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The Trade and Industry Department announced today (December 28) the 2005 arrangements for Hong Kong manufacturers to request additional Hong Kong origin products imported by the Mainland to be included in the next phase of zero tariff implementation under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).

In accordance with the provisions of CEPA, for those Hong Kong origin goods that have not yet been enjoying the Mainland's preferential treatment of zero tariff status, the Hong Kong manufacturers concerned may submit applications to the department. Subsequently, the Mainland and Hong Kong will conduct consultations on the applications.

For the arrangements, please refer to a circular issued today. It can be downloaded from the "CEPA Trade in Goods" webpage on the department's website:

http://www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/trade_goods.html.

For enquiries, please contact Mainland Branch (I) of the Trade and Industry Department:

Tel: 2398 5676

Fax: 2398 9973

E-mail: ma_registry@tid.gov.hk

Ends/Tuesday, December 28, 2004

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