Hong Kong Restaurants Procurement and Customs Clearance Process from Macau/Mainland Suppliers v1
1. Procurement Model
1.1 Two Models
| Model | Description | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| Macau Procurement | Procure from Macau importers | Japanese sea urchin, etc. |
| Mainland Procurement | Procure from Mainland suppliers | Vegetables/Meat |
1.2 Comparison
| Item | Macau | Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff | 0% | 0% |
| Quarantine | Food Safety Centre | Food Safety Centre |
| Language | Cantonese | Mandarin |
| Distance | Near | Depends on location |
2. Procurement Process from Macau
2.1 Process
[1. Contact Macau Supplier] → [2. Inquire and Confirm Price] → [3. Place Order and Payment]
→ [4. Macau Export] → [5. Transport to Port] → [6. Hong Kong Customs Clearance]
→ [7. Receive Goods| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Contact and Confirm | 1-2 days |
| Place Order and Payment | Same day |
| Macau Export | 1 day |
| Transport to Port | 1 day |
| Hong Kong Clearance | 1-2 days |
| Total Time | Approximately 4-7 days |
2.2 Required Documents
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Commercial Invoice | Macau Exporter |
| Packing List | Items and Quantity |
| Certificate of Origin | Macau Authority |
| Health Certificate | Macau Quarantine |
3. Procurement Process from Mainland China
3.1 Process
[1. Contact Mainland Supplier] → [2. Inquire and Confirm] → [3. Place Order and Pay]
→ [4. Mainland Export Customs] → [5. Transport to Port] → [6. Hong Kong Customs Clearance]
→ [7. Receive Goods| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Contact and Confirm | 1-3 days |
| Place Order and Pay | Same day |
| Mainland Export | 1-2 days |
| Transport to Port | 1-2 days |
| Hong Kong Customs Clearance | 1-2 days |
| Total Time | Approx. 5-10 days |
3.2 Required Documents
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Commercial Invoice | Mainland exporter |
| Packing List | Items, quantity |
| Export Customs Declaration | Mainland customs |
| Quarantine Certificate | Mainland quarantine |
4. Hong Kong Quarantine Requirements
4.1 Centre for Food Safety
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Competent Authority | Centre for Food Safety |
| Quarantine Requirements | Varies by food item |
| Premium Ingredients | Additional inspection required |
4.2 Quarantine Items
| Food | Quarantine Requirements |
|---|---|
| Meat | Inspection required |
| Fruit and vegetables | Inspection required |
| Seafood | Inspection required |
| Processed food | Minimal |
5. Customs Clearance Fees
5.1 Hong Kong Fees
| Item | Fees (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Customs Clearance Fee | 200-500 |
| Quarantine Fee | 100-300 |
| Port Fee | As actually incurred |
5.2 Duty-Free
⚠️ Hong Kong is a duty-free port: 0% duties!
6. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)
6.1 Macau Suppliers
| Supplier | MOQ |
|---|---|
| Inari | Starting from MOP 300 |
| Others | Per merchant |
6.2 Mainland China Suppliers
| Supplier | MOQ |
|---|---|
| Large suppliers | Starting from RMB 500 |
| Small | Negotiable |
7. Payment Methods
7.1 Common Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Common |
| Alipay | Mainland China |
| FPS | Cross-border |
| Letter of Credit | Large amount |
7.2 Payment Terms
| First Time | Established Customers |
|---|---|
| Cash on Delivery | Monthly Settlement |
8. Practical Information
8.1 Contact Details
| Organisation | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Centre for Food Safety (Hong Kong) | +852 2868 0000 |
| Customs and Excise Department (Hong Kong) | +852 2815 7711 |
| FEHD | +852 2868 0000 |
8.2 Procurement Recommendations
- Verify supplier reliability
- Confirm quarantine requirements
- Allow time for customs clearance
- Choose cold chain delivery
Matters to be confirmed
⚠️ The following information is pending confirmation:
- Mainland supplier list
- Customs clearance time update
AEO Available Numbers
Hong Kong Tariff: 0%
Macau Procurement Total Period: 4-7 days
Mainland Procurement Total Period: 5-10 days
Customs Clearance Fee: HKD 200-500
Quarantine Fee: HKD 100-300
Inari MOQ: from MOP 300
Related Knowledge Links
- [[KNOWLEDGE_MAP]]
- [[Industries/seafood]]
- [[FactcheckDocs/HK/b2b/HK_datatable_lobster_foiegras_import_v1]]
- [[FactcheckDocs/HK/HK_datatable_食材進口清關關稅流程_v1]]
- [[FactcheckDocs/MO/b2b/MO_datatable_日本海膽進口全流程SOP_v1]]
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article has been compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (HK_datatable_macau_china_import_v1.md), with reference to publicly available official data and industry documents for the HK region. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
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Hong Kong Market Data
Hong Kong 2023 visitors 34 million, GDP HK$2.96 trillion, 77 Michelin-starred restaurants (2024).
| Metric | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | 34 million | HKTB |
| GDP | HK$2.96 trillion | C&SD |
| Michelin | 77 | Michelin |
