Resources and Useful Links
Reference materials and external links for strategic goods control, permits, and international export control regimes.
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Resources
Strategic Trade Scheme Handbook
This handbook is a walk-through guide on the application requirements for Individual and Bulk Permits. It also contains guidelines on implementing an effective internal compliance programme, as well as frequently asked questions on the trading of strategic goods.
This guidebook explains “catch-all” controls in the context of strategic goods management. It also advises traders on permit requirements, best practices and red flags to look out for when determining if an item falls under the “catch-all” controls.
Guide on Intangible Transfer of Technology
This guide outlines the Intangible Transfer of Technology (ITT) in the context of managing strategic goods technology. It defines the intangible transfer of technology under the Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA), explains the need to control ITT and its corresponding legal provisions, and advises traders on the permit requirements. It also contains the best practices before applying for an ITT permit to transmit strategic goods technology to any parties, and includes case study examples.
Guidebook on the Determination of Strategic Goods
This guidebook advises readers on the Strategic Goods Control List, and provides guidance on the determination of strategic goods. It also includes cases studies and frequently asked questions on strategic goods control.
Amendment to the Strategic Goods Control List
This document provides updates on the amendments to the Strategic Goods Control List 2025 (effective on 1 December 2025), in particular details on changes from Strategic Goods (Control) Order 2024 to Strategic Goods (Control) Order 2025.
Useful Links
Multilateral Export Control Regimes
International Organisations
Foreign Government Agencies
Australia
Canada
China
European Union (EU)
Germany
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Strategic Commodities Control System, Trade and Industry Department
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region of the People’ Republic of China
India
Japan
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Taiwan
United Kingdom (UK)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United States of America (USA)
US Department of State (Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation)
US Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls)
US Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) - Policy Guidance
US Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Customs and Border Protection)
US Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
US Department of Energy (National Nuclear Security Administration)
US Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control)
