USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Report. Global Agriculture Information Network. Required Report - Public distribution

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1 GAIN Report Global Agriculture Information Network Template Version 2.09 Required Report - Public distribution HK0000 Hong Kong Export Certificate FAIRS Report Annual 2007 Date: 9/13/2007 GAIN Report Number: HK7021 Approved by: Philip Shull American Consulate General, Hong Kong Prepared by: Caroline Yuen Report Highlights: This report listed major certificates required by the Hong Kong government for U.S. exports to Hong Kong. Samples of certificates are included in the appendix. Very little has changed since the 2006 report. Section IV Updated: It appears that health certificates for egg exports to Hong Kong will be required by the Hong Kong government by the end of The effective date is yet to be decided. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is negotiating with Hong Kong s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department as to the attestations required for U.S. health certificates. (HK#7001) While the certification process is an extra administrative step and may require a small fee, post does not anticipate a serious impact on trade as a result of the new requirement. Includes PSD Changes: No Includes Trade Matrix: No Annual Report Hong Kong [HK1] [HK]

2 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 2 of 31 Table of Contents SECTION I. List major Export Certificates Required by the Hong Kong Government 3 SECTION II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s)... 6 SECTION III. Specific Attestation Required on the Export Certificate... 6 SECTION IV. Government Certificate Legal Entry Requirements... 6 SECTION V. Other Certification/Accreditation Requirements... 7 APPENDIX Sample Certificates... 9 Appendix 1 : FSIS Appendix 2 : FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Poultry Appendix 3 : FSIS for Beef Appendix 4 : FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Beef Appendix 5 : FSIS for Ostrich Appendix 6 : U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife Appendix 7 : CITES Export Permit Appendix 8 : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service s VS Form Appendix 9 : Department of Commerce s Export Health Certificate for Seafood Products 17 Appendix 10 : Health Certificate issued by Individual State for Seafood Products Appendix 11 : Health Certificate issued by Individual State for Seafood Products Appendix 12 a : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection Appendix 12 b : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection Appendix 13 a : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection Appendix 13 b : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection Appendix 14 : Phytosanitary Certificate issued by APHIS Appendix 15 : CITES Export Permit- Sample for Ginseng Shipment Appendix 16 : Export Report by APHIS Appendix 17 : Preserved/Stuffed Animal Specimen Appendix 18 : Biological Products of Animal Origin Appendix 19 : Hides and Skins of Cattle Origin to Hong Kong Appendix 20 : Feathers Appendix 21 : Pet Food... 31

3 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 3 of 31 This report was prepared by the Foreign Agricultural Service in Hong Kong for U.S. exporters of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters verify the full set of certificate requirements with their foreign customers, who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTING COUNTRY S RULES AND REGULATIONS. SECTION I. List major Export Certificates Required by the Hong Kong Government (For a general guideline on agricultural and food import regulations, please refer to Gain Report # HK7017.) Note: APHIS - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service FSIS - Food Safety and Inspection Service FEHD - Food and Environmental Hygiene Department CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora AFCD - Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Samples of certificates see Appendix Products U.S. Issuing Authority Poultry FSIS form (A1) Letterhead certificate (A2) Pork FSIS form (A1) Attestation Required on Certificate Production Dates Purpose Health certificate Health certificate Requesting Ministry FEHD FEHD Beef FSIS form (A3) Letterhead certificate (A4) Slaughter Dates Processing Dates Health certificate FEHD Meat of Ostrich, Emu, and Rhea FSIS form (A5) The meat originates from birds born and raised in the U.S. Health certificate FEHD U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Scientific name is provided To provide scientific name FEHD & AFCD

4 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 4 of 31 Products U.S. Issuing Authority Fish or Wildlife (A6) Attestation Required on Certificate Purpose Requesting Ministry Elk Tails If the game meat is from an endangered specie and listed under CITES, a CITES export permit is required. (A7) VS Form completed by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (A8) To show the origin and the scientific name of the specie. To observe the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance which gives effect to CITES Health certificate AFCD FEHD Alligator meat If it is of a CITES listed specie, A CITES export permit is required (A7). Not covered by FSIS, therefore, either one of the following certificates should be provided: AFCD 1 Export Health Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce (A9) Health Certificate FEHD 2 Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by individual State (A10) Health Certificate FEHD U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Scientific name is provided To provide scientific name FEHD & AFCD

5 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 5 of 31 Products U.S. Issuing Authority Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (A6) Attestation Required on Certificate Purpose Requesting Ministry Fish & Seafood Products If the game meat is from an endangered specie and listed under CITES, a CITES export permit is required. (A7) Either one of the following certificates should be provided: To observe the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance which gives effect to CITES Health certificate FEHD 1 Export Health Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce (A9) 2 Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by individual State (A10) & (A11) Milk and Ice Cream/frozen confection Health Certificate issued by the individual State where the food product is produced. (A12 & 13) To be agreed on when the product is seeking import approval for the first time. Health certificate FEHD Plants APHIS PPQ Form (A14) Phytosanitary Certificate AFCD (For CITES listed Plants, e.g. ginseng) CITES certificate issued by US Fish and Wildlife Service Required To observe the Protection of Endangered Species of

6 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 6 of 31 Products U.S. Issuing Authority (A15) & (A16) Attestation Required on Certificate Purpose Animals and Plants Ordinance which gives effect to CITES Requesting Ministry Because of BSE and Avian Influenza cases, the HKG recommends HK importers to provide sanitary certificates for the following products: APHIS certificates See circulars by Hong Kong government circulars (A17 21) Sanitary certificates AFCD -preserved/stuffed animal specimen -biological products of animal origin -hides and skins of cattle origin -feathers -pet food/animal feed SECTION II. Purpose of Specific Export Certificate (s) Please refer to the Matrix under Section I. SECTION III. Specific Attestation Required on the Export Certificate Please refer to the Matrix under Section I. SECTION IV. Government Certificate Legal Entry Requirements For meats, milk, frozen confections, and plant imports to Hong Kong, the relevant Hong Kong laws require that each shipment has to be accompanied by valid health/phytosanitary certificates issued by government authorities. Suppliers or Manufacturers Export Declaration are not regarded as valid certificates.

7 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 7 of 31 Poultry, Red Meats and Game Meats A certificate from FSIS is compulsory. Species should be given as part of product description on FSIS certificates. If the specie is not covered by FSIS inspection, a certificate issued by APHIS or the state government may be acceptable. If the shipment is of a game meat product, the certificate has to show the scientific name and the origin. If the game meat comes from a CITES listed specie, the shipment requires to be accompanied by a CITES export permit. For beef products, Hong Kong currently allows entry of U.S. boneless beef derived from cattle under 30 months of age. An import protocol for U.S. bison meat to Hong Kong has yet to be established. Marine Products While no specific Hong Kong laws state health certificates for marine products are compulsory, FEHD strongly encourages importers to obtain certificates issued by U.S. health authorities to accompany their imports certifying that the marine products concerned are fit for human consumption. Valid certificates will expedite customs clearance. Milk and Frozen Confections Hong Kong laws require the importation of milk and frozen confections to obtain prior approval. In addition, each consignment has to be accompanied by a valid certificate. For products from the U.S., Hong Kong government accepts certificates issued by the State government Plants Hong Kong government requires plant shipments from the U.S. to be accompanied by Phtosanitary certificates issued by APHIS. If the specie is listed on CITES, a CITES export permit is required as well. Eggs The Hong Kong government is amending legislation to require egg imports to Hong Kong to be accompanied by a valid health certificate. It is planning to have the amendment process completed before the end of The U.S. Department of Agriculture is negotiating with Hong Kong s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department as to the attestations required for U.S. health certificates. (HK#7001) SECTION V. Other Certification/Accreditation Requirements Hong Kong s importation of meats, milk, frozen confections and plants are subject to licensing control. Importers are required to apply for an import license for every shipment except for milk and frozen confections. Import licenses for milk and frozen confections are valid for a period of time and there is no limit of import volume within the specified time

8 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 8 of 31 provided in the license. Import licenses for milk and frozen confections are renewed usually on a yearly basis but are valid only for six months for the first four renewals. The importation of milk and frozen confections to Hong Kong must have prior approval from FEHD. Importers have to provide the full name and address of their frozen confection processing plants, the law of the country of origin governing the production of frozen confections/milk; mock packaging with labels; information of heat treatment method, etc.

9 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 9 of 31 APPENDIX Sample Certificates Appendix 1 : FSIS

10 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 10 of 31 Appendix 2 : FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Poultry

11 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 11 of 31 Appendix 3 : FSIS for Beef

12 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 12 of 31 Appendix 4 : FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Beef

13 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 13 of 31 Appendix 5 : FSIS for Ostrich

14 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 14 of 31 Appendix 6 : U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife

15 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 15 of 31 Appendix 7 : CITES Export Permit

16 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 16 of 31 Appendix 8 : Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service s VS Form

17 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 17 of 31 Appendix 9 : Department of Commerce s Export Health Certificate for Seafood Products

18 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 18 of 31 Appendix 10 : Health Certificate issued by Individual State for Seafood Products

19 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 19 of 31 Appendix 11 : Health Certificate issued by Individual State for Seafood Products

20 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 20 of 31 Appendix 12 a : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection

21 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 21 of 31 Appendix 12 b : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection

22 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 22 of 31 Appendix 13 a : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection

23 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 23 of 31 Appendix 13 b : Certificate Sample for Milk and Ice Cream/Frozen Confection

24 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 24 of 31 Appendix 14 : Phytosanitary Certificate issued by APHIS

25 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 25 of 31 Appendix 15 : CITES Export Permit- Sample for Ginseng Shipment

26 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 26 of 31 Appendix 16 : Export Report by APHIS

27 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 27 of 31 Appendix 17 : Preserved/Stuffed Animal Specimen

28 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 28 of 31 Appendix 18 : Biological Products of Animal Origin

29 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 29 of 31 Appendix 19 : Hides and Skins of Cattle Origin to Hong Kong

30 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 30 of 31 Appendix 20 : Feathers

31 GAIN Report HK7021 Page 31 of 31 Appendix 21 : Pet Food