nil 
 Import into Hong Kong, China of any quantity of asbestos 
known as amosite or crocidolite or any substance or item 
made with or containing amosite or crocidolite is prohibited, except if the substa nces form an integral part 
of the structure of fittings of a ship brought into Hong 
Kong, China for repair or breaking up  
Air Pollution Control (Fuel 
Restriction) Regulations 
(Chapter 311I) To prohibit the use of high sulphur content solid and 
liquid fuel (sulphur content shall not exceed 1% by weight 
for conventional solid fuels and 0.5% by weight for 
conventional liquid fuels) fo r commercial and industrial 
appliances and require the use of gaseous fuel in certain 
areas of the territory Regulations amended to tighten 
sulphur content to a maximum of 
0.005% by weight for conventional 
liquid fuel from 1 October 2008.  Use of non-compliant liquid fuels may be 
allowed if acceptable emission control 
device certified by competent examiner is used to meet the emission 
limits stipulated in the Regulations 
Air Pollution Control (Vehicle Design Standards) (Emissions) 
Regulations (Chapter 311J) To set out the emission standards for vehicles.  Newly 
registered vehicles shall comply with the latest EU or the 
equivalent U.S. and Japa nese emission standards Amendments to start introducing 
Euro III emission standards since 
2001 were further amended to introduce Euro IV emission standards 
for newly registered vehicles of not 
more than 2.5 tonnes from 1 January 2006, for vehicles more 
than 2.5 tonnes but not over 
3.5 tonnes from 1 January 2007 
Air Pollution Control (Motor Vehicle Fuel) Regulation 
(Chapter 311L) To set out the specifications of motor vehicle fuel to be 
used in motor vehicles and prohibit the sale of leaded 
petrol.  The specifications are determined in accordance 
with relevant ISO/EN/ASTMa standards or Institute of 
Petroleum Nil 
To require scheduled vehicl es to be installed with 
approved emission -reduction devices Nil Air Pollution Control (Emission 
Reduction Devices for Vehicles) 
Regulation (Chapter 311U) Under the Regulation, the Director of Environmental 
Protection shall maintain a register of all approved 
emission-reduction devices.  He may include an 
emission-reduction device only if he is satisfied that it can 
reduce the emission of air pollutants from a motor vehicle 
in a manner and to an extent satisfactory to him, and is 
suitable for installation on a motor vehicle Regulation amended in December 
2005 requiring pre-Euro diesel 
vehicles over 4 tonnes, except those 
requiring the operation of on-board equipment when idling, to be 
retrofitted with approved emission 
reduction devices from 1 April 2006 
Air Pollution Control (Dry-Cleaning Machines) (Vapour Recovery) Regulation 
(Chapter 311T) To control the emission of perchloroethylene (PCE) from 
the dry-cleaning industry through the imposition of PCE emission standard on new and existing dry-cleaning 
machines Nil 
 Specifically, the concentration of PCE inside the drum of 
dry-cleaning machines should not exceed 300 ppmv  
Air Pollution Control (Petrol 
Filling Stations) (Vapour 
Recovery) Regulation 
(Cap. 311S) Petrol storage tanks of petrol  filling stations and petrol 
delivery vehicles are required to be installed with vapour 
recovery systems Nil 
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Ordinance/Regulation Summary of the le gislation Changes since 1 January 2006 
Air Pollution Control (Volatile 
Organic Compounds) Regulation 
(Cap. 311W) Import of regulated VOC-containing products for local 
sale and use is allowed only if their VOC contents meet 
the prescribed standards The Regulation was introduced on 
1 April 2007 to cover architectural 
paints/coatings, printing inks, and six selected categories of consumer 
products (i.e. air fresheners, 
hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and 
insect repellents).  The Regulation 
was amended in 2010 to extend the coverage to vehicle refinishing, vessel and pleasure craft paints/coatings, 
adhesives and sealants 
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance (Cap. 403) To comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol 
on substances that deplete the ozone layer The Schedule to the Ordinance was 
amended in 2009 to make it clear that 
an ozone-depleting substance listed in the Schedule includes the isomers of 
that substance, and add a new Part 
(Part 9) in respect of bromochloromethane 
Ozone Layer Protection 
(Controlled Refrigerants) 
Regulation (Cap. 403B) To prohibit any intended release of controlled refrigerants 
from motor vehicle air-conditioners or refrigeration 
equipment containing more than 50 kg of refrigerant to charge into the atmosphere, a nd to conserve the controlled 
refrigerants through the use of approved recycling and 
recovery equipment Nil 
Ozone Layer Protection (Products 
Containing Scheduled 
Substances) (Import Banning) 
Regulation (Cap. 403C) To prohibit the import of products containing 
ozone-depleting substances listed in the Schedule to the 
Ordinance from all countries The Regulation was amended in 2009 
to extend the import ban to controlled 
products containing 
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) 
and other scheduled substances in phases from 1 January 2010 
Noise Control (Air Compressors) 
Regulations (Chapter 400C) To stipulate noise emission st andards for certain portable 
air compressors Nil 
 Compliance with standards set out in Council Directive 
No. 84/533/EEC of the European Communities  
Noise Control (Hand Held 
Percussive Breakers) Regulations 
(Chapter 400D) To stipulate noise emission standards for certain hand-
held percussive breakers Nil 
 Compliance with standards set out in Council Directive 
No. 84/537/EEC of the Europ ean Communities or similar 
standards is required  
Noise Control (Motor Vehicles) 
Regulation (Chapter 400I) To stipulate noise emission st andards for motor vehicles 
including motorcycles;  these are equivalent to those 
required in Japan and the European Union  Nil 
Motor vehicles   
Road Traffic (Construction and 
Maintenance of Vehicles) 
Regulations (Chapter 374-A) To set out control of vehicle construction and 
maintenance From 1 May 2008, speedometers must 
meet accuracy requirements, and public light buses must be equipped with a speed display device 
From 1 May 2009, seats on student 
service vehicles must meet strength 
and energy absorption requirements to United Nations, European Union, and/or Japanese standards 
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Ordinance/Regulation Summary of the le gislation Changes since 1 January 2006 
Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) 
Regulations (Chapter 374F) To permit or require the provision or use of specified 
safety equipment (including seat belts, anchorage point, 
seats with integral seat be lt anchorage, and protection 
helmets in compliance with specified overseas 
standards/design rules) by pers ons driving, riding in or on, 
or using, any class of vehicl e and controlling the sale, hire 
or possession of such equipment Nil 
Construction    
Building Ordinance 
(Chapter 123) and its subsidiary 
legislation To provide for the planning, design, and construction of 
buildings and associated works;  and to make provision 
for rendering dangerous buildings and land safe 
The drafting of codes of practice and design manuals has 
been made with reference to available international 
requirements Nil 
Product safety    
Toys and Children's Products 
Safety Ordinance (Chapter 424) To prescribe the requirement for toys and children's 
products to comply with the a pplicable safety standards, 
for toys:   European Standards EN 71, ASTM F963, and 
International Voluntary To y Safety Standard;  for 
children's products, they must comply with the respective 
specifications listed in the Schedule to the Ordinance, 
including ISO, EN, BS, ASTM, AS and NZS In April 2010, amendments to the 
Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance entered into operation.  
The amendments provide that ISO 
8124 (to replace the International Voluntary Toy Safety Standard for toys, which has been withdrawn by 
the International Committee of Toy 
Industries) and newer versions of EN 71 and ASTM F963, now apply to toys.  Up-to-date versions of standards (such as EN, ASTM, AS and NZS) for 
several types of children's products 
are also specified under the amendments 
Consumer Goods Safety Ordinance (Chapter 456) To stipulate that consumer goods shall comply with the 
general safety requirement Nil 
Fire Service (Installation & 
Equipment) Regulations (Chapter 
95B) To regulate the local sale and supply of portable 
firefighting equipment e.g. fire extinguishers, fire blankets 
to ensure that their design and make conform with a set of 
recognized international or overseas standards by requiring testing and subsequent approval by the Fire 
Services Department before use in Hong Kong Nil 
Electricity Ordinance 
(Chapter 406) and its subsidiary 
legislations To prescribe safety requirements of all electrical products 
designed for household use and issue certificates of safety 
compliance 
 Under the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation 
(Chapter 406G) enacted in May 1998 to replace a 
previous regulation, all elec trical products designed for 
household use and supplied in Hong Kong, China shall 
comply with both essential and specific safety 
requirements and shall be issued  with certificates of safety 
compliance.  The safety requirements are based on the 
relevant international or overseas standards  
IEC standards as well as relevant international/national 
standards that comply with  the prescribed safety 
requirements of the EPSR are acceptable Nil 
Lifts and Escalators (Safety) 
Ordinance (Chapter 327) To ensure the safety of new brands/models of lift or 
escalator, written approval of the Director of Electrical 
and Mechanical Services is required before installation Nil 
Builders' Lifts and Tower 
Working Platforms (Safety) 
Ordinance (Chapter 470) To ensure the safety of build ers' lifts or tower working 
platforms, the authority is the Director of Electrical and 
Mechanical Services Nil 
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Ordinance/Regulation Summary of the le gislation Changes since 1 January 2006 
Gas Safety Ordinance 
(Chapter 51) To control, in the interests of safety, the importation, 
manufacture, storage, transport, supply and use of gas, in 
accordance with the directiv e of the Gas Authority 
(Director of Electrical and M echanical Services) for the 
purposes of the ordinance Nil 
Telecommunications   
Telecommunications Ordinance 
(Chapter 106) and its subsidiary 
regulations To make better provision for the licensing and control of 
telecommunications, telecommunications services, and 
telecommunications apparatus and equipment 
Technical telecommunications regulations in the form of 
Hong Kong Telecommunications Authority (HKTA) 
specifications and regulations/e xemption orders have been 
stipulated for the purpose of licensing and control of 
telecommunications, telecommunication services, and telecommunication apparatus and equipment.  The 
specifications adopted are identical  to or essentially in line 
with international standards Nil 
Dangerous goods   
Dangerous Goods Ordinance 
(Chapter 295) and its subsidiary 
legislation To prescribe rules on classification, labelling, packing, 
and storage of dangerous goods Nil 
Air transport   
Air Transport (Licensing of Air 
Services) Regulations 
(Chapter 448 sub.leg.A) To provide for the general po licy on application, approval, 
issue, revocation, and suspension of:  (i) licences and 
operating permits for scheduled journeys;  and (ii) permits 
for journeys other than sche duled journeys, and related 
general provisions Nil 
a International Organization of Standardization;  European Standards;  and ASTM International. 
Source:  Information provided by the Hong Kong, China authorities. Hong Kong, China WT/TPR/S/241 
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Table AIII.5  
Goods subject to export control, 2010  
Goods Purpose Types of licence Responsible authority Legislation 
Dangerous drugs Public health Export licence Department of Health First Schedule to the Dangerous 
Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134, Laws of Hong Kong) 
Controlled chemicals To prevent diversion of 
controlled chemicals 
into illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and 
psychotropic 
substances  Licence/import or 
export 
authorization;  removal permit 
(for transhipment 
consignment) Controlled Chemicals 
Group of the C&ED Control of Chemicals Ordinance 
(Cap. 145) 
Pharmaceutical 
products and 
medicines Public health Export licence Department of Health Import and Export Ordinance 
(Cap. 60) 
Proprietary Chinese 
medicines and 
36 Chinese herbal 
medicines Public health Export licence Department of Health Second Schedule to the Import and 
Export (General) Regulations 
(Cap. 60) 
Endangered species To protect endangered 
species and prevent 
their over-exploitation 
in accordance with 
CITES Export/re-export 
licence Agriculture, Fisheries and 
Conservation Department Protection of Endangered Species 
of Animals and Plants Ordinance 
(Cap. 586) 
Pesticides (other than methyl bromide) Public health Export licence Agriculture, Fisheries and 
Conservation Department Import and Export Ordinance 
(Cap. 60), and Pesticides Ordinance (Cap. 133) 
Pesticides – methyl 
bromide Public health, 
international 
obligation, and 
environmental 
protection Export licence Trade and Industry 
Department Import and Export Ordinance 
(Cap. 60), Pesticides Ordinance 
(Cap. 133), and Ozone Layer 
Protection Ordinance (Cap. 403) 
Strategic 
commoditiesa To prevent HKSAR 
from being used as a 
conduit for 
proliferation of 
weapons of mass destruction and to 
ensure HKSAR's 
access to high 
technology products Export licence Trade and Industry 
Department Schedules to the Import and 
Export (Strategic Commodities) 
Regulations (Cap. 60) 
Explosives, firearms 
and ammunition Security Export licence  Trade and Industry 
Department  Munitions List of the Schedule to 
the Import and Export (Strategic 
Commodities) Regulations (Cap. 60) 
Firearms and ammunition 
controlled by the 
Firearms and Ammunitions 
Ordinance (Cap. 238) Security Export licence 
A licence for 
possession, or a 
dealer's licence/arms 
licence Trade and Industry 
Department  
Hong Kong Police Force Munitions List of the Schedule to 
the Import and Export (Strategic 
Commodities) Regulations 
(Cap. 60), and Firearms and Ammunitions Ordinance 
(Cap. 238) 
Textiles (unless 
exempted)b To ensure origin 
compliance of textiles 
products claiming Hong Kong origin  Export licence Trade and Industry 
Department Import and Export Ordinance  
(Cap. 60) and Import and Export 
(General) Regulations (Cap. 60A) 
Rough diamonds International 
obligation Kimberley Process 
Certificate (Export) Trade and Industry 
Department Import and Export Ordinance  
(Cap. 60) 
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Goods Purpose Types of licence Responsible authority Legislation 
Rice To maintain a stable 
supply and manage a 
reserve stock for emergencies and short-term shortage  Export licence Trade and Industry 
Department Reserved Commodities (Control of 
Imports, Exports and Reserve 
Stocks) Regulations (Cap. 296) 
Ozone-depleting 
substances  Environmental 
protection, and 
international 
obligation Export licence, 
Import and export 
licence Trade and Industry 
Department Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance 
(Cap. 403) 
Radio transmitting 
apparatus (with 
exceptions)c International 
obligation, public 
safety, security and 
health Export permit Office of the 
Telecommunications 
Authority (OFTA) Telecommunications Ordinance 
(Cap. 106) 
Optical disc 
mastering and 
replication equipment To control the 
movement and 
diversion of optical 
disc mastering and 
replication equipment for the purpose of intellectual property 
rights protection Export licence Customs & Excise 
Department Import and Export Ordinance 
(Cap. 60) 
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals To protect human 
health and the 
environment in 
accordance with 
international 
conventions Export permit, and 
consignment-based 
export licence Environmental Protection 
Department Hazardous Chemicals Control 
Ordinance (Cap. 595) 
Import and Export Ordinance 
(Cap. 60) 
Waste subject to 
controld To ensure the 
legitimacy of waste 
trade and stop any illegal shipment in accordance with the international convention Export permit Environmental Protection 
Department Waste Disposal Ordinance 
(Cap. 354) 
Sand 
(A permit to transport 
sand in HKSAR is 
required under the Sand Ordinance.  The permit system is for the purpose of 
protecting beaches and 
seabed in HKSAR and is free of charge.  The sand is not subject to 
excise duty) To protect HKSAR's 
beaches and seabed Removal Permit Civil Engineering and 
Development 
Department Sand Ordinance (Cap. 147) 
Dutiable commoditiese Revenue protection Export licence Customs and Excise 
Department Dutiable Commodities Ordinance 
(Cap. 109) 
 a Strategic commodities are listed in the Schedules to the Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations.  Examples inc lude 
certain arms and ammunition, explosives, nucl ear materials, facilities and equipment, body armours, carbon fibres and prepregs,  
high-speed digital computers, microprocessors made from co mpound semiconductors, sophisticated communication systems, 
encryption equipment for information security, night vision im age intensifier systems, chemical weapon precursors and 
manufacturing facilities, certain biological agents, plant pathoge ns and related manufacturing equipment, and facilities and ar ticles 
for a use relating to nuclear, ch emical or biological weapons. 
b If textiles exporters register under the Textiles Trader Registration Scheme (TTRS) , they are exempted from the licensing 
requirements for shipments involving sensitive markets.  Inst ead of applying for export licences, they should lodge self-
completed export notifications. 
c Exceptions are the holders of Radio Dealers Licences (Unrestricted) issued by the OFTA. 
d A permit (from EPD) is required for export of any waste, unle ss the waste is specified in Schedule 6 of the Waste Disposal 
Ordinance, it is uncontaminated, and is  intended for recycling or reuse. 
e Dutiable commodities are tobacco, liquors,  methyl alcohol, and hydrocarbon oil. 
Source:  Customs online information. Viewed at:  http://www.customs.gov.hk/en/trade_fa cilitation/prohibited_articles/ 
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Table AIII.6 
Insured business by major market and product, 2008-09 
 Insured business in 2008-09 
(HK$ million) % increase (or decrease) from 
2007-08 % of total value 
Market     
United States 17,432 10.7 36.9 
United Kingdom 6,841 7.3 14.5 
Mainland China 3,134 21.5 6.7 
Germany 2,981 9.1 6.3 
Australia 1,732 14.0 3.7 
Top 5 markets 32,120 10.9 68.1 
Other markets 15,060 7.6 31.9 
Total 47,180 9.9 100.0 
Product    
Clothing 9,177 32.9 19.4 
Electronics 5,623 1.1 11.9 
Toys 5,550 13.9 11.8 
Metallic products  2,809 15.9 6.0 
Food 2,439 10.3 5.2 
Top 5 products  25,598 16.5 54.3 
Other products 21,582 2.9 45.7 
Total 47,180 9.9 100.0 
Source:  Hong Kong ECIC (2009), 2008-09 Annual Report, The Year in Review .  Viewed at:  http://www.hkecic.com/ 
annualreport/FY09/eng/ch07 /index03.htm [30/04/10]. WT/TPR/S/241 Trade Policy Review 
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Table AIII.7 
Intellectual property laws and regulations, 2010 
Title Brief description 
Patents   
Patents Ordinance (Chapter 514) Makes provisions for the registration and protection of patents 
Amended in 2008:  to implement the compulsory licensing scheme under 
Paragraph 6 of the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health 
and the Protocol amending the WTO TRIPS Agreement (WTO document IP/N/1/HKG/17, 7 April 2008) 
Amended in 2009 to extend its application to the 3 offices set up by the Central 
People's Government in Hong Kong, China (WTO document IP/N/1/HKG/20, 
17 March 2010) 
Amended in 2006 and 2010, to reflect the latest membership position of the Paris 
Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (Paris Convention), and the 
WTO (WTO document IP/N/1/HKG/13, 22 May 2006, and inform ation from the 
authorities) 
Patents (Transitional Arrangements) Rules Provides transitional arrangements for the registration of patents in the Register of 
Hong Kong, China for patents registered under the old Registration of Patents 
Ordinance, which was repealed in 1997, and certain patents registered under the United Kingdom Patents Acts 1949 and 1977 
Patents (General) Rules Prescribes provisions and procedures under the Patents Ordinance (Chapter 514) 
Patents (Designation of Patent Offices) Notice Makes designations under Section 8 of the Patents Ordinance (Chapter 514) 
Plant varieties  
Plant Varieties Protection Ordinance (Chapter 490) Provides, inter alia , a sui generis  regime for the granting and protection of 
proprietary rights to persons who breed or discover and develop plant varieties 
Amended in 2009 to extend its application to the 3 offices set up by the Central 
People's Government in Hong Kong, China (WTO document IP/N/1/HKG/20, 
17 March 2010) 
Plant Varieties Protection Regulation (Chapter 490A) Prescribes provisions and procedures under the Plant Varieties Protection 
Ordinance (Chapter  490) 
Trademarks (including trade descriptions)  
Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559)  Makes provisions for the registration of trademarks (entry into force in 2003);  
with the effect of simplifying application and examination procedures, reducing 
substantially the fee for registration of a trademark;  broadening the range of marks that can be registered, for example by allowing distinctive sound and smell 
marks to be registered;  simplifying procedures for recording assignments and 
licences;  and allowing multi-class applications  
Amended in 2006 and 2010, to reflect the latest membership position of the Paris 
Convention, a nd the WTO (WTO document IP /N/1/HKG/13, 22 May 2006, and 
information from the authorities) 
Trade Marks Rules Prescribes provisions and procedures under the Trade Marks Ordinance 
(Chapter 559) 
Amended in 2006 to facilitate enhanced electronic services (WTO document 
IP/N/1/HKG/13, 22 May 2006, and in formation from the authorities) 
Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Chapter 362) (as amended 
by Intellectual Property (World Trade Organization 
Amendments) Ordinance) Contains provisions prohibiting the use of false trade descriptions and the forgery 
of trademarks in relation to goods 
Geographical indications   
Trade Marks Ordinance (Chapter 559)  
Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Chapter 362) Enables geographical indications to be registered as certification or collective 
trademarks.  In addition, the use of a false geographical indication applied to 
goods in a fashion calculated to mislead consumers may be a criminal offence 
under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance 
Copyright and related rights   
Copyright Ordinance (Chapter 528) Makes provisions in respect of copyright and related rights and for connected 
purposes 
Amended in 2007 to (i) maintain the scope of existing business end-user criminal 
liability in relation to possession of infringing copies of four categories of works, i.e. software, movies, television dramas, and musical recordings (the possession 
offence);  
(ii) refine the copyright exemption regime (including the introduction of a fair 
dealing provision for instructional purposes);  
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Title Brief description 
 (iii) introduce new permitted acts (including exceptions for producing specially 
adapted copies of copyright works for persons with a print disability, and for 
efficient transaction of public business in urgent circumstances);  
(iv) relax the legal prohibitions against use of parallel imported copies of 
copyright works by business end-users and shorten the period during which dealing in parallel imports would cause criminal liability;  
(v) introduce measures to strengthen enforcement;  
(vi) introduce new rights and liabilities, i.e. rental rights for films and underlying 
works in sound recordings, moral and rental rights for performers, civil liabilities against persons who tamper with rights management information attached to 
copyright works, against persons who deal in circumvention tools or provide circumvention services, and against persons who circumvent a technological measure used for copyright protection;  
(vii) criminal liabilities against persons engaging in commercial dealing of 
circumvention tools or providing circumvention services on a commercial basis 
for the circumvention of technological measures, against persons who either make 
with a view to distributing or distribute infringing copies of newspapers, 
magazines, periodicals and books on a regular or frequent basis (the "copying and distribution offence" targeting business end-users);  and against directors/partners/other persons responsible for the internal management of 
organizations that have committed the possession offence or the copying and 
distribution offence 
Amended in 2009 to (i) prescribe the numeric limits within which the copying and 
distribution offence will not apply; and (ii) exclude Intranet distribution (except email and fax transmissions) from the scope of the offence in the interim, pending 
formulation of the numeric limit applicable to such type of distribution in consultation with the stakeholders 
Prevention of Copyright Piracy Ordinance  
(Chapter 544) Makes provisions for the prevention of copyright piracy using the medium of 
optical discs (including stampers).  Sets out a statutory licensing scheme for 
manufacturers of optical discs in Hong Kong, China and makes provisions for 
optical discs manufactured in Hong Kong, China to be marked with an assigned 
manufacturer identification code.  Also combats bootlegging of copyright work by stipulating that the unauthorized possession of video recording equipment in certain places of public entertainment is an offence 
Industrial designs  
Registered Designs Ordinance 
(Chapter 522) Establishes a system for the registration of new designs 
Amended in 2009 to extend its application to the 3 offices set up by the Central 
People's Government in Hong Kong, China (WTO document IP/N/1/HKG/20, 
17 March 2010) 
Amended in 2006 and 2010 to reflect the latest membership position of the Paris 
Convention, a nd the WTO (WTO document IP /N/1/HKG/13, 22 May 2006, and 
information from the authorities) 
Registered Designs Rules Prescribes provisions and procedures under the Registered Designs Ordinance 
(Chapter 522) 
Copyright Ordinance  
(Chapter 528) Provides protection for commercially exploited artistic works 
Layout-designs (topographies) of integrated circuits  
Layout-design (Topography) of Integrated Circuits 
Ordinance (Chapter 445) Provides a sui generis  intellectual property regime for the protection of layout-
designs (topographies) of integrated circuits and for legal remedies against infringement 
Amended in 2006 and 2010 to reflect the latest membership position of the Paris 
Convention, a nd the WTO (WTO document IP /N/1/HKG/13, 22 May 2006, and 
information from the authorities) 
Layout-design (Topography) of Integrated Circuits 
(Designation of Qualifying Countries, Territories or Areas) 
Regulation Designates countries, territories or areas as qualifying countries, territories or 
areas under Section 24 of the Layout-design (Topography) of Integrated Circuits 
Ordinance (Chapter 445) 
Protection of undisclosed information   
Non-statutory protection of undisclosed information Protection under the common law on confidentiality 
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance  Requires data users to use information only for the purposes for which it was 
collected, to inform people of the purposes for which data is collected and to protect such information against unauthorized or accidental disclosure 
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Table AIV.1  
Loans and emergency relief to farmers, fish  farmers, and capture fishermen, 2010  
Funds Objective Interest rate 
(as at Jan 2010) Amount issued 
(in 2008-09) 
Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) Pr ompt assistance to persons 
(farmers, fishermen, and other 
citizens) in need of relief as a 
result of a natural disaster, such as tempest, typhoon, rainstorm, 
landslide, or flooding 
Grants to applicants found to 
have suffered a loss to an 
extent that merits assistance Not applicable:  money is 
granted to victims of natural 
disasters as ex-gratia payment 
rather than loan Grants totaling 
HK$4.09 million and 
HK$3.69 million, to farmers 
and fishermen, respectively 
Kadoorie Agricultural Aid 
Loan Fund (KAALF) Loans to individual farmers, 
pond-fish operators, and 
mariculturists for development and working capital Interest rates for these funds 
were 0.007%, 2.04%, and 
4.08% for individuals borrowing up to HK$130,000, 
HK$199,999, and HK$200,000 
or above, respectively  92 loans totaling 
HK$8.53 million 
J.E. Joseph Trust Fund (JEJTF) Loans to farmers' cooperative 
societies and individual farmers 
for agricultural production and 
development Interest rates for individuals are 
the same as for KAALF.  The 
rate for a cooperative society is 
0.0035% 20 loans totaling 
HK$2.03 million  
VMO Loan Fund Loans to crop farmers for 
agricultural production and development Interest rates are the same as 
for KAALF 28 loans totaling 
HK$1.20 million  
Fish Marketing Organization Loan Fund (FMOLF) Loans to fishermen for meeting 
their production and sustainable 
development needs, including 
repair and replacement of fishing vessels, gear and 
equipment (a) Interest rates on normal 
loans to individual 
fishermen and cooperative 
society are 2.83% and 1.33%, respectively; 
(b) Interest rate on special 
loans to fishermen 
affected by the annual fishing moratorium is 2% 794 loans totaling 
HK$77.32 million 
Fisheries Development Loan 
Fund (FDLF) (a) Loans to fishermen to help 
them switch to sustainable 
fisheries or related operations, which are 
conducive to reducing 
fishing efforts and conserving fisheries 
resources in local waters;  
and (a) Interest rate on loans to 
fishermen is 2.5%; 1 loan amounting to 
HK$5 million  
 (b) Loans to fish farmers to 
help them develop 
aquaculture with a view to 
improving the quality and food safety standards of 
aquaculture products (b) Interest rate to fish farmers 
based on the "no-gain-no-
loss" principle of the 
HKSAR Government.  As at January 2010:  2.099%  
Source:  Information provided by the authorities of Hong Kong, China. 
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