All imports are subject to licenses issued freely by the Services de Economia de Macau.
Licenses are valid for three months from date of issue.
Extensions are typically not permitted. Imports that are prohibited or require government approval include telephone and telegraph equipment, arms and ammunition, motor vehicles, fuels, electrical equipment, livestock, acids, corrosives, and medicines. There are no customs duties or surcharges. There is a three percent stamp tax applied to all shipping documents. There are no regulations specifying the form or number of bills of lading required for each individual shipment.