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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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November 1, 2005
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Customs

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New clearance system launches smoothly
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Green Channel
New system: The Red & Green Channel System, a new customs clearance system, has launched smoothly at all control points.

Customs' new Red & Green Channel System has launched smoothly at all sea, land and air control points.

 

Customs Head of Control Points Command Ko Chi-lok said most passengers were familiar with the declaration procedure and adapted easily to the new system.

 

More than 90% of arriving passengers went through the Green Channel. To guard against abuse, Customs officers will take passengers, based on risk management, for baggage examination.

 

Details of the system, duty-free concessions and the list of common prohibited or controlled goods, are available here. For enquiries call the Customs hotline 2815 7711.