G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
 
13 December  2022 
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Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
 
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON NOTIFICATION  PROCEDURE S 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS  
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated 11 October  2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Malaysia . 
 
A. Notifying Member : Malaysia  
B. Date of notification : 11 October  2022 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): G/MA/QR/N/MYS/1  
D. Type of notification:  
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of all quantitative restrictions in force ) 
 2. Changes to a notification previously made in (doc symbol)  which are of the following 
nature : 
  2.1 Introduction of new restrictio ns, as listed in Section 1. 
  2.2 Elimination of restrictions, as described in G below . 
  2.3 Modification of a previously notified restriction, as described in Section 1. 
 3. Reverse notification of restrictions maintain ed by (Member ): 
E. The notification provides information for the follo wing biennial period  2020-2022 
and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022 
F. This notification contains information* relating to:  
 Section  1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force . 
 Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications wi th information on quantitative 
restrictions that are currently in force and additional information . 
G. Comments of a general nature, including a description of the elimination of 
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force.  
  
 
 
* In English  only.  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 2 - Section 1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
export of strategic 
goods and 
technology  NAL-X Various:  
E.g.: guns, 
ammunitions, 
explosive s, valve, 
integrated circuits, 
maraging steel, and 
carbon fibre , etc. 
 
Strategic Trade 
(Strategic Items) 
(Amendment) Order 
2018 and 
(Amendment) Order 
2021.  
 
Available in:  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.
my/act -
view.php?type=pua&l
ang=BI&no=P.U.%20
(A)%20263/2018  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.
my/act -
view.php?type=pua&l
ang=BI&no=P.U.%20
(A)%20159/2021  Strategic items refer to 
goods and technology 
that are controlled under 
the Strategic Trade Act 
2010 [ Act 708 ]. A 
definitive and 
comprehensive list of 
strategic items is 
prescrib ed in the 
Strategic Trade 
(Strategic Items) 
(Amendment) Order 
2018 and (Amendment) 
Order 2021 . The Order s 
reflect the items 
currently required to be 
controlled under the 
international export 
control regimes, as well 
as the relevant United 
Nations Security Council 
Resolutions.  
 
Available in:  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/
act-
view.php?type=pua&lang
=BI&no=P.U.%20(A)%2
0263/2018  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/
act-
view.php?type=pua&lang
=BI&no=P.U.%20(A)%2
0159/2021  Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  
 
United Nation Security 
Council Resolution 
(UNSCR) 1540 adopted 
on 28 April 2004  Strateg ic Trade Act 
2010 [ Act 708 ] Administered by Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI)  
 
The Strategic Trade Act 2010 
[Act 708 ], is the legislation 
that controls the export, 
transhipment, transit and 
brokering of strategic items 
and technology, including 
arms and related material, as 
well as activities that will or 
may facilitate the design, 
development, production and 
delivery of weapons of mass 
destruction. This Act is 
consistent with Malaysia's 
international obligations on 
national  security .  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 3 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
2.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
unmanufactured 
tobacco, and 
tobacco refuse  NAL 2401.10  
2401.20  
2401.30  Unmanufactured tobacco, 
and tobacco refuse  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Article 5 of the World 
Health Organization 
(WHO) Framework 
Convention on Tobacco 
Control (FCTC)  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by National 
Kenaf and Tobacco Board 
(NKTB), Department of 
Malaysian Quarantine 
Inspection Services (MAQIS)  
and Ministry of Plantation 
Industries and Com modities  
(MPIC)  
3.  Import prohibition 
of illegally logged 
timber from 
Indonesia  P 4403 Logs; Wood in the rough, 
whether or not stripped 
of its bark or merely 
roughed down; wood 
roughly squared or half -
squared but not further 
manufactured; and 
baulks from Indonesia  Article XX(d) of the 
GATT  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
MTIB Director 
General Circular 
Letter dated  
26 June 2002 and 
26 May 2003 Administered by Malaysian 
Timber Industry Board 
(MTIB), Forestry Department 
of Sabah, Sarawak Timber 
Industry Development 
Corporation (STIDC) , 
Department of Agriculture 
Sabah, and Department of 
Agriculture Sarawak  
 
This measure was mutually 
agreed by Malaysia and 
Indonesia in order to prevent 
illegal logging, including 
through the letter fr om 
Indonesia 's Forestry 
Department dated 1 
November 2005 (S.1213/II -
KLN/2005)  
4.  Non-automatic 
import and export 
authorization for 
dangerous drugs  NAL 
NAL-X 
CP 
CP-X Various  
(Within Chapters 28, 
29 and 30 e.g., 
3004.99.9900)  
and 
3822.00.0000  Dangerous Drugs as 
listed under First 
Schedule of the 
Dangerous Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 234 ] Article XX(a) and XX(b) 
of the GATT  
 
Single Convention on 
Narcotic Drugs 1961  Dangerous Drugs 
Act 1952 [ Act 234 ] 
and its Regulations  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
The Dangerous Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 234 ] is an Act to 
make further and better 
provision for the regulating of 
the importation, exportation, 
manufacture, sale, and use of 
opium and of certain other 
dangerous drugs and  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 4 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
substances, to make special  
provision relating to the 
jurisdiction of courts in respect 
of offences thereunder and 
their trial, and for purposes 
connected therewith . 
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/panduan
-permohonan -kebenaran -
import -eksport -bahan -
psikotropik -dadah -
berbahaya.html  
5.  Non-automatic 
import and export 
authorization for 
psychotropic 
substances  NAL 
NAL-X 
CP 
CP-X Various  
(Within Chapters 28, 
29 and 30 e.g., 
3004.90.9900)  
and 
3822.00.0000  Psychotropic Substances 
as specified in the Third 
Schedule of the  Poisons 
Act 1952 [ Act 366 ] Article XX(a) and XX(b) 
of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
Psychotropic 
Substances 1971  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Poisons 
(Psychotropic 
Substances) 
Regulations 1989  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
The Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 366 ] 
is an Act to regulate the 
importation, p ossession, 
manufacture, compounding, 
storage, transport, sale and 
use of poisons.  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/panduan
-permohonan -kebenaran -
import -eksport -bahan -
psikotropik -dadah -
berbahaya.html  
6.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
substances specified 
as poisons  NAL Various  
(All items under 
Chapters 28, 29 and 
30 e.g., 
3003.10.1090 and Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] Articles XX(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Online application can be 
accessed via:  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 5 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
within 
chapters/headings  
1211, 2106, 2208, 
2309, 2528, 2617, 
3301, 3302, 3304 - 
3307, 3401, 3807, 
3808.94, 3810, 
3811, 3822, 3824, 
4014, 8106, 8110, 
2106.90.7100, 
2208.90.1000)  https://mypharma -
c.pharmacy.gov.my/login.php
? 
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/panduan
-permohonan -lesen-jenis-b-
e-permit -natrium -hidroksida -
bahan -psikotropik.html  
7.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of precursor 
substances  NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28, 29 and 
30 e.g.,  
2932.93.0000)  Precursor substances as 
listed under First 
Schedule of the Poisons 
Act 1952 [ Act 366 ], 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order  and 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order  2017 and 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order  2017 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
The United Nations 
Convention against 
Illicit Traffic in Narcotics 
Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances 1988  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Export)  Order 2017  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
The Customs Act 1967 [ Act 
235] is an Act relating to 
customs.  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html  
8.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of Acetyl Bromide, 
Acetyl Chloride, 
Arsenic Trichloride  NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28 and 29 
e.g., 
2812.19.0000 , 
2915.90.9000 , 
2915.90.1000)  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of The 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366], Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order  2017 and 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order  2017 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 
 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 6 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Export)  Order 2017  
9.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of: 
• Mercury  
• Amalgams 
(containing 
mercury)  
• Inorganic or 
organic  
compounds of 
mercury, 
whether or not 
chemically 
defines, 
excluding 
amalgams 
(including 
mercury sulphate 
and mercury 
compounds of a 
kind used as 
luminophores)  
• Organo mercury 
compound  
• Dental alloys 
containing 
mercur y NAL 
NAL-X Various (within 
Chapter 28 e.g., 
2805.40.0000) and 
3006.40.1010  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366], Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 2017 and 
Second Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Minamata Convention 
on Mercury (Malaysia is 
a signatory to this 
Convention)  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html  
10.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of Medicine 
Making Machine  NAL 8479.89.3900  Medicine Making Machine 
(for use in permitted 
manufacturing activities 
below Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics  
Regulations 1984) as 
listed under the Second Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
The United Nations 
Convention against 
Illicit Traffic in  Narcotics Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis - 
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 7 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Schedule  of Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports)  
Order 2017  Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances 1988  panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html  
11.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of:  
• Caffeine and its 
salts  
• Clenbuterol  
• Formoterol  
• Salbutamol/  
Salmeterol/  
Terbutaline  NAL Various (within 
Chapter 29 e.g.  
2939.30.0000  
2922.19.9000  
2924.29.9000  
2922.50.9000)  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] and Second 
Schedule  of Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports)  
Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import-
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html  
12.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of:  
• Nicotine and its 
salt 
• Essential oils 
containing 
nicotine  
• Preparations 
containing 
nicotine, in the 
form of tablets 
and chewing gum 
intended to assist 
smokers to stop 
smoking  
• Preparations 
containing 
nicotine, in the 
form of patches 
(transdermal 
systems) 
intended to assist NAL 2939.79.0010  
33.01  
2106.90.9900  
3824.99.9900  
2403.99.1000  
3302.90.0000  
3824.99.9900  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] and Second 
Schedule  of Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports)  
Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 8 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
smokers to stop 
smoking  
• Mixtures and 
preparation 
whether or not 
containing 
tobacco extract 
or essence, 
nicotine, 
aromatic oil, 
flavouring etc. of 
a kind use for 
vaporizer 
smoking  
13.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of 
Phosphorus,  
Hypophosphoric 
acid &  
Hypophosphorous 
acid NAL Various (within 
Chapter 28 e.g. , 
2804.70.0000  
2809.20.3100  
2809.20.9100  
2811.19.9000)  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] and Second 
Schedule  of Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports)  
Order 2017  
 
Products:  
Phosphorus,  
Hypophosphoric  acid &  
Hypophosphorous acid  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html  
14.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import licensing of:  
• Preparation of a 
kind used in 
animal feeding 
containing 
polymyxin 
including 
polymyxin B and 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  NAL 23.09  
2941.90.0000  
3003.20.00  
3004.20.91  
3004.20.99  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] and Second 
Schedule  of Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports)  
Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the  
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.pharmacy.gov.
my/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -
permohonan -epermit -import -
eksport -dikeluarkan -bpf-
kkm.html   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 9 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
• Organic 
compounds of  
polymyxin 
including 
polymyxin B and 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  
• Medicaments 
containing 
polymyxin 
including  
polymyxin B and 
polymyxin E 
(colistin)  
15.  Prohibition on the 
import of  
preparations of a 
kind used in animal 
feeding containing 
Salbutamol, 
Clenbuterol, 
Salmeterol, 
Terbutaline or 
Formoterol  P 2309.90.9000  Poisons as listed under 
First Schedule of the 
Poisons Act 1952 [ Act 
366] and First Schedule  
of Customs (Prohibition 
of Imports)  Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Poisons Act 1952 
[Act 366 ] 
 
Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports)  Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be access ed at: 
https://www.pharmacy.gov.m
y/v2/ms/dokumen/garis -
panduan -umum -permohonan -
epermit -import -eksport -
dikeluarkan -bpf-kkm.html  
16.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of medicinal 
products  NAL 3001 
3002 
3003 
3004 
3005 All medicinal products for 
human and animals 
(which includes 
traditional medicines, 
chemical and biologic 
drugs)  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Sale of Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 368 ] 
 
Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 1984  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
The Sale of Drugs Act 1952 
[Act 368 ] is an Act relating to 
the sale of drugs.  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
https://www.npra.gov.my/ind
ex.php/en/main -page.html  
Import licence requirements 
can be accessed here:   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 10 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
https://www.npra.gov.my/ind
ex.php/en/guidelines -for-
compliance -licensing/1608 -
licensing -manufacturer -
importer -and-wholesaler.html  
17.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of cosmetics  NAL 3304 
3305 
3307.10.0000  
3307.20.0000  Cosmetics include any 
substance or preparation 
intended to be placed in 
contact with the various 
external parts of the 
human body (including 
epidermis, hair, nails, lips 
and external genital 
organs) or with teeth and 
the muco us membranes 
of the oral cavity for the 
purpose of cleaning, 
perfuming, changing 
their appearance or 
correcting body odours, 
protecting them or 
keeping them in good 
condition.  Articles XX(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Sale of Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 368 ] 
 
Control o f Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 1984  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Details of the cosmetic 
notification requirement can be 
accessed at:  
https://www.npra.gov.my/ind
ex.php/en/cosmetic -main-
page.html  
18.  Non-automatic 
licensing on the 
import of products 
for the purpose of 
clinical trials  NAL 3001 
3002 
3003 
3004 
3005 Products for the purpose 
of clinical trials  Articles XX(a) and 
XX(b) of the GATT  Sale of Drugs Act 
1952 [ Act 368 ] 
 
Control of Drugs 
and Cosmetics 
Regulations 1984  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH).  
 
Details of the requirement on 
Malaysian Guideline for 
Application of Clinical Trial 
Import License and Clinical 
Trial Exemption can be 
accessed here:  
https://www.npra.gov.my/eas
yarticles/images/users/1069/C
TIL%20Guidelines%20Ed%20
7%20&%20Form%20Version
%2001/Malaysian -Guideline -
for-Application -of-CTIL-and- 
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 11 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
CTX-7th-Edition -
28.08.2020.pdf  
19.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of medical devices  NAL 
NAL-X 2520.20.1000,  
2520.20.9000 , 
3002, 3003, 3004,  
3005, 3006, 3307,  
3407, 3808, 3821,  
3822, 3926, 4014,  
4015, 4823, 6115,  
6211, 6212, 6307,  
8419, 8414, 8418,  
8421, 8525, 8713,  
9001, 9004, 9005,  
9006, 9010, 9011, 
9012, 9013, 9018, 
9019, 9021, 9022,  
9025, 9402, 9405, 
9207 Medical device as defined 
in Sec tion 2 of the Medical 
Device Act 2012 [ Act 
737] Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Medical Device Act 
2012 [ Act 737 ] 
 
Medical Device 
Regulation 2012  Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Section 15 of  the Medical 
Device Act 2012 [ Act 737 ] 
requires all establishment to 
obtain establishment license in 
order to import, export or place 
any medical device i n the 
market  
 
Section 5 of the Medical Device 
Act 2012 [ Act 737 ] requires all 
medical device to be registered 
before it can be imported, 
exported or placed in the 
market  
20.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of medical 
device for the 
purpose of:  
• Demonstration 
for marketing  
• Education  
• Clinical research 
of performance 
evaluation of 
medical device  
• Custom -made 
medical device  
• Special access 
medical device  NAL 2520.20.1000,  
2520.20.9000 , 
3002, 3003, 3004,  
3005, 3006, 3307,  
3407, 3808, 3821,  
3822, 3926, 4 014, 
4015, 4823, 6115,  
6211, 6212, 6307,  
8419, 8414, 8418,  
8421, 8525, 8713,  
9001, 9004, 9005,  
9006, 9010, 9011, 
9012, 9013, 9018, 
9019, 9021, 9022,  
9025, 9402, 9405, 
9207 Medical device as defined 
in Sec tion 2 of the Medical 
Device Act 2012 [ Act 
737] 
 
Terms for 'clinical 
research ', personal use ', 
'special access medical 
device ' and 'custom -
made medical device ' as 
interpreted in the Medical 
Device (Exemption) 
Order 2016  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Medical Device Act 
2012 [ Act 737 ] 
 
Medical Device 
(Exemption) Order 
2016 Administered by Ministry of 
Health (MOH)  
 
Medical Device (Exemption) 
Order 2016 states that Mini ster 
exempts medical device from 
Section 5 of the Medical Device 
Act 2012 [ Act 737 ] if the 
medical device is:  
• for the purpose of personal 
use; 
• for the purpose of 
demonstration for 
marketing ; 
• for the purpose of education ; 
• for the purpose of clinical 
researc h of performance 
evaluation of medical device ;  
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
• a custom -made medical 
device ; or 
• a special access medical 
device . 
 
However, a notification in 
writing to import these medical 
devices shall be submitted to 
the Authority.  
21.  Prohibition on the 
import of lightning 
arresters containing 
radioactive material  P Various  Lightning arresters 
containing radioactive 
material  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports ) Order 
2017 
 
The Eleventh 
Atomic Energy 
Licensing Board 
Meeting (No.1/89) 
on 23 June  1989 
had decided to ban 
the use of lightning 
arresters containing 
radioactive material 
due to safety 
reasons.  Administered by Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board  
(AELB) , Ministry of Science, 
Technology and Innovation 
(MOSTI).  
 
This measure is listed under 
Part I of the First Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017 which 
mentioned the list of goods 
which is absolutely prohibited 
from import.  
22.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the  
import and  export 
of radioactive 
material and 
irradiating 
apparatus  NAL 
NAL-X 
CP-X 2844, 
2845, 
8531.10.1000 , 
8531.10.2000 , 
8531.10.3000 , 
9022 Radioactive material and 
irradiating apparatus  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Atomic Energy 
Licensing Act 1984 
[Act 304 ] 
 
Radiation Protection 
(Licensing) 
Regulations 1986  
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Import) Order 2017  
 Administered by Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board  
(AELB) , Ministry of Science, 
Technology and Innovation 
(MOSTI)  
 
The Atomic Energy Licensing 
Act 1984 [ Act 304 ] is an Act to 
provide for the regulation and 
control of atomic energy, for 
the establishment of 
standards on liability for 
nuclear damage and for  
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 matters connected therewith 
or related thereto.  
 
This measure is listed  under 
Part I of the Third Schedule of 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017 which 
mentioned the list of goods 
prohibited for export except in 
the manner provided.  
 
Import/e xport is to be 
accompanied by a letter of 
approval by or on behalf 
Director G eneral of The 
Department of Atomic Energy 
Licensing Board.  
23.  Prohibition on the 
import and export 
of ozone depleting 
substances  P 
P-X Various including  
2903.14 , 
2903.19 , 
2903.76 , 
2903.77 , 
2903.79  Chemicals including 
chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs); halons; carbon 
tetrachloride; and methyl 
chloroform  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT 
 
Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the Ozone 
Layer 1987  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs Duties 
Order 2022 
 
Environmental 
Quality (Prohibition 
on the Use of 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
and Other Gases as 
Propellants and 
Blowing Agents) 
Order 1993  Administered by Department 
of Environment  (DOE) , Ministry 
of Environment and Water  
(KASA) . 
 
All imports and exports  of the 
substances are prohibited.  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20103/2017  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20102/2017  
 
http://w ww.customs.gov.my/e
n/pg/Customs%20Order/P.U.
%20(A)%20114%20 -
%20Peintah%20Duti%20Kast
am%202022.pdf   
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
Environmental 
Quality  (Halon 
Management) 
Regulations 1999  
 
Environmental 
Quality (Refrigerant 
Management) 
Regulations 2020 
 
Environmental 
Quality (Refrigerant 
Management) 
(Amendment) 
Regulations 2021   
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20395/2021  
24.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of Ozone Depleting 
Substances  NAL 
NAL-X 
GQC Various including  
2903.71  
2903.72  
2903.73  
2903.74  
2903.75  
2903.79  Chemicals including 
hydrochlorofluorocarbons  
(HCFCs)  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT 
 
Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the Ozone 
Layer 1987  Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs Duties 
Order  2022 Administered by Department 
of Environment  (DOE) , Ministry 
of Environment and Water  
(KASA)  
 
All imports and exports are 
required to have Approval 
Permit from Department of 
Environment, Ministry of 
Environment and Water.   
Quotas of imports are 
allocated to each importer.  
 
https://newepermit.dagangne
t.com.my/epermit/login/login
_notice.html?rndm=3325078
126  
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
25.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of used electrical 
and electronic 
equipment  NAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NAL - X Various within  Third 
Schedule, Part I 
(item 68), in 
Malaysia 's Custom 
(Prohibition of 
Import) Order 2017  
 
Various within Third 
Schedule Part I (item 
37-43) of Malaysia 's 
Custom (Prohibition 
of Export) Order 
2017 Used electrical and 
electronic equipment as 
listed under Third 
Schedule, Part I (item 68)  
 
 
 
Used electrical and 
electronic equipment as 
listed under Third 
Schedule Part I (item 37 -
43), Custom (Prohibition 
of Export) Order 2017  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of 
Transboundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Waste and 
their Disposal  Guidelines on the 
Transboundary 
Movement of Used 
Electrical and 
Electronic 
Equipment (UEEE) 
in Malaysia  Administered by Department 
of Environment  (DOE) , 
Ministry of Environment and 
Water  (KASA) . 
 
The Guidelin es on the 
Transboundary Movement of 
Used Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (UEEE) in Malaysia 
elaborate the criteria of UEEE 
in importation and exportation 
activities in the country. 
https://www.doe.gov.my/gari
s-panduan -buangan -terjadual/  
26.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of toxic 
and/or hazardous 
wastes  NAL Various within Third 
Schedule Part I (item 
31) of Malaysia 's 
Custom (Prohibition 
of Export) Order 
2017 Toxic and/or hazardous 
wastes  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of 
Trans boundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Waste and 
their Disposal  Environmental 
Quality Act 1974 
[Act 127 ] Administered by Department 
of Environment  (DOE) , 
Ministry of Environment and 
Water  (KASA)  
 
The Environmental Quality Act 
1974 [ Act 127 ] is a n Act 
relating to the prevention, 
abatement, control of 
pollution and enhancement of 
the environment, and for 
purposes connected 
therewith.  
27.  Prohibition on the 
import of bullet -
proof suits (vests, 
helmets, etc) or 
explosive suits, 
except under 
defined conditions  CP 6204.19  
6204.39  
6506.10.9000  Bullet -proof suits (vests, 
helmets, etc.) or 
explosive suits including 
other articles of clothing 
intended as protection 
against attack or 
explosives  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Emergency 
(Prohibition of 
Uniforms and 
Dresses) Regulation 
1974 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%2010/2017   
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
28.  Prohibition on the 
import of any piece 
of equipment, 
apparatus, 
appliance or any 
other device 
capable of 
producing the sound 
of a siren, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP 8531.10 , 
8531.80.1000  Any piece of equipment, 
apparatus, appliance or 
any other device capable 
of producing the sound of 
a siren or any other 
sound resembling that of 
a siren irrespective of its 
mode of operation (use 
by police or ambulance or 
fire brigade)  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20103/2017  
29.  Prohibition on the 
import of pepper 
spray or security 
spray, except under 
defined conditions  CP 9304.00.9000  Pepper spray or security 
spray (spraying device in 
the form of aerosol 
consisting of an irritating 
agent spraying device)  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Customs Act 1967 
[Act 235 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered b y Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI
&no=P.U.%20(A)%20103/20
17 
30.  Prohibition on the 
import of 
expandable batons, 
except under 
defined conditions  CP 9304.00.9000  Expandable batons and 
the like  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 [ Act 
206] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
The Arms Act 1960 [ Act 206 ] is 
an Act relating to arms, 
imitation arms and 
ammunition.  
31.  Prohibition on the 
import and export 
of arms and 
ammunition, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP 
CP-X 93.01,  
9302.00.0000,  
93.03,  
9304.00,  
93.05,  
9306.29.0000,  
9306.30,  
9306.90.0000  Arms and ammunition as 
defined under the Arms 
Act 1960 including:  
 
i) Paintball marker 
or/and paintball 
pellets for sporting  
ii) Taser guns  Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 [ Act 
206] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
Paint Ball and Taser Gun are 
defined under Section 2 of the 
Arms Act 1960 [Act 206 ] which 
has come into force under 
Section 15(1) stated that no 
person can import arms or 
ammunition or any part of 
arms into Malaysia, whether by 
sea, land or air, unless he hold s 
an import license on its behalf.   
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
32.  Prohibition on the 
import of fireworks, 
except under 
defined conditions  CP 3604.10.0000  
3604.90.9000  Fireworks including 
firecrackers  Article XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Explosives Act 1957 
[Act 207 ] 
 
Explosive Rules 
1923 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
The Explosives Act 1957 [ Act 
207] is an Act rel ating to the 
manufacture, use, sale, 
storage, transport, import and 
export of explosives.  
33.  Prohibition on the 
import of shotgun 
cartridges, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP 9306.21.0000  Shotgun cartridges  Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 [ Act 
206] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
Section 15(1) of the Arms Act 
1960 [Act 206 ] states that no 
person can import arms or 
ammunition or any part of 
arms into Malaysia, whether b y 
sea, land or air, unless he  holds 
an import license on its behalf.  
34.  Prohibition on the 
import of imitation 
arms, except under 
defined conditions  CP 3926.40.0000  
4420.10.0000  
7326.90.9990  
7419.99.9100  
7616.99.9000  
9503.00.4000  
9503.00.9400  
9503.00.9900  Imitation arms including 
toy guns and toy pistols  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 [ Act 
206] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 
1960 [Act 206 ] states that any 
person who shall import or 
have in his possession or 
custody an imitation arm shall, 
on conviction, be liable to 
imprisonment for a term not 
exceeding one year or to a fine 
not exceeding five thousand 
ringgit or to both: Provided 
that it shall not constitute an 
offence under this section:  
(b) for any person to import or 
be in possession of an imitation  
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
arm under and in accordance 
with a licence, in such form as 
may be prescribed, issued by 
the Chief Police Officer of the 
State in which the  person 
resides or, in the case of a 
person importing the arms in 
the ordinary course of 
business, in which he carries 
on business.  
35.  Prohibition on the 
import of imitation 
hand grenades, 
except under 
defined conditions  CP 3926.40.0000  
4420.10.0000  
7326.90.9990  
7419.99.9100  
7616.99.9000  
9503.00.4000  
9503.00.9400  
9503.00.9900  Imitation hand grenades, 
including toy grenades  Articles XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  Arms Act 1960 [ Act 
206] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP).  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20103/2017  
36.  Prohibition on the 
import of 
explosives, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP  Explosives including:  Articles XX(a), XX(b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Explosives Act 1957 
[Act 207]  
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Royal 
Malaysia Police (RMP)  
 
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act -
view.php?type=pua&lang=BI&
no=P.U.%20(A)%20103/2017  3601.00.00 00  1) Propellent powders  
3602.00.00 00  2) Prepared  explosives,  
other than 
propellent powders  
36.03  3) safety fuses, 
detonating fuses; 
percussion or 
detonating caps; 
igniters; electric 
detonators 
(including C218)  
3604.90  4) pyrotechnic articles 
including signalling 
flares, rain rockets 
and fog signals   
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
3912.20,  
3915.90.0030,  
3916.90.7000,  
3917.29.1100,  
3917.29.1200,  
3917.29.1900,  
3917.29.2400,  
3917.31.1900,  
3917.31.2500,  
3917.32.9100,  
3917.32.9200,  
3917.32.9500,  
3918.90.1500,  
3919.10.9200,  
3919.90.9200,  
3920.79.1000,  
3921.19.2034  5) Nitrocellulose in 
primary form and its 
articles, including 
waste  
2920.21.0000,  
2920.22.0000,  
2920.29.0000,  
2920.30.0000,  
2920.90.0000  6) Nitroglycerin  
2852.10.1000,  
2852.10.2000,  
2852.10.9000,  
2852.90.1000,  
2852.90.9000,  
2852.90.9000  7) Mercury fulminate  
2850.00.0000  8) Lead azide  
2908.99.0000  9) Lead styphnate 
(lead 2,4,6 -
trinitroresorcinate)  
2908.99.0000  10) Picric acid 
(trinitrophenol)   
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
2904.20.1000  
2904.20.9000  11) 2,4,6 -
trinitrotoluene  
(TNT)  
2920.90.0000  12) Pentaerythritol 
tetranitrate (PETN)  
2925.29.0000  13) Nitroguanidine  
2933.69.0000  14) Cyclotrimethylenetr
initramine 
(hexogen)  
37.  Prohibition on the 
import of offensive 
weapons, except 
under defined 
conditions  CP 93.07  Swords, cutlasses, 
bayonets, lances, keris, 
daggers, flick knife, axes, 
spears or spearheads and 
cross bows  Articles XX(a), XX (b) 
and XXI of the GATT  Corrosive and 
Explosive 
Substances and 
Offensive Weapons 
Act 1958 [ Act 357 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Home Affairs  (MOHA)  
 
The Corrosive and Explosive 
Substances and Offensive 
Weapons Act 1958 [ Act 357 ] 
is an Act to provide certain 
penalties relating to the 
unlawful  possession of 
corrosive and explosive 
substances and the carrying of 
offensive weapons.  
38.  Non-automatic  
licensing for the 
import and export 
of all endangered 
animals and plants 
listed under CITES  NAL 
NAL-X Various within 
Malaysia 's Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017 
 
Various within 
Malaysia 's Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  
 
https://cites.org/eng/
resources/quotas/exp
ort_quotas?field_part
y_quotas_tid=malays
ia&field_full_name_tiAnimal means any 
member of the animal 
kingdom, and includ es- 
a) any mammal (other 
than man), bird, reptile, 
amphibian, fish, mollusc, 
arthropod, or other 
vertebrate or 
invertebrate, whether 
alive or dead, and the 
egg, young or immature 
form thereof; and  
b) any readily 
recognizable part or 
derivative of an animal . Articles XX(b) and 
XX(g) of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  International Trade 
In Endangered 
Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Energy and Natural Resources 
(KeTSA)  
 
The International Trade in 
Endangered Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] is an Act to 
implement the Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES) and to 
provide for other matters 
connected therewith.  
  
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No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
d=&field_export_quot
as_year_value%5Bva
lue%5D%5Byear%5
D=2018&items_per_
page=50   
Plant means any member 
of the plant kingdom, 
whether live or dead, and 
any readily recognizable 
part or derivative of a 
plant.  
39.  National annual 
quota for the export 
of certain CITES -
listed animals and 
plants  GQC-S Various within 
Malaysia 's Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  
 
Various within 
Malaysia 's Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 2017  
 
https://cites.org/eng/
resources/quotas/exp
ort_quotas?field_part
y_quotas_tid=malays
ia&field_full_name_ti
d=&field_export_quot
as_year_value%5Bva
lue%5D%5Byear%5
D=2018&items_per_
page=50  Animal means any 
member of the animal 
kingdom, and includes - 
a) any mammal (other 
than man), bird, reptile, 
amphibian, fish, mollusc, 
arthropod, or other 
vertebrate or 
invertebrate, whether 
alive or dead, and the 
egg, young or immature 
form thereof; and  
 
b) any readily 
recognizable part or 
derivative of an animal.  
 
Plant means an y member 
of the plant kingdom, 
whether live or dead, and 
any readily recognizable 
part or derivative of a 
plant.  Articles XX(b) and 
XX(g) of the GATT  
 
Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora  
(CITES)  International Tr ade 
in Endangered 
Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 Administered by Ministry of 
Energy and Natural Resources 
(KeTSA)  
 
The International Trade in 
Endangered Species Act 2008 
[Act 686 ] is an Act to 
implement the Convention on 
International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES) and to 
provide for other matters 
connected therewith.  
40.  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export 
of rough diamonds  NAL 
NAL-X 7102.10  
7102.21  
7102.31  Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set.  Unsorted  
 
Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set – 
Industrial; Unworked or Kimberley Process 
Certifi cation Scheme 
(KPCS) was adopted in 
December 2000 under 
United Nations General 
Assembly Resolution 
55/56 (UNGA)  
 Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) Order 
2017 
 
Customs 
(Prohibition of Administered by Ministry of 
International Trade and 
Industry (MITI)  
 
Application for Kimberley 
Process Certificate to be made 
prior to exportation or 
importation to accompany  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 22 - QR 
No. General 
description of the 
restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration, 
modification of previously 
notified measures, and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
simply sawn, cleaved or 
bruted  
 
Diamonds, whether or 
not worked, but not 
mounted or set. – Non-
industrial; Unworked or 
simply sawn, cleaved or 
bruted  An international 
certification for rough 
diamonds to exclude 
conflict diamonds from 
legitimate trade  
 
G/C/W/753 Kimberley 
Process Certification  
Scheme for rough 
diamonds – 
Request for an 
extension of a WTO 
waiver  Imports) Order 
2017 movements of rough 
diamonds.  
41.  Temporary export 
ban on face masks, 
due to the COVID -
19 pandemic  P-X 6307.90.406307.90.9
0 Face masks as listed 
below:  
 
(1) face mask 
(surgical/medical) 1 
ply (ear loop)  
 
(2) face mask 
(surgical/medical) 2 
ply (ear loop)  
 
(3) face mask  
(surgical/medical) 3 
ply (ear loop/head  
loop/ head tie -on) 
 
(4) face mask 
(surgical/medical) 
N95 Article XI(2a) of the 
GATT Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Exports) 
(Amendmen t) 
(No.2) Order 2020 
[Government 
Gazette Jil. 64 - No. 
6 (19 March 2020)]  
 
Entry into force:  
20 March 2020  Administered by Ministry of 
Finance  (MOF) and Ministry of 
Domestic Trade and Consumer 
Affairs  (KPNDHEP)  
 
Details of the requirement can 
be accessed at:  
 
http://www.customs.gov.my/e
n/cp/Documents/P.U%20(A)%
2092%20 -
%20Perintah% 20Kastam%20(
Larangan%20Mengenai%20Ek
sport)%20(Pindaan)%20(No.
%202)%20 -%202020.pdf  
 
Export of such product(s) must 
be accompanied by a letter of 
approval issued by the 
Controller of Supplies, Ministry 
of Domestic Trade and 
Consumer Affairs under the 
Control of Supplies Act 1961.  
  
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 23 - Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
This section shall be filled by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification requirement (e.g. set in  the Agreement on 
Agriculture, Agreement on Balance of Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and the Agreement on Import Licensing Pro cedures, etc.) contains 
information on a quantitative restriction in force and which is not listed in Section 1.   
 
1.  Agreement on Agriculture  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/AG/N/              
 
2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificati on: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev . 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
WT/BOP/N/              
 
   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 24 - 3.  Agreement on Safeguards  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/SG/N/              
 
4.  Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non -automatic licences)  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction? Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document symbol 
of notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS( 2017 ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified me asures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Control of Import of 
Scheduled Wastes 
(Toxic and 
Hazardous Wastes)  NAL Various scheduled 
wastes as defined 
in the 
Environmental 
Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) 
Regulations 2005 
and the Customs 
(Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 
2017 
 Toxic and/or 
hazardous wastes  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  
 
Basel Convention for 
the Control of 
Transboundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Waste and 
their Disposal  Environmental Quality 
Act 1974 [ Act 127 ] 
 
Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  Administered by 
Department of 
Environment  (DOE) , 
Ministry of Environment 
and Water  (KASA)   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 25 - Document symbol 
of notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS( 2017 ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified me asures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of kain 
sarong batik (by 
traditional batik 
process)  NAL Certain codes 
under heading 
6211 
 Kain sarong  batik 
(by traditional batik 
process)  Article XX(f) of the 
GATT  
 
 Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  Administered by Ministry 
of International Trade 
and Industry (MITI)  
 
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of Used 
Brakes and Servo 
Brake s NAL Certain codes 
under headings 
87.01, 87.02, 
87.03, 87.04, 
87.05, 87.09, and 
87.11;  Used brakes and 
servo -brakes 
including used 
brake pad, and 
brake lining, for 
motor vehicles  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  Administered by Ministry 
of International Trade 
and Industry (MITI)  
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import of all kinds of 
reusable batteries 
(accumulators) for 
motor vehicles  NAL Certain codes under 
headings 87.01, 
87.02, 87.03, 
87.04, 87.05, 
87.09, and 87.11  All kinds of reusable 
batteries 
(accumulators) for 
motor vehicles  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  Administered by Ministry 
of International Trade 
and Industry (MITI)  
G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14  Non-automatic 
licensing for the 
import and export of 
toxic chemicals and 
their precursors 
covered under the 
Convention on the 
Prohibition of the 
Development, 
Production, 
Stockpiling and Use 
of Chemical 
Weapons and on 
Their Destruction 
1993 (CWC)  NAL 
NAL-X 2812.11 , 
2812.14 , 
2812.17 , 
2853.10 , 
2903.19 , 
2905.19 , 
2918.19 , 
2920.21 , 
2920.24 , 
2921.19 , 
2922.15 , 
2930.90 , 
2931.90 , 
2933.39 , 
3002.90  Toxic chemicals and 
their precursors 
covered under the 
Convention on the 
Prohibition of the 
Development, 
Production, 
Stockpiling and Use 
of Chemical 
Weapons and on 
Their Destruction 
1993 (CWC)  Article XX(b) and XXI 
of the GATT  
 
Convention on the 
Prohibitio n of the 
Development, 
Production, Stockpiling 
and Use of Chemical 
Weapons and on Their 
Destruction 1993 
(CWC)  Customs (Prohibition of 
Imports) Order 2017  Approval letter from 
Ministry of Foreign Affair 
Malaysia  (KLN)  
 
Administered by Ministry 
of Internatio nal Trade 
and Industry (MITI)  
   
  G/MA/QR/N/MYS/2  
 
- 26 - 5. Other notifications  
 
A. Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction in other notifications? Yes     No   
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificatio n: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type 
of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification 
and Grounds f or 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force   
 Administration; 
modification of prev. 
notified measures; 
and other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
             
 
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