The Customs and Excise Department today (November 13) reminded importers and exporters that import or export declarations for shipments on or after January 1, 2027, must be completed in accordance with the amendments made to the Hong Kong Imports and Exports Classification List (Harmonized System).

     The amendments, published in the Gazette today, will take effect from January 1, 2027.

     The amendments involve eight commodity items, namely chemical products and textile articles.

     These amendments will bring the classifications more in line with the latest circumstances through the adoption of more appropriate commodity sub-classifications and descriptions.

     Importers and exporters can obtain the amended list in the following ways:

     (1) by downloading the list from the website of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) at www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/page_1364.html; or 

     (2) by calling the Import/Export Declaration and Cargo Manifest Enquiry Hotline of the C&SD at 2877 1818.

     For enquiries about trade classifications, please contact the Trade Classification Section of the C&SD (e-mail: trade-declaration@censtatd.gov.hk).

Ends/Friday, November 13, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:00

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