Hong Kong Regulations

IMPORT AND EXPORT MANIFESTS NOTICE - PARAGRAPH 3

Export manifest

(1) An export manifest relating to the export of any cargo from Hong Kong
shall, from 1 January 1984, contain the particulars of the cargo as set out in
sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2) In the case of cargo in packages, the particulars referred to in
sub-paragraph (1) are-

   (a)  where the cargo is-

        (i)    carried by vessel, the number, description, gross weight and
               gross volume of the packages;

        (ii)   carried otherwise than by vessel, the number, description and
               either the gross weight or the gross volume of the packages;

   (b)  the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on each package;

   (c)  a description of the article contained in each package;

   (d)  the name and address of the consignor of each package;

   (e)  the name and address of the person declared in the export  licence,
        where applicable, as the exporter of each package;

   (f)  the port or place of destination of each package;

   (g)  the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or
        air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of each
        package;

   (h)  a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;

   (i)  the export licence number, where applicable;

   (j)  the name, date of departure and the voyage, flight or vehicle number
        of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;

   (k)  the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear
        indication whether or not the containers are refrigerated containers.

(3) In the case of cargo in bulk, the particulars referred to in sub-paragraph
(1) are-

   (a)  where the cargo is-

        (i)    carried by vessel, the description, gross weight and gross
               volume of the cargo;

        (ii)   carried otherwise than by vessel, the description and either
               the gross weight or the gross volume of the cargo;

   (b)  the quantity of the cargo, where applicable;

   (c)  the distinguishing marks or numbers appearing on the cargo, where
        applicable;

   (d)  the name and address of the consignor of the cargo;

   (e)  the name and address of the person declared in the export  licence,
        where applicable, as the exporter of the cargo;

   (f)  the port or place of destination of the cargo;

   (g)  the reference number and letters of the bill of lading, air waybill or
        air consignment note issued in respect of the consignment of the
        cargo;

   (h)  a clear indication whether or not the cargo is transhipment cargo;

   (i)  the export licence number, where applicable;

   (j)  the name, date of departure and the voyage, flight or vehicle number
        of the carrying vessel, aircraft or vehicle;

   (k)  the container numbers, if the cargo is containerized, and a clear
        indication whether or not the containers are refrigerated containers.