Feb 22, 2017
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule increasing compliance requirements associated with the export and reexport of items controlled under the EAR (Export Administration Regulations) to and from Hong Kong. The new rule requires that exporters and reexporters obtain from their customers or consignees, prior to shipment, a valid import license or written authorization from the Hong Kong government that no such license is required. Similarly, the rule also prohibits the reexport of EAR-controlled items from Hong Kong, unless the reexporter obtains an export license or other written authorization from the Hong Kong government.