Logistics Companies

Strategic Trade Control in Hong Kong

• According to the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60) and the Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations (Cap. 60 sub. leg. G), import, export and transhipment of strategic commodities are subject to licensing control in Hong Kong.  The transit of “more sensitive” items also requires import and export licences.
• Breach of the provisions of the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60) and its subsidiary Regulations is an offence. 

Responsibilities of Logistics Companies>

• For logistics companies engaged as importers or exporters – please see the Guidance Note for Trading Firms.
• For logistics companies engaged as carriers – please see the Guidance Note for Carriers.
• For logistics companies engaged as both importer/exporter and carriers – please see the Guidance Note for both Trading Firms and Carriers.

Further Questions

• For Import/Export Licensing: 2398 5575
• For Technical Assessment: 2398 5587
• E-mail: stc@tid.gov.hk