Northwest Horticultural Council
Export Manual
HONG KONG
Capital: NonePopulation: 7,297,821 (2024)
Currency: Hong Kong dollar
Official Language(s): Chinese (Cantonese), English
I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)
The NHC’s MRL Database is a resource only available to U.S. growers, packers, and shippers of apples, pears, and sweet cherries who are located in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and those that work with them. It is intended to be an initial guide for those U.S. Pacific Northwest companies interested in exporting tree fruit to select markets of interest. Commercially important information should be rechecked and verified with knowledgeable parties in the country of interest prior to sales or shipment. This Database utilizes global MRL data partially funded by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and managed by FoodChain ID. By accessing and using the NHC’s MRL Database, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and accept the foregoing terms and conditions of use and agree to be bound by them as an express condition to your continued use of the Database.
To access the MRL Database, click here.
II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION
A. Chemical residue standards:
Hong Kong maintains a national MRL list. Hong Kong does not apply a default MRL.
III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS
Hong Kong Organic Center provides organic certification for local produce but does not have a law regulating organic products. U.S. organic products can be sold in Hong Kong with the U.S. organic logo.
IV. TARIFFS
Hong Kong is a free port and does not impose tariffs on apples, cherries, pears, or stone fruits.
V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS
A. Labeling requirements:
None.
B. Licenses and quotas:
None.
C. Currency Issues:
None.
D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:
None.
E. Health Certificates:
None.
VI. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY:
Washington Apple Commission:
Joann Shen
E-mail: bee71us@yahoo.com
Northwest Cherry Growers:
Victor Wang
Shanghai Miao Wang Consulting
E-mail: wang522808@126.com
Pear Bureau Northwest:
Philander Fan
Marketing Plus
Voice: 852-2554-1600
E-mail: pfmk@netvigator.com
VII. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:
Governmental:
VIII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Hong Kong’s official name is The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China.
