Hong Kong: Reminder for Traders Shipping to Hong Kong - Ensure Health Certificates are Properly Formatted to Avoid Potential Rejections

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2024-0034
A batch of U.S. frozen confectionary was almost rejected at Hong Kong’s port of entry due to an erroneously formatted health certificate. U.S. exporters shipping to Hong Kong are urged to work with importers in Hong Kong to ensure that a properly formatted health certification is included when requesting an import license application.

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