Introduction

To implement CM10-05 under the CAMLR Convention, the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (Toothfish Catch Documentation Scheme) Regulation (Cap. 635A) was made to regulate the trade of toothfish.  Any import, export or re-export of live or dead toothfish items, including any flesh or other part (whether raw, or in any way processed or preserved) is prohibited except under and in accordance with an import licence, an export licence or a re-export licence issued by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation (DAFC).  Applications for an import licence, an export licence or a re-export licence must be made to DAFC in a specified form, together with payment of a prescribed fee and accompanied by the corresponding CDS documents issued in respect of the toothfish items to be imported, exported or re-exported. The application details are as follows:

• Application guidelines
  • Guidelines on Application for Toothfish Import Licence
  • Guidelines on Application for Toothfish Export or Re-export Licence
• Application forms
  • Toothfish Import Licence (535KB)   
  • Toothfish Export Licence (537KB)   
  • Toothfish Re-export Licence (539KB)   
• Application channels
  • Online : Trade Single Window (www.tradesinglewindow.hk) (Registration of a user account is required)
  • In person or by post : Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department    8/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon
  • Fax : 2314 2866
  • Email : ccamlr@afcd.gov.hk
• Application fee
  • An import licence : HK$ 375
  • An export or re-export licence : HK$ 410