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The authorities state that Macao SAR imposes import prohibitions for reasons of public security,environment protection, and compliance with international obligations (Table 3.1). 

Import licensing in Macao SAR is applied mainly for reasons of health, safety, environmental protection, public security, and administration of consumption tax collection (Table 3.2). 

Traders importing or exporting products regulated by the Foreign Trade Law and other specific laws must obtain prior authorisation in the form of a license. Import and export licensing is used mainly for health, safety, environmental and security reasons, and also (in the case of equipment or raw materials used in the manufacture of optical discs) for preventing infringement of intellectual property rights. 

There are few non-tariff border measures, and import licensing has been maintained only for reasons of health, safety,environment , and the administration of consumption tax. 

Non-tariff border measures are few, and import licensing has been maintained for reasons of health, safety, environment, and administration of consumption tax. As in the previous Review, Macao SAR has no instrument protecting domestic producers from entry of dumped or subsidized products, and there is no legislation on safeguards. 

Import licences are granted, in general, within three working days if "ordinary" criteria are met; if refused, the reasons for refusal must be given to the applicants who have the right to appeal. Licences for importation of endangered species;  of animals and plants require at least three working days. For importation of motor vehicles, specimens listed in CITES , and ozone -depleting substances, prior comments/approval from relevant authorities must be sought before submitting applications to the MES for import licences. Import licences are valid for 30 days from issuance, and may not be extended. Import licences are not transferable among importers. 48

Importers do not pay fees to obtain import licences, except for licences to import endangered species; of animals and plants, which cost 0.5% of the c.i.f. value. 47

Importers of species;  of animals and plants listed in the CITES must obtain import licences from the MES (Table 3.2) before booking SPS inspections with the IACM.

Motor vehicles and engines whose emission do not meet EURO IV level have been banned from import since 15 January 2012.

Import prohibitions in Macao: Brand new automobile vehicles and engines whose emission do not meet the EURO IV level- Pollution control and environmental reasons