G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
 
6 October   2020 
(20-6870) Page: 1/31 
Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON NOTIFICATION  PROCEDURE S 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS  
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated 30 September  2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Malaysia . 
 
A. Notifying Member : Malaysia  
B. Date of notification : 30 September  2020 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): 
D. Type of notification:  
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of all quantitative restrictions in force ) 
 2. Changes to a notification previously made in (doc symbol) which are of the following 
nature : 
  2.1 Introduction of new restrictions, as listed in Section 1. 
  2.2 Elimination of restrictions, as described in G below . 
  2.3 Modification of a previously notified restriction, as described in Section 1. 
 3. Reverse notification of restrictions maintained by (Member ): 
E. The notification provides information for the follo wing biennial period  2018-2020 
and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 April 2017  
F. This notification contains information* relating to:  
 Section  1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force . 
 Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications wi th information on quantitative 
restrictions that are currently in force and additional information . 
G. Comments of a general nature, including a description of the elimination of 
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force.  
  
 
 
* In English  only.  
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- 2 - Section  1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QR
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
export of strategic 
goods and 
technology  
 
 NAL-X Various:  
E.g.: guns, 
ammunitions, 
explosive, valve, 
integrated circuits, 
maraging steel, and 
carbon fibre.  
  
Strategic Trade 
(Strategic Items) 
(Amendment) Order 
2018.  
 
Available in:  
 
http://www.federalg
azette.agc.gov.my/o
utputp/pua_2018101
5_PUA263.pdf  Strategic items refer 
to goods and 
technology that are 
controlled under the 
Strategic T rade Act 
2010 [ Act 708 ]. A 
definitive and 
comprehensive list of 
strategic items is 
prescribed in the 
Strategic Trade 
(Strategic Items) 
(Amendment) Order 
2018. The Order 
reflects the items 
currently required to 
be controlled under 
the international 
export c ontrol 
regimes, as well as 
the relevant United 
Nations Security 
Council Resolutions.  
 
Available in:  
 Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  
 
United Nation Security 
Council Resolution 
(UNSCR) 1540 adopted 
on 28 April 2004.  
 
 Strategic Trade 
Act 2010 [ Act 
708] Administered by Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
The Strategic Trade Act  
2010 [ Act 708 ], is the 
legislation that controls the 
export, transhipment, transit 
and brokering of strategic 
items and technology, 
including arms and related 
material, as well as activities 
that will or may facilitate the 
design, development, 
product ion and delivery of 
weapons of mass 
destruction. This Act is 
consistent with Malaysia's 
international obligations on 
national security.  
 
 
 
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
http://www.federalg
azette.agc.gov.my/o
utputp/pua_2018101
5_PUA263.pdf  
2.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
unmanufactured 
tobacco, and 
tobacco refuse  
 
 NAL 2401.10,  
2401.20,  
2401.30.  
 
 Unmanufactured 
tobacco, and tobacco 
refuse  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Article 5 of the World 
Health Organization 
(WHO) Framework 
Convention on Tobacco 
Control (FCTC)  
 Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
 Administered by Nation al 
Kenaf and Tobacco Board 
(NKTB), Department of 
Agriculture (Peninsular 
Malaysia, Labuan, Sabah 
and Sarawak), and Ministry 
of Plantation Industries and 
Commodities.  
3.  Import prohibition 
of illegally logged 
timber from 
Indonesia  
 
 P 4403  Logs; Wood in the 
rough, whether or not 
stripped of its bark or 
merely roughed 
down; wood roughly 
squared or half -
squared but not 
further 
manufactured; and 
baulks from 
Indonesia  
 Article XX(d) of the 
GATT  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
MTIB Director 
Genera l Circular 
Letter dated  
26 June 2002 
and 26 Mei 2003  
 Administered by Malaysian 
Timber Industry Board 
(MTIB), Forestry 
Department of Sabah, 
Sarawak Timber Industry 
Development Corporation 
(STIDC) Department of 
Agriculture Sabah, and 
Department of Agricult ure 
Sarawak.  
 
This measure was mutually 
agreed by Malaysia and 
Indonesia in order to prevent 
illegal logging, including 
through the letter from 
Indonesia’s Forestry 
Department dated 1 
November 2005. (S.1213/II -
KLN/2005).   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
4.  Non-automatic 
import and export 
authorization for 
dangerous drugs  NAL 
NAL-X 
CP 
CP-X 
 
 Various  
(within Chapters 28, 
29 and 30 e.g., 
3004.99.9900)  
and 
3822.00.0000  Dangerous Drugs as 
listed under First 
Schedule of the 
Dangerous Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 234 ] Article XX(a) and XX(b) 
of the GATT  
 
Single Convention on 
Narcotic Drugs 1961  
 
 Dangerous 
Drugs Act 1952 
[Act 234 ] and 
its Regulations  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
The Dangerous Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 234 ] is an Act to 
make further and better 
provision for the regulating 
of the importation, 
exportation, manufacture, 
sale, and use of opium and 
of certain other dangerous 
drugs and substances, to 
make special provision 
relating to the jurisdiction of 
courts in respect of offences 
thereunder and their trial, 
and for purposes c onnected 
therewith.  
 
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/pan du
an-permohonan -kebenaran -
import -eksport -bahan -
psikotropik -dadah -
berbahaya.html  
 
5.  Non-automatic 
import and export 
authorization for 
psychotropic 
substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X 
CP 
CP-X 
 
 Various  
(within Chapters 28, 
29 and 30 e.g., 
3004.90.99 00)  
and 
3822.00.0000  Psychotropic 
Substances as 
specified in the Third 
Schedule of the  
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] Article XX(a) and XX(b) 
of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
Psychotropic 
Substances 1971  
 Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] 
 
Poisons 
(Psychotropic  
Substances) Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
The Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] is an Act to regulate the 
importation, possession, 
manufacture, compounding,  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
   Regulations 
1989  storage, transport, sale and 
use of poisons.  
 
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/pandu
an-permohonan -kebenaran -
import -eksport -bahan -
psikotropik -dadah -
berbahaya.html   
 
6.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
substances 
specified as 
poisons  
 
 NAL 
 Various  
(All items under 
Chapters 28, 29 and 
30 e.g., 
3003.10.1090 and 
within chapters/ 
headings  
1211, 2106, 2208, 
2309, 2528, 2617, 
3301, 3302, 3304 - 
3307, 3401, 3807, 
3808.94, 3810, 
3811, 3822, 3824, 
4014, 8106, 8110 ,      
2106.90.71 00, 
2208.90.10 00)  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] Articles XX(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Online application via 
https://www.mypharma -
c.pharmacy.gov.my/login.p
hp 
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/pandu
an-permohonan -lesen-jenis-
b-e-permit -natrium -
hidroksida -bahan -
psikotropik.html  
 
7.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28, 29 and Precursor substances 
as Listed under First Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
import and export 
of precursor 
substances  
 
 30 e.g.,  
2932.93.0000)  Schedule of The 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366], Second 
Schedule of Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order  and 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Exports) Order  
2017 and Second 
Schedule of Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order  2017.   
The United Nations 
Convention against 
Illicit Traffic in Narcotics 
Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances 1988 
  
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Export)  Order 
2017 
 The Customs Act 1967 [ Act 
235] is an Act relating to 
customs.  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
 
8.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of Acetyl Bromide, 
Acetyl Chloride, 
Arsenic Trichloride  
 
 NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28 and 29 
e.g., 2812.19.00 00  
2915.90.90 00  
2915.90.10 00)  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ], 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order  
2017 and Second 
Schedule of Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order  2017 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Export)  Order 
2017 
9.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of: 
• Mercury  
• Amalgams 
(containing 
mercury)  
• Inorganic or 
organic  
compounds of 
mercury, 
whether or 
not chemically 
defines, 
excluding 
amalgams 
(including 
mercury 
sulphate and 
mercury 
compounds of 
a kind used a s 
luminophores)  NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28 e.g., 
2805.40.00 00) and  
 3006.40.10 10  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ], 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017 and Second 
Schedule of Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Minamata Convention 
on Mercury (Malaysia is 
a signatory to this 
Convention)  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
• Organo 
mercury 
compound  
• Dental alloys 
containing 
mercury  
 
10.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of Medicine 
Making Machine  
 
 NAL 
 8479.89.39 00  Medicine Making 
Machine (for use in 
permitted 
manufacturing 
activities below 
Control of Drugs and 
Cosmetics 
Regulations 1984) as 
listed under the 
Second Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
The United Nations 
Convention against 
Illicit Traffic in Narcotics 
Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances 1988  
 Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
 
 
11.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of :  
• Caffeine and 
its salts,  
• Clenbuterol,  
• Formoterol,  
• Salbutamol/ 
Salmeterol/ 
Terbutaline.  
 NAL Various (within 
Chapter 29 e.g.,  
2939.30.00 00  
2922.19.90 00  
2924.29.90 00  
2922.50.90 00)  
 Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] and 
Second Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  
 
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
12.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of:  
• Nicotine and 
its salt  
• Essential oils 
containing 
nicotine  
• Preparations 
containing 
nicotine, in 
the form of 
tablets and 
chewing gum 
intended to 
assist 
smokers to 
stop smoking  
• Preparations 
containing 
nicotine, in 
the form of 
patches 
(transdermal 
systems) 
intended to 
assist 
smokers to 
stop smoking  NAL  
 
2939.79.00 10  
33.01  
 
2106.90.99 00  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3824.99.99 00  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2403.99.10 00  
3302.90.00 00  
3824.99.99 00  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] and 
Second Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  
 
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
• Mixtures and 
preparation 
whether or 
not containing 
tobacco 
extract or 
essence, 
nicotine, 
aromatic oil, 
flavouring etc. 
of a kind use 
for vaporizer 
smoking  
 
13.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
Phosphorus,  
Hypophosphoric 
acid &  
Hypophosphorous 
acid 
 NAL Various (within 
Chapter 28 e.g.,  
2804.70.00 00  
2809.20.31 00  
2809.20.91 00  
2811.19.90 00)  
 Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] and 
Second Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  
 
Products:  
Phosphorus,  
Hypophosphoric acid 
& 
Hypophosphorous 
acid 
 
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
14.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import licensing of:  
• Preparation of 
a kind used in 
animal 
feeding 
containing 
polymyxin 
including 
polymyxin B 
and 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  
• Organic 
compounds of  
polymyxin 
including 
polymyxin B 
and 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  
• Medicaments 
containing 
polymyxin 
including  
polymyxin B 
and NAL  
 
23.09  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2941.90.00 00  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3003.20.00  
3004.20.91  
3004.20.99  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] and 
Second Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  
 
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2 /ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  
 
 
15.  Prohibition on the 
import of  
preparations of a 
kind used in 
animal feeding 
containing 
Salbutamol, 
Clenbuterol, 
Salmeterol, 
Terbutaline or 
Formoterol  
 P 2309.90.90 00  Poisons as Listed 
under First Schedule 
of The Poisons Act 
1952 [ Act 366 ] and 
First Schedule  of 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 
2017.  
 
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
 Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -
import -eksport -dikeluarkan -
bpf-kkm.html  
 
 
16.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of medicinal 
products  NAL 
 3001 
3002 
3003 
3004 
3005 All medicinal products 
for human and 
animals (which 
includes traditional 
medicines, chemical 
and biologic drugs)  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Sale of Drugs 
Act 1952 [Act 
368] 
 
Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 
1984 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
The Sale of Drugs Act 1952 
[Act 368] is an Act relating to 
the sale of drugs.  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at:  
https://www.npra.gov.my/i
ndex.php/en/main -
page.html  
 
Import licence requirements 
can be accessed here:   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
https://www.npra.gov.my/in
dex.php/en/guidelines -for-
compliance -licensing/1608 -
licensing -manufacturer -
importer -and-
wholesaler.html  
 
 
 
17.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of 
cosmetics  
 NAL 3304 
3305 
3307.10.0000  
3307.20.0000  Cosmetics include any 
substance or 
preparation intended 
to be placed in contact 
with the various 
external parts of the 
human body 
(including epidermis, 
hair, nails, lips and 
external genital 
organs) or with teeth 
and the mucous 
membranes of the 
oral cavity for the 
purpose of cleaning, 
perfuming, changing 
their appearance or 
correcting body 
odours, protecting 
them or keeping them 
in good condition.  
 Articles XX( a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  
 Sale of Drugs 
Act 1952 [Act 
368] 
 
Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 
1984 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
 
 
Details of the cosmetic 
notification requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.npra.gov.my/i
ndex.php/en/main -
page.html  
 
https://www.npra.gov.my/i
ndex.php/en/cosmetic -
main-page.html  
 
 
18.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of products NAL 3001 
 3002 
3003 
3004 
3005 Products for the 
purpose of clinical 
trials Articles XX(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Sale of Drugs 
Act 1952 [Act 
368] 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement 
can be accessed at:   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
for the purpose of 
clinical trials  Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 
1984 https://www.npra.gov.my/i
ndex.php/en/main -
page.html  
 
Malaysian Guideline for 
Application of Clinical Trial 
Import License and Clinical 
Trial Exemption can be 
accessed he re: 
 
https://www.npra.gov.my/e
asyarticles/images/users/10
69/CTIL%20Guidelines%20
Ed%207%20&%20Form%2
0Version%2001/Malaysian -
Guideline -for-Application -of-
CTIL-and-CTX-7th-Edition -
28.08.2020.pdf  
 
19.  Prohibition on the 
import of lightning 
arresters 
containing 
radioactive 
material  
 P Various  Lightning arresters 
containing radioactive 
material  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports ) Order 
2017 
 
The Eleventh 
Atomic Energy 
Licensing Board 
Meeting 
(No.1/89) on 23 
June 1989 had 
decided to ban 
the use of 
lightning 
arresters 
containing 
radioactive Administered by Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board, 
Ministry of Science, 
Techno logy and Innovation 
(MOSTI).  
 
This measure is listed under 
Part I of the First Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017 which 
mentioned the list of goods 
which is absolutely prohibited 
from import.  
  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
material due to 
safety reasons.  
20.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
export of 
radioactive 
material and 
irradiating 
apparatus  
 NAL-X 
CP-X 
 
 2844 
2845 
8531.10.10 00  
8531.10.20 00  
8531.10.30 00  
9022 
 Radioactive material 
and irradiating 
apparatus  
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 Atomic Energy 
Licensing Act 
1984 [ Act 304 ] 
 
Radiation 
Protection 
(Licensing) 
Regulations 
1986 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 Administered by Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board, 
MOSTI.  
 
The Atomic Energy Licensing 
Act 1984 [ Act 304 ] is an Act 
to provide for the regulation 
and control of atomic 
energy, for the 
establishment of standards 
on liability for nuclear 
damage and for matters 
connected therewith or 
related thereto.  
 
This measure is listed under 
Part I of the Third Schedule 
of Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017 w hich 
mentioned the list of goods 
prohibited for export except 
in the manner provided.  
 
21.  Prohibition on the 
import and export 
of ozone depleting 
substances  
 P 
P-X Various including  
2903.14 - 
2903.19 - 
2903.77 - 
2903.79 - Chemicals including 
chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs); halons; 
carbon tetrachloride; 
and methyl 
chloroform.  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT 
 
Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the Ozone 
Layer 1987  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Orde r 
2017 Administered by Department 
of Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.  
 
All imports and exports of the 
substances are prohibited.  
 
http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20 
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Environmental 
Quality 
(Prohibition on 
the Use of 
Chlorofluorocarb
ons and Other 
Gases as 
Propellants and 
Blowing Agents) 
Order 1993  
 
Environmental 
Quality (Halon 
Management) 
Regulations 
1999 
 
Environmental 
Quality 
(Refrigerant 
Management) 
Regulations  
1999 170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
 
http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170331_P.U.(A)102EKSPOR
T.pdf 
22.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of Ozone Depleting 
Substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X 
GQC Various including  
2903.79 - Chemicals including 
hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns (HCFCs)  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT 
 
Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 Administered by Department 
of Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.  
 
All imports and exports are 
required to have Approval 
Permit from Department of  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Deplete the Ozon e 
Layer 1987  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.   
Quotas of imports are 
allocated to each importer.   
 
23.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of used electrical 
and electronic 
equipment  
 NAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NAL - X Various within  
Third Schedule, Part I 
(item 68), in 
Malaysia’s Custom 
(Prohibition of 
import) Order 2017  
 
 
Various within Third 
Schedule Pa rt I (item 
37-43) of Malaysia’s 
Custom (Prohibition 
of export) Order 2017  Used electrical and 
electronic equipment 
as listed under Third 
Schedule, Part I (item 
68) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Used electrical and 
electronic equipment 
as listed under Third 
Schedule Part I (item 
37-43), Custom 
(Prohibition of export) 
Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of 
Transboundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Waste and 
their Dispo sal Guidelines on 
the 
Transboundary 
Movement of 
Used Electrical 
and Electronic 
Equipment 
(UEEE) in 
Malaysia  Administered by Department 
of Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.    
 
https://www.doe.gov.my/po
rtalv1/en/info -untuk -
industri/garis -panduan -
buangan -
terjadual/guidelines -for-the-
classification -of-used-
electrical -and-electronic -
equipment -in-
malaysia/311750  
 
 
24.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of toxic 
and/or hazardous 
wastes  
 NAL Various within Third 
Schedule Part I (item 
31) of Malaysia’s 
Custom (Prohibition 
of export) Order 2017  Toxic and/or 
hazardous wastes  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of Trans -
Boundary Movements 
of Hazardous Waste 
and their Disposal  
 Environmental 
Quality Act 1974 
[Act 127 ] Administered by Department 
of Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.    
 
The Environmental Quality 
Act 1974 [ Act 127 ] is an Act 
relating to the prevention, 
abatement, control of 
pollution and enhancement 
of the environment, and for  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
purposes connected 
therewith.  
 
25.  Prohibition on the 
import of bullet -
proof suits (vests, 
helmets, etc) or 
explosive suits, 
except under 
defined conditions  
 CP 6204.19, 6204.39,  
6506.10.90 00  Bullet -proof suits 
(vests, helmets, etc.) 
or explosive suits 
including other 
articles of clothing 
intended as protection 
against attack or 
explosives  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Emergency 
(Prohibition of 
Uniforms And 
Dresses) 
Regulation 1974  
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
 
26.  Prohibition on the  
import of any piece 
of equipment, 
apparatus, 
appliance or any 
other device 
capable of 
producing the 
sound of a siren, 
except under 
defined conditions  
 
 CP 8531.10, 8531.80.10 
00  
 Any piece of 
equipment, 
apparatus, appliance 
or any other device 
capable of producing 
the sound of a siren or 
any other sound 
resembling that of a 
siren irrespective of 
its mode of operation 
(use by police or 
ambulance or fire 
brigade)  
 
 Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 
 
 
Custo ms 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
 
27.  Prohibition on the  
import of pepper 
spray or security 
spray, except CP 9304.00.90 00  Pepper spray or 
security spray 
(spraying device in 
the form of aerosol 
consisting of an Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Customs Act 
1967 [ Act 235 ] 
 Administered by Royal 
Malay sia Police (RMP).  
  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
under defined 
conditions  
 irritating agent 
spraying device)  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
 
28.  Prohibition on the 
import of 
expandable 
batons, except 
under defined 
conditions  
 CP 9304.00.90 00  Expandable batons 
and the like  
 Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 
[Act 206 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
The Arms Act 1960 [ Act 206 ] 
is an Act relating to arms, 
imitation arms and 
ammunition.  
 
29.  Prohibition on the 
import and export 
of arms and 
ammunition, 
except under 
defined conditions  
 
 
 CP 
CP-X 93.01,  
9302.00.00 00,  
93.03,  
9304.00,  
93.05,  
9306.29.00 00,  
9306.30,  
9306.90.00 00  Arms and ammunition 
as defined under the 
Arms Act 1960 
including:  
 
i) Paintball marker 
or/and paintball 
pellets for 
sporting  
 
ii) Taser guns  
 Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 
[Act 206 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
Paint Ball and Taser Gun are 
defined under section 2 of the 
Arms Act 1960  which has 
come into force under section 
15 (1) stated that no person 
can import  arms or 
ammunition or any part of 
arms into Malaysia, whether 
by sea, land or air, unless he 
hold an import license on its 
behalf.  
 
30.  Prohibition on the 
import of 
fireworks, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP 
 3604.10.00 00,  
3604.90.90 00  
 Fireworks including 
fire crackers  
 Article XX(b) and XXI of 
the GATT  Explosives Act 
1957 [ Act 207 ] 
 
Explosive Rules 
1923 
 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
The Explosives Act 1957 [ Act 
207] is an Act relating to the 
manufacture, use, sale,  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 storage, transport, import 
and export of explosives.  
 
31.  Prohibition on the 
import of shotgun 
cartridges, except 
under defined 
conditions  
 CP 
 9306.21.00 00  Shotgun cartridges  Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 
[Act 206 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
Section 15 (1) of  the Arms 
Act 1960 states that no 
person can import arms or 
ammunition or any part of 
arms into Malaysia, whether 
by sea, land or air, unless he 
hold an import license on its 
behalf.  
 
32.  Prohibition on the 
import of imitation 
arms, except 
under defined 
conditions  
 CP 3926.40.00 00,  
4420.10.00 00,  
7326.90.99 90,  
7419.99.91 00,  
7616.99.90 00,  
9503.00.40 00,  
9503.00.94 00,  
9503.00.99 00  
 
 
 Imitation arms 
including toy guns and 
toy pistols  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 
[Act 206 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
Section 36 (1) of the Arms 
Act 1960 states that any 
person who shall import or 
have in his possession or 
custody an imitation arm 
shall, on conviction, be liable 
to imprisonment for a term 
not exceeding one year or to 
a fine not exceeding five 
thousand ringgit or to both: 
Provided that it shall not 
constitute an offence under 
this section : - 
(b) for any person to import 
or be in possession of an 
imitation arm under and in  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
accordance with a licence, in 
such form as may be 
prescribed, issued by the 
Chief Police Officer of the 
State in which the person 
resides or, in the case of a 
person importing the arms in 
the ordinary course of 
business, in wh ich he carries 
on business.  
 
33.  Prohibition on the 
import of imitation 
hand grenades, 
except under 
defined conditions  
 CP 3926.40.00 00,  
4420.10.00 00,  
7326.90.99 90,  
7419.99.91 00,  
7616.99.90 00,  
9503.00.40 00,  
9503.00.94 00,  
9503.00.99 00  
 Imitation hand 
grenades, including 
toy grenades  
 
 
 
 
 
 Articles XX(b) and XXI  
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 
[Act 206 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
 
34.  Prohibition on the 
import of 
explosives, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP  Explosives including:  
 Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Explosives Act 
1957 [ Act 207 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
 
 
 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
 3601.00.00 00  1) Propellent 
powders  
   
 3602.00.00 00  2) Prepared 
explosives,  other 
than propellent 
powders  
 
  http://www.federalgazette.a
gc.gov.my/outputp/pua_20
170404_P.U.(A)103_Import
.pdf 
  
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the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 36.03  3) safety fuses, 
detonating 
fuses; 
percussion or 
detonating caps; 
igniters; electric 
detonators 
(including C218)  
   
 3604.90  4) pyrotechnic 
articles including 
signaling flares, 
rain rockets and 
fog signals    
 3912.20,  
3915.90.00 30,  
3916.90.70 00,  
3917.29.11 00,  
3917.29.12 00,  
3917.29.19 00,  
3917.29.24 00,  
3917.31.19 00,  
3917.31.25 00,  
3917.32.91 00,  
3917.32.92 00,  
3917.32.95 00,  
3918.90.15 00,  
3919.10.92 00,  5) Nitrocellulose in 
primary form 
and its articles, 
including waste  
    
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 3919.90.92 00,  
3920.79.10 00,  
3921.19.20 34     
 2920.21.00 00,  
2920.22.00 00,  
2920.29.00 00,  
2920.30.00 00,  
2920.90.00 00  6) Nitroglycerin  
   
 2852.10.10 00,  
2852.10.20 00,  
2852.10.90 00,  
2852.90.10 00,  
2852.90.90 00,  
2852.90.90 00  
 7) Mercury 
fulminate  
   
 2850.00.00 00  8) Lead azide  
   
 2908.99.00 00  9) Lead styphnate 
(lead 2,4,6 -
trinitroresorcinat
e) 
   
 2908.99.00 00  10) Picric acid 
(trinitrophenol)  
   
 2904.20.10 00  
2904.20.90 00  11) 2,4,6 -
trinitrotoluene(T
NT) 
    
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 2920.90.00 00  12) Pentaerythritol 
tetranitrate 
(PETN)  
   
 2925.29.00 00  13) Nitroguanidine  
   
 2933.69.00 00  14) Cyclotrimethyle
netrinitramine 
(hexogen)  
   
35.  Prohibition on the 
import of  offensive 
weapons, except 
under defined 
conditions  
 CP 93.07  Swords, cutlasses, 
bayonets, lances, 
keris, daggers, flick 
knife, axes, spears or 
spearheads and cross 
bows 
 Articles XX(a), XX (b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Corrosive and 
Explosive 
Substances and 
Offensive 
Weapons Act 
1958 [ Act 357 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Home Affairs.  
 
The Corrosiv e and Explosive 
Substances and Offensive 
Weapons Act 1958 [ Act 357 ] 
is an Act to provide certain 
penalties relating to the 
unlawful  
possession of corrosive and 
explosive substances and 
the carrying of offensive 
weapons.  
 
36.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of all endangered 
animals and plants 
listed under CITES  
 NAL 
NAL-X 
 Various within 
Malaysia’s Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  
 
Various within 
Malaysia’s Customs Animal means any 
member of the animal 
kingdom, and 
includes - 
(a) any mamma l 
(other than man), 
bird, reptile, 
amphibian, fish, Articles XX(b) and 
XX(g) of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  International 
Trade In 
Endangered 
Species Act 
2008 [ Act 686 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of Administered by Ministry of 
Energy and Natural 
Resources (KeTSA).  
 
The International Trade In 
Endangered Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] is an Act to 
implement the Convention on  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  
  
https://cites.org/eng/
resources/quotas/exp
ort_quotas?field_part
y_quotas_tid=malays
ia&field_full_name_ti
d=&field_export_quot
as_year_value%5Bva
lue%5D%5Byear%5D
=2018&items_per_pa
ge=50  
 mollusc, arthropod, or 
other vertebrate or 
invertebrate, whether 
alive or dead, and the 
egg, young or 
immature form 
thereof; and  
 
b) any readily 
recognizable part or 
derivative of an 
animal.  
 
Plant means any 
member of the plant 
kingdom, whether live 
or dead, and any 
readily recognizable 
part or derivative of a 
plant.  
  
 Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES) and 
to provide for other matters 
connected therewith .  
  
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description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
37.  National annual 
quota for the 
export of certain 
CITES -listed 
animals and plants  
 GQC-S Various within 
Malaysia’s Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  
 
Various within 
Malaysia’s Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  
  
https://cites.org/eng/
resources/quotas/exp
ort_quotas?field_part
y_quotas_tid=malays
ia&field_full_name_ti
d=&field_export_quot
as_year_value%5Bva
lue%5D%5Byear%5D
=2018&items_per_pa
ge=50  
 Animal means any 
member of the animal 
kingdom, and 
includes - 
(a) any mamma l 
(other than man), 
bird, reptile, 
amphibian, fish, 
mollusc, arthropod, or 
other vertebrate or 
invertebrate, whether 
alive or dead, and the 
egg, young or 
immature form 
thereof; and  
 
b) any readily 
recognizable part or 
derivative of an 
animal.  
 
Plant means any 
member of the plant 
kingdom, whether live 
or dead, and any 
readily recognizable 
part or derivative of a 
plant.  
 Articles XX(b) and 
XX(g) of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  
 
 Internatio nal 
Trade In 
Endangered 
Species Act 
2008 [ Act 686 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Energy and Natural 
Resources (KeTSA).  
 
The International Trade In 
Endangered Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] is an Act to 
implement the Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES) and 
to provide for other matters 
connected therewith .  
  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
- 27 - QR
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and 
entry into 
force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
38.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of rough diamonds  NAL 
NAL-X 7102.10  
7102.21  
7102.31  Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set. – 
Unsorted  
 
Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set.            
– Industrial; 
Unworked or simply 
sawn, cleaved or 
bruted.  
 
Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set. – 
Non-industrial; 
Unworked or simply 
sawn, cleaved or 
bruted.  Kimberley Process 
Certification Scheme 
(KPCS) was adopted in 
December 2000 under 
United Nations General 
Assembly Resolution 
55/56 (UNGA).  
 
An international 
certification for rough 
diamonds to exclude 
conflict diamonds from 
legitimate trade.   
G/C/W/753 Kimberley 
Process Certification 
Scheme for rough 
diamonds – 
Request for an 
extension of a WTO 
waiver  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017  
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017  Administered by Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
Applica tion for Kimberley 
Process Certificate to be 
made prior to exportation or 
importation to accompany 
movements of rough 
diamonds.  
 
 
  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
- 28 - Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
This section shall be filled by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification requirement (e.g. set in  the Agreement on 
Agriculture, Agreement on Balance of Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and the Agreement on Import Licensing  Procedures, etc.) contains 
information on a quantitative restriction in force and which is not listed in Section 1.   
 
1.  Agreement on Agriculture  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff lin e 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/AG/N/              
 
2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  
 
A.  Was a notification made with  information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificati on: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev . 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
WT/BOP/N/              
 
   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
- 29 - 3.  Agreement on Safeguards  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff lin e 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/SG/N/              
 
4.  Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non -automatic licences)  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below th e relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS( 2017 ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  
 
 
 
 Control of 
Import of 
Scheduled 
Wastes (Toxic 
And Hazardous 
Wastes)  NAL  Various 
scheduled wastes 
as defined in the 
Environmental 
Quality 
(Scheduled 
Wastes) 
Regulations 2005 
and the Customs 
(Prohibition of Toxic and/or 
hazardous wastes  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of Trans -
boundary M ovements 
of Hazardous Waste 
and their Disposal  Environmental Quality 
Act 1974 [ Act 127 ] 
 
Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order 
2017 
 Administered by 
Department of 
Environment, Ministry 
of Environment and 
Water.  
  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
- 30 - Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS( 2017 ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the  
import of kain 
sarong batik (by 
traditional batik 
process)  
 NAL Certain codes 
under heading 
6211 
 Kain sarong  batik 
(by traditional batik 
process)  Article XX(f) of the 
GATT  
 
 Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order 
2017 
 Administered by 
Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the  
import of Used 
Brakes and 
Servo Brakes  
 NAL Certain codes 
under headings 
87.01, 87.02, 
87.03, 87.04, 
87.05, 87.09, 
and 87.11;  Used brakes and 
servo -brakes 
including used 
brake pad, and 
brake lining, for 
motor vehicles  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order 
2017 
 Administ ered by 
Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the  
import of all 
kinds of reusable 
batteries 
(accumulators) 
for motor 
vehicles  NAL Certain codes 
under headings 
87.01, 87.02, 
87.03, 87.04, 
87.05, 87.09, and 
87.11  All kinds of reusable 
batteries 
(accumulators) for 
motor vehicles  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order 
2017 
 Administered by 
Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
G/LIC /N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and 
export of toxic 
chemicals and NAL 
NAL-X 2812.11  
2812.14  
2812.17  
2853.10  
2903.19  
2905.19  Toxic chemicals and 
their precursors 
covered under the 
Convention on the 
Prohibition of the 
Development, Article XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  
 
Convention on the 
Prohibition of the 
Development, Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports) Order 
2017 
 Approval letter from 
Ministry of Foreign 
Affair Malaysia  
  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
 
- 31 - Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS( 2017 ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
their precursors 
covered under 
the Convention 
on the 
Prohibition of the 
Development, 
Production, 
Stockpiling And 
Use Of Chemical 
Weapons and on 
Their 
Destruction 
1993 (CWC ) 2918.19  
2920.21  
2920.24  
2921.19  
2922.15  
2930.90  
2931.90  
2933.39  
3002.90  Production, 
Stockpiling And Use 
Of Chemical 
Weapons and on 
Their Destruction 
1993 (CWC)  Production, 
Stockpiling And Use 
Of Chemical Weapons 
and on Their 
Destruction 1993 
(CWC)  
 Administered by 
Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI).  
 
        
 
5. Other notifications  
 
A. Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction  in other notifications ? Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificatio n: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
             
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