After upgrading the Food Import Control System (FICS) on 24 March 2014, first Small Volume Exemption (SVE) application could be submitted via FICS with the submission of digital certificate issued by the Government-recognized Certification Authorities (e.g. e-Cert issued by Hongkong Post). After the first application, each grantee will be allocated with one account. The login user ID and password will be sent by post to the grantee for future online applications via FICS website https://www.fics.gov.hk/home/landingPage/index.htm. Moreover, with effect from 24 March 2014, SVE new application submitted by electronic means through FICS , the annual exemption fee is $265. SVE new application submitted by other means (e.g. by hand, mail, fax or email), the annual exemption fee is $345. Also renewal application submitted by electronic means through FICS , the annual renewal fee is $250. Renewal application submitted by other means (e.g. by hand, mail, fax or email), the annual renewal fee is $335.