GACC Announcement No. 27, 2012 on CEPA Origin Criteria Added for HK & Macao Goods from July 1, 2012

[2012-06-01 15:41:56]


Issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)

According to China's mainland-Hong Kong and mainland-Macao Closer Economic Partnership Arrangements (CEPA), the GACC has formulated the Origin Criteria for Added Hong Kong Goods Enjoying Mainland Zero Duty from July 1, 2012 (see Annex 1 below) and the Origin Criteria for Added Macao Goods Enjoying Mainland Zero Duty from July 1, 2012 (see Annex 2 below).

The two Origin Criteria tables, taking effect from July 1, 2012, provide simplified commodity names and scopes consistent with those under relevant HS Codes listed in China's Customs Import & Export Tariffs (2012 edition).

Annex Table of Origin Criteria for Added Hong Kong Goods Enjoying Mainland Zero Duty from July 1, 2012

 
Serial No. HS Code Commodity Name Origin Criteria
1 03054110 Smoked salmon Made from frozen salmon originating in countries/regions signing preferential trade agreements with China mainland before 2012; main process includes thawing, edge opening, salting, air drying, cold smoked, slicing and vacuum packing.
2 16010020 Cased sausages Change in tariff classification
3 19023090 Other wheaten food Change in tariff classification; or meeting the ad valorem percentage criterion
4 19049000 Grains by precooking or other methods Change in tariff classification
5 31021000 Urea Change in tariff classification
6 71042090 Other unprocessed synthetic or reconstituted gemstones and semi-precious stones Change in tariff classification
7 71049012 Other industry-used sapphire Change in tariff classification


Annex  Table of Origin Criteria for Added Macao Goods Enjoying Mainland Zero Duty from July 1, 2012

Serial No. HS Code Commodity Name Origin Criteria
1 19030000 Pearl powder, and pearl powder substitute made from starch Change in tariff classification

Source: ETCN
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