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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 : 
  • Brand / Maker Name;
  • Model / Part No.;
  • Product description including detailed technical information;
  • 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 );
  • Country ( Place ) of Origin; and
  • 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last Revision Date : 28 February 2025