Phase Out Schedule of Ozone Depleting Substances in Hong Kong
Halons | Import for local consumption banned by 1.1.1994 |
CFCs Carbon Tetrachloride 1,1,1-Trichloroethane HBFCs |
Import for local consumption banned by 1.1.1996 |
Methyl Bromide | Import strictly for local quarantine and pre-shipment applications since 1.1.1995 |
HCFCs | Freeze consumption at base level starting 1.1.1996 35% reduction of import for local consumption by 1.1.2004 75% reduction of import for local consumption by 1.1.2010 90% reduction of import for local consumption by 1.1.2015 100% reduction of import for local consumption by 1.1.2020[1] [1] Allow 0.5% of the 1989 base level for servicing of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment in the period 2020-2029. |
BCM | Import for local consumption banned by 1.10.2009 |