MWT Wine Export Country Guideline



Unrestricted Countries

Austria
Australia
Barbados
Bulgaria
China
Cyprus
Denmark
Fiji
France
Finland
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Italy
Ireland
Japan
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Portugal
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
USA
Zimbabwe

Restricted Countries

Argentina An Import License and a Permit from the Argentinean Health Minister required by consignee. Must be sent with Door to Airfreight service
Bahrain Importer must: 1. Hold membership with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce. 2. Have Commercial Registry which states theintention to import wine
Brazil All shipments must be moved on a Door to airportAirfreight service.
Canada In Canada, there are only two major Customs Brokers licensed to clear alcohol shipments. Consignee must complete Power of Attorney documentation for clearance
Chile All shipments must be moved on a Door to airportAirfreight service.
Czech Republic
Korea Sample shipments must not exceed 10 bottles.
Malaysia Personal consumption-may obtain a Customs permit from Airport Customs
Malta Import licence is required
Mexico Sample shipments must not exceed 12 litres.
Morocco Must provide authorisation from local Control and Fraud Repression Bureau
Panama Consignee required to present Quarantine permit, MOH Certificate, Import Licence
Pakistan Must be transported on a Door to Airport service. As alcohol is a prohibited commodity in Pakistan. Alcohol can only be imported by Foreign Missions, or Expatriates employed by multinational companies.
Papa New Guinea Import permit required
Peru A sample shipment should not exceed 4 bottles per shipment.
Romania Private shipments, 4 litres maximum for Commercial bottles must have Romanian excise tax stamps attached.
Russia 2 litres maybe sent Door to Door service. Larger quantities must be sent via Door to Airport Airfreight service.
Slovenia Samples/gifts addressed to a private individual must be limited to 2 litres.
Taiwan Consignee of shipment must hold an Import Permit. Consignee must complete Power of Attorney documentation to authorise clearance
Thailand

Prohibited Countries

Bangladesh
Brunei
Egypt
Indonesia
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Saudi Arabia
Poland
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam