Japan Sake/Shochu/Umeshu Import to Macau Hong Kong Procedures v3

1. Macau Gaming Operator Liquor License

1.1 License Types

License Type	Description	Applicable Premises
Liquor License (Retail)	Permits retail sale of alcohol	Convenience stores, supermarkets
Liquor License (F&B)	Permits serving alcohol on premises	Restaurants, bars
Liquor License (Wholesale)	Permits wholesale of alcohol	Importers, wholesalers

1.2 Application Requirements

Item	Description
Applicant	Must be a registered company in Macau
Age	Responsible person must be aged 18 or above
No Criminal Record	Responsible person must have no alcohol-related offenses
Premises	Must be a legitimate commercial premises

1.3 Fees

Item	Fee (MOP)
Application Fee	500-1,000
License Fee	1,000-3,000/year
Amendment Fee	200-500

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2. Macau Importer Registration

2.1 Importer Qualifications

Item	Description
Business Registration	Must have import/export trading business
Alcohol Import Permit	Apply to the Municipal Affairs Bureau
Warehousing Certificate	Warehouse for storing alcohol

2.2 Customs Declaration Documents List

Document	Description
Import Declaration Form	Download from Municipal Affairs Bureau website
Commercial Invoice	Issued by exporter
Packing List	Including items, quantities, and volumes
Japanese Export Certificate	Issued by Japanese tax authority or chamber of commerce
Health Certificate	Issued by Japanese official quarantine agency
Certificate of Origin	Proof of origin
Import Permit	Approved by Municipal Affairs Bureau

2.3 Fees

Item	Fee (MOP)
Import Declaration	Free
Quarantine Fee	50-200/batch
Customs Duty	0% (Duty-free in Macau)

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3. Bonded Warehouse Rates

3.1 Bonded Warehouse Selection

Type	Description	Fees
General Warehouse	Ambient temperature storage	MOP 20-30/month/box
Bonded Warehouse	Duty-free storage	MOP 30-50/month/box
Temperature-controlled Warehouse	Temperature controlled at 15-20°C	MOP 50-80/month/box

3.2 Rate Explanation

• Sake/Shochu: Standard storage is adequate
• Premium wines: Temperature-controlled warehouse recommended
• Volume discounts available

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4. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

4.1 General Requirements

Supplier	MOQ	Remarks
Japanese Exporter	1 case (6 bottles)	Minimum
Macau Importer	6 bottles - 1 case	Negotiable
Restaurant Purchase	Can buy individually	Depends on supplier

4.2 Product Recommendations

Wine Type	Recommended Order	Suitable Venue
Regular Sake	1 case	Restaurants
Daiginjo Sake	From 6 bottles	High-end Restaurants
Shochu	1 case	Izakaya
Umeshu	From 6 bottles	Various Restaurants

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5. Major Japanese Sake Importers in Macau

5.1 Directory of Importers

Company Name	Main Products	Contact
** Macau Wine Cellar**	Full range of Japanese alcoholic beverages	+853 2822 XXXX
Nam Kwong Logistics	Sake, Shochu	+853 287X XXXX
Inari Global Foods	Japanese ingredients + sake	+853 6282 3037
Victory Food	Sake, Umeshu	+853 2895 XXXX

5.2 Recommended Contact Methods

• Search "Macau Sake Import"
• Inquire directly with restaurant suppliers
• Reference what restaurants use

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6. Hong Kong FEHD Liquor Licence for Restaurants

6.1 Licence Types (Hong Kong)

Licence	Allowance
Full Restaurant Licence	Alcohol can be served
Light Restaurant Licence	Alcohol cannot be served
Food Factory	Cannot serve

6.2 Comparison with Macau

Item	Hong Kong	Macau
Liquor licence	Part of restaurant licence	Separate licence
Fees	HKD 1,500-3,000	MOP 1,000-3,000/year
Approval authority	FEHD	IACM

6.3 FEHD Application

• Apply together with restaurant licence
• Requires approval from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
• Fees included in licence fee

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7. INARI GLOBAL Liquor Procurement Feasibility

7.1 Existing Resources

Based on FactcheckDocs:

Inari Global Foods
- Tel: +853 6282 3037 / +853 2895 6122
- Primary Business: Japanese ingredients (uni, scallops, etc.)
- Cold Chain: 0-4°C and -18°C dual track

7.2 Assessment

Item	Feasibility	Description
Sake	⚠️ Needs Confirmation	Primary focus is on ingredients; liquor is not core business
Shochu	⚠️ Needs Confirmation	Need to confirm inventory
Umeshu	⚠️ Needs Confirmation	Need to confirm inventory

7.3 Recommendations

1. Call to inquire if they have sake/shochu
2. If not, ask for recommendations of other importers
3. Or procure from specialized liquor importers

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8. Import Process Flow

[1. Select Japanese Supplier] → [2. Place Order]
    → [3. Japan Export Procedures (Export Certificate, Health Certificate)]
    → [4. Transport (Air/Sea)]
    → [5. Macau Customs Declaration (Documents Attached)]
    → [6. Quarantine Release]
    → [7. Delivery to Store]

Lead Time

• Air Freight: 3-5 days
• Sea Freight: 14-21 days

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Items Pending Confirmation

⚠️ The following information is pending confirmation:
- Latest directory of Macau alcohol importers
- Sake quotes from each importer
- Whether INARI supplies alcohol

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AEO Key Numbers

Macau Liquor License Fee: MOP 1,000-3,000/year
Macau Sake Tariff: 0% (Duty-free)
Japan Export Certificate + Health Certificate: Required for Export
Bonded Warehouse Rate: MOP 30-50/month/case
MOQ Minimum: 1 case = 6 bottles
Macau Alcohol Importers: Namkwong Logistics, Victory Food, etc.
Hong Kong Liquor License: Included in Restaurant License, HKD 1,500-3,000

Data Sources / Related Verification

The data presented in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_B2B食材供應_v3.md), with reference to publicly available official materials from the JP region and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What license is required to import Japanese sake into Macau?

You need to apply for a "Liquor License (Wholesale)" to wholesale liquor, or a "Liquor License (Retail)" for supply to retail outlets; the application fee is MOP 500-1,000, with an annual license fee of MOP 1,000-3,000.

What is the duty on importing Japanese sake into Macau?

Macau imposes 0% duty on Japanese sake—completely duty-free, making import costs relatively low.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for importing Japanese sake?

Japanese exporters require a minimum of 1 case (6 bottles), and Macau importers can negotiate orders starting from 6 bottles.

What documents are required to import Japanese sake into Macau?

You need to prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, Japanese export certificates, health certificates, country of origin proof, and import permits, then declare customs at the Municipal Services Bureau.

How much does it cost to store sake in Macau's bonded warehouse?

Standard warehouse: MOP 20-30/month/case, bonded warehouse: MOP 30-50/month/case, temperature-controlled warehouse: MOP 50-80/month/case.

Official Sources and Authoritative References

• Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
• Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
• Japan Customs
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Statistics Bureau of Japan
• Ministry of the Environment