G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  (2020) 
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated  23 January 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Malaysia.  
 
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Malaysia's import licensing regime, as notified in the document G/LIC/N/3/MYS/1 4 has not been 
modified and remains valid for 2020, except for the changes to which this document refers to.   
 
Import controls are administered by one authority, the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia, but 
a number of Ministries and Government Agencies are responsible for the legislation and approval of 
licences. Consequently, replies to the Questionnaire have be en organised according to specific 
products or goods, and the legislative instruments under which their import controls are maintained.  
 
1   PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING UNDER THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF 
IMPORTS) ORDER 2017 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY)  ....... 2 
2   LIVE FISH, FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIAN QUARANTINE 
AND INSPECTION SERVICES (MAQIS))  ................................ ................................ ...........  4 
3   PLANT, PLANT PRODUCTS AND REGULATED ARTICLES (DEPARTMENT  OF MALAYSIAN 
QUARANTINE AND INSPECTION SERVICES (MAQIS), (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
SABAH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SARAWAK)  ................................ ...............  6 
4   RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING 
BOARD)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  9 
5   ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES)  ...... 11 
6   IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)  ..... 14 
7   IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES -
(PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)  ................................ ................................ .............  16 
8   RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRIES)  ................................ ................................ ....... 17 
9   IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - 
(DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE)  ................................ ................................ .................  19 
10   INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL CUSTOMS 
DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)  ................................ ................................ ........................  21 
11   TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL)  ....................  23 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  12   THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 
DIVISION, MINISTRY OF HEALTH)  ................................ ................................ ................  26 
13   CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WAST ES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES) – 
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT)  ................................ ................................ ...............  30 
14   ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - (MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES)  ... 32 
15   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; BAULKS AND PILES OF BAKAU; SAWN TIMBER; 
PARTICLEBOARD; FIBREBOARD AND PLYWOOD, VENEERED PANELS AND SIMILAR 
LAMINATED WOOD; (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB))  .........................  38 
16   IMPORTATION OF SUGAR (INCLUDING CANE AND BEET SUGAR, CHEMICALLY PURE 
SUCROSE, FRUCTOSE AND GLUCOSE), WHEAT FLOUR AND CEMENT - (MINISTRY OF 
DOMESTIC TRADE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS (M DTCA))  ................................ ................  40 
16.1  SUGAR (INCLUDING CANE AND BEET SUGAR, CHEMICALLY PURE SUCROSE, 
FRUCTOSE AND  GLUCOSE)  ................................ ................................ ...........................  40 
16.2  WHEAT FLOUR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 42 
16.3  CEMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  44 
17 WASTE, PARINGS AND SCRAP OF PLASTICS - (DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL SOLID 
WASTE MANAGEMENT (NSWMD))  ................................ ................................ .................  45 
 
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1  PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING UNDER THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF 
IMPORTS) ORDER 2017 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY)  
Outline of system  
1.  Importation of selected industrial products is subjected to import licensing administered by MITI.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  Licences are categorised into automatic and non -automatic import licensing:  
 
Automatic Import licensing  
 
Passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, bodies (including cabs) of motor vehicles, chassis 
and par ts thereof for motor vehicles, prime movers, special purpose motor vehicles other than those 
principally designed for the transport of persons or goods, ships ' derricks; cranes, including cable 
cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works tru cks fitted with a crane (excluding 
palfinger fully hydraulic compact, hydraulic loading crane, gantry cranes and crawler cranes), 
semi-finished products of iron and steel, including slab, bloom and billets, bars and rods, stranded 
wire, cables, cordage, ro pes, plaited bands and the like, of aluminium wire, but excluding insulated 
electric wires and cables, flat -rolled products of iron or non -alloy steel, other tubes and pipes, and 
flat-rolled products of other alloy steel.  
 
Non-automatic Import licensing  
 
Kain sarong batik (by traditional batik process), used brakes and servo -brakes including used brake 
pad, callipers and brake lining for motor vehicles, all kinds of reusable batteries (accumulators) for 
motor vehicles, toxic chemicals and their precursors c overed under the Convention on the Prohibition 
of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use Of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction 
1993 (CWC) as listed in part of Schedule 1, Schedule 2 and Schedule 3.  
 
3.  The system applies to import of list ed goods originating from all countries.  
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  4.  Automatic licensing is intended for data collection and monitoring. Imports of CFC are regulated 
in accordance with Malaysia's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. Imports of Chemicals listed 
under the Che mical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005 - Schedules 1, 2 and 3 except where such 
chemicals are controlled by the relevant provisions under the Poison Act 1952 (Revised 1989) and 
Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohib ition of Imports) Order 2017, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 
1967, it is poss ible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said 
provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Yes, licences can be 
obtained immediately but only under  exceptional circumstances.  
 
 (b) Yes. 
 
 (c)  No. 
 
 (d) Yes, MITI is the single administrative organ. However, for the importa tion of chemicals listed 
under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005, a written approval from the 
National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required prior the processing of 
import licence.  
 
8.  Application for a licence may be re fused if there is a contravention of any requirements from any 
other local authorities. Yes, reasons will be given to the applicant.  In the event a licence is being 
refused t he applicant has the right to appeal to the Director of Export and Import Control Section, 
Ministry of International Trade & Industry.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required in the application for import licences are:  
 
- name and address of importer;  
-  name and address of supplier;  
-  description of goods;  
-  value and quantity;  
-  customs tariff code;  
-  country of origin; and  
-  port of entry.  
 
Other s upporting documents such as written approval and manufacturing licence are also required.  
 
11.  Licence Permit is required upon arrival. Effective 1 August 2019, all types of licence applications 
can be applied online through ePermit system.  
  
12.  No.  
 
13.  No.  
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  The  validity period of an import licence varies betwee n three (3) to six (6) months. Licences 
can be extended for another three (3) to six (6) months. Applicant can submit their request to the 
Director of Export and Import Control Section, Ministry of International Trade & Industry.  
  
15.  There is no penalty  for non -utilisation of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) For chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005, a written 
approval  from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.  
 
Other  procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
2  LIVE FISH, FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIAN QUARANTINE 
AND INSPECTION SERVICES (MAQIS))  
Outline of System  
1.  The Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) is the Competent 
Authority for the issuance of the import permit for live fish, fish and fish products into Peninsular 
Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan. The importation of live fish to Sabah is subjected to import 
permit administered by the Departm ent of Fisheries Sabah. Meanwhile, the importation of live fish to 
Sarawak is subjected to import permits administered by the Sarawak State Fisheries Office for marine 
fish and the Sarawak Agriculture Office for freshwater fish. The importation of fish and  fish products 
to Sabah and Sarawak is subjected to import licence and wholesale administered by the Fisheries 
Development Authority of Malaysia or Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) in both state.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The import permit covers all fish as defined in the Fisheries Act 1985.  Fish refers any aquatic 
animal or plant life, sedentary or not, and includes all species of finfish, crustacean, mollusca, aquatic 
mammals, or their eggs or spawn, fry, fingerling, sp at or young, but does not include any species of 
otters, turtles or their eggs.  
 
3.  The system  applies to all countries.  
 
4.  There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports and currently there is no 
other alternative  methods hav e been considered yet. It is because the current licensing is found to 
be effective in controlling the import activities.  
 
5.  The import permit is a statutory requirement under the section 40, Fisheries (Amendment) 
Act 2012, section  4(2) Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2012 and subsections 
(1) and (2) under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728]. 
The executive branch cannot abolish the system without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.   
 
7.(a) The application for import permit should be made in advance before the importation for 
document verification.  
 
(b) Yes, for valid and specific reasons, subjected the consignment complies with the import 
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  (c) No, there is no limitation.  
 
(d) The issuance of import permit is administrated by MAQIS but the required supporting 
documents for the application must be obtained from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia 
(DOF) and Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM).  
 
8.  The application fo r import permit may be refused if there is non -compliance in the Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements or any relevant regulations as outlined by the Department of 
Fisheries Malaysia and Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) . The reaso n for refusal 
will be informed to the applicant. The applicant may appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Food 
Industries  (MAFI). 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply import permit.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The application for import permit into Malaysia must be made through e -permit system and the 
type of documents depends on the imported commodities.  
 
11. The list of documentation required upon actual importation is as follows:  
 
(a)  Import permit;  
(b)  Packing list of imported species;  
(c)  Fish Health Certificate from the exporting country;  
(d)  CITES import/export permit if applicable;  
(e)  Written permission by the Director General of Fisheries Malaysia for prohibited species, shrimp 
broodstocks and exotic species.  
(f) Wholesale licence from Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) for fish and fish 
product  
 
12.  A fee of RM15 shal l be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a consignment. 
In addition, an annual fee of RM100 for wholesale licence is also applicable.  
 
13.  There is no any deposit or advance payment required for the issuance of import permit.  
 
Condi tions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mode of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  The issuance of import permit is administrated by MAQIS but the required supporting documents 
for the application must be obtained from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) and Fisheries 
Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM). Importers are advised to familiarise themselves with the 
requirement of the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985 enforced by the Ministry of Health of 
Malaysia, the Fisheries Act (Amendment) 2012 and the Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Act 
(Amend ment) 2012.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
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  3  PLANT, PLANT PRODUCTS AND REGULATED ARTICLES  (DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIAN 
QUARANTINE AND INSPECTION SERVICES (MAQIS), (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
SABAH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SARAWAK)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Departm ent of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) is the Competent 
Authority under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728) for the issuance 
of the Import Permit (IP) for importation of plant, plant products and regulat ed articles into Peninsular 
Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan.  The importation of plants, plant products and regulated 
articles to Sabah and Sarawak is subjected to import permit under Plant Quarantine Act 1976  
(Act 167) and Plant Quarantine Regulation 1981. This import permit is administered by the Department 
of Agriculture, Sabah and Department of Agriculture, Sarawak respectively.  
 
The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 amends and consolidates the laws relating to the control, prevention 
and eradication of agricultural pests, noxious plants and plant disease and to extend co -operation in 
the control of the movement of pests in international trade for matters connected therewith.  
 
The Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 were made pursuant to Section 23 of the Plant Quarantine 
Act 1976. It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, 
organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead organisms including micro -organism and any hosts of plant 
pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malaysia, and at the same time for the prevention of entry of 
pests of quarantine importance into the country.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Under the MAQIS Act 2011 (Act 728), Plant Quarantine Act 1976  (Act 167) and Plant Quaran tine 
Regulations 1981, an import permit is imposed for the importation of the following:  
 
 - plant (except any processed plants; any plant or parts of plant used as packaging or packing 
materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet);  
-  fresh flowers and leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium;  
- fresh betel leaves (All varieties of Piper betel);  
-  fresh fruits of mangoes (Mangifera spp.), oranges and limes (Citrus spp.), banana (Musa spp.) 
and mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana ) durian ( Durio zibethinus ); 
- all species of fresh chillies from the genus Capsicum spp. (Family: Solanaceae);  
- all grains and beans;  
- cereals and grains imported from countries endemic from Khapra Beetle ( Trogoderma 
granarium ); 
- all plant -based commodities intended for livestock or animal feed;  
-  tobacco leaves ( Nicotiana tabacum ); 
- cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum ); 
- growing media or any rooting compost;  
- organic fertilizers;  
- living or dead organisms including non -pathogenic micro -organisms;  
- packing materials originat ed from jute and bamboo;  
- products and plants of Palmae family;  
- logs, lumber, and other wood articles ; and  
- minerals.   
 
Importation of all commodities as listed below for processing or consumption from Thailand only:  
 
- Rose apple ( Syzygium samarange nse); 
- Sweet potato ( Ipomea batatas ); 
- Taro/Dasheen ( Colocasia esculenta ); 
- Groundnuts ( Arachis hypogeae ); 
- Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ); 
- Ubi kemili/Kembili ( Coleus parviplorus ); 
- Lemon grass ( Cymbopogon citratus ); 
- Bird/Hot pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ); 
- Turmeric ( Curcuma domestica ); 
- Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ); G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  - Greater galangal ( Alpinia galangal ); 
- Yambean ( Pachyrhizus erosus ); and  
- Kaffir lime leaves ( Citrus hystrix ). 
 
3.  The MAQIS Act 2011, Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 apply 
to imports from all countries, with the exception of countries in the American Tropics and countries 
endemic to disease of cocoa and/or Palmae  family. The provisions under this category of goods are 
as follows:  
  
The impor tation of plants and plant products (including those belonging to the species of  Hevea) 
from the American Tropics or from any other country in which the South American Leaf Blight disease 
of rubber (SALB) is present or believed to be present and from count ries endemic to disease of cocoa 
and plants of  Palmae), is prohibited except where:  
 
- importation of plants, plant products and any regulated articles may be allowed for research 
purposes, consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing purposes only on upon 
completion of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA).    
 
- such plant/plant products may be subjected to quarantine or treatment at a place approved 
by the Department of Agriculture i.e. places outside the South East Asia and Pacific Region, 
American Tropics,  African Cocoa Region or any other region or country where the SALB or 
virus or any other diseases of cocoa and/or plants of Palmae is present or believed to be 
present and are accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate to that effect and signed by the 
officer-in-charge of the place of such quarantine treatment.  
  
Note:   
 
"Director" means the Director General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia whose responsibility 
extends to the Federal Territory of Labuan, the Director of Agriculture for the State of Sabah or the 
Director of Agriculture for the State of Sarawak, as the case may be.  
 
4.  No, Act and Regulations to protect the Malaysian agriculture industry and environment from 
pests, diseases and invasive alien species by controlling or restricting the importation of plants which 
are host of quarantine pests and disease.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the MAQIS Act 2011  Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulations 19 81.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.   
 
7.(a) Application for the import permit should be made before the departure of the goods to allow 
time for any necessary checks regarding information on the goods to be imported. This will 
also allow the importer to send a copy of the import permit to the country of export for 
necessary arrangement by the exporter and the Quarantine Authority according to the 
conditions attached to the permit. Import permits can be obtained through online application 
(E-Permit DagangNet: http://newepermit.dagangnet.com ) (for Peninsular Malaysia)  within 
five (5) working days after the date of application, provided that the goods have not arrived 
at the point of entry . 
 
(b) It will not be possible to issue import permit immediately on request for any agriculture 
consignment.  
 
(c)  Import permits may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Applications for an import permit for plants, plant products and regulated articles into Malaysia 
involve a single approach to appropriate components (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and 
Sarawak) of the Plant Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture.  
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  8.  None, however the applicant has the right to appeal either to Director General of MA QIS for 
Peninsular Malaysi a and Federal Territory of Labuan, Director of Agriculture for Sabah or Director of 
Agriculture for Sarawak.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons, firms and institution are eligible  to apply for Import Permit.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The importer may approach the Department of MAQIS For Peninsular Malaysia and Federal 
Territory of Labuan and Department of Agriculture, Sabah for Sabah and  Department of Agriculture, 
Sarawak for Sarawak directly for information on the components and details related to the 
importation of plants, plant products and regulated articles, where the officer will advise the 
appropriate form for completion. The addre ss for correspondence is:  
 
For Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan : 
 
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS),  
Level 4, Menara 4G1, Wisma Tani,  
No. 28, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4,  
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,  
62624 Putrajaya,  
Malaysia.  
 
Plant Biosecurity  Division  
Department of Agriculture  
Levels 1–3, Wisma Tani Kuala Lumpur,  
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin,  
50632 Kuala Lumpur  
Malaysia  
 
For Sabah : 
 
Biosecurity and Plant Quarantine Section  
Department of Agriculture Sabah  
Level 1, Wisma Pertanian Sabah  
PO Box 2050  
88632 Kota Kinabalu  
Sabah, Malaysia  
 
For Sarawak : 
 
Plant Biosecurity and Quarantine Division  
Department of Agriculture Sarawak  
Annex Complex, Jalan Kumpang, Off Jalan Ong Tian Swee  
93200 Kuching  
Sarawak, Malaysia  
 
In certain circumstances, general information, pest and disease of the plant, method or eradicating 
or controlling these pest and disease and any other relevant information will be required.  
 
11. Import permits must be obtained prior to importation and ar e required on importation. Besides 
an import permit, a Phytosanitary Certificate from the exporting countries is required upon 
importation.  
 
12.  A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a consignment.  
 
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  Validity of an import permit is three (3) months.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.(a)  not applicable  
 
(b)  Conditions may be imposed on the permit regarding:  
  
        - treatments required;  
        - additional declaration on certa in quarantine pests and diseases; and  
        - post-entry requirements.  
  
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) shall be conducted and completed by Department of Agriculture 
Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak on the following cat egories of commodities before the 
issuance of Import Permit:  
 
 (i) First time import application of any new commodity or new form of a commodity into 
Malaysia;  
(ii) Import application for existing commodity from a new country of origin;  
(iii) Current approved commodities upon receiving information on changes of phytosanitary 
status in the country of origin and pest interception incidences during importation  of the 
existing importation of allowed commodities.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
4  RADIOACTIVE M ATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING 
BOARD)  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation of radioactive materials/irradiating apparatus is prohibited under the provisions 
of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 unless licence and approval is o btained from appropriate 
authority i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB).  
 
Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, licence and approval are issued to a person  (which 
means any individual, partnership, private or public body) for the importation of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus that are subject to the legislation. All records, in relation to the issuing 
of import licence and approvals and authorisat ion, are in soft copies.  
 
Applications of import/export approval for radioactive materials/irradiating could be done through 
online system namely ePermit.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The goods covered include any radioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances 
and irradiating apparatus.  
 
3.  The  Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304) applies to the importation of goods from all 
countries, and the provision for import and export control have been included under Schedule of the  
Customs Act.  
 
4.  The  importation of radioactive material/irradiating apparatus is regulated as a protective measure 
and for regulatory monitoring on atomic energy activities. The monetary value is not a criterion for 
control.  
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  5.  The  control on importa tion of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under Section 12 
and 17 of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Information  concerning imports/export are defined in the licence conditions. For users, the 
quantity is restricted to the quantity and type of products being licenced. For traders, there are no 
restriction on the quantity but restricted to the type of radioactive mat erial/irradiating apparatus 
stated in the licence (being licenced).  
 
7.(a) Application should be made in advance prior to the arrival of the goods i.e. fourteen (14) days 
before actual importation.  
 
(b) Approvals  cannot be issued immediately as importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board in order to be granted an approval to import.  
 
(c) Approvals  may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic Energy Licensing Board before applicatio ns 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is considered. Approval to import is 
issued by the Atomic Energy Licensing Board.  
 
8.  Application  for a licence can be refused on the discretion of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board. 
Applicants can appeal to the relevant Minister in writing within thirty (30)  days after being notified 
of such decision as stated under the Atomic Energy Licensing (Appeal) Regulations 1990.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons (any individual, partnership, private or public body) are eligible to apply for 
approval to import after obtaining a licence for such activities from Atomic Energy Licensing 
Board.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application of licence is based on Radiation Protection (Licensing) Regulations 1986. The Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board has been implementing the e -Permit Online System where application of 
import and export of radioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances and irradiating 
apparatus, is carried out electronically. The information required includes:   
 
- name and address of importer, a nd licence number;  
- details of goods to be imported;  
- details of the goods' container;  
- end user details; and  
- expected date of activity and place of landing.  
 
11.  Selective documents (which are necessary and relevant) are required upon actual importation 
namely:  
 
- name and address of importer, and licence number;  
- details of goods to be imported;  
- details of the goods' container;  
- end user details; and  
- expected date of activity and place of landing.  
 
The online declaration via eSPP (AELB ) together with other documents (whichever necessary and 
relevant) namely:  
 
- certified copy of special form certificate;  
- certified copy of compliance for packaging of radioactive material for transportation;  
- certified copy of customs declaration for g oods imported/exported;  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  - copy of certified approval letter by origin authority;  
- copy of decay chart for radioactive material;  
- copy of airway bill/bill of landing;  
- copy of permission to transport dangerous materials via air permit from the Civil Avia tion 
Department;  
- returns of possession (LPTA/BM/3); and  
- returns of sale statement (LPTA/BM/2).  
 
shall be uploaded into the system.  
 
12.  An application fee of RM15 is required upon each licence application. The licensee will be charged 
a licence fee up on acquiring the licence. For users, the sum will depend on the quantity of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus, the period of validity and the purpose of that specified material (the 
activity of the company for the usage of radioactive material/irr adiating apparatus). For  traders, a 
fixed sum of RM200 will be required upon the issuance of a licence. For the e -Permit System, the 
licensee will be charged for the online services .  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of Authorization Approval  
14.  Approval is valid for a maximum period of three (3) months either from the validity date of the 
import licence or validity of Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) (whichever comes first) or calibration 
validity of monitoring equipment (whichever comes first) and applies  to one consignment only.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Authorization Approval is granted with certain conditions or requirements which must be complied 
by the holder of the approval.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.      
 
5  ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia (DVS) is the competent authority for the sanitary 
and phytosanitary (SPS) for imported animal and animal products in term of  veterinary health and 
veterinary public health.   
 
Since 2013, import permit for all animal and animal products imported into Peninsular Malaysia and 
Labuan is issued by The Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) under 
the Minis try of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) in accordance to the Malaysian Quarantine and 
Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728].  
 
Import permit for animal and animal products which is imported into Sabah and Sarawak is issued 
respectively by Department of Veterinary Services and Animal Industry, Sabah and Department of 
Agriculture, Sarawak.  
 
For the importation of wildlife or products thereof , prior obtaining the import permit from MAQIS, the 
importers are required to obtain licence and CITES from the De partment of Wildlife Protection and 
National Parks and approval letter from DVS.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
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  3.  The requirement applies to all countries.  
 
4.  The requirement for import permit is to ensure the imported animal and animal products fulfil the 
SPS requirements.  
 
5.  Import  permit is a statutory requirement under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
Act 2011 [Act 728]. The  act does not allow for administrative discretion regarding  the designation of 
animal and products that are subjected to licensing. Government or the executive branch is not allowed 
to abolish the requirement for import permit without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.   
I. The information concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filling application for TRQ is 
published on the website of Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia 
http://www.dvs.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/381 . The MFN quota is opened to countries on 
a first come, first -served basis.  
 
II. The size of quotas is determined on a yearly basis  
 
III. The quota is open to producers and traders.  
 
IV. Application for quota must be submitted before 15 September of the year (milk and chicken 
meat) and for other products before 15 October of the year.  
 
V. An application for TRQ will be processed within 1 to  3 months.  
 
VI. Importers can declare an import within 15 days to 1 month.  
 
VII. The application for TRQ is carried out by a single administration.  
 
VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, the allocation to applicants will be on first 
come, first serve basis. Premises will be verified, proper amenities for storage and handling, 
cold chain facilities, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in place including verifications of 
record and documents.  
 
IX. Yes. 
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. No. 
 
7.(a) Application  for an import permit should be made before the animal or animal products depart 
from the exporting country or country of origin. This is to provide time for checks and verification 
the information declared in the importation documents as wel l as for the processing and issuance 
of the licence.   
 
(b) Yes, for valid and specific reasons, subjected the consignment complies with the import 
regulations. However, there will be penalties or compound charged to the importer.  
 
(c) No, applications for import permit and importation can be made  at any period of the year.  
 
(d) For the application and issuance of import permits for animal and animal products, approval 
should be obtained from Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) which is  the competent 
veterinary authority in Malaysia. DVS will conduct risk assessment in term of SPS and also 
veterinary inspection if necessary before granting approval to import. MAQIS will approve the 
import permit based on the approval list provided by DVS .  
 
In the case of wildlife or products thereof, written permission should also be obtained from 
the Wildlife Department particularly for wildlife or products thereof which are subjected to 
CITES regulations in relation to conservation of endangered specie s of wild fauna and flora.  
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  8.  None, however  the applicant may appeal to DVS to get the approval.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons, firms, corporate bodies and institutions are eligible to apply for an import permit 
subjected the animal or animal products intended to be imported complies with import 
regulations.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The information required will depend on the type of animals and products, the purpose of 
importation and the country of origin. Applications for an import permit to import animals and animal 
products into Malaysia must be made through the online permit sys tem (E -Permit).   
 
11.  Types of documents required upon actual importation are:  
 
(i)  For the importation of live animals:  
- Import permit from MAQIS; and  
- Veterinary Health Certificate/Quarantine Certificate from exporting countries;  
- CITES certificate  in case of wildlife animals:  
(Refer also to the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks.)  
 
 (ii)  For importation of animal products (except pork and pork products):  
- Import permit from MAQIS;  
- Veterinary Health Certificate (issued by a c ompetent Veterinary Authority); and  
- Halal Certificate (issued by JAKIM or Halal Organisation Body recognized by JAKIM).  
 
 (iii)  For importation of animal products (pork and pork products):  
- Import permit from MAQIS;  
- Veterinary Health Certificate (iss ued by a competent Veterinary Authority).  
 
12.  Import permit fees are as follows:  
 
No. Category  Fee (RM)  
1 Dog and Cat  40 per animal  
2 Restricted Breed Dog  100 per animal  
3 Deer 5 per animal  
4 Horse  20 per animal  
5 Cattle/ Buffalo  5 per animal  
6 Goat/Sheep  3 per animal  
7 Day Old Chick/Duck/Ostrich/Geese/Quail for breeding  5 per permit  
8 Trading day chick  0.20 per animal  
9 Pet Bird  2 per animal  
10 Ostrich  5 per animal  
11 Any other types of birds  2 per animal  
12 Pig 10 per animal  
13 Animal for zoo/exhibition/competition  10 per animal  
14 Research animal  10 per permit  
15 Other animal (other than listed above)  3 per animal  
16 Egg 10 per permit  
17 Meat carcass and meat products  10 per 100kg  
18 Birds carcass and birds products  20 per 100kg  
19 Bones, hides, skins, milk produce, milk, vaccine or other animal products which is 
not stated below in (20)  50 per permit  
20 Animal excrement used as fertilizer, animal bone products for animal feed, meat 
products for animal feed, blood products for animal feed, animal fat, eggshell or 
other non -human consumption product  20 per permit  
 
13.  No.  
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mode of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Prior t o the applications for import permit to import animals or animal products into Malaysia 
from MAQIS through the online permit system (E -Permit), approval to import should be obtained 
from Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) which is the competent veteri nary authority in 
Malaysia. DVS will conduct risk assessment in term of SPS before granting approval to import. 
MAQIS  will approve the import permit based on the approval list by DVS.  
 
Import of meat and products of animal origin are subject to the import protocol under the Animal 
Act 1953 (Revised 2006) and stipulates the import conditions including inspection and approving of 
export establishments for compliance to SPS, Veterinary and Halal requirements.  
 
19.   Not applicable.  
 
6  IMPORTATION OF PESTI CIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)  
Outline of system  
1. Importation and manufacture of pesticides for sale are controlled by the Pesticides (Registration) 
Rules 2005 under the Pesticides Act 1974. Any person who intends to import pesticide for sa le must 
register and obtain a certificate of registration from the Pesticides Board of Malaysia. The importer 
of the pesticide must, at the point of import, provide the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia 
with a certified copy of the registration certific ation of the pesticide as provided for under the 
Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are import ed or manufactured for sale, have  to be 
registered with the Pesticides Board.  
 
3. The rules apply to all pesticides imported from all countries.  
 
4. There is no restriction on the quantity of registered pesticide that may be imported. These rules 
are intended to ensure that pesticides imported  are of good quality and at the same time not cause 
any adverse effect to man and the environment.  
 
5. Registration of pesticides is mandatory under the Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The time required for processing an application before a product could be registered depends 
on how complete are the requirements specified under the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 
2005. In general, it would take about 6 months or more. Goods arriving at the port without a 
registration would not be per mitted to enter the country.  
 
(b) A certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately.  
 
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  (d) Consideration for registration of pesticides is affected by only one administrative organ, 
i.e. Pesticides Board. The importer does not have to approach other administrative organs.  
 
8.  Applications are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. 
Applications may also be rejected if, in the o pinion of the Pesticides Board, the risks associated with 
the use of the products outweigh the benefits. All applicants will be informed on the reasons why 
the applications are rejected.  
 
If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Board not  to register his product, he may appeal 
to the Minister  of Agriculture and Food Industries  whose decision shall be final.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  Application for pesticide registration may only be made by a locally registered company. 
The registration fee for a product would depend on the hazard class of the pesticide in question i.e. 
Class 1a (RM5,000), Class 1b(RM5,000), Class II (RM3,500), Class III (RM2,500) and Class IV 
(RM2,000).  The fee will be paid in two st ages, i.e . RM1,500 upon submitting an application, and the 
balance (which is according to the hazard class assigned to the product) once the product has been 
approved and the registration certificate is given. Products registered by the Board including the  
names of companies registering the products are published in the Government Gazette on a monthly 
basis.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required for registration is quite similar to that of the Food and A griculture 
Organisation (FAO) Guidelines on Pesticide Registration and also those implemented in many other 
countries. In addition,  the applicant is required to submit technical data to support his application 
which includes:  
 
- a letter of consent from t he source of the product;  
- a sample of the product and pesticide analytical standard;  
- 4 sets of proposed draft labels; and  
- a copy of pesticides registration certificate from country of origin (translated & stamped) . 
 
11.  Upon actual importation, a certified true copy of the registration certificate has to accompany 
other documents as per the Customs Order. The certified true copy of the certificate should also 
include information on the amount imported, the port of entry, and the approximate date of the 
importation.  
 
12.  As stated in item 9 above, the applicant pays RM1,500 upon submitting an application and pays 
the balance according to the hazard class assigned once the product has been approved and the 
registration cer tificate is given. The application fee of RM1,500 is not refundable should the 
application be rejected. This fee is for the purpose of checking all data submitted and verifying that 
they meet the requirements of the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005.  
 
13.  Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Validity period is for five (5) years. A product has to be re -registered to extend the validity of 
registration for another five (5) years.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No. 
 
17.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) There are provi sions for the Pesticides Board to specify conditions for registration of pesticides.  
 
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  19. Not applicable.  
 
7  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUC ATIONAL PURPOSES -
(PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)  
Outline of system  
1. Under the Pesticides (Importation for Educational and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981, 
unregistered pesticides may be imported for research and educational purposes or as pesticide 
analytical standards with an import permit issued by the Pesticides Board of Malaysia.  
 
Purpose and coverage  
2.  Any person who intends to import an unregistered pesticide for the purpose of research and 
education, or as pesticide analytical standards, in limited amounts, may do so by obtaining a permit 
from the Pesticides Board.  
  
3.  The Regulations apply to all p esticides originating from all countries.  
 
4.  The Regulations are intended to encourage research on unregistered pesticides and at the same 
time, minimise the possible adverse effects that could result from the experimentation with such 
pesticides. Each p ermit is for a specific quantity of pesticide(s) to be imported. Companies may apply 
to import the pesticides again if they can justify the need for the importation.  
 
5. The relevant law is the Pesticides (Importation for Educational and Research Purposes)  
Regulations 1981, under the Pesticides Act, 1974. It is a mandatory requirement under these 
regulations that an unregistered pesticide for research and educational purposes, or as pesticide 
analytical standards, may only be imported with an import permit issued by the Pesticides Board.  
 
Procedures  
6.I. Products imported under this category are often in the early stages of development and hence 
do not have sufficient data for registration. The Board has not set any quotas and each 
application is considered  on its own merit s. The above Regulations have been published in the 
Government Gazette; the Board has also published guidelines and has had an exchange of 
dialogue with the relevant concerned parties. The Guidelines are also available on the website.  
There is no exception or derogations from this requirement under these regulations.  
 
II. The amount of pesticide allowed for each permit depends, inter -alia, on the stage of 
development of the product, the purpose of the import, the research facilities of th e importer 
and the expertise of the importer to handle such products. Each import permit is only valid 
for one consignment (which may consist of a number of pesticides) and the import should be 
made within six (6) months from the date of issue of the permi t.  
  
III. Officers of the Board would carry out inspections to ensure that the pesticides imported are 
used for the intended purposes. Unused allocations cannot be added to quotas for a succeeding 
period, the applicant has to apply for a new permit. The n eed to make known the names of 
importers of pesticides does not arise as many of these products that are imported are still in 
the developmental stage and considered as confidential by the importers.  
 
IV. Not applicable.  
 
V. The time for processing an ap plication depends on whether the applicant is able to comply 
with the requirements of the Regulations. Approvals are normally given within two  (2) weeks 
from the date of application if the applicant could meet the requirements of the Board.  
 
VI. Importers may import the pesticide(s) within six (6) months from the date of approval of 
permit.  
 
VII. Consideration for registration of pesticides is affected by only one administrative organ. 
The importer does not have to approach other administrative organs.  
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  VIII. Applications are evaluated as soon as it is received. Evaluation is based on data submitted 
and further data may be required if it does not fulfil the requirements of the regulations. 
New importers are treated in a similar man ner as the experienced importer. Each application 
is evaluated on its own merit.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable . 
 
7.  Not applicable . 
 
8. Applications are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Boa rd or if in 
the opinion of the Board the risks involved in the importation outweigh the benefits. Reasons for the 
refusal of applications will normally be advised. The applicant has the right to appeal to the Minister 
of Agriculture and Food Industries  whose decision shall be final.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Application  for a permit may be made by locally registered companies, research institutions and 
institutions of higher learning.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required is stipulated in the application form and in the Guidelines for Importation 
of Pesticides for Educational and Research Purposes published by the Board. The applicant should 
submit two sets of application fo rms (one of which is an original), a letter of collaboration from 
partners  if the research is jointly carried out with other parties, and an application fee of RM10.00.  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, the original permit has to accompany other documents as  per under 
the Customs Order.  
 
12. The application fee for a permit is RM10.00.  
 
13. Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Validity period for a permit is 6 months and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No. 
 
17.(a) As stated on the permit.  
 
(b) Not applicable.  
 
18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requirements of the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia.   
 
19. Not applicable.      
 
8  RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRIES )  
Outline of System  
1.  The import  licence is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries under the Control of 
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  authorises the Paddy and Rice Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries  to issue 
the Approval Permit (AP).  
 
Purpos es and coverage of licensing  
2.  Products under licensing are as follows:  
 
- rice and paddy;  
- product of rice (rice/glutinousflour, ricevermicelli, ketupat and etc.); and  
- by-product of padi (temukut, husk, bran and etc.).    
 
3.  The Order applies to th e importation of goods from all countries.  
 
4.  The licensing is intended to monitor and ensure a stable supply of rice in the country.  
   
5.  The import licence is a requirement under the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522 ). 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no specific period.   
 
(b) Yes, a licence can be granted upon request in accordance with the conditions, requirements 
and procedures stipulated.  
 
(c) The application can be made throughout the year.  
 
(d) The application for a licence is affected by a single organ.  
 
8.  Incomplete applications will be rejected. The application for an appeal can be made through  the 
Paddy and Rice Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries . 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The import licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers Licence, issued by the Paddy 
and Rice Industry Divis ion, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries .  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The information required in an application is as follows:  
        
(a) Details of consignor and consignee;  
(b) Name and address of applicant;  
(c)  Goods Code numbers;  
(d) Description of items/goods;  
(e)  Quantity of goods and price;  
(f) Exporting country;  
(g) Port/place of discharge;  
(h) Mode of transport; and  
(i) Name of declarant/IC number/status/signature.  
 
11. Documents required  upon actual importation are:  
 
(a) Approval Permit (AP);  
(b) Customs Form (JK 69);  
(c)  Custom Declaration Form (K1);  
(d) Bill of Lading (BL);  
(e) Invoice; and  
(f) Phytho Certificate.  
 
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  13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity of a licence is up to three (3) years and cannot be extended. It can be renewed upon 
expiry.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licenc e. 
 
16.  No.  
   
17.  The applicant has to state the quantity of the goods to be imported.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Under current procedures, all rice and paddy that imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan 
need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
(MAQIS) at the point of entry. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] 
is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relat ing to quarantine, 
inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and 
certification for import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and 
microorganisms and also includes ins pection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters 
connected to it.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
9  IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - (DEPARTMENT 
OF AGRICULTURE)  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation into Malaysia of round cabbages and unroasted coffee beans are placed under  
Part 1 of the Third Schedule of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017 whereby importation is 
prohibited except in the manner provided: For importation into Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan an 
import permit is sued by or on behalf of the Director General of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection 
Services (MAQIS) under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728]. 
For importation into Sabah and Sarawak – an import permit will be issued by Dire ctor General of 
Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority Malaysia (FAMA).   
 
MAQIS issues the import permit for round cabbage and unroasted coffee beans based on the approval 
provided by Department of Agriculture (DOA).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  This system is to ensure the orderly importation of round cabbages and unroasted coffee beans 
into the country.  
 
Importers intending to import the products mentioned above are required to register (subject to 
evaluation) with DOA as importers. The appli cants need to provide information about their 
experience in trading the products, trading area, outlets owned by importers, distribution network  
and handling facilities.  
 
Import permits shall be used within the expiry date specified in the permits.  
 
3.  Goods originating from all countries are subjected to this system.  
 
4.  None. Currently there is no other alternative methods have been considered yet.   
 
5.  The licence is  statutorily required.   
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  Procedures  
6. Round Cabbages: The importation of round cabbages from any country is subjected to application 
of import licences.  
 
I. Information pertaining to the licensing requirements is available on the website of Department 
of Agriculture Malaysia (DOA) ( http://www.doa.gov.my ). Importers are well informed of the 
system and requirements of the licensing system. New applicants may also approach DOA for 
information on the licensing requirement.   
 
II. The amount of round cabbages i mported is stated in the import licences. Importer is required 
to apply for an import licence every time he intends to import. The size of the quota is 
determined on a yearly basis.   
 
III. There is no special preference for domestic producers. The unused approved quota amounts 
are not added for a succeeding period.   
 
IV. Applications for import permit can be made at any time of the year.  
 
V. An application for import permit will be process  in one working day.  
 
VI. Applications for import permit can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. DOA and MAQIS are the authorities for the application and approval of permits, respectively.  
 
VIII. All genuine market ers of round cabbages are eligible to register as importers. Importers who 
misuse the import permits for profiteering may be de -registered as importers.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Roasted Coffee Beans: For the importation of roasted coffee beans, application for import 
permit must be made at least three (3) days prior to estimated date of arrival.  Importation 
without import permits will not be allowed. However, an appeal can be mad e on a case by 
case basis.  
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a licence application.   
 
(d) The importer only approaches DOA (online) to submit application.   
 
8.  None, however appeal can be made to DOA and consideration for an appeal is on a case to case 
basis.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Applicants must have a valid licence to be involved in business from the Company Commission 
of Mal aysia. Registered cooperatives may also apply. However, importers need to register with 
DOA. Firms applying to be registered with DOA are required to meet certain criteria which 
include financial standing, proper accounts, availability of storage, confirma tion on the source 
of the supply and any contracts from those who would be buyers . 
 
(b) Not applicable.  
  
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required for application (for registration as an importer):  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  - details of the applicant - name of company, type of business, capital invested, ownership etc.;  
- details of the requirement - quantity, why required, source of supply;  
- other relevant information to support this application; and  
- application to be submitted together with documentary evidence on the above.  
 
11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill and, or 
invoice together with the Import Permit and Customs Declaration.  
 
12.  A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a consignment.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mod e of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilization of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.(a) The weight of each package of cabbages can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only however 
exemptions may be considered.  
 
(b).  None. 
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  All  round cabbage and unroasted coffee beans require Certificate of Conformity from the Federal 
Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) 
Regula tions 2008. These goods are subjected to inspection and approval by the Malaysian 
Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) at the point of entry in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, 
and FAMA and DOA Sabah and Sarawak in Sabah and Sarawak.  
 
19.  Not applic able. 
 
10  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL CUSTOMS 
DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)  
Outline of System  
1. Under Regulation 42 of the Customs Regulations 2019,  
 
42 (1) No person shall import intoxicating liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit except with a licence 
granted by or under the direction of the Director General.  
 
42 (2)  Where a senior officer of customs is satisfied that the intoxicating liquor or tobacco 
imported is intended for private consumption of the importer and not for sale, or the 
intoxicating liquor or tobacco imported is exempted from the payment of customs duty 
under section 14 of the Act, the intoxicating liquor or tobacco may be imported without 
such licence.  
 
42 (3)  Any person who contravenes subregulation (1) com mits an offence and shall, on conviction, 
be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not 
exceeding one year or to both.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  As a measure to control the leakage of duties/taxes on high -risk cigarette and liquor products, 
import of intoxicating liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit is prohibited except with a license issued 
by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).  
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  3. The system applies to all countries.  
 
4. No. Licensing is not intended to restrict quantity or value of imports. No other methods of 
accomplishing the purpose has been considered because the present licensing system is found to be 
effective enough to control the import activity of the goods in orde r to prevent smuggling.  
 
5.(a) The control  on the importation of liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit are statutory 
requirements under the Customs Regulations 2019 and Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
Order 2017.  
 
(b) Not subject  to administrative discreti on. 
The legislation does not allow for administrative discretion regarding importation of liquor, 
tobacco and denatured spirit subject to import controls.  
 
(c) It would not be possible to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Application should be made well in advance before the goods are imported. Application for a 
licence cannot be obtained within a shorter time -limit.    
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Yes. The application for licence to import liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit only involve the 
RMCD.  
 
8.  Black listed (those who have committed offences under the law and regulation) applicants may 
not be considered. Reasons for refusal will normally b e informed. Unsuccessful applicants may 
submit appeal to the Director General of RMCD for consideration.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a)  Not applicable.  
  
(b) All persons, firms, institutions are eligible to apply.  
 
Documentation and  other requirements for application for licence  
10.  New application /renewal of licence for liquor, tobacco, denatured spirit and cigarette shall be 
made in writing to the Director General in the form and manner as the Director General may 
determine.  
 
Information required include applicant 's name, mailing and premise addresses, point of entry, list of 
goods including brand, quantity, value, country of origin, warehouse info rmation and goods market. 
The applicant is required to submit documents of company information to show status of the 
company and letter of appointment as agent.  
 
11. Customs  Form No. 1, invoices, shipping documents and import licence.  
 
12.  Yes. The amount of the fee is RM2,400.00 for a period of 12 months.  
 
13.  No deposit required.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  A licence granted shall be for a period of 12 months. Yes. Rene wal is permitted.  
 
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  16.  No.  
 
17.(a) None.  
 
(b) Yes, conditions include the licence being not transferable, specific point of entry, storage 
facilities and stock records to be maintained. All importers shall comply with the health 
warning on cigar ette packaging:   
  
(i) On each packet of cigarette there shall be printed a health warning consisting of any 
one of the set texts and images.  
(ii) The set texts and images shall be printed with fifty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on  the front panel and with sixty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the back panel.  
(iii) The images shall be printed with resolution not less than 300 dpi ("dpi" or "dot per inch" 
means the degree of resolution of printing images expre ssed in terms of number of 
printed dots per linear inch).  
(iv) The set texts and images shall be printed using not less than four colour printing.  
(v) The set texts shall be printed, in lettering of Arial of 10 points for each packet, in pure 
white on a M att Black background, except the words "AMARAN " and "WARNING " which 
shall be printed, in bold -faced lettering of Arial of 12 points for each packet, in yellow 
on a Matt Black background.  
(vi) Each packet of cigarette shall have printed health information ( on the right or left 
panel), sale restriction (on the right or left panel), name of manufacture /importers and 
date of manufacturing (on the ground panel).  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.(a) On each packet of cigarette/intoxicating liquor there shall be affixed a tax stamp as approved 
by the Director General of Customs.  
 
(b) For packet of cigarette, the tax stamp shall not visually obstruct the health warning and health 
information.  
 
19.  Not  applicable.  
 
11  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL)  
Outline of System  
1. The Certificate of Approval (CoA) applies to all communication product capable of being used for 
telecommunication in the frequency band up to 420 THz or their motherboards a nd apparatus or 
equipment to be attached or connected to Public Networks.  
 
The issuance of CoA shall also cover hybrid product. Hybrid product is apparatus or equipment which 
is integrated with communications module  for connecting to public communications network or 
for radio communications utilizin g band up to 420 THz . It covers a range of product such as but not 
limited to electrical, toys, medical and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products.  
 
The CoA shall be declared to Royal Malaysian Customs Department , irrespective whether they are 
dutiable or otherwise in accordance to Customs Act 1967, Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
Order 2017. The application of CoA shall be made  through electronic system at ePermit 
(http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.jsp) and the approval is obtained from SIRIM as a Cross 
Border Regulatory Agency (CBRA).  
 
The CoA is issued to product which has been certified by Type Approval  (compliance approval) or 
Special Approval or product categorised under IT/Networking . Type Approval is granted to a specific 
model of communications product which has demonstrated compliance to the Malaysian 
Communications and Multimedia Commission ( MCMC)'s Technical Codes 
http://mcmc.gov.my/Legal/Register/CMA -Registers.aspx  or applicable standards which may  include 
the following: 
 
(a) Malaysian Standard;  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  (b) International Standard;  
(c)  Foreign standard of a national standards organization;  
(d) Technical Checklist; and  
(e) Technical Declaration (association or industry standards or acceptable customer 
specification).  
 
The application for Type Approval shall be made  through https://ecomm.sirim.my/  where SIRIM has 
been appointed by MCMC as the Certification Agency for communication equipment under the powers 
cited in the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communications and Multimedia 
(Technical Standards) Re gulations 2000. 
 
In addition, certification mark  shall be affixed on the product to denote compliance as required in 
the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communication and Multimedia (Technical 
Standards) Regulations 2000. The certification mark s hall be associated with unique Identification 
of SLP ID eit her for Certificate Holder or Principal, issued by SIRIM QAS International and it shall be 
used according to Self-Labelling Program (SLP) guideline. The guideline will be provided after 
Certificate holder ( importer) success fully registered for SLP ID.  There are  requirements for 
registration of product serial number or International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number 
prior to approval of import permit for traceability.  
 
Starting from April 2017, SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. has implemented Release Letter 
application to assist importers for product clearance who importing non -hybrid product which are 
sharing tariff code wit h hybrid product. The application of Release Letter  shall be made  through 
electronic system at e-Permit (http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.jsp) and the approval is 
obtained from SIRIM as a Cross Border Regulatory Agency (CBRA).  
 
Following on year 2020, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd had introduced compliance approval for 
Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6). IPv6 certification program which to ensure IPv6 equipment 
imported for use in Malaysi a conform to MCMC Technical Code (MCMC MTSFB TC T013:2019), the 
Communication and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communications and Multimedia (Technical 
Standards) Regulations 2000 and Certification Requirements. IPv6 compliant product certification 
program h as been implemented starting 10th July 2020.  
 
Apart from that, SA and CL (Special Approval  and Clearance Letter) also been introduced on 
4 April 2020 where the main objective is to ease personal CoA for product buying in e -commerce 
platforms. Application shall be submitted through https://ecomm.sirim.my/  where applicant require 
to register as Individual Re gistration (Malaysian or Non -Malaysian). Application will be evaluated, 
verified and approved within 24 hours upon document and payment completed.   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The CoA system is based on Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017. The related products 
covers communication and multimedia equipment and apparatus includes hybrid products which is 
integrated with communications module for connecting to public communications network or for 
radio communications utilizing band up to 420 THz. 
 
3.  The Ord er applies to the importation of telecommunication equipment from all countries. 
 
4.  The type approval is intended to ensure: 
 
- Interoperability with other communications equipment or network;  
- Non-interference, impairment or malfunction of or harm to any communications product, 
network or any other product;  and 
- Safety to public in general and for any communications equipment or any other equipment.  
 
5.  CoA are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is made  pursuant 
to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to import 
permit are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967, it is 
possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said provision 
clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either absolutely or 
conditionally. 
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) For registered applicant, CoA can be approved within 5 minutes to 10 minutes electronically.
  
For unregistered applicant, CoA can be approved in writing to SIRIM for goods already arriving 
at the port. SIRIM will register electronically on behalf of the applicant and the process will 
take within 24 hours (working day).  
 
CoA will only be given if the products have met the following requirements: 
 
  (i) Products have been type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.; or 
(ii) Products have been evaluated under Special Approval (Category: Personal/Company, 
Demo/Trial/Market Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or  
(iii)  Product categorised under IT/Networking.  
 
For Release Letter application, the approval will be granted within 24 hours (working day). 
Release Letter  will only be given if the products have met the following requirements: 
 
(i) Product has no communication/wireless features ; 
(ii) Sharing the tariff code or HS Code with hybrid product.  
 
(b) Yes, registered users would be able to get CoA on the same day electronically and within 24 
hours (working day) for nonregistered applicants. However, for Release Letter application the 
approval will be granted within 24 h ours (working day).  
 
(c) Not applicable. 
 
(d) Importers  are required to register for an online account with SIRIM QAS International Sdn 
Bhd. After registration, applications can be done online. SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. 
as the appointed Certifying Agency for Ma laysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commissions (MCMC) is responsible for certifying and registering of product serial number or 
IMEI number for communication & m ultimedia products and the Cross Border Regulatory 
Agency (CBRA)  for Royal Customs Department of Malaysia for the issuance of CoA. 
 
8.  A possibility in refusal for approval could be due to the fact that the product is not certified or 
prohibited items. Reasons shall be given for the refusal. Applications can be resubmitted if the 
product is certified. 
 
For Release Letter, refusal for approval could be due to the reason that the product did not meet the 
following requirements: 
 
(i) Product has no communication/wireless features ; 
(ii) Sharing the tariff code or HS Code with hybrid product.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. (a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons are e ligible to apply for CoA including for Release Letter application . However, 
applicant that applying for certifications shall be a Malaysian registered company with Companies 
Commissions of Malaysia (SSM).  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  To register for electronic account (ePermit user) , applicants are requested to fill up the 
Registration Form with a copy of individual/company supporting documents and submit to 
Dagangnet Technologies Sdn. Bhd. ( www.dagangnet.com ) as an ePermit  Service Provider. The online 
registration also can be done through http://reg.dagangnet.com/login_option.html . As registered 
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  application, application must be done in writing to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. or email to 
sirimepermit@sirim.my .  
 
11.  Copy of approved CoA or approved Release Letter.  
 
12.  Yes, the fee charge is RM20.00 per CoA for registered user and subject to any applicable 
government tax and service provider fee for every success ful transaction. A one-time registration fee of 
RM310 .00 (SME)/RM610 (Corporate) and annual fee of RM200.00 are charged for a registered 
applicant. Corporate rate is considered when the organisation has more than 150 staff or/and annual 
revenue of more than RM25 million. Non-registered applicants or one-time application will be 
charged RM30.00 per CoA and subject to any applicable government tax and service provider fee . 
 
For Release Letter, the fee charge is RM20.00 per approved  Release Letter a nd subject to any 
applicable government tax and service provider fee for every success ful transaction. 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The CoA is valid for three (3) months. New application is required for extension of validity. 
The Release Letter is valid for one (1) year. New application is required for extension of validity. 
 
15.  No. 
 
16.  No. 
 
17.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) CoA will only be given if the products have met the following requirements; 
 
  (i) Products have been type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.; or  
  (ii) Products under Special Approval (Category: Personal/Company, Demo/Trial/Market 
Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or  
 (iii)  Product categorised under IT/Networking.  
 
Importation of samp les for certification purposes (Type Approval) is limited to two (2) units per 
model or as specified in the test requirements. There is also a labelling requirement for certified 
products. 
 
The CoA is valid for one shipment and per model only.  
 
Release Letter is valid for multiple shipments and per model only.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Certifications (Type Approvals/Special Approvals), Self -Labelling Program, and registration for 
manu facturers, assembler, repair centre, service  centre and call centre. 
 
For Release Letter, other administrative procedures are not applicable.  
 
19.  Not applicable. 
 
12  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES DIVISION, 
MINISTRY OF HEALTH)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Pharmaceutical Services Division, Ministry of Health (PSD, MOH) regulat es the importation 
of precursor/controlled chemicals and medicine making machine into Malaysia under the Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports) Order 201 7. PSD, MOH also regulates the importation of dangerous drugs 
and psychotropic substances  (in the form of raw material and finished goods) under the Dangerous 
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  PSD, MOH issues electronic permit approval through an online web -based system called e -Permit 
for precu rsors/controlled chemicals, and printed Authorizations for dangerous drugs and 
psychotropic substances. Import approval is a single permit/Authorization basis for each 
consignment. PSD also issues poisons licences for importation of poisons under the Poiso ns Act 1952.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  e-Permit application covers precursors, controlled chemicals and medicine making machine. 
Precursors are substances scheduled in Table I and II of the United Nations Convention of Illicit Traffic 
in Narc otic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention). Currently only Table I 
requires an import permit.  Dangerous Drugs Import Authorization application covers all substances 
listed in the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Psychotro pic Substance Import 
Authorization application covers all substances listed in the Third Schedule of the  Psychotropic 
Substances under the Poisons Act 1952. P oisons licences includes all poisons listed in the First 
Schedule of the Poisons List under the Po isons Act 1952.  
 
3.  All countries.  
 
4.  Malaysia  is a signatory to the United Nations Convention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and 
Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention) since 1993. Under Article 12 of 1988 Convention, 
the parties are obli ged to take measures to prevent diversion of the precursors and monitor 
international trade in order to identify suspicious transactions because precursors are frequently been 
used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.  
 
Apart from that, Malaysia is signatory to the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961 (1961 
Convention) since 1978. Under Article 31 of the 1961 Convention, parties are obliged to control under 
licence the import and export of drugs except where such imp ort or export is carried out by a State 
enterprise or enterprises, and also control all persons and enterprises carrying on or engaged in such 
import or export.  
 
Malaysia is also signatory to the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971 (1971 Convention ) 
since 1986. Under Article 12 of the 1971 Convention, every party permitting the export or import of 
substances in Schedule I or II of the Convention shall require a separate import or export 
authorization.  
 
Poisons licence is for the importer to import p oisons listed under the Poisons Act 1952 and it is not 
restrict the quantity or value for imports.   
 
5.  With regard to precursors/controlled chemicals, t he relevant laws are the Poisons Act 1952 and its 
Regulations, Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 2017 and United Nations Convention of Illicit Traffic 
in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 19 88 (1988 Convention). Import permits  are issued 
under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is made pursuant to the powers 
conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to import permits are 
scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act  1967, it is possible for 
the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since th e said provision clearly confers 
powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally.  
 
For dangerous drugs, the relevant laws are the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 (DDA 1952) and the Single 
Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961. Import Authorizations are issued pursuant to Section 20 of the 
DDA 1952. Substances subjected to import authorization are listed in the First Schedule, DDA 1952. 
By virtue of section 45 of the DDA 1952, it is possible for the Minister  to exempt certain drugs and 
institutions from certain provisions of the Act however it would not be possible to abolish the system 
without legislative approval.  
 
For psychotropic substances, the relevant laws are the Poisons Act 1952 (PA 1952) and the Con vention 
on Psychotropic Substances, 1971. Import Authorizations are issued pursuant to Section 30 of the PA 
1952 and Regulation 4 of the Poisons (Psychotropic Substances) Regulations 1989. Substances 
subjected to import authorization are listed in the Thir d Schedule of the Psychotropic Substances , PA 
1952. By virtue of section 30 of the PA 1952, the Minister may from time to time, after consultation 
with the Poisons Board, by order published in the Gazette amend the Third Schedule. However it would 
not be p ossible to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
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  For Poisons Licences, the relevant laws are the Poisons Act 1952 and its Regulations. By virtue of 
section  6 of the PA 1952, the Minister may from time to time, after consultation with the Poisons Board, 
by order published in the Gazette amend the First Schedule. However it would not be possible to 
abolish the system without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6. I. In 2006, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs has requested member States to imple ment 
Annual Legitimate Requirements (ALR) for certain precursor substances. Malaysia has started 
to implement since 2011.  
 
Under the 1961 Convention, member states are obliged to administer the estimates system 
with regard to the annual medical and scient ific requirements for narcotic drugs listed in 
Schedules I and II of the Convention. Malaysia has implemented the estimates system on 
dangerous drugs since 2008.  
 
In 1997, pursuant to the Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/30 of 24 July 1996, 
INCB established assessments of annual licit domestic requirements for psychotropic 
substances for countries that had not submitted such information and encouraged all 
Governments to make their own assessments as soon as possible. Malaysia has implemented 
the Assessment of Psychotropic Substances system on psychotropic substances since 2008.  
 
The quantity of ALR and Estimates per country is submitted yearly to INCB, and the 
Assessment of Psychotropic Substances once every 3 years. INCB will publish the all thr ee as 
reported by member States in their official website ( http://www.incb.org ). 
 
II. Yearly basis. The importers can apply the permit /authorization  at any time throughout the 
year. The validities  of permit and authoriz ation are  3 months (precursors/controlled 
chemicals) and 6 months (dangerous drugs and psychotropic substances) respectively, from 
the approved date but should not exceed 31 December of the current year.  
 
III. Globally, there are 4 precursor substances which currently require ALR. The companies with 
approved ALR need to submit an import application and PSD -MOH will monitor the import 
transaction from time to time. Under the 1988 Convention, the government of the exporting  
country obliged to notify prior export to the government of the importing countries via INCB 
online portal. The name and address of importers and exporters are supplied in the 
notification.   
 
Importation of all goods (raw material and finished product) containing Dangerous Drugs or 
Psychotropic Substances are dependent on the approved estimates and assessments 
respectively. The import authorizations are issued to local importers with approved 
estimates/assessments. Once the importation is comple ted, the importer is required to return 
the endorsed Authorization to the PSD, MOH in order for the estimates/assessments to be 
reconciled. A copy of the Authorization, complete with names and addresses of importers and 
exporters, is sent to the competent national authority of the exporter country for their 
reference.  
 
IV. Companies may submit Import permit application once ALR has been approved and starting 
from 1 January of the year.  
 
V. The result of ALR narcotic estimates and psychotropic substance asse ssment application s will 
be issued before 1 January of the particular year while the import permit for 
precursor/controlled chemicals will be processed within 3 working days.  Dangerous drug and 
psychotropic substance import authorizations will be processed  within 7 working days of 
receiving a complete application.  
 
VI. Can be the same day.  
 
VII. Import permit will be processed by PSD. The importer does not have to approach more than 
one administrative organ.  
 
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  IX. For precursor/contro lled chemicals, all importation of substances listed under the Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports) Order 201 7 requires import permit and will be processed within 3 
working days. For Dangerous Drug and Psychotropic Substance, Import Authorizations are 
required . The authorizations are issued upon receiving an application from the importer (not 
automatically).  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. No. 
 
7.(a) Import poisons licence must be a pplied prior to any importation.  
 
(b) Request for an immediate licence is subjected to a genuine and emergency request, provided 
that the application completely fulfils the requirements.  
 
(c) The prerequisite licence is valid per year basis except for non -scheduled substances under the 
Poisons Act 1952.  
 
(d) No. The importer doe s not have to approach more than one administrative organ.  
 
8.  Applications may be refused if the importers committed an offence against the law or failed to 
comply with the guidelines/directives. Reasons for refusal would normally be given. They may appe al 
to the PSD -MOH and submit the permit application under the existing licensing procedure.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Only a person working in a registered company or a registered pharmacist in possession of  Poison 
Licence under Poi sons Act 1952 is  eligible to apply for a precursor/controlled chemicals import permit/ 
Poisons Licences.  
 
Only a registered pharmacist in possession of a Type A Poison Licence in a company with an Importer 
Licence is eligible to apply for a dangerous drug /psychotropic substance Import Authorization.  
 
The list of Poisons Licences holder can be access online at www.pharmacy.gov.my .  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10.  All import permit applicat ion must fulfil  the requirements as below:  
 
Import Application  
 
Precursor & Other Controlled Substance:  
• Purchase Order (PO) to supplier ; 
• Raw materials' usage record (If  keeping stock ); 
• Purchase Order (PO) from buyer ; 
• A copy of buyer's Poisons Licence if buyer resells poison ; 
• End-User Declaration Form - Filled up by end user ; and 
• Safety Data Sheet . 
 
Import Application for Medicine Making Machine:  
• Manufacturer's Licence fr om Drug Control Authority (DCA) (for pharmaceutical 
manufac turers) ; 
• Medicine Making Machine Import Declaration Form ; 
• Purchase Order (PO)  to supplier /Proforma Invoice ; 
• Packing List ; 
• Machine Specifications /Catalogue/Picture of Machine ; and  
• Purchase Order (PO)/Proforma Invoice from buyer (If resells) . 
 
Dangerous Drug s and Psychotropic Substances:  
▪ Pharmacist 's Type A Licence;  
▪ Approval Letter for Annual Estimates/Assessments ; 
▪ Company 's Import Licence/Company 's Manufacturing Licence ; G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  ▪ Product Registration Certificate/Proof of Product Registration/Company 's Import List ; 
▪ Import Exemption Letter from the Drug Control Authority (for importation of unregistered 
products) ; 
▪ End User Declaration and purchase order from research facility (import for research 
purposes) ; 
▪ Clinical Trial Import License (import for clinical trials) ; and  
▪ Permit to purchase and use psychotropic substances (import for use in industries) . 
 
Poisons Licences:  
The requirements for Poisons Licence application can be view online via www.pharmacy.gov.my  and 
https://mypharma -c.pharmacy.gov.my/login.ph p.   
 
11. Customs declaration form, invoice, approved import permit, Poisons Licence.  
 
12. No.  
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Import permit for precursor/controlled chemicals  is valid for 3 months.  While for Dangerous Drugs 
and Psychotropic Substances is 6 month.  Poisons licences is valid for one year and it is issued in 
yearly basis. The applicant can submit a new application for extension.  
 
15.  No. 
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Yes only for pharmaceutical products which req uire import license and product registration 
certificate.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
13  CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES) – 
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017 regulates the importation of scheduled wastes 
into Malaysia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department with the condition 
that prior w ritten approval should be obtained from the Director General of Environmental Quality 
as stipulated under Section 34B(1)(b), Environmental Quality Act  1974.   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing [Import Permit]  
2.  The Order applies to scheduled wastes as defined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017. Importation of 
scheduled wastes requires a prior written approval from Director General of Environmental Quality.  
 
3.  The importation of hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes restriction applies to all countries and 
wastes defined as hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes under Malaysia Law. The importation of 
hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes is prohibited from countries listed in  Annex VII to the Basel 
Convention to all other countries as specified under Ban Amendment (Parties and other States which 
are members of the OECD, EC and Liechtenstein) and impor tation is prohibited from a non -Party to 
the Basel Convention.  
 
4.  The system/import permit is intended to control the transboundary movements of hazardous 
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  the prevention of illegal traffic in Malaysia. The i mportation of hazardous wast es / scheduled wastes 
is destined for recovery/reuse only and the importation of hazardous wastes / scheduled wastes for 
final disposal is totally prohibited.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017,  which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the 
said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or co nditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Approval/written consent must be obtained prior to shipment from the country of import. 
The country of export shall not permit the export of the hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes 
without a written consent  from the country of import  (Malaysia). Any transboundary 
movement of hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes without a written consent from the country 
of import  shall be deemed to be illegal traffic as the result of conduct on the part of the 
exporter or gener ator, the State of export shall ensure that the wastes are taken back into 
the State of export, by the exporter.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Yes. The Department of Environment will issue an import permit/written approval and the 
import permit/written approval need to be attached with the Import declaration form of the 
Royal Malaysian Customs Department  as required under The Customs (Prohibition of Import) 
Order 2017.  
 
8. Other than failure to comply with the ordinary criteria, the applic ation shall be rejected If the 
facility in the importing county (Malaysia) is not environmentally sound manner (ESM)  to 
recovery/reuse the hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes in an in accordance with the Basel 
Convention.   
 
Eligibility of importers to apply  for licence  
9.(a) The importers must be a facility/premise that capable to recovery/reuse the hazardous 
wastes/scheduled wastes in ESM and the facility must be licenced by Department of 
Environment (DOE), Malaysia. No third party/traders shall be involved  in the transboundary 
movement of the hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes.  
 
(b) Not applicable . 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Please  see the Department of Environment 's website ( http://www.doe.gov.my/ ) for the 
checklist: AS14 (REV. 2006)  – Application for the Importation of Scheduled Waste into Malaysia.  
 
11. Written  Approval shall be granted by The Director General of Environmental Quality as required 
under Section  34B (1)(b), Environmental Quality Act 1974 and The Customs Import Declaration 
Form.  
 
12.  No.  
 
13.  A refundable Bank Guarantee for the amount of RM10,000.00 is required to be deposited with 
the Department of  Environment for the scheduled wastes shipment process. The Bank Guarantee 
will be returned upon completion of the transboundary movem ent and  provided the importer comply 
with all the conditions in the import permit.  
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  Depends  on the request or circumstances. Maximum validity period is twelve (12) months.  
 
15.  The next application may not be approved.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.(a)  No. 
 
(b)  Yes, the Department of Environment will specify the conditions in the import permit.  
    
Other proc edural requirements  
18.  Yes. Every application on import of scheduled wastes is subjected to a thorough evaluation of 
environmental impacts as well as country obligation to The Basel Convention on the Control of 
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste a nd Their Disposal. Any transboundary movements 
of hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes shall require the wastes generator or exporter to notify, in 
writing, through the channel of the competent authority to The Basel Convention of the State o f 
export.       
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
14  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT  - (MINISTRY OF ENERGY  AND NATURAL RESOURCES )   
Outline of system  
1.  The Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy  and Natural Resources  is responsible for 
the issuance of a Certificate of Approval for the manufacture, import, display, sale or advertisement 
of any domestic electrical equipment, any low voltage electrical equipment which is usually sold 
direct to the general public or any l ow voltage electrical equipment which does not require special 
skills in its operation.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The electrical equipment which requires a Certificate of Approval before importation is prescribed 
in Regulation 97, Electricit y Regulations 1994 which states:  
 
Regulation 97(1). No person shall manufacture, import, display, sell or advertise:  
 
(a) any domestic equipment;  
(b) any low voltage equipment which is usually sold directly to the general public; or  
(c) any low voltage equ ipment which does not require special skills in its operations, and  
 
Regulation 101 (A) . For the purpose of efficient use of electricity, prior to an application for a 
Certificate of Approval under Regulation 97, any person who manufacturers, imports,  sells or 
offers for sale or lease any equipment under that regulation, shall ensure that such equipment 
meets the energy performance testing standards, the minimum energy performance 
standards and the efficiency ratings   
 
unless the equipment is approved by the Energy Commission.  
 
3.  These Regulations are applicable to the importation of electrical equipment from all countries . 
 
4.  The control on the importation of these categories was introduced to prevent the importation of 
unsafe and inefficient  electrical equipment for public use.  
 
5.  The control on importation of these categories of electrical equipment is a statutory requireme nt 
under the Electricity Supply Act 1990.  
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.  Limit on importation.  
 
(a) Application should be made by the importer before the importation of the goods. Certificate 
of Approval can be obtained within 5 working days provid ed the relevant documents are in 
order.  
 
(b) Approval cannot be granted immediately upon request.  
 
(c) Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve (12) months and subject to renewal.  
 
(d) Applicants for import approval, required by Regulation 97 of Electri city Regulations 1994, must 
apply to the Energy Commission. Equipment under consideration for an approval certificate 
has to be assessed/examined by an approved testing body to ensure the equipment complies 
with any of the following standards:  
 
- MS (Malay sian Standard);  
- IEC (International Electro Technical Commission); or  
- BS (British Standard).  
 
Electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional test to include 
national deviation (e.g., voltage and frequency and type of plug used).  
 
8.  An application for the import approval may be refused if it does not meet the ordinary application 
criteria and conditions. Reasons for refusal are given to the applicants on request. Applicants who 
are refused permission for importation m ay appeal to the same department responsible for issuing 
the certificate of approval.  
 
A certificate of approval can be cancelled at the discretion of the Commission on reasons stated in 
Regulation 108, Electricity Regulations 1994. Regulation 108:  
 
The C ommission may cancel a Certificate of Approval issued in respect of any equipment referred to 
in Regulation 97 if:  
 
(a) the equipment is found or be unsafe for use upon any examination or test thereof;  
 
(b) the person to whom the Certificate was issued, u ses it for a purpose different for that for 
which it was issued or in a manner calculated to mislead or deceive the public;  
 
(c) the person has contravened or failed to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or these 
Regulations; or  
 
(d) the holder o f the Certificate has obtained the Certificate by making or causing to be made any 
false or fraudulent declaration, certification or representation, either in writing or otherwise.  
 
Where a Certificate of Approval is cancelled by the Commission pu rsuant to  sub-regulation  (1) of  97, 
the Certificate shall be returned to the Commission by the person to whom the Certificate was issued 
within fourteen (14) days of the written notification of the cancellation.  
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) As stated in Regulations 97C, Electricity Regulations 1994, any person who manufactures or 
imports any equipment under Regulation 97 shall apply to be registered with the Energy 
Commission. The registration shall be done through e -DIK system at http://edik.st.gov.my . 
Only businesses or companies registered with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) are 
eligible for the registration. Certificate of Registration (COR) will be issued and shall be valid 
for not less than o ne year and not exceeding five years from the date of issue or renewal. 
There is no registration fee for the time being.   
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  Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Application Procedure  
(i) There are 34 categories of househol d electrical appliances that the ST regulates. (please 
refer to the Information Booklet on Approval of Electrical Equipment at 
http://www.st.gov.my ). In order to import electrical appliances a company or local 
agent nee ds to register with Dagangnet (Please contact Dagangnet, careline 
No. 1-300-133-133, Fax No. 03 -2713-2121, e -mail: careline@dagangnet.com ). Upon 
completion of registration and payment of fees, applicants can proceed to apply 
electronically. ST will issue a Certificate of Approval (CoA) if applications are in order 
(test report submitted, fees paid to ST, RM 30.00 for processing and RM 220.00 (Single 
phase)/RM  330 (Three phase) for CoA). The requ ired documents are as follows:  
   - test report including the list of components;  
  - instruction manual;  
  - technical specification and catalogue; and  
  - a sample of the product, if requested.  
 
(ii) The equipment under consideration for a Certificate of  Approval is to be examined by 
an approved testing body to ensure the equipment complies with any of the following 
standards:   
- MS (Malaysian Standard), IEC (International Electro Technical Commission); and  
  - BS (British Standard).  
  
(iii) Type Test Report  
  The tests and certificates that are recognized by the commission are the ones issued 
by:  
 
(a)   SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. (SIRIM) under Laboratory Accreditation 
Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM) by Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM); or  
(b)  Laboratories under SAMM by DSM recognised by Energy Commission; or  
(c)  Laboratories under the IECEE CB Scheme. The list of the laboratories is available 
from the website http://www.cbscheme.org . The CB test report needs to be 
accompanied by a CB test certificate; or  
(d)  Laboratories (i n the scope of its accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (APLAC) MRA – http://www.aplac.org . The test report needs to be 
accompanied with a conformation letter from the DSM; or  
(e)  Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed the International Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (ILAC) MRA – http://www.ilac.org . The test report needs to be 
accompanied with a conformation letter from the DSM; or  
(f)  Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) listed as Designated Testing 
Laboratory(DTL) under ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recog nition Agreement for 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (ASEAN EEE MRA);  
 
For items (c), (d), (e) and (f), testing should include the national deviation in Malaysia. 
Failing which, additional tests need to be carried out by SIRIM; for example, to test 
voltage rating at 230 V (+ 10% - 6 %) for sing le phase or at 400 V (+ 10% - 6%) for 
three phase and the frequency at 50 Hz.;  
 
 The assessment report must be either in Bahasa Malaysia  or English language.   
 
11.  Proof of Certificate of Approval is required for  clearance by the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia at the point of entry.  
 
12.  An annual fee of RM110.00 for single phase and RM220.00 for three phase products shall be paid 
upon approval of the Certificate of Approval (COA).  
 
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  A Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve (12) months and can be renewed. Renewal of the 
Certificate of Approval shall be made not less than fourteen (14) days before the expiry date of the 
Certificate. Renewal application shall be done  through ePermit system 
(http://epermit.dagangnet.com ).  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  Please refer to the following Electricity Regulations 1994:  
 
Regulation 107   
 
(1)  No certificate of approval issued under Regulation 97 shall be transferred by the holder 
of the Certificate to any other person except with the written permission of the 
Commission.  
 
(2) The holder of a Certificate of Approval issued under Regulation 97 shall obtain approval 
from the Commission in writing for any change of name or address in connection with 
the business and the certificate shall be amended or replaced without payment  of any 
fee. 
 
17.(a)  Not applicable.  
 
(b) Conditions may be imposed on:  
 
- Electrical equipment to be marked or la bel as described in Electricity Regulation 1994 
as stated below:  
 
 Regulation 98 - Where equipment has been approved for manufacture, import, display, 
sale or advertisement by the Commission, the person to whom a Certificate of Approval 
has been issued und er Regulation 97 may be required by the Commission to mark or 
label the equipment in a manner to be determined by the Commission.  
  
 Regulation 101(A)(3) – Any equipment that meets all the requirements of efficient use 
of electricity under sub  regulation (1) shall be affixed with an efficiency rating label in 
such form and manners by the Commission  
 
- Nominal Voltages and Frequency:  
 
 The nominal supply voltages and frequency for household and similar electrical use in 
Malaysia are as follows:  
 
  - 230V, 50Hz for Single -phase, a.c. systems ; and  
  - 400V, 50Hz for Three -phase, 3 -wire or 4 -wire A.C. systems.  
 
- The supply voltage and frequency at any point of the system under normal conditions 
are allowed to fluctuate between +10% and –6% from 230/400V and ± 1% from 50Hz 
respectively.  
 
- In line with the above, the electrical products to be used in Malaysia shall be designed 
to operate at the country 's nominal voltage and frequency as follows:  
  
(1) Voltage  
 
Single -phase product shall be rated/m arked at 230V. If the product is rated with 
multiple or a range of voltages, 230V shall be included. Testing shall be conducted 
based on 230V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked with multiple 
or a range of voltages;  
 
Three -phase product shall be rated/marked at 400V. If the product is rated with 
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  based on 400V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked with multiple 
or a range of voltages.  
 
(2) Frequ ency 
 
Product shall be rated/marked at 50Hz and testing shall be conducted at 50Hz. If 
the product is marked with 50/60Hz or 50 -60Hz then testing shall be conducted 
either at 50Hz or 60Hz, whichever is more unfavourable.  
 
- Power supply cord and mains plug requirements:  
  
The appliances shall be fitted with a suitable and appropriate approved  power  
supply cord and mains plug. Both are regulated products and must be approved 
by the regulatory body before it can be used with the appliances;  
 
- The power s upply cord shall be certified to:  
    - MS2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (PVC insulated - 
flexible cables/cords);or  
- MS 140 or MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 & IEC 60245 -4 (Rubber 
insulated - flexible cables/cords)  
 
- The main plug to be used in Malay sia shall be as follows:  
 
    - 13A, fused plugs complying to MS 589: Part 1 or BS 1363: Part 1;  
    - 15A, plugs complying to MS 1577;  
 - 2.5A, 250V, flat non -rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for the 
connection of class  II equipment complying to MS 157 8 or BS EN 
50075.  
 
- Class 0 and Class 01 appliances as defined in MS IEC 60335 series or IEC 
60335 series are not allowed to be used in Malaysia.  
 
- Regulated minimum energy efficiency standards for electrical fans namely 
ceiling fans, wall fans, table fans, pedestal fans and box fans, are as 
follows:  
 
No Type of fans  Minimum Co -efficient 
Performance (COP) 
(m3/min/W)  
1. Ceiling Fan (1200 mm/48 inch – 1500 mm/60 inch)  2.58 
2. Pedestal Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
3. Table/Desk Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
4. Wall Fan (250 mm/10 inch  – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
5. Box Fan (250 mm/10 inch  – 350 mm/14 inch)  0.5 
 
Where  Co-efficient of Performance 
(C.O.P)  =   
Air Delivery  (m3/min)  
Input Wattage  (W) 
  
 
The test method used to determine COP is in accordance with MS 1220: 2010 or IEC 60879:1986 
with modification.  
 
- Suspension System for Electric Ceiling Fans.  
 
Electric ceiling fans must be provided with a special wire as a secondary suspension system . The test 
method used to check that the secondary suspension system of the electric ceiling fan has adequate 
mechanical strength is in accordance with MS 1597:  Part 2 -80 or IEC 60335 -2-80 with modification 
for ceiling fan only.  
 
Minimum Energy Performance Standards also regulated to television, refrigerator, air conditioning, 
washing machine and lamps. The MEPS is set at 2 Stars and the details of each equipments ' 
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  - Compone nts used for Fixed General Purpose Luminaries (MS IEC 60598 -2-1 or IEC 60598 -2-
1) and Recessed Luminaries (MS IEC 60598 -2-2 or IEC 60598 -2-2) shall comply and be 
certified according to the following standards:  
 
Components  Standards  
Glow-Starters  MS IEC 60 155 or IEC 60155  
Starterholder  MS IEC 60400 or IEC 60400  
Lampholders  MS IEC 60400 or IEC 60400  
Capacitors  MS IEC 61048 or IEC 61048  
& MS IEC 61049 or IEC 61049  
Connecting devices  IEC 60998 (Series) or IEC 60998 (Series)  
 
Conventional Ballast  Safety test:  
 
(a) MS IEC 61347 -1 or IEC 61347 -1 
(b) MS IEC 61347 -2-8 or IEC 61347 -2-8 
Performance test:  
 
MS IEC 141: Part 2 or IEC 60921 with modification  
Note:  Ballast Watt Loss shall not be more than 6W for  all 
fluorescent lamps ballast.  
 
Electronic B allast  Safety test:  
MS IEC 61347 -1 or IEC 61347 -1 
+ MS IEC 61347 -2-3 or IEC 61347 -2-3 
Performance test:  
MS IEC 60929 with MS IEC 61000 -3-2 
Or IEC 60929 with IEC 61000 -3-2 
 
Internal wiring  MS 2112 -3 or IEC 60227 -3, MS 2112 -4 or IEC 60227 -4 
The insulating material of internal wiring must be capable of 
withstanding the maximum temperature to which it is 
subjected (heat resistance).  
 
- Requirement for Importing.  
 
a) Imported regulated electrical equipment shall undergo Consignment Test conducted by 
SIRIM or participate in Product Certification Scheme (PCS) by SIRIM.  
 
Electrical equipment which passes the Consignment Test shall be affixed  with the labels 
issued by SIRIM . 
 
Electrical equipment which fails the Consignment Test need to be sent  to the country of 
origin or shall be destroyed.  
 
Electrical equipment shall be constructed to be used with power sup ply cord and power 
plug which comply with Malaysia 's requirements  and standards.  
 
b) Importers  of products such as television, refrige rator, domestic fan and air conditioner, 
must also  affix the Energy Efficiency Label onto the  products before it can be sold to the 
customer.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
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  15  LOGS; WOOD IN THE ROUGH, WHETHER OR NOT STRIPPED OF ITS BARK OR ME RELY 
ROUGHED DOWN; WOOD ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF -SQUARED BUT NOT FURTHER 
MANUFACTURED; BAULKS AND PILES OF BAKAU; SAWN  TIMBER ; PARTICLEBOARD; 
FIBREBOARD AND PLYWOOD, VENEERED PANELS AND SIMILAR LAMINATED WOOD; 
(MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB))  
Outli ne of System  
1.  Timber and the timber products that are listed under Item  2, Second Schedule, Part 1 of the 
Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment)  (No.3) Order 2020, are subjected to import licenses, 
issued by the Malaysian  Timber Industry Board (MTIB).   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  MTIB administers issuance of import licences for the importation of logs, roughly squared or half 
squared logs and baulks poles and piles of Bakau; sawn timber; particleboard; fibrebo ard; plywood 
and veneered panels and similar laminated wood to be further processed in the country (Peninsular 
Malaysia).  
 
3.   The system  applies to timber products originating from all countries.   
 
4.   MTIB licensing system does not restrict any value or even quantity or value of imports.  
 
5.   Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No.3) Order 
2020, which is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsectio n 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. 
Goods subjected to import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of 
the Customs Act  1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval 
since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia 
either absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Applications  should be made in advance before the arrival of the goods. In certain 
circum stances, import permission can be given for goods which have inadvertently arrived at 
the point of entry.  
 
(b) Licences may be issued immediately provided that prior approval has been obtained by the 
importers from the Import/Export Committee of MTIB and p roperly completed documentations 
are furnished to MTIB.  
 
(c) Applications for import permit and importation can be made  at any period of the year.  
 
(d) Applications for import licences for logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks are 
processed by MTIB based on approval obtained through  an internal MTIB Committee, i .e. the 
Import/Export Committee , prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia. For poles and piles of Bakau; sawn  timber , particleboard, fibreboard and plywood 
including  laminated  veneer  are not subjected to the Committee approval.  
 
8.  Not applicable . 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All firms and organisations are eligible provided they are domiciled in Peninsular Malaysia.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.(a) For permission to import logs or logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks (under 
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  Committee of MTIB by filling the application form, including the provision  of the following 
information:  
- name and address of importer;  
- port of entry;  
- quantity to be imported;  
- species of timber to be imported;  
- name of exporter;  
- name of buyers and premise for timber processing;  
- purpose of importation: to be processed  for own use/for re -export/domestic trade;  
- country of origin of goods;  
- Copies of sales agreements/supply contracts made with overseas suppliers and certified 
by the Malaysian embassies in the respective countries (Thailand, Laos. Cambodia, 
Vietnam, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste) or the 
authorities/bodies/agencies recognized by the government of that country (Myanmar, 
the Philippines); and  
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration 
Act 1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of 
Association, a copy of Form 24 (List of Shareholders) and a copy of Form 49 (List of 
Board of Directors).  Under Company Act 2016, the company could submit (Register of 
Comp any) as supporting document.  
 
Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from the Import/Export Committee should 
comprise:  
- approval letter from the Import/Export Committee of MTIB;  
- import JK 69  Form; and  
-  import documents – original /copy  Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting 
country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading.  
 
(b) For permission to import poles & piles of Bakau, sawn timber particleboard, fibreboard and 
plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated (under  Item 2(3) , (4), (5) and (6), Second 
Schedule  of the Order) application should apply to MTIB by filling the application form, 
including the provision of the following information:  
 
- name and address of importer;  
- port of entry;  
- quantity to be imported;  
- name of exporter;  
- name of buyers;  
- country of origin of goods;  and 
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration Act 
1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of 
Association, a copy of Form 24 (List of Shareholders) and a copy of Form 49 (List of 
Board of Directors).  Under Company Act 2016, the company could submit (Register of 
Company) as supporting document.   
 
Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from MTIB  should comprise:  
- approval letter from MTIB;  
- import JK 69  Form; and  
-  import documents - original Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting 
country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading.  For bakau , invoice/manifest/receipt 
payment/packing lists/other information from the country of export, if available.    
 
11. Actual authorisation will be made by MTIB and Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  on the JK 
69 Form. Import documents required during inspec tion are MTIB Approval Letter, original Certificate 
of Origin, invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading; and The Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permit from exporting country 
(if relevant).  
 
12. Only for CITES import permit, RM 50.00 will be charged per permit.  
 
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  Conditions of licensing  
14.  Import  licence issued will be valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issuance. Extension of 
licence is not allowed. Should the licence expire before actual importation is done, the importer must 
apply for a new import licence.  
 
15. No. 
 
16. No.  
 
17.(a) No.  
 
(b) Not applicable.  
    
Other procedural requirements  
18.  CITES  import permit is a requirement for the importation of CITES listed timber species under the 
International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686] issued by MTIB. The timber  species 
covered are specified under the CITES Appendices II and III and the types of timber products are given 
in the respective Annotations.  
 
Starting 1 July 2017, MTIB enforced the requirement for certifying on legality source on import of 
timber and t imber products except bakau whereby any one of the documents are required to be 
presented during physical inspection besides other documents mentioned in item 10(a) (b) that is:  
 
a) Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT ) licence; or  
b) Certificate of Timber Certification ( FSC, PEFC, MTCS); or  
c) Certificate of Voluntary Legality Scheme; or  
d) Legality Document issued by recognised Agency/Body/Association related ; or 
e) Self-Declaration recognised by a Competent Third Party; or  
f) Copy of Customs De claration from exporting country.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
16  IMPORTATION OF SUGAR (INCLUDING CANE AND BEET SUGAR, CHEMICALLY PURE 
SUCROSE, FRUCTOSE AND GLUCOSE), WHEAT FLOUR AND CEMENT  - (MINISTRY OF 
DOMESTIC TRADE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS  (MDTCA ))  
16.1 Sugar (including cane and beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose, fructose and 
 glucose)  
Outline of system  
1.  Importation of sugar (including cane and beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose, fructose and 
glucose) is subjected to import licensing administered by Ministry of Domestic Trade  and Trade 
Consumer Affairs  (MDTCA ).  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  Import permits are required for the importation of sugar (including cane and beet sugar, 
chemically pure sucrose, fructose and glucose) as listed under Item  2, Second Schedule, Part II of 
the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017.  
 
3.  The system ap plies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 
4.  Import licence is required for quality assurance, monitoring and data collection . 
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017,  which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system wi thout legislative approval since the G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Application of sugar import permits shall be made through the  online -based system  at 
http://www.dagangnet.com/  (ePermit)  except for refined sugar, a written application to the 
Controller of Supplies, MDTCA is required prior to the online permit application .  
 
I. Information pertaining to the requirements of the sugar import permit is published in the 
MDTC A's official website at https://www.kpdnhep.gov.my/ .    
 
II. Quota allocation for all types of sugar is issued on a six -monthly basis through approved 
permit except for raw and refined sugar, quota allocation is on a yearly basis. However, 
importers of raw and refined sugar are still subjected to import permit appli ed trough online 
system on a six -monthly basis.  
 
III. Importation of raw sugar  is only eligible for local sugar refineries that have the ability to 
process raw sugar into processed sugar. Unused allocation within the stipulated period will be 
automatically  cancelled. Names of raw sugar importers may be made known to the related 
parties upon request. Not applicable to other types of sugar.  
 
IV. Sugar permit application is open all year round.  
 
V. Online permit application will be processed within 7 working d ays. 
 
VI. Applications for import permit can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. Permit applications and approvals will be processed by MDTCA online through ePermit. Once 
approved, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) will have to acknowledge the 
approved permit also via an integrated online system for importers to able to pro ceed with 
the importation.  
 
VIII. If the demand cannot be fully satisfied, allocations will be based on past performance, 
warehouse availability and purpose of importing.    
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.      Not applica ble. 
 
8.  Application for a licence may be refused based on the current policy. Yes, reasons will be given 
to the applicant.  In the event a licence is being refused t he applicant has the right to appeal to the  
Secretary -General , MDTCA .  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) All persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
(b) Not applicable.  
  
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information pertaining to the sugar per mit application is published in the MDTCA 's official 
website at https://www.kpdnhep.gov.my . Information required:  
 
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  - details of the requirement - quantity, the purpose of importation , source of supply , list of 
clients , 
- categorization letter from customs;  
- invoice from the supplier , purchase order from client/invoice to the client ;  
- organic certification letter from the supplier (if the product is organic); and  
- other relevant supporting documents.  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill together 
with the Import Permit and Customs Declaration.  
 
12.  A fee of RM 0.80/kilobyte shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit  through ePermit  
not limited to the number of consignment.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  An import licence is valid for six (6) months from the date of approval.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
16.2  Wheat Flour  
Outline of system  
1.  The importation of wheat flour is subjected to Certificate of Approval (COA) issued by SIRIM QAS 
International Sdn . Bhd. (SIRIM) while the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) 
is the custodian for policy decisions regarding the importation of wheat flour.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  COA is required to ensure the imported wheat flour adhered to the mandatory Malaysian Standard 
(MS85).  
 
Edible wheat flour  
 
Edible wheat flour is used for human consumption. There are eight (8) types of edible wheat flour 
that has to adhere to MS85 which are:  
i. White flour;  
ii. High protein flour;  
iii. Wholemeal flour;  
iv. Self-raising flour;  
v. Enriched flour;  
vi. Protein -increased flour;  
vii. Atta flour; and 
viii. Chlorinated flour .  
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originati ng from all countries.  
 
4. It is to ensure all imported wheat flour adhered to the Malaysian Standards (MS85) and safe for 
consumption.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2016, which is made 
pursuant to the pow ers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislativ e approval since the 
said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of go ods. Importers will have to 
apply for Letter of Approval (LOA) from MDTCA prior to application of certificate of approval 
(COA) from SIRIM. LOA will be issue d within 7 to 14  working day s while COA will be issued 
within 3 -10 working days subject to the type  of test conducted. Importation without COA will 
not be allowed.  
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) No.  
 
(d) Importers have to approach MDTCA  for LOA application and  approach SIRIM for online COA 
application .  
 
8.  Not applicable.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) All persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences . 
 
(b) Not applicable.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information pertaining to the requirements of COA application is published in the MDTCA 's 
official website at https://www.kpdnhep.gov.my . Basic i nformation required:  
 
- details of the applicant - the name of the company, type of business, address of company, 
ownership;  
- details of the impo rtation - quantity, why required, source of supply; port of arrival, the 
purpose of importing;  
- categorization letter from customs; and  
- Invoice/Purchase order of the said product.  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill  together 
with COA from SIRIM and Customs Declaration.  
 
12. No. fees for LOA application. Fees for COA application are as follow:  
(i) Processing and issuance fee       - RM200;  
(ii) Verification and sampling fees (excluding incidental cost)  - RM500;  
(iii) Testing fees vary from RM500 to RM1,500 depending on the type of flour and test applied.   
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. COA validity period:  
(i) Shipment via sea/air using Method 1 and Method 2   - 1 month;  
(ii) Consignment by road using Method 1      - 2 weeks;  
(iii) Shipment via sea/air and by road using Method 3   - 1 month  
 
The validity period of COA cannot be extended.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
16.3  Cement   
Outline of system  
1.  The importation of cement is subjected to Certificate of Approval (COA) issued by Construction 
Industry Development Board (CIDB)  while Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs 
(MDTCA) is the custodian for policy decisions regar ding the importation of cement.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. COA is required to ensure the imported cement adhered to the Malaysian Standard (MS85).  
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 
4. It is to e nsure all imported cement products adhered to the Malaysian Standards and safe for 
usage.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2004, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Custo ms Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the 
said provision clearly co nfers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Importers will have to 
apply for Letter of Approval (LOA) from MDTCA prior to application of certificate of approval 
(COA) from SIRIM. LOA will be issued within 7 to 14 working days while COA will be issued 
within 3 working days after product verification at the port of entry. The product  should comply 
with the required standard before verification. Importation without COA will not be allowed.   
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) No.  
 
(d) Importers have to approach MDTCA  for LOA NOL application  and approach CIDB for online 
COA application.   
 
8.  Not applicabl e.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) All persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
(b) Not applicable .  
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  Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information pertaining to the requirements of COA application is published in the MDTCA 's 
official website at https://www.kpdnhep.gov.my . Basic i nformation required:  
 
- details of the applicant - the name of the company, type of business, address of company, 
ownership;  
- details of the importation - quantity, why required, source of supply; port of arrival, the 
purpose of importation;  
- categorization letter from customs; and  
- Invoice/ Purchase order of the s aid product.  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill together 
with the COA from CIDB and Customs Declaration.  
 
12.  Fee varies according to the type of cement products and type of test conducted. Impor ters can 
request for a full quotation from CIDB prior to the test.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. COA is issued based on the test result. A full type test result (FTTR) is valid for valid for three 
(3) months subject to no change of mill and subse quent shipment only requires critical tests to be 
conducted. However , for every shipment, a new COA is required and the test to be conducted 
depends on whether a FTTR is still valid or not. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
17 WASTE, PARINGS AND SCRAP OF PLASTICS - (DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL SOLID 
WASTE MANAGEMENT (NSWMD))  
Outline of system  
1.  Importation of waste, parings and scrap of plastics is under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
Order 2017, where an import licence issued by NSWMD.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  The import permit covers all categories of plastics scrap under H.S. Code 3915.  
 
3.  Restrict importation of plastic waste from developing countries.  
 
4.  Quantity or value of import are restricted to only 70% out of the total machineries ' capacity.  
 
5. Import Licence issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of su bsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 
1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said 
provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or cond itionally.  
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Applications of import licence should be made in advance before shipments/arrival of goods. 
Goods arriving at the port without a licence are against Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 
2017.  
 
(b)  The import licence will be processed within five (5) working days after the date of application.  
 
(c)  No. There is no limitation.  
 
(d)  The issuance of import licence is administrated by NSWMD but the required supporting 
documents are needed from the Department of Environment and respective Local Authorities.   
 
8. Application for a licence may be refused if there is a contravention of any requirements and 
regulations of Customs Act such as false declaration of goods. Yes, reasons will be given to the 
applicant.  In the event a licence is being refused t he appli cant has the right to appeal to NSWMD.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences provided they own and operate 
the processing plant and registered with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licenc e 
10.  Application for an import permit to import waste, parings and scrap into Malaysia must be made 
through the online permit system (e -Permit). Information required in the application for import licence 
are: 
-  name and address of importer;  
-  name and address of supplier;  
-  description of goods;  
-  value and quantity;  
-  customs tariff code;  
-  country of origin; and  
-  port of entry.  
   
Other supporting documents required during the application are as below:  
- Actual photos of imported goods;  
- Plant/Fa ctory Compliance letter by Department of Environment;  
- Invoice from exporter/supplier;  
- Exporter 's approval letter by NSWMD;  
- ISO 14001 certification from Exporter/supplier;  
- Business Licence by respective local authority ; and 
- Confirmation letter from any related authority, accredited body or organization from exporting 
countries to carry out exports activities of plastic waste.  
 
11.  Approved import li cence by NSWMD.  
 
12.  Yes. Importers are subject to service provider charge for e -Permit usage. Currently, there is no 
charge for import licence under NSWMD.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The import licence is given for each consignment with validity period of six (6) months. 
Importers are required to apply a new import licence for every consignment.  
  
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilisation of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/15  
 
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  17.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b)  No. 
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
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