Transcript Document 7777815

Customs & Excise Department
Controlled Chemicals Group
Senior Inspector
TAM Kwok-fai
What are
Controlled Chemicals?
What are Controlled Chemicals?
 Specified in Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the
Control of Chemicals Ordinance, Cap. 145.
 Used for the manufacture of narcotic drugs
or psychotropic substances.
What are Controlled Chemicals?
Example (1)
一帆風順
AA
乙酸酐
海洛英
Acetic Anhydride
Heroin
(Controlled Chemical)
(Narcotic Drug)
Legitimate and Illicit Use
咳水
Cough Medicine
麻黃
Ephedrine
Illicit manufacturers
甲安非他明 (冰毒)
Methamphetamine (Ice)
The Controlled Chemicals Group
 Established on 1 April 1995
 Licensing & enforcement authority for the
purpose of the Control of Chemicals Ordinance
 Prevent diversion of chemicals to illicit
manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic
substance
The Legislation
The Control of Chemicals Ordinance, Chapter 145
Come into operation on 1 January 1996
 Different levels of control
 25 chemicals under 3 Schedules
Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 1
Acetic Anhydride
Acetyl Bromide
Acetyl Chloride
Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 2
Ephedrine
Safrole
Ergometrine
Isosafrole
Ergotamine
Pseudoephedrine
Piperonal
Anthranilic acid
Lysergic acid
Phenylacetic acid
1-phenyl-2-propanone
Piperidine
N-acetylanthranilic acid
3,4-methylenedioxy-
Norephedrine
phenyl-2-propanone
Potassium Permanganate
Chemicals Under Control
Schedule 3
Country of Destination
Methylethylketone (MEK)
Toluene
Sulphuric acid
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia,Ecuador, Guatemala,
Mexico, Panama, Peru & Venezuela.
Acetone
Ethyl ether
Hydrochloric acid
Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh,
Bolivia,Brazil, Cambodia, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador,Guatemala, India,
Iran, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia,
Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan,
Panama, Peru, Thailand, Turkey,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Venezuela &
Vietnam.
How can I “legitimately”
deal with
the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 1
Apply a Licence
Licence
Types of Licence
required
Manufacture
Import
Export
Possession
Supply or Dealing in/ with
Chemicals under Schedules
1
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
2
✔
✔
✔
3
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✔
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Licence
Supporting Documents for Licence Application
- Business Registration Certificate
- Director List
- Appointment of a Responsible Officer
 Licence fee is HK$790
 issued within 14 days
 valid for one year
Licence
Conditions
 Not transferable
 Must not be defaced or altered
 Loss must be reported to C & E at once
 Controlled chemicals must be kept in the specified
storage place
 Authorization applied for each import or export
How can I “legitimately”
deal with
the Controlled Chemicals?
Step 2
Apply Import/ Export
Authorization
Authorization
Import/ Export Authorization
Types of Authorizations Chemicals under Schedules
1
2
3
Import Authorization
✔
✔

Export Authorization
✔
✔
✔
Import / Export Authorization
Supporting Documents for Application
 Commercial invoices showing the supplier and the
ultimate consignee
 Related shipping documents/ Airway Bills
 Declaration on the ultimate use of the chemical
 Document supporting the import into the receiving
place is lawful
Import Authorization
 Free of charge
 Valid for 6 months
 Apply 4 days before the importation of the
chemical
 Customs inspection at the entry point
 Carrier/ Cargo Handling Company endorsement
on the Import Authorization
 The endorsed authorization to be returned to CCG
within 7 days after the importation of the chemical
Export Authorization
 Free of charge
 Valid for 28 days
 Apply 4 days before the exportation of the
chemical
 Customs inspection at the exit point
 Carrier/ Cargo Handling Company endorsement
on the Export Authorization
 The endorsed authorization to be returned to CCG
within 14 days after the exportation of the
chemical
Controlled Chemicals being
Pharmaceuticals
Import/ Export Licence issued by Trade and Industry Dept.
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals
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
Ephedrine
Ergotamine
Ergometrine
Pseduoephedrine
Norephedrine
Import of Controlled Chemicals
Controlled
Import
Licence
Import
Authorization
(C&E D)
(C&E D)
Chemical
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals
Import
Licence
Import
Authorization
Import
Licence
(C&E D)
(C&E D)
(T&I D)
Export of Controlled Chemicals
Controlled
Export
Licence
Export
Authorization
(C&E D)
(C&E D)
Chemical
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals
Export
Licence
Export
Authorization
Export
Licence
(C&E D)
(C&E D)
(T&I D)
How can I “legitimately”
deal with
the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 3
Apply Removal Permit
Removal
Permit
Removal Permit
(Applicable to Schedule 1 &2 chemicals)
Supporting documents to be submitted
 Business Registration Certificate of the Handling
Agent
 Commercial invoices showing the supplier and the
ultimate consignee
 Related shipping documents/ Airway Bills
 Documents supporting the export from the originating
place and the import into the designated place are
lawful
 Declaration on the ultimate use of the chemical
Removal Permit
(Applicable to Schedule 1 &2 chemicals)
 HK$510
 For the transhipment of controlled chemicals in
HKSAR
 Applicable to one consignment at a time
 Valid for 40 days
 Apply 4 days before the importation of the chemical
 Customs inspection at the entry and exit point
 Endorsement from Carriers and Person in charge of
the place of storage on the removal permit
 The endorsed permit to be returned to CCG within
one working day after the exportation of the chemical
Transshipment of Controlled Chemicals
Removal
Permit
(C&E D)
Controlled
Chemical
or
Import
Licence
Schedule 1 and 2
(C&E D)
Export
Licence
(C&E D)
Import
Authorization
(C&E D)
Export
Authorization
(C&E D)
Transshipment of Controlled Chemicals
Transhipment Cargo
Exemption Scheme
Removal Permit
(C&E D)
(T & I D)
Controlled
Chemical
Pharmaceuticals
Either
Import
Licence
Export
Licence
Import
Export
Authorization
Authorization
(C&E D)
Either
Import
Licence
Export
Licence
T&I D
How can I “legitimately”
do business with
the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 4
Furnish a Register
Register
Register
(Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Reg. 3, The Control of Chemicals Regulation
 The holder of a licence* or permit shall for each
licence or permit keeps a transaction record in an
approved register
*other than the one issued for export of schedule 3 chemicals
Register
(Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Details to be included
 Stock received
 Manufacture Record
 Usage/Disposal Record
 Sales/Supply/Transfer Record
 Balance
Register
(Transaction related to Schedule 1 or 2 Chemicals)
Transaction Record
 Register containing all physical transaction records to
which the licence or permit relates
 Format approved by C&ED
 Simultaneous update
 Copy of the new entry to Hong Kong Customs within
24 hours of its being made
Register
 Record to be kept for 2 years
How can I “legitimately”
deal with
the 25 Controlled Chemicals?
Step 5
Apply for
Storage Approval
Storage Approval
(Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Reg. 4, The Control of Chemicals Regulation
Written approval for storage of chemicals not in
transit
Premises
Containers
Storage Approval
(Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
Supporting Documents for Application
- Business Registration Certificate
- Proof of Address
- Appointment of a Responsible Officer
 Free of Charge
 issued within 5 working days
 valid for one year
Storage Approval
(Applicable to Schedule 1 & 2 Chemical only)
 Type of Controlled Chemical
 Quantity
 Place of Storage
 Kept in a container approved in writing by the
Commissioner of C&E
The Container
where the chemical is stored
 English and Chinese name of the chemicals shall be
clearly marked on the outside of the container.
Potassium
Permanganate
高錳酸鉀
Controlled Chemicals being
Dangerous Goods
Schedule
Controlled Chemicals
Category
1
Acetic Anhydride
3
Exempted
Quantity
25 L
Acetyl Chloride
3
Nil
2
Potassium Permanganate
7
10 kg
3
Methl ethyl ketone (MEK)
5
20 L
Toluene
5
20 L
Sulphuric Acid
3
10 L
Acetone
5
20 L
Ethyl Ether
5
2.5 L
Hydrochloric Acid
3
2.5 L
Controlled Chemicals being
Dangerous Goods
Storage Approval
From
Customs & Excise Dept
Storage Licence
From
Fire Services Dept.
Customs Enforcement Work
 Premises Visit
Stock Check
Register Inspection
Cargo Examination
The most popular
controlled chemicals found
in Laboratories
Acetic Anhydride
-Schedule 1 chemical
Potassium permanganate
-Schedule 2 chemical
Potassium Permanganate
(a schedule 2 chemical)
Acquisition of PP
Bought from local supplier
Import from overseas
For local laboratory use
For local laboratory use
Apply for Storage Approval
Apply for a Licence
Submit a register
Acetic Anhydride
(a schedule 1 chemical)
Acquisition of AA
Bought from local supplier
Import from overseas
For local laboratory use
For local laboratory use
Apply for a Licence
Submit a register
Apply for a Licence
Submit a register
Points to Note
for Laboratory Technicians
Licence Holder
Make an entry in the Register
Fax a copy of the register to C&ED 25411016 within 24 hours
Renew your Licence annually
Call the hotline for any doubt 25414383
Points to Note
for Laboratory Technicians
Storage Approval Holder
Renew your Storage Approval annually
Call the hotline for any doubt (25414383)
What if I deal with
the 25 Controlled Chemicals
“illegitimately”?
Offence & Penalty
Maximum Penalties
Related to a licence/ permit
Fine of $1,000,000 and
Imprisonment for 15 years
Related to register or storage approval
Fine of $50,000 and
Imprisonment for 1 year
Q&A
Laboratory
Technicians