為確保會員業務繼續順暢運行，並遵守最新的法律法規要求，商會特此分享重要的監管更新信息。以下是香港海關所公佈的關於「貴金屬及寶石交易商監管制度」註冊過渡期結束的通知。請會員仔細查閲，並按照指引採取相應行動。
To ensure the smooth operation of our members’ businesses and compliance with the latest legal and regulatory requirements, HKJMA is sharing crucial regulatory updates. Here is the notification from the Hong Kong Customs concerning the end of the transitional period for the 「Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime」. Members are urged to review this carefully and take appropriate actions as guided.
貴金屬及寶石交易商監管制度的註冊過渡期經已結束
Transitional period for registration under Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime has ended
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香港海關今日（一月一日）公布，貴金屬及寶石交易商監管制度的九個月註冊過渡期（即二○二三年四月至十二月）經已結束。現有交易商如已在過渡期內提交註冊申請，他們將被視為當作註冊人，直至其申請獲批、被拒或撤回為止。
The Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) today (January 1) announced that the nine-month transitional period for registration (i.e. April to December 2023) under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime has ended. Existing dealers who have already submitted an application for registration during the transitional period are regarded as deemed registrants, until their applications are approved, rejected or withdrawn.
根據《打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集條例》（第615章），貴金屬及寶石交易商監管制度已於二○二三年四月一日起實施。任何人如有意在香港經營貴金屬及寶石業務，並在業務過程中在香港進行總額為十二萬或以上港元的交易（不論是支付或收取款項），均須向海關關長註冊。除註冊人外，任何交易商若聲稱為註冊人、聲稱獲授權進行；或進行任何總額為十二萬或以上港元的現金交易或非現金交易，均屬違法，一經定罪，最高可被判處罰款港幣十萬元及監禁六個月。
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime has come into effect since April 1, 2023. Any person who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones in Hong Kong and engage in any transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with total value at or above HK$120,000 in Hong Kong is required to register with the Commissioner of Customs and Excise. Any dealer, other than a registrant, claims to be a registrant, claims to be authorised to carry out, or carries out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with total value at or above HK$120,000 is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and imprisonment for six months.
隨着過渡期結束，所有由今日起提交註冊申請的交易商必須在成功獲得相關註冊後才可進行總額為十二萬或以上港元的非現金或現金交易，而註冊費和相關費用亦不再獲豁免。有關註冊申請的表格、程序和指引，可瀏覽「貴金屬及寶石交易商註冊系統」網站（www.drs.customs.gov.hk）或香港海關網頁（www.customs.gov.hk/tc/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html）。
With the expiry of the transitional period, all dealers who submit their applications for registration from today onwards must successfully obtain relevant registration before they can carry out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with total value at or above HK$120,000. Besides, the registration and relevant fees will no longer be waived. For the forms, procedures and guidelines to submit applications for registration, please visit the website for Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System (www.drs.customs.gov.hk) or the C&ED’s webpage (www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html).
如有查詢，請於辦公時間內致電查詢熱線3580 1483／3568 4248（中文）或3580 1484（英文）、電郵至dpms_enquiry@customs.gov.hk或親身前往香港海關貴金屬及寶石交易商監理科的辦公室（地址：香港灣仔告士打道五號稅務大樓二十六樓）。
For enquiries, please call the enquiry hotlines at 3580 1483/3568 4248 (in Chinese) or 3580 1484 (in English), email to dpms_enquiry@customs.gov.hk or visit the office of the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Supervision Bureau of the C&ED (address: 26/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) during office hours.
2024年1月1日（星期一） Monday, January 1, 2024
香港時間7時00分 Issued at HKT 7:00