Resources and Useful Links
Reference materials and external links for strategic goods control, permits, and international export control regimes.
Resources
Strategic Trade Scheme Handbook (opens in new tab)
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.
Catch-All Guide (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions (opens in new tab)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Committees (opens in new tab)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Consolidated Sanctions List (opens in new tab)
World Health Organisation: Laboratory Biosafety Manual (opens in new tab)
Foreign Government Agencies
Australia
Canada
China
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (Disarmament and Arms Control) (http://www.npc.gov.cn/zgrdw/englishnpc/Law/2007-12/14/content_1384258.htm (opens in new tab))
Export Control Law (http://www.npc.gov.cn/englishnpc/c2759/c23934/202112/t20211209_384804.html (opens in new tab))
European Union (EU)
Germany
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
Import and Export (Strategic Commodities) Regulations (opens in new tab)
Strategic Commodities Control System, Trade and Industry Department (opens in new tab)
India
Japan
Malaysia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Taiwan
Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs (opens in new tab)
Ministry of Finance - Directorate General of Customs (opens in new tab)
United Kingdom (UK)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United States of America (USA)
US Department of State (Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation) (opens in new tab)
US Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) (opens in new tab)
US Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) (opens in new tab)
US Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) - Policy Guidance (opens in new tab)
US Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Customs and Border Protection) (opens in new tab)
US Department of Energy (National Nuclear Security Administration) (opens in new tab)
US Department of Defense (Defense Threat Reduction Agency) (opens in new tab)
US Department of the Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Control) (opens in new tab)
