Port of Macau
Importing from Macau to the UK
The major factory districts served by Macau port are primarily located in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region. These include significant industrial areas in cities such as Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan.
In particular, Zhuhai, directly adjacent to Macau, has a number of manufacturing zones focusing on electronics, appliances, and machinery. Guangzhou is another major industrial hub with diverse sectors, including automotive, electronics, and textiles.
Shenzhen is known for its high-tech industry, including electronics and telecommunications. Dongguan, traditionally known for manufacturing, has a strong presence in electronics, toys, and furniture production.
What are FOB and EXW terms?
Businesses that import goods from China to the UK should be familiar with two important international trade terms that outline the obligations of sellers and buyers: 'Free on Board' (FOB) and 'Ex Works' (EXW).
Free on Board
When using FOB terms, the seller manages expenses and risks up until the goods are loaded at the departure port in China.
Afterwards, ownership shifts to the buyer, who is in charge of organising and covering the costs for import clearance, duties, and transportation to the UK.
Ex Works
With EXW terms, the seller only needs to have the goods available at their premises in China.
The buyer then assumes full responsibility for export processes, insurance, loading, customs clearance, and all expenses related to transportation and delivery from China to the final destination in the UK.
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Sea Freight service options from Macau to the UK
When shipping goods from Macau to the UK via sea, shippers have two primary cargo shipping choices:
Full Container Load (FCL)
FCL involves filling a container exclusively with the shipper's goods for exclusive use.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
LCL is when goods from multiple shippers are combined in a partially filled container.
Do you need an export licence?
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has divided exported goods into three categories: goods approved for automatic licensing, restricted goods that need a licence, and prohibited goods.
Export licences from the MoC provide information about the exporter, the buyer, the cargo, the value, and the transportation.
For restricted items, obtaining a licence is mandatory. Foreign Trade Companies (FTC) in China that export to their UK subsidiaries still need an export licence. Trading under FOB conditions with a supplier eliminates the licence requirement for the FTC.
Export licences from the MoC provide information about the exporter, the buyer, the cargo, the value, and the transportation.
For restricted items, obtaining a licence is mandatory. Foreign Trade Companies (FTC) in China that export to their UK subsidiaries still need an export licence. Trading under FOB conditions with a supplier eliminates the licence requirement for the FTC.
Necessary import customs clearance documents
When exporting goods from the Macau port to the UK, ensure you have the necessary documents:
- Import licence (if necessary)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Packing list
- EORI number
- Import licence (if necessary)
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Packing list
- EORI number
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