IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE
Title
IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE
Description
IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE
(Cap. 60, section 17)
[16 December 1983.]
1. This notice may be cited as the Import and Export Manifests
Notice.
2. (1) An import manifest relating to the import of any cargo into
Hong Kong; shall, from 1 January 1984, contain the particulars of the
cargo as set out in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in
sub-paragraph (1) are
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the number, description, gross weight
and gross volume of the packages;
(ii) carried otherwise than by vessel, the number,
description and either the gross weight or the gross volume of
the packages;
(b) the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each
package;
(c) a description of the articles contained in each package;
(d) the name and address of the consignor of each package; (e)
the name and address of the consignee of each package;
(f ) the place at which each package was loaded in or on to the
vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air
waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the
consignment of each package;
(h)a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment
cargo;
the import licence number where applicable;
the name, date of arrival and the voyage, flight or vehicle
number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
(k)the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear
indication whether or not such containers are refrigerated
containers.
(3) In the case of cargo in bulk, the particulars referred to in sub-
paragraph (1) are
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the description, gross weight and
gross volume of the cargo;
(ii) carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and
either the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo;
(b) the quantity of the cargo, where applicable;
(c)the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on the cargo.
where applicable;
(d) the name and address of the consignor of the cargo;
(e) the name and address of the consignee of the cargo;
the place at which the cargo was loaded in or on to the vessel,
aircraft or vehicle;
(g)the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air
waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the
consignment of the cargo;
(h)a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment
cargo;
(i) the import licence number, where applicable;
(j)the name, date of arrival and the voyage, flight or vehicle
number of the carrying vessel. aircraft or vehicle;
(k)the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a
clear indication whether or not such containers are
refrigerated containers.
3. (1) An export manifest relating to the export of any cargo from
Hong Kong; shall. from 1 January 1984. contain the particulars of the
cargo as set out in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in
sub-paragraph (1) are
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the number, description. gross weight
and gross volume of the packages;
(11) carried otherwise than by vessel, the number. description
and either the gross weight or the gross volume of the
packages;
(b)the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each
package;
(c) a description of the article contained in each package,
(d) the name and address of the consignor of each package;
(e)the name and address of the person declared in the export
licence, where applicable, as the exporter of each package;
the port or place of destination of each package;
(g)the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air
waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the
consignment of each package;
(h)a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment
cargo;
(i) the export licence number. where applicable:
the name. date of departure and the ,(,)\.age. flight or vehicle
number of the carrying vessel. aircraft or vehicle;
(k)the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized. and a
clear indication whether or not the containers are refriger-
containers.
(3) In the case of cargo in bulk. the particulars referred to in sub-
paragraph (1) are
(a) where the cargo is-
(i) carried by vessel, the description. gross weight and
gross volume of the cargo;
(ii) carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and
either the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo.
(b) the quantity of the cargo. A here applicable..
(c)the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on the cargo.
where applicable;
(d) the name and address of the consignor of the cargo;
(e)the name and address of the person declared in the export
licence. where applicable. as the exporter of the cargo.
the port or place of destination of the cargo;
(g)the reference number and letters of the bill of lading. air
waybill or air consignment note issued in respect of the
consignment of the cargo;
(h)a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment
cargo,
(i) the export licence number. where applicable,
(j)the name, date of departure and the voyage. flight or vehicle
number of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;
(k)the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a
clear indication whether or not the containers are
refrigerated containers.
L.N. 396/83. Citation. Import manifest. Export manifest.
Abstract
L.N. 396/83. Citation. Import manifest. Export manifest.
Identifier
https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2357
Edition
1964
Volume
v6
Subsequent Cap No.
60
Number of Pages
3
Files
Collection
Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online
Citation
“IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE,” Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online, accessed April 25, 2025, https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2357.