WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
3 January 2000
(00-0003)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
MACAU
The following notification, dated 16 November 1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Macau.
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Table of contents
I. LEAL SENADO (MACAU MUNICIPALITY) AND CÂMARA MUNICIPAL
DAS ILHAS (ISLANDS M UNICIPALITI ES).......................................................................3
A. LIVE ANIMALS , MEAT , ANIMAL PRODUCTS , FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSCS ,
VEGETABLES , LIVE PLANTS , MUSHROOM SPAWN .......................................................................3
II. MEDICINE AND HEA LTH DEPART MENT.......................................................................5
A. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN
AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINES);  MILK MODIFIED FOR INFANT
FEEDING;  CONTROLLED CHEMICALS OF 1988 UN CONVENTION;
DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY REAGENTS; PESTICIDES;  ESSENTIALOIL;  THERAPEUTIC PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR;  AND
CHEMICALS, CHEMICAL FERTILISER S, COLOURING MA TTER AND DYE S .............5
III. MACAU ECONOMIC  SERVICES ........................................................................................7
A. BEVERAGE, TOBACCO, CEMENT , GASOLINE AND VEHICLES....................................7
B. ARTICLES OF TEXT ILE AND CLOT HING...........................................................................9
C. OPTICAL DISCS, THEIR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND RAW
MATERIALS...................................................................................................................... ......11
D. OZONE-DEPLETI NG SUBST ANCES ...................................................................................12
IV. MACAU POSTS AND TELEC OMMUNICAT IONS .........................................................15
A. TELECOMMUNICATION AND RADIOC OMMUNICATION A PPARATUS....................15
V. MACAU SECURITY PO LICE FO RCE ..............................................................................17
A. ARMS AND A MMUNITION..................................................................................................17
Annexes
Annex A-II  Importa tion Procedures ............................................................................................. ........19G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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I. LEAL SENADO (MACAU MUNICIPALITY) AND CÂMARA MUNICIPAL DAS
ILHAS (ISLANDS MUNICIPALITIES)
A. LIVE ANIMALS , MEAT , ANIMAL PRODUCTS , FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSCS ,
VEGETABLES , LIVE PLANTS , MUSHROOM SPAWN
Outline of system
1. Import Licence supported by International Animal Health Certificate/International certificate
of vaccination or another specific requirements is required for import of live animals (mammals, birds
and reptiles), and international sanitary certificate for meat, animal products, fish, crustaceans and
molluscs, and international phytosanitary certificate for live plants, mushroom spawn and edible
plants.
Special permit issued by Serviços de Inspecção e Sanidade (SIS - Sanitary and Inspection
Services) of Leal Senado de Macau (LSM - Macau Municipality), or Departamento de Sanidade
Pública e Ambiente (DSPA - Public Sanitary and Environment Department) of Câmara Municipal das
Ilhas (CMI - Islands Municipalities) is required for the import of horses, with slightly different healthrequirements according to their origin from different countries.
Import Licence, health controls and control of importation of plants are outlined in the
Official Gazette, Decree No. 66/95/M (with ne w wording introduced by Decree No. 59/98/M),
Decision No. 59/GM/96 a nd Decision No. 1/GM/99.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The import licence (IL) is granted by SIS or DPZV (Divisão de Parques e Zonas Verdes –
Garden and Green Area Division) of LSM or DSPA  or DZVJ (Departamento de Zonas Verdes e
Jardins – Green Area and Garden Department) of CMI according to their border entry place (see
Annex A-II – number 1), and is needed for chapters 1, 2 and 3 mentioned below and a few products in
chapters 4, 5, 6, 12, 16, 21 and 95.  All others mentioned below can be imported just by filling out an
Import Declaration (ID).
2.1 List of commodity sections and chapters of the Nomenclature for the External Trade of
Macau/Harmonized System:
- Live animals, Chapter 1.
- Meat and edible offal (fresh, chilled, frozen or prepared), Chapter 2.
- Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, Chapter 3.
- Dairy products; edible products of animal origin, Chapter 4.- Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh,
chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked, Chapter 5.
- Preparation of meat of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other invertebrates, Chapter 16.
- Ice cream and other edible ice, Chapter 21.
- Prepared animal fodder, Chapter 23.- Animals for circuses, Chapter 95.
3. IL and ID apply to the animals and products mentioned in 2.1 coming from all territories
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4. The import licensing system is not used to restrict the quantity or value of imports, but to
protect public health, animal health, animal welfare and prevent the introduction into and spread
within the territory of destructive plant diseases and pests.
5. The import licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree
No. 66/95/M, Decision No. 59/GM/ 96 and Decision No. 1/GM/99.  Species under CITES code must
obey Decree No. 45/86/M.  Legislation does not leave designation of products subject to licensing to
administrative discretion.  The Government can issue a law abolishing the system without legislative
approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) Application for IL should be submitted well in advance of importation (at least three working
days), but usually are accepted and processed on the day before arrival.  IDs are accepted also on the
working day prior to arrival.
(b) IL and ID can be granted immediately upon request, when there is a genuine need under
exceptiona1 cases.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for importation
should be made.
(d) Both Import Licence and Import Declaration are administered either by SIS/DPZV of LSM or
DSPA/DZVJ of CMI. No other administrative body is involved.  However, the Macau Economic
Services is also involved in offering recommendations regarding the application of import licencesrelating to the animals and plants subject to CITES (including their readily recognizable parts and
derivatives) and medicines containing or clai ming to contain tiger or rhino ingredients.
8. Application of IL and ID will not be refused if the ordinary criteria are met.  The reasons for
refusal are always given to the applicant who has the right to appeal to the President of LSM or CMI.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions which comp ly with Articles 3 and 4 of Decree No. 66/95/M
are eligible to apply.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The required information is outlined in sample application form for the IL and ID
(Annex A-I) attached2.
11. The required information is summarized in Annex A-II with respect to live specimens,
controls of and requirements for import of live animals (mammals, birds and reptiles), animal
products destined for human consumption (meat, meat products, eggs, egg products, milk, milk
products, prepared edible fat), edible ice, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, prepared animal fodders,
vegetables, live plants, mushroom spawn, bulbs, roots, seeds, fruit and spores.
12. No fee is charged for IL and ID.
                                                     
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13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of licensing
14. The validity for IL is one month.  For ID there is no validity period specified.15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of IL and ID.16. Neither ID nor IL is transferable.17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) For wholesale importation pre-defined conditions regarding origin requirements, facilities and
equipment, under official control, should be met.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.
II. MEDICINE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN AND
TRADITIONAL MEDICINES);  MILK MODIFIED FOR INFANT FEEDING;
CONTROLLED CHEMICALS OF 1988 UN CONVENTION; DIAGNOSTIC ANDLABORATORY REAGENTS; PESTICIDES;  ESSENTIAL OIL;  THERAPEUTIC
PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR;  AND CHEMICALS, CHEMICAL
FERTILISERS, COLOURING MATTER AND DYES
Outline of system
1. The import of pharmaceutical products and medicines is controlled through (i) licensing of
importers and (ii) issuing of import licence.  An importer of pharmaceutical products and medicineshas to be licensed with the Medical and Health Department before he can apply for an import licence
to import pharmaceutical products and medicines for each consignment. Import licences are also
required for import of the other items specified above.  Importers of such products have to be
registered with the Macau Economic Services before they can apply for the import licences from the
Medical and Health Department to import the mentioned products for each consignment.
The licensing system is intended for public health reasons and to fulfill the Macau
international obligations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Import licence issued by the Medical and Health Department is required for the import of all
of the above-mentioned products which are specified in the Group B of Table B of the Decree
No. 66/95/M, with new wording introduced by Decree No. 59/98/M.
3. The licensing system applies to the above-mentioned products coming from all
countries/territories outside Macau.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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4. The purpose of the import licensing system is not to restrict the quantity nor value of imports,
but for public health reasons and to prevent diversion of controlled chemicals into illicit manufacture
of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
5. The licensing is statutorily provided un der the Decree No. 66/95/M and No. 58/90/M.
Legislation does not leave designation of products subject to licensing to administrative discretion.
Legislative approval is not required should there be any change in existing system.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) Application for import licence should be s ubmitted in advance of importation taking into
account the processing time.  For registered pharmaceutical products or medicines and other items,
the import licence will be issued within three working days.
(b) An import licence can be granted immediately on request where there is a genuine need under
exceptional cases.
(c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) The Medical and Health Department is the sole administrative organ involved in the
processing and authorization of application for an import licence.
8. Application for an import licence will not be refu sed if the ordinary criteria are met.  Reasons
for refusal will be given to the applicant in case of unsuccessful application.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. For pharmaceutical products and medicines, only those products and medicines which have
been registered with the Medical and Health Department are allowed to be imported for the purpose
of local sale or distribution.  A company is required to hold an appropriate firm licence issued by theMedical and Health Department before it can apply for an import licence.  Application for the firm
licence is open to all qualified traders registered by the Macau Economic Services.  A fee charged for
the firm licence is MOP3,000.  A fee charged for th e annual renewal of the firm licence is MOP400.
A list of licensed importers is available on request.  The list of all the importers will be published in
the official gazette when the licence is issued to them.
For other items, a company is required to hold an appropriate trader registration issued by the
Macau Economic Services before it can apply for an import licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. For the application of an importer for a licence to deal with pharmaceutical products and
medicines, information including particulars of applicant and the proposed licensed premises have to
be submitted.  For the application for an import licence for pharmaceutical products and medicines,
registration certificate issued by the health authority of the manufacturing or exporting country,production licence issued by the manufacturing country and the Prior Authorization Application Form
have to be submitted.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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For application for an import licence for other items, analytical report or literature provided
by the manufacturer or exporter and the Prior Authorization Application Form have to be submitted.
11. The valid import licence is the only document required upon actual importation.  Samples of
the application forms and the import licence are attached (Annex B)3.
12. No fee is charged for the issue of the import licence.13. No deposit or advance payment is required.  A fee of MOP 30 is charged for each import of
the goods, which will be under inspection when arrived in Macau.
Conditions of licensing
14. The import licence is valid for one month from the day after the date of issue.  The validity
cannot be extended under normal circumstances.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an import licence.16. Not transferable between importers.17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures are required prior to importation.
19. No foreign exchange control.
III. MACAU ECONOMIC SERVICES
A. BEVERAGE, TOBACCO, CEMENT, GASOLINE AND VEHICLES
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system for beverage, tobacco, cement, gasoline, and vehicles is regulated by
Decree No. 66/95/M, with new wording introduced by Decree No. 59/98/M.  It is administered by
Macau Economic Services.  The aforesaid goods are specified in group C of Table B, enforced under
Governor's Decision No. 128/GM/98 re viewed in the light of Decree 59/98/M, and are subject to prior
authorization.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of Table B of Decision
No. 128/GM/98.
3. Licensing system applies to the above-mentioned goods or products from all sources.4. The licensing is not to be applied as a means to restrict the quantity or value of imports, but to
protect consumers' rights.  The products listed in group C of Table B of the Decision, except textile
                                                     
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and clothing; optical discs, their manufacturing equipment and raw materials, are considered to be
consumer goods on which excise duties are levied.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree No. 66/95/M.
Legislation does not leave designation of products subject to licensing to administrative discretion.Legislative approval is not required when there exists any change in the licensing system. The list of
goods or products in Table B can be amended by Governor's decision, to be published in the
Government Gazette.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) An application for a licence should be made not less than three working days in advance of
importation.
(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request.(c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) Macau Economic Services is the sole administrative organ to issue licence for the goods listed
in Group C of Table B of Decree No. 66/95/M.  Nevertheless, with regard to vehicles, one-off
registration at and approval by Leal Senado (Macau Municipality) of any type or model of vehicles is
required before importation.
8. Application for a licence will not be refused if  the ordinary criteria are fulfilled. However, the
government of Macau may, by means of a decision published in the Official Gazette, temporarily
prohibit, restrict, limit or charge the import of goods that prove undesirable to the Territory on reasons
of public interest, in particular public health and safety reasons.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9.(a) Not applicable.(b) Only those importers who comply with Articl es 3 and 4 of Decree No. 66/95/M as "Foreign
Trade Operator" are eligible to apply for licences.  The registration of a "Foreign Trade Operator" is
available to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A single form is required.  A sample form (import licence) is attached (Annex C)4.
11. Only the valid import licence is required to present upon actual importation.12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of import licence, but a nominal fee of
MOP7.00 is charged for a licence application form.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
                                                     
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Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issue and cannot be extended.
15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an import licence.16. Import licence is not transferable and negotiable between importers.17.(a) Not applicable.17.(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. With reference to the import licensing for vehicles, a prior one-off registration with Leal
Senado (Macau Municipality) for all types and models of vehicle is required.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls whatsoever.
B. ARTICLES OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system for textiles and clothing is regulated by Decree No. 66/95/M, with
new wording introduced by Decree No. 59/98/M.  It is administered by Macau Economic Services.
The aforesaid goods are specified in group C of Table B, enforced under Governor's Decision
No. 128/GM/98 reviewed in the light of Decree No. 59/98/M, and are subject to prior authorization.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of Table B of the above Decision.3. Licensing system applies to the above-mentioned products from all sources.
4. The textile and clothing industry has, for decades, been a mainstay of the economy of Macau.
The import licensing system can serve as a surveillance mechanism to back up the Territory's textiles
industry and its export quota system.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree No. 66/95/M.
Legislation does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative
discretion.  Legislative approval is not required when there exists any change in the licensing system.
The list of goods or products in Table B may be amended by Governor's decision, to be published in
the Government Gazette.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) An application for a licence must be made at least three working days before importation.(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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(c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) Macau Economic Services is the sole administrative organ to issue licence for the goods listed
in Group C of Table B of Decree No. 66/95/M.
8. Application for a licence will not be refused if the ordinary criteria are met.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9.(a) Not applicable.
(b) Only those importers who comply with Articl es 3 and 4 of Decree No. 66/95/M as "Foreign
Trade Operator" are eligible to apply for licences.  The registration of a "Foreign Trade Operator" is
available to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A single application form is required.  A sample application form (import licence) is attached
(Annex C4).
11. Only the valid import licence is required upon actual importation.12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of an import licence, but a nominal fee of
MOP7.00 is charge for the licence application form.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issue and cannot be extended.15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an import licence.
16. Import licence is not transferable and negotiable among importers.
17.(a) Not applicable.(b) No.Other procedural requirements
18. No other procedural requirements.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls whatsoever.
                                                     
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C. OPTICAL DISCS, THEIR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND RAW MATERIALS
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system for optical discs, their manufacturing equipment and raw materials is
regulated by Decree Nos. 59/98/M and 51/99/M, and administered by Macau Economic Services.The above-mentioned goods are specified in group C of Table B, enforced under Governor's Decision
No. 128/GM/98 reviewed in the light of Decree No. 59/98/M, and are subject to prior authorization.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of Table B of the Decision
No. 128/GM/98.
3. Licensing system applies to goods or products originating in or coming from all territories.4. The licensing system enables Macau Economic Services to better control the flow of optical
disc mastering and manufacturing equipment into and out of the Territory.  The licensing is used as ameans to prevent those products from being used for copyright-infringing activities.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree No. 66/95/M.
Legislation does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative
discretion.  Legislative approval is not required when there exists any change in the licensing system.The list of goods or products in Table B may be amended by Governor's decision, to be published in
the Government Gazette.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) An application for a licence should be made at least three working days before importation.(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request.(c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) Macau Economic Services is the sole administrative body to issue licences for the goods
specified in group C of Table B of Decision No. 128/GM/98.
8. Application for a licence will not be refused if  the ordinary criteria are fulfilled. However, the
government of Macau may, by means of a decision published in the Government Gazette, temporarily
prohibit, restrict, limit or charge the import of goods that prove undesirable to the Territory on reasons
of public interest, in particular public health and safety concerns.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9.(a) Not applicable.
(b) Only those importers who comply with Articl es 3 and 4 of Decree No. 66/95/M as "Foreign
Trade Operator" are eligible to apply for licences.  The registration of a "Foreign Trade Operator" is
available to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.  Furthermore, pursuant to
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goods must make a one-off registration with the Domestic Trade and Consumption Tax Division of
the Macau Economic Service.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A single application form is required.  A sample application form (Import Licence) is attached
(Annex C4).
In addition, for optical discs, an invoice including detailed information such as
buyer's/consignee's name;  address; telephone and/or fax numbers;  quantity, value and CD title, etc.,
must be submitted together with the application form.
For optical disc manufacturing equipment and raw materials, full information including the
purpose, utilization, final destination and buyer's personal details of the imported goods must be
provided in the application.  If import is for local manufacturing, the users of such imported goods
must be the manufacturers themselves.
11. For optical discs, the valid import licence and the above-mentioned commercial invoice are
required upon actual importation.  However, for manufacturing equipment and raw materials, only the
import licence is required.
12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of an import licence, but a nominal fee of
MOP7.00 is charged for a licence application form.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issue and cannot be extended.15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an import licence.16. Import licences are not transferable or negotiable among importers.
17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. There are no foreign exchange controls whatsoever.
D. OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. An import licence is required to import ozone-depleting substances.  Import controls are
regulated by Decree No. 62/95/M and is primarily exercised by Macau Economic Services.
                                                     
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods specified in the Annex of the Decree No. 62/95/M.
3. The licensing system applies to the above-mentioned goods or products originating in or
coming from those members who are contracting parties to the Montreal Protocol 1987.  Imports of
ozone-depleting substances from non-parties to the Montreal Protocol are prohibited.
4. The licensing system enables Macau authorities to comply with and abide by the rights and
obligations set out in the Montreal Protocol.  For this purpose, a quantitative limit is imposed on
imports of ozone-depleting substances that do not exceed levels agreed under the said Protocol.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under said Decree. Legislation
does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion.
Legislative approval is not required when there exists any change in the licensing system.
6. Imports of ozone-depleting substances are subject to quantitative restrictions as follows:
I. The opening of quota allocation is publicly announced. The amount allocated will not be
published.
II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis.  Licences are normally issued to importers for
individual consignment.
III. Macau Economic Services is responsible for monitoring the utilization of both licences and
quotas.  Unused allocations will not be added to the succeeding quota period.  Theinformation from importers would be given upon request.
IV. The submission of applications for licences may be made at any time.V. The length of time for processing applications is normally at least six working days.VI. Not specified.VII. Two authorities, namely the Environment Council and the Macau Economic Services, are
involved in application processing.  Application of licences should be first submitted to the
Environment Council for recommendation.  Then the application, with attached
recommendations, if any, will be forwarded to Macau Economic Services for approval.Licences are issued by the Macau Economic Services.
VIII. The quota allocation is carried out in accordance with the provisions set out in the Regulation
on Utilization of Quotas of Importation of Trichloroethane , which is administered by the
Macau Economic Services.  Two types of quota, namely initial quota and additional quota, arespecified in the Regulation .  Initial quota is allocated based on past performance only.
Additional quota is granted under a points system set out in the said Regulation  by an amount
of approximately 20 per cent of the annual agreed level to be distributed to all applicants.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. No.7. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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8. Application for a licence will not be refused if the ordinary criteria are fulfilled and the quotas
do not exceed the allocated limit.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9.(a) Only those importers who comply with Articl es 3 and 4 of Decree No. 66/95/M as "Foreign
Trade Operator" are eligible to apply for licences.  The registration of a "Foreign Trade Operator" is
available to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
(b) Not applicable.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A single application form is required.  A sample application form (import licence) is attached
(Annex C4).
11. Only the valid import licence is required to present upon actual importation.
12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of import licence, but a nominal fee of
MOP7.00 is charged for a licence application form.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issue and it cannot be extended.15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an import licence.16. Import licences are not transferable or negotiable among importers.17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
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IV. MACAU POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
A. TELECOMMUNICATION AND RADIOCOMMUNICATION APPARATUS
Outline of system
1. Import control is primarily exercised by Macau Economic Services.  However, Macau Posts
and Telecommunications (CTT) is also involved in the system of import controls on
telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Import licences are required for all telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment.
These include:
(a) Wired telephone or telegraph apparatus, including wireless handsets, and telecommunication
equipment of the current bearer or telecommunication digital equipment; video phones.
(except for private use and included in the accompany luggage).
(b) Transmitters for wireless telephone, radio telegraph, radio broadcasting or television, as well
as built-in receivers, recorders or sound reproducer (except those with exemption for station
licence or approval obtained in the appl icable radiocommunication legislation).
(c) Radar apparatus, radio navigation equipment and remote control equipment.
(d) Receivers for radio telephone, radio telegraph or broadcasting, with combination inside the
same cabinet, with a tape recorder or a timer. (except the receivers of audio broadcasting).
(e) Receivers for television, including those with built in radio receivers, video tape recorders;
video monitors and projectors (except TV broadcasting receivers, video monitors and
projectors).
(f) The spare parts exclusively or partially for the equipment listed between points (b) to (e)
(except the parts for audio broadcasting receivers or television receivers, video monitors or
projectors).
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from any territory.4. The import licensing system on telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Instead, it is to monitor Macau's access to hightechnology and in turn to protect Macau's access to high technology product.
5. The import licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under the Laws of Macau
(see below).  Legislation does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to
administrative discretion.  Any changes such as subjecting a new product to import licensing orremoval of an existing product do not require legislative approval.
Product Relevant Ordinance
Telecommunication and radiocommunication Decree No. 66/95/M, with new
equipment: wording introduced by Decree No.
59/98/M
Procedures
6. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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7.(a) Licence applications should be submitted in advance of importation taking into account the
processing time required by the Macau Posts and Telecommunications, which is at least three clear
working days.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request only in exceptional cases where the
applicant can give a reasonable explanation and/ or provide evidence to support his claim.  There are
no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may
be made.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) Macau Posts and Telecommunications is the sole administrative organ to issue licences for
the telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment.
8. Import licence applications may be refused in cases the equipment does not comply with the
Technical Standards applicable in Macau.  A right to appeal is statutorily provided.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences except under special
circumstances where licensing facilities are denied owing to malpractices of the firm/ institution.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A sample form is attached (Annex C4).  Catalogues /technical specifications for the products
under application are to be submitted with the application for technical classification purpose.
11. Only the import licence is needed upon actual importation.12. No licensing fee is charged.13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of licensing
14. An import licence covering telecommunicati on and radiocommunication equipment is valid
for 30 days from the date of issue.  The validity cannot be extended under normal circumstances.
15. No importers should however submit an unused licence to Macau Posts and
Telecommunications for cancellation.
16. Not transferable.
17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures required.19. No foreign exchange controls.
                                                     
4 Available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division) (Portuguese and Chinese only).G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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V. MACAU SECURITY POLICE FORCE
A. ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Outline of system
1. Import control on arms and ammunition is primarily exercised by the Macau Security Police
Force.  However, several other Government Departments are also involved in the system of import
controls for products in their respective jurisdiction.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Import licences are required for certain arms and ammunition:(a) Licence for defence gun: cartridges of calibre .22 to .32.
(b) Licence for recreation gun: cartridges of calibre .22.
(c) Licence for precision gun: cartridges of calibre .177 to .22.(d) Licence for sporting shotgun: cartridges of calibre .12.
(e) Licence for special gun: cartridges of calibre .22 to .32.
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from any territory.
4. The import licensing is intended to restrict the quantity of imports.
5. The import licensing system is statutorily provided under the Legislative Diploma No. 21/73.
Any changes in existing system do not require legislative approval.
Procedures
6. For products under restriction as to the quantity where applicable globally:
I. Information is not published, nor quota. But there are some licence application procedures:
Require the licence to the Commissioner of Police Security Force, after the licence was
authorized, fulfil the Economic Service's importation form.  On the contrary, there are eightdays to appeal.
II. The size of the quota depends on the quantity.III. Not applicable.IV. No time of announcing is allowed for the submission of applications for licences.V. Not applicable.
VI. Two weeks.
VII. Consideration of licence applications is effected by Public Security Police Force.VIII. Do not have limits on these licences, but all applications are analyzed in detail.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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IX. In the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued
by exporting countries, import licences are also required.
X. The importer has to show the import licence to the exporter.
XI. No.
7.(a) Applications for import licences should be submitted one month in advance.  In case of
inadvertency, licence can be obtained within a shorter time limit, but the product cannot be taken
without the licence.
(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request.(c) There is no limitation as to the period of the year during which application for licence or
importation may be made.
(d) Consideration of licence applications is effected by Public Security Police Force of Macau .8. Import licence applications may be refused if failure to meet the ordinary criteria.  The
applicants have the right of appeal in the event of refusal within eight days.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences under restrictive licensing systems.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Criminal registration, contributions tax and copy of the Identity Card with application form.11. See reply 10.12. An annual tax of licence of 40 patacas.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is one year. It cannot be extended.
15. There is penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.
16. Not transferable .17. Other conditions are attached to the issue of a licence for products subject to quantitative
restrictions on "Arms and Ammunition Rules".
Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures.19. Foreign exchange control in US dollars.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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Annex A-II
Importation Procedures
1. Import Notification
Macau requires adequate advance notification, origin, regarding the proposed date of entry
into its territory of live animals, live plants and edible vegetables, stating the species’ origin, quantity,
means of transport, name of the frontier post to be used and treatment of the plants.
Macau requires adequate advance notification, regarding the proposed date of entry into the
territory of a consignment of meat or products of animal origin destined for human consumption,together with information on the origin, nature, treatment, quantity and packaging of the meat or
products, name of the frontier post to be used and for wholesale importation, products are required to
be consigned to establishments approved by the SIS or DSPA and under its supervision.
The above-mentioned border entry places are:
Aerial entry - International Airport (DSPA/DZVJ);
Maritime entry - Ka Ho Container Terminal  (DSPA); Inner Harbour Docks (SIS/DPZV);
Terrestria1 entry - Portas do Cerco (SIS/DPZV).
The frontier customs staff are under the jurisdiction of Maritime Police (PMF) and they are
responsible for the enforcement of various Macau legislation affecting importation and exportation of
goods.
1.1 Import Declaration/Import Licence (ID/IL).1.2 Sanitary or phytosanitary documentation (to be presented with the applications upon arrival of
animals, plants or goods).
2. Documentational control
2.1 Live animals (mammals, birds and reptiles):
- International Animal Health Certificate (provided by the Veterinary Authority of the
exporting country);
- Anti-Rabies Vaccination Certificate (dogs and cats) and Vaccination Certificate (covering
other infectious diseases);
- Dogs and cats under two months old are not allowed to be imported;- Airway Bill (if applicable);  and
- Import Licence.
2.2 Meat, Fish and by-products for human consumption:
- International Sanitary Certificate (not applicable for ice cream with cocoa, and pet-foods);- With regard to labelling, Decree No. 50/92/M applies to all products;
- Airway Bill (if applicable);  and
- Import Licence.
2.3 Edible Vegetables, fruits and plants (for human consumption):
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required for import of plants.  (The only exception is the
exemption for edible plants imported from mainland China);  and
- Import Declaration.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/2
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2.4 Vegetables and plants (any part of plants) for planting or propogation:
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required for import of plants;
- Certificate of origin (if origin has not been stated in Phytosanitary Certificate);  and
- Import Declaration.
3. Sanitary and Phytosanitary Inspection
3.1 The sanitary or phytosanitary certification will have to be issued or certified by the official
department on country of origin.
3.2 Sanitary or phytosanitary inspection will always apply to the following merchandise:  live
animals and food products of animal origin, edible ice, animal fodder, fruit, mushroom spawn, plants
and vegetables.  Physical and laboratory examinations will apply whenever necessary.
3.3 Products will only be released after proper document control and sanitary or phytosanitary
inspection.
3.4 If upon sanitary inspection any products or animals are considered to cause risk to public
health, or upon phytosanitary inspection any plants are found to be infected by or infested with a plant
pest, they will not be released for commercial purpose and the importers will be immediately notified
of the decision.  Adequate sanitary measures regarding the retaining, destruction or re-exportation of
the lot will be applied.  When the sanitary/phytosanitary documentation is not correct the importer canpresent the correct documents if not, the products will be re-exported or destroyed.
3.5 In case of epidemics of any other sanitary problem in the country of origin, additional sanitary
measures like complementary certification or interdiction of importation may take place.
3.6 Any encumbrance resulting from retaining, re-exporting or destruction of the products
(animals or plants) will be under the responsibility of the import agent.
3.7 The import of soil is prohibited.  The only exception is the exemption for soil imported from
China.
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