Application Procedures
Paper Application
Traders should submit the completed Pre-classification Application Form, SC013 ( Rev 2021 ) (
Annex A ), together with the required supporting documents at TID’s Integrated Customer Service Centre ( “ICSC” ) ( address: Room 1324, 13/F, Trade and Industry Tower, 3 Concorde Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong ).
The Application Form is available at ICSC and can also be downloaded ( in fillable pdf format ) from the Strategic Commodities Control System Website ( "SC Website" ) at
https://www.stc.tid.gov.hk. Specimen of a completed Pre-Classification Application Form is at
Annex B ( pdf format ).
Electronic Application
Pre-Classification E-application can be made via companies' E-Accounts on the SC Website or through Trade Single Window ( TSW ). The supporting documents can be uploaded and submitted together with the Pre-Classification E-Application. Alternatively, they can be submitted to TID by fax ( fax no. 2396 3070 ) or in person at the ICSC.
To submit E-Applications, companies are required to register an E-Account on the SC Website or become “Linked-up” TSW users.
Points to Note
Each Pre-Classification Application can cover only one product and must be submitted together with the product's technical specifications / data sheets. In particular, the following information must be provided :
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Brand / Maker Name;
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Model / Part No.;
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Product description including detailed technical information;
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In certain cases, some parameters are not given or shown clearly in the technical specifications / data sheets. To enable TID to assess your case, please declare the parameters that are applicable to the commodities ( please see Annex C );
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Country ( Place ) of Origin; and
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End-use of the Commodity, if available.
The TID will keep and will not return the product’s technical specifications / data sheets for record and reference.
Pre-Classification Result
Provided that all the necessary information and supporting documents are submitted, TID generally takes 2 clear working days to process a Pre-Classification application.
- For paper application - Traders can collect the paper Pre-Classification Result at the ICSC. Before collection, applicants are advised to check the application processing status on the SC website.
- For E-Application - Traders can :
- obtain and print out the E-Pre-Classification Result which is available at their E-Accounts; and / or
- collect the paper Pre-Classification Result at the ICSC.
Traders may wish to note that TID may fine-tune and standardize terms / wording / abbreviations in respect of product information ( i.e. Brand Name, Model Number, Product Description etc. ) in the Pre-Classification Result. This is necessary for the consistency and clarity of the records in TID's database.
TID may also impose special conditions for the use of the Pre-Classification Result. Traders are reminded to take note of whether there is a section "Special Conditions" on the Pre-Classification Result and strictly observe these conditions thereunder when using the Pre-Classification Result.