WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
17 August 2001
(01-4038)
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, CHINA
Revision
The following notification, dated 28 February 2001, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Macau, China.
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I. PROVISIONAL MACAU MUNICIPALITY AND PROVISIONAL ISLANDS
MUNICIPA LITIES ................................................................................................................. .2
A. L IVE ANIMALS , MEAT , ANIMAL PRODUCTS , FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSCS ,
VEGETABLES , LIVE PLANTS , MUSHROOM AND SPAWN ................................................................2
II. HEALTH SERVICE S ............................................................................................................. .5
A. N ARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ; PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
AND MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN MEDICINES AND CHINESE PROPRIETARY
MEDICINES ); MILK MODIFIED FOR INFANT FEEDING ; CONTROLLED CHEMICALS OF
1988 UN CONVENTION ; DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY REAGENTS ; PESTICIDES ;
ESSENTIAL OIL ; THERAPUTIC PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR ; AND CHEMICALS ,
CHEMICAL FERTILISERS , COLOURING MATTER AND DYES ..........................................................5
III. MACAU ECONOMIC  SERVICES ........................................................................................7
A. B EVERAGE , TOBACCO , CEMENT , GASOLINE AND VEHICLES ;  ARTICLES OF TEXTILE
AND CLOTHING ;  OPTICAL DISCS , ITS MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND RAW
MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................... ...7
IV. OZONE-DEPLETING  SUBST ANCES ..................................................................................9
V. OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................11
A. T ELECOMMUNICATION AND RADIOCOMMUNICATION APPARATUS ..........................................11
VI. MACAU SECURITY PO LICE FO RCE ..............................................................................13
A. A RMS AND AMMUNITION ..........................................................................................................13
ANNEX A-I - Importation proc edures for Group I .........................................................................16
ANNEXES A-II, B and C - Specimens of licensing documents for Group I;  Group II;  and
Groups III, IV and V are available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division)(in English only)
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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I. PROVISIONAL MACAU MUNICIPALITY AND PROVISIONAL ISLANDS
MUNICIPALITIES
A. LIVE ANIMALS , MEAT , ANIMAL PRODUCTS , FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSCS ,
VEGETABLES , LIVE PLANTS , MUSHROOM AND SPAWN
Outline of system
1. An 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). Furthermore, an international sanitary certificate is required for the
import of meat, animal products, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, and international phytosanitarycertificate for live plants, mushroom spawn and edible plant .
Special permits issued by the Sanitary and Inspection Services  (S.I.S. - Serviços de Inspecção
e Sanidade ) of the Provisional Macau Municipality ( CMMP - Câmara  Municipal de Macau
Provisória ), or Public Sanitary and Environment Department (D.S.P.A. - Departamento de Sanidade
Pública e Ambiente ) of the Provisional Islands Municipalities (CMIP – Câmara Municipal das lhas
Provisória ) are required for the import of horses, with slig htly different health requirements according
to their origin from different countries.
Import Licensing, health controls and control of importation of plant are outlined in the
Official Gazette, Decree-Law no. 66/95/M with  new wording introduced by Decree-Law no. 59/98/M
and in Government Decision no. 1/GM/99.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The import licence (IL) is granted by S.I.S. or the Garden and Green Area Division. (D.P.Z.V
- Divisão de Parques e Zonas  Verdes -) of the CMMP or D.S.P.A. or Green Area and Garden
Department (D.Z.V.J. - Departamento de Zonas Verdes e Jardins ) of CMIP, according to their border
entry place (see Annex A-I - number 1), and is needed for chapters 1, 2, and 3 as mentioned below
and a few products in chapters 4, 16, 21 and 95.  All other commodities mentioned below can beimported simply after an Import Declaration (ID) has been completed.
2.1 List of commodity sections and chapters of the Nomenclature for the External Trade of
Macau/Harmonised 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.
- Live trees and other plant, mushroom spawn, bulbs, roots and the like, Chapter 6.- Edible vegetables, fruits , nuts and certain roots and tubers, Chapters 7 and 8.
- Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing, Chapter 12.
- Prepared edible fat, Chapter 15.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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- 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.
- Animal for circuses, Chapter 95.
3. IL or ID apply to the animals and products  mentioned in 2.1 coming from all countries and
territories outside Macau SAR.
4. The import licensing system is not intended 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 territory of destructive plant diseases and pests.
5. The import licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree-Law
No. 66/95/M and Government Decision no. 1/GM/99.  Species under CITES code must obey Decree-
Law no. 45/86/M.  Legislation does not leave designation of products subject to licensing toadministrative discretion.  Legislative approval is required when any changes are introduced to the
existing system.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. (a)  Application for IL should be submitted well in advance of importation (at least three working
days). However, in a small number of cases, some applications are exceptionally accepted onthe day prior to arrival. IDs are accepted also on the working day prior to arrival.
(b) Where there is proof of a genuine need, IL may exceptionally be granted on request
 2.
(c) There is no limitation of time as to the period of the year during which application for
importation should be made.
(d) Both Import Licence and Import Declarati on are administered either by S.I.S. /  D.P.Z.V.  of
CMMP or D.S.P.A. / D.Z.V.J. of CMIP.  No other administrative organ is involved. However,
the Macau Economic Services is also involved in offering recommendations regarding theapplication of Import Licences relating to the animals and plants listed in CITES (including
their readily recognisable parts and derivatives) and medicines containing or claiming to
contain tiger or rhino ingredients.
                                                     
2 “Exceptional cases” are defined as those that are claimed beforehand either by the exporter or
importer as of urgent character or in need by the impor ter, particularly when dispatched by air through Macau
International Airport or via express service. The no rmal procedure is to produce (documentary) evidence
supported by reasonable explanation to his/her claim, namely letter(s) by the importer declaring so.  Also, incase of events and exhibitions to be held locally, wher e imports into the Macau SAR, on a particular date, of
certain type of goods either for sale or consumption are proved to be urgent or necessary.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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8. Application of IL will not be refused if the ordinary criteria3 are met.  The reasons for refusal
are always given to the applicant who has the right to appeal to the President of CMMP or CMIP.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions, complying with Articles 3 and 4 of Decree-Law
No. 66/95/M, are eligible to apply.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The required information is outlined in a sample application form for the IL and ID (Annex
A-II) attached.
11. The required information is summarised in Annex A-I 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, milkproducts, prepared edible fat), edible ice, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, prepared animals fodder,
vegetable, live plants, mushroom spawn, bulbs, roots, seeds, fruit and spores.
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 30 days from the day following issuance. There is no specified validity
period for ID.
15. There is no penalty for non-utilisation of IL.
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.
                                                     
3 “Ordinary criteria” are the requisites stipulated by the Foreign Trade legislation in force, i.e.
submitting correct and truthful data/informatio n and supporting documents/attachments for evidence.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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II. HEALTH SERVICES
A. NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ; PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND
MEDICINES (INCLUDING WESTERN MEDICINES AND CHINESE PROPRIETARY MEDICINES ); MILK
MODIFIED FOR INFANT FEEDING ; CONTROLLED CHEMICALS OF 1988 UN CONVENTION ;
DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY REAGENTS ; PESTICIDES ; ESSENTIAL OIL ; THERAPUTIC
PREPARATIONS FOR USE ON THE HAIR ; AND CHEMICALS , CHEMICAL FERTILISERS , COLOURING
MATTER AND DYES
Outline of system
1. The import of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, pharmaceutical products and
medicines is controlled through (i) licensing of importers and (ii) issuing of import licence.  An
importer of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, pharmaceutical products and medicines has to be
licensed with the Health Services before applying for an import licence to import these products foreach consignment.  Import licences are also required for import of the other items specified above.
Importers of such products have to be registered as Foreign Trade Operator with the Macau Economic
Services before applying for the import licences from the Health Services to import the mentionedproducts for each consignment.
  The licensing system is intended for the public health reasons and to fulfil Macau SAR’s
international obligations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Import licence issued by the Health Services is required for the import of all of the
above-mentioned products, which are specified in the Group B of Table B of Government Decision
No. 128/GM/98.
3. The licensing system applies to the above-mentioned products coming from all
countries/territories outside Macau SAR.
4. The purpose of the import licensing system is not to restrict the quantity or value of imports,
but for public health reasons and to prevent diversion of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substancesinto illicit markets as well as controlled chemicals into illicit manufacture of such products.
5. The licensing is statutorily provided under the Decree-Law no. 34/99/M, no. 58/90/M and no.
66/95/M.  Legislation does not leave designation of  products subject to licensing to administrative
discretion.  Legislative approval is required when any changes are introduced to the 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 narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, pharmaceutical
products and medicines; and other items, the import licence will be issued within three working days.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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(b) Where there is proof of a genuine need, the import licence may exceptionally be granted on
request.
(c) There is no limitation of time as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation to be made.
(d) The Health Services is the sole administrative organ involved in the processing and
authorisation of application for the import licenc es of the most of the mentioned medicines and
products except those medicines subject to CITES.  The Macau Economic Services is meanwhileinvolved in offering recommendations on authorisation of application for the import licences of those
medicines containing ingredients subject to CITES.
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, and the applicant has the
right to appeal to the Director of the Health Services.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, pharmaceutical products and medicines have to be
registered with the Health Services, before than can  be 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 Health
Services 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. The fee charged for the firm licence ofpharmaceutical products and medicines is MOP 3,000; and the charge for the annual renewal is MOP
400.  A list of licensed importers is available on requested.  The information regarding the importers
is published on the official gazette when the registration licence is issued to them.
10. 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. When applying for a licence to deal with narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances,
pharmaceutical products and medicines, the importer must provide detailed information namely
personal identification, certificate of criminal registration and identification of the proposed licensedpremises.
The application of an import licence of the products mentioned in above paragraph must be
supported by the following documents:
- authentic copies of registration certificate issued by the health authority of the manufacturing
or exporting country and production licence issued by the manufacturing country;
- authorised import certificate issued by the Health Services (for narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances only);  and
- the Prior Authorisation Application Form.
In addition to that, analytical reports or literatures provided by the manufacturer or exporter
and the Prior Authorisation Application Form have to be submitted for application of an importlicence of the other items.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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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).
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 arrive in Macau SAR.
Conditions of licensing
14. The import licence covering all of the mentioned products is valid for 30 days from the day
following issuance.  The validity cannot be extended under normal circumstances.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilisation 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 ;  ARTICLES OF TEXTILE AND
CLOTHING ;  OPTICAL DISCS , ITS MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND RAW MATERIALS
Outline of system
1. The import licensing system for beverage, tobacco, cement, gasoline, vehicles, textile and
clothing is governed by Decree-Law no. 66/95/M, with new wording introduced by Decree-Law
No. 59/98/M. The import licensing system for optical discs, its manufacturing equipment and rawmaterials is governed by Decree-Law no. 66/95/M with new wording introduced by Decree-Law
No. 59/98/M, and Decree-Law No. 51/99/M.
The above-mentioned licensing systems are administered by the Macau Economic Services.
The aforesaid goods are specified in group C of Table B of Government Decision no. 128/GM/98.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods listed in group C of Table B of the Government
Decision No. 128/GM/98.
3. Licensing system applies to the above-mentioned goods or products from all sources.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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4. The licensing is not to be constructed as a means to restrict either quantity or value of
imports.
For beverage, tobacco, cement, gasoline and vehicles: to administer the levying of
consumption tax. For textile and clothing: as a surveillance system to back up Macau SAR’s textiles
export control system. For optical discs, its manufacturing equipment and raw materials: to efficientlycontrol the flow of optical disc mastering and manufacturing equipment into and out of the Region.
Licensing is used as a means to prevent those products from being utilised for copyright infringing
activities.
5. The licensing system is a statutory require ment maintained under Decree-Law No. 66/95/M.
Legislation does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrativediscretion. Legislative approval is required when any changes are introduced to the existing system
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. (a) Licences must be applied for at least three working days before importation.
(b) Where there is proof of a genuine need, IL may exceptionally be granted on request.
(c) There is no limitation of time as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) The Macau Economic Services is the sole administrative organ to issue licences for the
aforesaid goods. Nevertheless, with regard to ve hicles, one-off registration at and approved by
Provisional Macau Municipality ( Câmara Municipal de Macau  Provisória ) 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 met. The reasons for
refusal are always given to the applicant who has the right to appeal to the Macau Economic Services.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9.(a) Not applicable.
(b) Only those importers who comply with articles 3 and 4 of Decree-Law no. 66/95/M as
"Foreign Trade Operator" are eligible to appl y 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. With regards to documentation for application of licences, a single form is required. Sample
of that form (import licence) is attached (Annex C).
In addition, where optical discs are concerned, an invoice including detailed information such
as buyer's/consignee's name, address, telephone and/or fax numbers, quantity, value and CD title etc.,G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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and a document stating the copyright holder must be submitted in conjunction with the aforesaid
application form.
For optical disc manufacturing equipment and raw materials, full information including
purpose, utilisation, and final destination and buyer's  personal details of the imported goods must be
provided in the application. If the import is for local manufacturing, users of such imported goodsmust be themselves manufacturers.
11. For Optical Discs, both valid import licence and the above-mentioned commercial invoice
have to be submitted upon actual importation. However, for manufacturing equipment, raw materials
and the other products and commodities, only an import licence is required.
12. No administrative fee is charged for the issuance of import licences.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issuance and it cannot be
extended.
15. There is no penalty for non-utilisation of an import licence.
16. Import licences are neither transferable nor negotiable among importers.
17.(a) Not applicable.
(b) No.Other procedural requirements
18. With reference to import licensing for vehicles, a prior one-off registration with the
Provisional Macau Municipality ( Câmara Municipal de Macau Provisória ) for all types and models
of vehicles is required.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls whatsoever.
IV. OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. An import licence is required for import of Ozone depleting substances. Import controls are
governed by Decree-Law No. 62/95/M and are primarily exercised by the Macau Economic Services.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing system covers all goods specified in the Annex of the Decree.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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3. 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. Importation of Ozone
depleting substances from non-parties to the Montreal Protocol is 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 toimports of ozone depleting substances that do not exceed levels agreed under the said Protocol.
5. The licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under the said Decree. Legislation
does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion.
Legislative approval is required when any changes are introduced to the existing system.
6. Imports of ozone depleting substances are subject to quantitative restrictions as follows:
I. Opening of quota allocation is publicly announced for all importers. However, the amount
allocated will not be published.
II. Quota is allocated on a yearly basis. Licences are normally issued to importers for individual
consignments.
III. The Macau Economic Services is in charge of monitoring the utilisation of both licences and
quotas. Unused quotas will not be added to the following allocation exercise. Importers must
provide information 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 a minimum of 6 working days.
VI. Not specified.
VII. Two authorities, namely the Environmental Protection Committee and the Macau
Economic Services, are involved in the processing of applications. Application of licences
should be first submitted to the Environmental Protection Committee for recommendation.
Then, the application, with the attached recommendations if any, is forwarded to the MacauEconomic Services for approval. Licences are issued by the Macau Economic Services.
VIII. Quota allocation is carried out in accordance with the provisions set out in the Regulation on
Utilisation of Quota of Importation of Trichloroethane , which is administered by the Macau
Economic Services. Two types of quota, namely initial quota and additional quota, are
specified 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% of the annually agreed level to be distributed to all applicants.
IX. Not applicable.
X. Not applicable.
XI. No.
7. Not applicable.8. Application for a licence will not be refused if both the ordinary criteria are fulfilled and the
quota does not exceed the allocated limit. The reasons for refusal are always given to the applicantwho has the right to appeal to the Macau Economic Services.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. (a) Only those importers who comply with ar ticles 3 and 4 of Decree-Law No. 66/95/M as
"Foreign Trade Operator" are eligible to apply fo r 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. With regards to documentation for application of licences, a single form is required. A sample
of that form (import licence) is available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division).
11. Only valid import licences have to be presented upon actual importation.
12. No administrative fee is charged for issuance of import licences.13. No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of licensing
14. The validity of a licence is 30 days from the day following issuance and it cannot be
extended.
15.  There is no penalty for non-utilisation of an import licence.
16. Import licences are neither transferable nor negotiable among importers.
17. (a) Not applicable.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other procedural requirements.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls whatsoever.
V. OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
A. TELECOMMUNICATION AND RADIOCOMMUNICATION APPARATUS
Outline of system
1. Import controls are primarily exercised by Macau Economic Services. However, the Office for
the Development of Telecommunications and Information Technology is also involved in the systemof import controls on telecommunicati on and radiocommunication equipment.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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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; videophones (except
for private use and included in the accompany luggage).
b. Transmitters for wireless telephone, radiotelegraph, 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 radiotelephone, 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 and
projectors).
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from any country.
4. The import licensing system on telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Instead, its aim is to monitor and protect Macau’s
access to high technology products.
5. The import licensing system is a statutory requirement maintained under Decree-Law no.
66/95/M. Legislation does not leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to
administrative discretion. Legislative approval is required when any changes are introduced to theexisting system.
Procedures
6. Not Applicable.
7.(a) Licence application should be submitted before importing the equipments taking into account
the processing time required by the Office for the Development of Telecommunications andInformation technology, which is within three working days.
(b) Where there is proof of a genuine need, IL may exceptionally be granted on request.
(c) There is no limitation of time as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) The Office for the Development of Telecomm unications and Information Technology is the
sole administrative organ to issue licences for the telecommunication andradiocommunication equipment.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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8. Import licence application may be refused in case 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 malpractice 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 telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment is valid
for 30 days from the day following issuance. The validity cannot be extended under normal
circumstances.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of an import licence.
16. Not transferable.
17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No other administrative procedures required.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls.
VI. MACAU SECURITY POLICE FORCE
A. ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Outline of system
1. Import controls on arms and ammunition are primarily exercised by the Macau Security
Police Force (CPSP – Corpo de Polícia de Segurança Pública ).G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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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 competition gun:
Arms Calibre
Pistol.177
.22S  (Short)
.22LR (Long Rifle)
.32.38
.45
Revolvers.22LR (Long Rifle)
.32
.38
.45
Shotgun .12
Precision .177Guns
Automatic or Semi-automatic .22LR (Long Rifle)
3. The licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from any countries.
4. The import licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity of imports.
5. The import licensing system is statutorily defined in the Decree-Law no. 77/99/M of
8 November 1999 “Arms and Ammunition Rules”. Any changes in existing system require legislative
approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
4.(a) Applications for import licences should be submitted one month in advance. In the case of
inadvertence, licence can be obta ined within a shorter time limit.
(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request.
(c) There is no limitation of time as to the period of the year during which application for import
licence may be made.
(d) The Macau Security Police Force is the sole administrative organ to issue licences for the
aforesaid goods.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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8. Import licence applications may be refused if the ordinary criteria are not met. The applicants
have the right of appeal to Macau Security Police Force in the event of refusal within 30 days.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligib le to apply for licences under the registration
licensing system.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Copy of the Identity Card with application form.
11.  The import licence. A sample form is attached (Annex C).
12. There are no licensing fees or administrative charges for the issue of licences.
13. There are no requirements for deposit or advance payment associated with the issue of
licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is 12 months. It cannot be extended.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.
16. Licences are not transferable.
17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures.
19. There are no foreign exchange controls.G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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ANNEX A-I
Importation Procedures for Group I
1. Import Notification
The Macau SAR requires adequate notification in advance of the proposed date of entry into its
territory of live animals and live plants, edible vegetable , stating the species’ origin, quantity, means of
transport, name of the border post to be used and treatment of the plants.
The Macau SAR requires adequate notification in advance, namely concerning the proposed date
of entry into the territory of a consignment of meat or products of animal origin destined for humanconsumption. In addition to that, information on the origin, nature, treatment, quantity and packaging of
the meat or products, name of the border post to be used and for wholesale importation must also be
submitted. The products have to be consigned to the establishments approved by the SIS or DSPA as theyare under the supervision of these departments.
The above mentioned border entry places are:
1. Aerial entry -  International Airport (D.S.P.A/D.Z.V.J.);
2. Maritime entries -  Ka Ho Container Terminal (D.S.P.A.);
-   Inner Harbour Docks (S.I.S./D.P.Z.V.);
3. Terrestrial entry - Portas do Cerco (S.I.S./D.P.Z.V.);
- Lotus Bridge  (D.S.P.A.).
The border customs staff is under the jurisdiction of Maritime Police (PMF) and they are
responsible for the enforcement of various Macau SAR’s 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);
- The importation of dogs and cats under two months is prohibited;
- Airway Bill (if applicable);- 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-Law no. 50/92/M applies to all products;
- Airway Bill (if applicable);G/LIC/N/3/MAC/3/Rev.1
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- Import Licence.
2.3 Edible Vegetables,  fruit and Plants (for human consumption):
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required for import of plants. (The only exception is for edible
plants imported from Mainland China.)
- Import Declaration.
2.4 Vegetables and plants (any part of plants) for planting or propagation:
- Phytosanitary Certificate is required for import of plants;-  Certificate of origin (if origin has not been stated in Phytosanitary Certificate);
- Import Declaration.
3. Sanitary /Phytosanitary Inspection
3.1 The sanitary or phytosanitary certificate will have to be issued by the official department/authority
in country of origin.
3.2 Sanitary or phytosanitary inspection will always be applied to the following merchandise: live
animals and food products of animal origin, edib le 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 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 thelot will be applied. When the sanitary/phytosanitary  documentation is not correct, the importer is
allowed to present the correct documents again. Otherwise, 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 such as 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 for soil imported from China.
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