Trade and Industry Department Introduction of Revised Import Licence Form 3 (TRA 187) and Export Licence Form 6 (TRA 394)

24-hour hotline : 23 922 922

Ref. : RC 140

16 February 2007

Dear Sirs,

Introduction of Revised Import Licence Form 3 (TRA 187)
and Export Licence Form 6 (TRA 394)

This circular informs traders of the introduction of revised Import Licence Form 3 (TRA 187) and Export Licence Form 6 (TRA 394) for non-textile products.

Revised Licence Forms

As from 1 March 2007, revised Form 3 (TRA 187) (Rev. 2007) and Form 6 (TRA 394) (Rev. 2007) will be introduced and available for sale at the Collection and Form Sales Office on 1/F, Trade and Industry Department Tower, 700 Nathan Road, Kowloon. The prices of both licence forms will remain the same, that is, HK$26 per pad or HK$3 per set for Import Licence Form 3, and HK$16 per pad or HK$3 per set for Export Licence Form 6.

Transitional Arrangements

The Trade and Industry Department ("the Department") will accept licence applications made using the new application forms since 1 March 2007. To enable traders to use up their existing stock in hand, traders may continue to apply licence applications for non-textile products using Import Licence Form 3 (Rev. 2003) and Export Licence Form 6 (Rev. 2003) until 31 August 2007. With effect from 1 September 2007, the Department will only accept licence applications submitted in the new application forms.

Reminder and Enquiry

Opportunity is taken to remind traders to avoid stocking up forms, which may be subject to frequent revisions due to changes in import/export regulations or rules.

If you require further information, please contact the undersigned at 2398 5556.

Yours faithfully,

(Christopher CHOW)
for Director-General of Trade and Industry

Distribution
Companies registered under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance (for exporters/importers of methyl bromide only)
Shipping Companies, Airlines, Other Carriers and Freight Forwarders Registered Under the Transhipment Cargo Exemption Scheme
Carrier Liaison Group
Registered Stockholders of Rice

Electronic services for Production Notification and Certificate of Origin enable traders to make the relevant applications directly through their office computer faster and easier. Electronic service has now been extended to the submission of Cargo Manifests and Textiles Notifications. For details and enquiries,
please call the following service providers:

Global e-Trading Services Limited (Tel. : 8109 1820)
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (Tel. : 2599 1700)

Note : While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same.