International Trade Logistics Presented by: 21304/2A Leung Yee Man (14) Wong Kin Yee (22) Yeung Kiu Ling (25) Siu Hin Yeung (18) Ieong Man Chi (7)

Background exchange the information and data of commerce Hong Kong Government and public organizations  Internet to precede the import and export trade

Background Electronic commerce (e-commerce) Internet  convenient E-commerce. Security and the protection of personal data

Benefits Save money Save time Save space Greater flexibility

Census and Statistics Department Service Document( e-document) 24-hour Trade Declaration Enquiry Hotline

Trade and Industry Department Certificate of Origin (CO) Certificate of Origin (CO) to facilitate customs clearance in the importing countries to satisfy the requirements of overseas imports Electronic service 1. fresh applications 2. re-submissions 3. amendment requests 4. cancellation requests

Processed Trade and Industry Department Government Approved Certification Organizations (GACOs) Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Federation of Hong Kong Industries the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

Import License and Export License Import License and Export License official documents Processed & Applications

Mainly for 2 types 1. textiles, unless exempted must be covered Import / Export licenses 2. strategic commodities ( weapons, nuclear materials & equipment) must be covered Import / Export licenses Delivery Verification Certificate & International Import Certificate Strategic Commodities Control System in Trade and Industry Department

Textiles Notifications Textiles Notifications Electronic service 1. fresh applications 2. re-submissions 3. amendment requests 4. cancellation requests undergoing a transitional period

Production Notification (PN) Production Notification (PN) a requisite supporting document for subsequent application for Certificates of Hong Kong Origin covering the export of the garments concerned to the USA. registered with the Trade and Industry Department Electronic service 1. fresh applications 2. re-submissions 3. amendment requests 4. cancellation requests

Manifest Checking Manifest Checking checked by Manifest Checking Unit, Trade and Industry Department Purposes: import and export licensing control ensure the imports or exports of prohibited articles are covered by licenses or notifications under conditions.

Notification Service Notification Service Free, receive the s for any updates E.g. trade relations, news, circulars, and trade control related operation timelines

Online Enquiry Online Enquiry search information import and export operation timelines codes under Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).

Customs Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department important for the trade activities responsible to trade: ~ Import/Export Clearance ~ Licence and Permit Applicaton ~ Import / Export Declaration Cooperate with Trade-link

Trade-Link A software can use to do the declaration trade company or the export company use it to do declaration their information will past to Trade link Trade link will past the information to the Hong Kong Custom and Excise Department

Trade-Link pay for the tax the electron declaration is applied very convenience the declaration Although Trade-Link is not a government department It is very important of the trade activities

Enhancement of the web services electronic service for certificate of origin apart from showing approval, deferment, or rejection message the expected time in handling these processes convenient to the traders  go to the department directly handling import and export license  a booking service reduce the waiting time

Enhancement of the web services demonstrate the usage of web service convenient to the traders click the ‘ demo ‘ button  good security + accuracy web service  boost the traders’ confidence  Spend more money in employing more professional staff  up-date the programmes + avoid the hackers to enter the system.

Enhancement of the web services smooth operation of the computer system problems of account in electronic service provide a temporary account simultaneously  In the time of amendment of the computer system  inform the exact timing before 2 months ago  held on the night reduce the inconvenience

Enhancement of the web services enquiry of information through the web service Display “no record at the moment” no advice or instruction for the next step provide more instruction to the traders reply to the traders’ enquires immediately can improve the enquiry service in web show time allowed in replying

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