Any persons who import, export, manufacture or store any dutiable commodities are required to have relevant licences issued by the Department.

An applicant shall submit licence applications, including application for a new licence, renewal of a licence, amendment of licence particulars or cancellation of a licence, through the Dutiable Commodities System (DCS) at the website: https://www.dcs.customs.gov.hk. If necessary, please visit the DCS website to obtain relevant information.

• An application must be filed by a company (the applicant) registered with the Business Registration Office of the Inland Revenue Department;
• The applicant must appoint a responsible person for the intended activities of the licence under application;
• The responsible person should be a staff member of the company, preferably a Hong Kong resident holding a valid Hong Kong Identity Card, and can be contacted by C&ED in Hong Kong; and
• The appointed responsible person(s) would be invited for an interview prior to the issuance of a licence.