WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
22 December 1998
(98-5150)
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 30 November 1998, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Macau.
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Pursuant to Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Im port Licensing Procedures, the Government of
Macau has the honor to attach the replies to the questionnaire on import licensing procedures to theCommittee on Import Licensing.
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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Table of contents
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A. Macau Municipality and Islands Municipalities
I. ON LIVE ANIMALS, MEAT, ANIMA L PRODUCTS, FISH, CRUSTACEANS
AND MOLLUSCS AND EDIBLE VEGETABLES .......................................................... 3
B. Macau Medicine and Health Department
I. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN
AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINES); MILK MODIFIED FOR INFANTFEEDING; CONTROLLED CHEMICALS OF 1988 UN CONVENTION;DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY REAGENTS; PESTICIDES; ESSENTIAL
OIL;  THERAPEUTIC PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR;
AND CHEMICALS, CHEMICAL FERTILISERS, COLOURING MATTER
AND DYES ........................................................................................................................... 5
C. Macau Economic Services
I. BEVERAGE, TOBACCO, CEME NT, GASOLINE AND VEHICLES ......................... 7
II. ARTICLES OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING ................................................................. 9
III. OPTICAL DISC, ITS MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND
RAW-MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 10
IV. OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES ........................................................................... 12
D. Macau Posts and Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS ..................................................................... 14
E. Macau Security Police Force
ARMS AND AMMUNITION ........................................................................................... 16
Annexes
Annex A-II Importation Procedures ......................................................................................19G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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A. Leal Senado (Macau Municipality) and Câmara Municipal das Ilhas (Islands
Municipalities)
I. LIVE ANIMALS, MEAT, ANIMAL PRODUCTS, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND
MOLLUSCS AND EDIBLE VEGETABLES
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
mollusks.
Special permit issued by Serviços de Inspecção e Sanidade (S.I.S. - Sanitary and Inspection
Services) of Leal Senado de Macau (L.S.M. - Macau Municipality), or Departamento de Sanidade
Pública e Ambiente (D.S.P.A. - P ublic Sanitary and Environment Department) of Câmara Municipal
das Ilhas (C.M.I. - Islands Municipalities) is requir ed for the import of horses, with slightly different
health requirements according to th eir origin from different countries.
Import Licence, and health controls are outlined in the Official Gazette, Decree No. 66/95/M,
and in Decision No. 59/GM/96.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The import licence (IL) is granted by S.I.S. of L.S.M. or D.S.P.A of C.M.I. according to their
border entry place (see Annex A-II - number l), and is needed for chapters 1, 2, and 3 mentioned
below and a few products in chapters 4, 5 and 16.  All others mentioned below can be imported justby 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 l.
- Meat and edible offal (fresh, chilled, frozen or prepared), Chapter 2.- Fish and crustaceans, mollusks 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.- Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.
3. IL and ID apply to the animals and products mentioned in 2.1 coming from all countries
outside Macau.
4. The import licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, but to
protect public health, animal health and animal welfare.
5. The import licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree No. 66/95/M
and Decision No. 59/GM/96;  Decree No. 45/86/M applies to species under CITES code.  Legislationdoes not leave designation of products subject to licensing to administrative discretion.  The
Government can issue a law abolishing the system without legislative approval.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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 ar e administered either by S.I.S. of LSM or
D.S.P.A. of CMI. No other administrative body is involved.  However, the Macau Economic Services
is also involved in offering recommendations rega rding the application of Import licences relating to
the animals and plants listed in CITES (including their readily recognizable parts and derivatives) and
medicines containing or claiming 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), fish, crustaceans, molluscs and edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.
12. No fee is charged for IL and ID.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 are transferable.17.(a) Not applicable.
                                                     
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(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.
B. Medicine and Health Department
I. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN
AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINES);  MILK MODIFIED FOR INFANT FEEDING;
CONTROLLED CH EMICALS OF 1988 UN CONVENT ION; DIAGNOSTIC AND
LABORATORY REAGENTS; PESTICIDES;  ESSENTIAL OIL;  THERAPEUTIC
PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR;  AND CHEMICALS, CHEMICALFERTILISERS, 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 medicines
has 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 theMedical 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 spec ified in the Group B of Annex B of the Decree
No. 66/95/M.
3. The licensing system applies to the products coming from all countries/territories outside
Macau.
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.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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7.(a) Application for import licence should be submitted 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 the
Medical and Health Department before it can apply for an import licence.  Application for the firmlicence 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 tobe 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.
For application for an import licence for other it ems, 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.
                                                     
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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.
C. Macau Economic Services
I. 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 and administered by Macau  Economic Services.  The aforesaid goods are
specified in group C of the Annex B of the Decree and subject to regime of Prior Authorization.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of the Annex B of the Decree.
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 the consumer's rights.  The products listed in group C of the Annex B of the Decree, except
textile and clothing; optical disc, its manufacturing equipment and raw materials, are considered to be
consumer goods that are levied excise duties.
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 Annex B can be amended by a gubernatorial decision, to be published in the
Official 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.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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 Annex B of Decree No. 66/95/M.  Nevertheless, with regard to vehicles, one-offregistration and approval in Leal Senado (Macau Municipality) of any type or model of vehicles are
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 burden 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
open to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Only the application 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 the fee for a licensing
application form is MOP7.00.
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 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 for all types
and models of vehicle in Leal Senado (Macau Municipality) is required.
19. No foreign exchange control.
                                                     
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II. ARTICLES OF TEXTILE AND CLOTHING
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system for textiles and clothing is regulated by Decree No. 66/95/M and
administered by Macau Economic Services.  The aforesaid goods are specified in group C of Annex B
of the Decree and subject to regime of Prior Authorization.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of the Annex B of the Decree.3. Licensing system applies to products from all sources.4. The textile and clothing industry has underlined the remarkable importance it places in the
economy of Macau.  The import licensing system can serve as a surveillance system to back up theTerritory'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 Annex B can be amended by a gubernatorial decision, to be published
in the Official Gazette.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) An application for a licence should be made in advance of importation not less than three
working days.
(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 Annex 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
open to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Only the application form is required.  A sample application form (import licence) is attached
(Annex C).
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 the fee for a licensing
application form is MOP7.00.
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 between importers.17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No other procedural requirements.19. No foreign exchange control.
III. OPTICAL DISC, ITS MANUFACTURI NG EQUIPMENT AND RAW MATERIALS
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system for optical disc, its manufacturing equipment and raw materials is
regulated by Decree No. 17/98/M and Decisions No. 37/GM/98 and 80/GM/98, and administered by
Macau Economic Services.  The above-mentioned goods are specified in Annex B of the aforesaid
Decisions as well as an addendum integrated to group C of Annex B of Decree No. 66/95/M and
subject to special regime of impor t licensing by Decree No. 17/98/M.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed  in Annex of Decisions No. 37/GM/98 and No.
80/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 can preventthose products from being used for copyright-infringing activities.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree No. 17/98/M.
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discretion.  Legislative approval is not required when there exists any change in the licensing system.
The list of goods or products in Annex B can be amended by a gubernatorial decision, to be published
in the Official 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 Annex B of Decisions No. 37/GM/98 and 80/GM /98 adding to Group C of Annex B of Decree
No. 66/95/M.
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, temporarilyprohibit, restrict, limit or burden 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
open to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Only the application form is required.  A sample application form (Import Licence) is
attached (Annex C).
In addition, for optical disc, an invoice including detailed information such as
buyer's/consignee's name;  address; telephone and/or fax numbers;  quantity, value and product name
etc., has also to be submitted together with the application form.
For optical disc manufacturing equipment and raw materials, full information regarding the
purpose, utilization, final destination and buyer's personal details of the imported goods must beprovided in the application.  If the above import is for local manufacturing, the users of such imported
goods must be the manufacturers themselves who are registered with the Industry Department of the
Macau Economic Services.
11. For optical disc, the valid import licence and the above-mentioned commercial invoice are
required upon actual importation.  For its manufacturing equipment and raw materials, only the
import licence is required.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of an import licence, but the fee for a licensing
application form is MOP7.00.
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 between importers.17.(a) Not applicable.(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.
19. No foreign exchange control.
IV. OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. An import licence is required to import ozone-depleting substances.  Import control is
regulated by Decree No. 62/95/M and is primarily exercised by Macau Economic Services.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods specified in the Annex of Decree No. 62/95/M.
3. Licensing system applies to goods or products originating in or coming from those members
who are contracting parties to the Montreal Protocol 1987.  The imports of ozone-depleting
substances from non-parties to the Montreal Protocol are prohibited.
4. The licensing system enables Macau authorities to ensure, in compliance with the rights and
obligations set out, the full implementation of the Mo ntreal Protocol.  To this end, 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 Decree No. 62/95/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.
6. Imports of ozone-depleting substances are subject to quantitative restriction:
I. The opening of quota allocation is publicly announced. The amount allocated will not be
published.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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 quotas period.  Theinformation of 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, Environment Committee and Macau Economic Services, are involved in
application processing.  Application of licences should be, at first, submitted to Environment
Committee for recommendations.  The application, then, attached with the given
recommendations, will be forwarded to Macau Economic Services for approval.  Theimporters do not necessarily approach the latter authority.
VIII. The quota allocation is complied with the formulas in accordance with the Regulation on
Utilization of Quotas of Importation of Trichloroethane .  Two types of quotas, initiated quotas
and additional quotas, are specified in that Regulation .  Initiated quotas are allocated based on
past performance only.  Additional quotas are in compliance with points system set out in the
Regulation  under which an amount of approximately 20 per cent of the annual agreed level
would be distributed to all applicants.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. No.7. Not applicable.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" isopen to all persons, firms, entities or institutions free of charge.
(b) Not applicable.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Only the application form is required.  A sample application form (import licence) is attached
(Annex C).
11. Only the valid import licence is required to submit upon actual importation.12. No administrative fee is charged for the issue of import licence, but the fee for a licensing
application form is MOP7.00.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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 between importers.17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. No foreign exchange control.
D. Macau Posts and Telecommunications
TELECOMMUNICATION 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 radio equipment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Import licences are required for all radio equipment.  These include:- 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).
- 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).
- Radar apparatus, radio navigation equipment and remote control equipment.
- 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).
- Receivers for television, including those with built in radio receivers, video tape recorders;
video monitors and projectors (except TV broadcasting receivers, video monitors andprojectors).
- 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).
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4. The import licensing system on radio equipment is not intended to restrict the quantity or
value of imports. Instead, it is to monitor Macau's access to high technology 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 or
removal of an existing product do not require legislative approval.
Product Relevant Ordinance
Radio equipment: Decree No. 66/95/M
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) Licence application should be 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.
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 C).  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 radio 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.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures required.19. No foreign exchange controls.
E. Macau Security Police Force
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 importcontrols for products in their respective jurisdiction.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Import licences are required for certain arms and ammunition:- Licence for defence gun: cartridges of calibre .22 to .32.
- Licence for recreation gun: cartridges of calibre .22.
- Licence for precision gun: cartridges of calibre .177 to .22.
- Licence for sporting shotgun: cartridges of calibre .12.- 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 Decree 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.  There are eight days 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.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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.
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".G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures.
19. Foreign exchange control in US dollars.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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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, stating the species’ origin, quantity, means of transport and name of
the frontier post to be used.
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 (D.S.P.A.);
Maritime entry - Ka Ho Container Terminal  (D.S.P.A.); Inner Ha rbour Docks (S.I.S.);
Terrestria1 entry - Portas do Cerco (S.I.S.).
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 documentation (to be presented with the applications upon arrival of animals 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).
- Import Licence.
2.2 Meat, Fish and by-products for human consumption:
- International Sanitary Certificate (not applicable for pre-cooked products, canned products,
ice cream with cocoa, and pet-foods).
- With regard to labelling, Decree No. 50/92/M applies to all products.
- Airway Bill (if applicable).
- Import Licence.
2.3 Edible Vegetables and Plants (vegetables for human consumption):
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required for import of plants.  The only exception is the
exemption for plants imported from mainland China.
- Import Declaration.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/1
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3. Sanitary Inspection
3.1 The sanitary certification will have to be issued or certified by the official department on
country of origin.
3.2 Sanitary inspection will always apply to the following merchandise:  live animals and food
products of animal origin, and edible vegetables.  Physical and laboratory examinations will apply
whenever necessary.
3.3 Products will only be released after proper document control and sanitary inspection.
3.4 If upon sanitary inspection any products or animals are considered to cause risk to public
health, 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 documentation is not correct the importer
can present the correct documents if not, the products will be re-exported or destroyed.
3.5 In case of epidemics or 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 (or
animals) will be under the responsibility of the import agent.
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