Press Releases

Title Date
DEVB and Ministry of Commerce sign Mainland and Hong Kong Trade Co-operation Mechanism for Natural Sand 2012 (with photos) 29/06/2012
Construction industry can apply for natural sand supply from Mainland 13/03/2007

Announcements of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China

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Announcements of the Ministry of Commerce are also available at the Trade and Industry Department's website.

Circular Letters to Industry Stakeholders

Title Date
Importation of Natural Sand from Mainland into Hong Kong - Hong Kong Natural Sand Final User Certificate for Application for Export Licence of People"s Republic of China (available in Traditional Chinese and English versions only) 11/12/2024
Sand Ordinance (Cap. 147) Requirement of Sand Removal Permit for Removal, Importation and Transportation of Sand in Hong Kong (available in Traditional Chinese and English versions only) 10/01/2020
Sand Ordinance (Cap. 147) Requirement of Sand Removal Permit for Removal, Importation and Transportation of Sand in Hong Kong (available in Traditional Chinese and English versions only)

11/12/2018

Quantities of Natural Sand from the Mainland Used in Construction Industry

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How to apply for a Sand Removal Permit