G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11  
 
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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 (2015) 
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated 29 January 2016, 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/10 has not been 
modified and remains valid for 2015, 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 been organised according to 
specific products or goods, and the legislative instruments under which their import controls are 
maintained.  
1   PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPO RT LICENSING UNDER THE CUSTOMS 
(PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) ORDER 2012 - (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 AND PLANTING MATERIAL S – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) ..................... 5  
4   RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY 
LICENSING BO ARD) ......................................................................................................... 9  
5   ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) .....................................................................................................................  11 
6   IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF 
MALAYSIA) .................................................................................................................... 13 
7   RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY) ................................................................ 15  
8   IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - 
(DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) .................................................................................. 17  
9   INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO  AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYS IA) ......................................................................... 19  
10   TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL) ..................... 21  
11   THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES 
DIVISION, MINISTRY OF HEALTH) ................................................................................. 24  
                                               
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  12   CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDU LED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONM ENT) .............................................................. 26  
13   LOGS; WOOD IN THE ROUGH, WHET HER 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 ; AND PLYWOOD, 
VENEERED PANELS AND SIMILAR LAMINATED WOOD;  (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOAR D (MTIB)) ............................................................................................ 28
 
 
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1  PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENS ING UNDER THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF 
IMPORTS) ORDER 2012 - (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 
 Motorcyclists' safety helmets, bodies (including cabs) of motor vehicles, chassis and parts thereof for motor vehicles, prime movers, special purpose motor vehicles other than those principally 
designed for the transport of persons or goods, wheat flour or meslin flours (including atta flour), 
ships’ derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane (excluding palfinger fu lly 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, ropes, 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 
 
Passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, 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 covered 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 and used pneumatic tyres and used re-treaded pneumatic tyres. 
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.   
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 Chemical Weapons Conv ention (CWC) Act 2005 - Schedules 1, 2 and 3 
except where such chemicals are controlled by th e relevant provisions under the Poison Act 1952 
(Revised 1989) and Pesticides Act 1974.  5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, 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 sa id 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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, the import of chemicals listed under 
the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005 and plastic wastes require written 
approval from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Environment respectively. 
 
8.  Application for a licence may be refused 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 the applicant has the right to appeal  to the Director of Import and Export 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. There is no registration fee 
required.   
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 supporting documents such as written approval and manufacturing licence are also required.   
11.  The JK-69 form will become an import licence after it has been approved and signed by an 
authorised officer.  
 
12.  No. 
 
13.  No.  Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between three (3) to six (6) months. Licences 
can be extended for another three (3) to six (6) months.  
  
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, written 
approval from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required. Importation of plastic wastes is only for manufacturers undertaking plastic recycling 
activities approved by the Department of Environment. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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 an d 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 Department of Fisheries Sabah. Meanwhile, the importation of 
live fish to Sarawak is subjected to import pe rmits administered by the Sarawak State Fisheries 
Office for marine fish and the Sarawak Agricultur e Office for freshwater fish. The importation of 
fish and fish products to Sabah and Sarawak is subjected to import license and wholesale 
administered by the Fisheries Development Auth ority of Malaysia or Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan 
Malaysia (LKIM) in both state. MAQIS has implemented the issuance of import permit electronically 
since 2013 through e-permit system 
http://newepermit.dagangnet.co m/dnex/login/?rndm=1455791023 . 
 
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, fi ngerling, spat 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 qu antity or value of imports and currently there is no 
other alternative methods have 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 sy stem 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 
regulations. However, there will be penalties/compound charged against the importer.  
 (c) No, there is no limitation. 
 
(d) The issuance of import permit is administ rated 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 for 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 reason for refusal 
will be informed to the applicant. The applicant may appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry (MOA). G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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 are 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. 
 
12.  The user registration in the e-permit syst em will be charged RM200.00 for small company and 
RM500.00 for big company. Besides that, an annual fee for e-permit amount RM 200.00 will be imposed to the registered user. The applicant w ill be charged for the approved permit. Permit 
Issuance fees for importation are available on the website of MAQIS 
http://www.maqis.gov.my/c/document_libra ry/get_file?uuid=aa 4cd9d8-e04f-4020-8584-
78bf002ddcbd&groupId=64906 . 
 
13.  There is no any deposit or advance payment required for the issuance of import permit.  
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The import permit is valid for 14 days and cannot be extended. 
 15.  No. 
 
16.  No.  
17.  No. 
 Other procedural requirements 
18.  The issuance of import permit is admi nistrated 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 Fisherie s Act (Amendment) 2012 and the Lembaga Kemajuan 
Ikan Malaysia Act (Amendment) 2012.  
19.  Not applicable. 
 3  PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) 
Outline of System 
1.  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 pu rsuant to Section 23 of the Plant Quarantine 
Act 1976. It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, 
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  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 Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981, an import permit is imposed for the importation 
of the following:  
 - plant (except any plant imported for consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing 
purposes; any processed plants; any plant or pa rts of plant used as packaging or packing 
materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet); 
-  fresh flowers and leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium; 
-  fresh fruits of mangoes (Mangifera spp.), oranges and limes (Citrus spp.), banana (Musa 
spp.) and mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana); 
- grains and beans of soy bean (Glycine max), corn/maize (Zea mays), cocoa beans 
(Theobroma cacao), coffee beans (Coffea Ar abica, Robusta coffee, Coffea liberica); 
- 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); -  Importation of all commodities as listed below for processing or consumption from Thailand 
only: 
- Rose apple ( Syzygium samarangense ) 
- 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 ) 
- Greater galangal ( Alpinia galangal ) 
- Yambean ( Pachyrhizus erosus ) 
- Kaffir lime leaves ( Citrus hystrix ) 
- growing media or any rooting compost; - organic fertilizers; 
- soil; 
- living or dead organisms including non-pathogenic micro-organisms; - packing materials originated from jute and bamboo; - products and plants of Palmae family; and 
- logs, lumber, and other wood articles.  
 
3.  The Regulations apply to imports from all co untries, with the exception of countries in the 
American Tropics and countries endemic to diseas e of plants of Palmae family. The provisions 
under this category of goods are as follows:   
The importation 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 countries endemic to 
disease of cocoa and plants of Palmae), is prohibited except where: 
 - importation of plants, plant products and any processed plant products may be allowed for 
research purposes, consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing purposes only on a 
case by case basis upon completion of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) study.    
 - such plant/plant products may be subjected to quarantine or treatment at a place approved 
by the Director 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 plants of Palmae is  present or believed to be present and are G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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.  The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Qu arantine Regulations 1981 seek 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 Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981. The Pl ant Biosecurity Division of the Department of 
Agriculture is responsible for the administration of the Plant Quarantine Regulations.  Procedures 
6.  Not applicable.   
 7.(a) Application should be made one month before the arrival 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 perm it to the country of export for necessary 
arrangement by the exporter and the Quaranti ne Authority according to the conditions 
attached to the permit. Import permits can be obtained through online application 
(E-Permit: http://epermit.dagangnet.com) within five (5) working days after the date of application, provided that the goods have not arrived at the point of entry. No import permit will be issued for goods which have al ready arrived at the point of entry. 
 
(b) It will not be possible to issue import perm it 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 and related goods into Malaysia involve a single 
approach to appropriate component (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) of the Plant Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture. 
 
8.  Other than the standard criteria, application for an import permit may be refused at the 
discretion of the Director General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of 
Labuan, Director of Agriculture for Sabah or Director of Agriculture for Sarawak. Reasons for 
refusal will normally be provided. The applicant howe ver, has the right to appeal either to Director 
General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia 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 should approach the Departme nt of Agriculture of the appropriate component 
directly, specifying details of what aspect of plant or goods to be imported. The officer on duty will 
then forward the appropriate form to the import er for completion. The address for correspondence 
is: 
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  For Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan: 
 
Plant Biosecurity  Division 
Department of Agriculture 
Levels 1 – 3, Wisma Tani Kuala Lumpur, 
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, 50632 Kuala Lumpur 
Malaysia 
 For Sabah: 
 
Enforcement and Crop Protection Section 
Department of Agriculture Sabah Wisma Pertanian Sabah 
Locked Bag 2050 
88632 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia 
 
For Sarawak: 
 Plant Protection and Quarantine Branch 
Department of Agriculture Sarawak 
Annex Complex, Jalan Kumpang, 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 are required on importation. For plants, planting materials and regulated articles besides an import permit, a phytosanitary 
certificate from the exporting countries is required upon importation. For soil, growing and rooting 
media (refers to peat, compost, moss, etc.) living or dead organisms, besides an import permit, sanitary certificates are required upon importation.  All logs, lumber and other wood article are 
subjected to import permit and phytosanitary certificate. 
 12.  A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issu ance of an import permit in respect of a 
consignment. Where importations require periods of quarantine containment or treatment, e.g. 
spraying, fumigating, cleaning, to eliminate the risk of entry of pests, disease etc. into Malaysia, the importer will be required to bear the costs of  such action. Specific details of charges may be 
obtained on enquires directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority. 
 
13.  No.  
Conditions of licensing 
14.  An import permit is valid for a period of three (3) months from the date it is issued except for 
matured coconut and fresh coconut meat (for consumption) which is only valid for 1 month. 
 
15.  No.  16.  No. 
 
17.  Conditions may be imposed on the permit regarding:   
- treatments required; 
- additional declaration on certain quarantine pests and diseases; and - post-entry requirements. 
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  Other procedural requirements 
18.  Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) shall be conducted and completed on the following categories of 
commodities before the issuance of Import Permit:  
 (i) Application of any new commodity or new commodity form to be imported for the first 
time into Malaysia; 
(ii) Importation of existing commodity from a new country of origin; 
(iii) Changes in phytosanitary status of the existing importation of allowed commodities. 
 19.  Not applicable.  
4  RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/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 ap proval is obtained from appropriate authority 
i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB).  
 
Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, licen ces and approvals are issued to persons (which 
mean any individual, partnership, private or pu blic body) for the importation of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus that are subject to the legislation. All records, in relation to the 
issuing of import approvals and authorisation, are maintained in hard and soft copies. 
 Applications of import/export permit for radioact ive 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. 
 
5.  The control on importation of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under Section 12 and 17 of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984.  
Procedures 
6.  Information concerning the restriction on th e quantity of imports/export are defined in the 
license conditions. For users, the quantity is restricted to the quantity and type of products being 
licensed. For traders, there are no restriction on the quantity but restricted to the type of 
radioactive material/irradiating apparatus stated in the licence (being licensed).   
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 
Licensing Division of the Atomic Energy Licens ing Board in order to be granted an approval 
to import. 
 
(c) Approvals may be issued in any period of the year. 
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  (d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic  Energy Licensing Board before applications 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is considered.  Approval to import is issued by the Licensing Division of 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, priv ate or public body) are eligible to apply for 
permission 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 -P e r m i t  O n l i n e  S y s t e m  w h e r e  
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, and license number; 
- details of goods to be imported; - details of the goods' container; and 
- time and place of landing. 
 11.  Selective documents (which are necessary and relevant) are required upon actual importation 
namely: 
 The Enforcement Form (AELB) together with othe r 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 goods imported/exported; 
- copy of certified approval letter by origin authority; - copy of certificate if performance test by Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia); 
- 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 Aviation 
Department; 
- ownership statement (LPTA/BM/3); and 
- sales statement (LPTA/BM/2).  
12.  A deposit of RM15 is required upon each license application. The licensee will be charged a 
licence fee upon acquiring the licence. For us ers, the sum will depend  on the quantity of 
radioactive material/irradiating apparatus and the pu rpose of that specified material.  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 approximately RM 35 per successful permit.    13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
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 Protec tion Officer (RPO) Licence (whichever comes first) 
and applies to one consignment only.  
15.  No. 
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  16.  No. 
 17.  Permission granted under conditions of the licence may specify conditions or requirements which must be complied by the holder of the permission.  
 
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 in term of 
SPS, veterinary health and veterinary public heal th for imported animal and animal products.   
 
However, starting 2013, The Department of Malays ian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) 
which is a new department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro Based Industry Malaysia 
(MOA) has taken over the role of import permit issuance for all animal and animal products that 
imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan the enforcement of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728].  
The role of import permit issuance for all animal and animal products that imported to Sabah still 
issued by the Department of Veterinary Services and Animal Industry, Sabah and for Sarawak still being issued by the Department of Agriculture, Sarawak. 
 
Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) has been amen ded in 2013 in order for MAQIS to take over 
matters related to imports and exports of animal and animal products. 
   
MAQIS issues the import permit for animal and animal based products based on the approval list provided by DVS. DVS provides the approval list based on risk assessment on SPS and veterinary inspection. 
 
In addition, licences from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks are required for the importation of wildlife. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  Under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728], import permit is 
mandatory for import of animal and animal based products into Malaysia.   
 
3.  The requirement for import permit under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
Act 2011 [Act 728] applies to all animals and animal products imported from all countries. 
 4.  The requirement for import permit under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
Act 2011 [Act 728] does not intend to limit the value or quantity of import. It is intended to regulate 
the import of animals and animal products within the context of the SPS or sanitary requirements.  5.  Import permit is a statutory requirement under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
Act 2011 [Act 728] for the control of importation of animals and animal products to ensure the 
imported animals or products meet SPS requirements.   
The legislations do not allow for administrative discretion regarding the designation of animal and 
products that are subjected to licensing. It is also not possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval. 
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable.       
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  7.(a) Application for an import permit should be made well in advance before the animal or animal 
products leaves the exporting country or country of origin. This is to allow time to check and verify the information supplied in the importation documents as well 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/compound charged against the importer.  
 
(c) No, there is no limitation in respect to the period during which applications for import permit 
and importation can be made.  Importation may be made at any period of the year.  
 
(d) Prior to the applications for import permit to im port animals or animal products into Malaysia 
from MAQIS, 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 and are in particular subjected to CITES regulations in relation to conservation 
of endangered species of wild fauna and flora. 
 8.  Application for an import permit from MAQIS may be refused if there is no approval from DVS. 
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 inte nded to be imported complies with import 
regulations. 
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Applications for an import permit to import animals and animal products into Malaysia must be 
made through the online permit system (E-Permit).  The information required will depend on the type of animals and products, the purpose of importation and the country of origin.  
 
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; and - Halal Certificate. 
 
 (iii)  For importation of animal products (pork and pork products): 
- Import permit from MAQIS; - Veterinary Health Certificate. 
 
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 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  No. Category Fee (RM) 
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 pr oducts for animal feed, animal fat, 
eggshell or other non-human consumption product 20 per permit 
 
13.  No. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  The period of validity for a licence is 30 days.  However, in certain circumstances subject to the 
discretion of the Director General of MAQIS, the validity of a licence may be extended for a period of not more than 30 days.   
 
15.  No.  16.  No. 
 
17.  No.  
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Prior to the applications for import permit to import animals or animal products into Malaysia 
from MAQIS through the online permit system (E-P ermit), approval to import should be obtained 
from Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) which is the competent veterinary authority in 
M a l a y s i a .  D V S  w i l l  c o n d u c t  r i s k  a s s e s s m e n t  i n  t e r m  o f  S P S  b e f o r e  g r a n t i n g  a p p r o v a l  t o  i m p o r t . MAQIS will approve the import permit based on the approval list by DVS.   
19.     Not applicable. 
 6  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES 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 a pesticide for sale must ensure that such pesticides has a valid registration and has the relevant certificate of registration from the Pesticides Board of Malaysia. The right to import a product belongs only to the holder of that registration. 
  
The importer of the pesticide must, at the point of import, provide the Royal Customs Department 
of Malaysia with a certified copy of the valid registration certification of the pesticide as provided 
for under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012.  
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are imported or manufactured for sale, has to be 
registered with the Pesticides Board prior to im port or manufacture. Application to import a 
registered pesticide is carried out through the e-permit system. 
 
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 do not 
cause any adverse effect to man and the environment.  
 
5.  Registration of pesticides before it is imported or manufactured is mandatory under the Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) The minimum time required for processing an application for an import permit is 5 days. On 
a case by case basis, a shorter application time can be met if the pesticides registration is valid and the source of the goods has already b een approved by the Pesticides Board. Goods 
arriving at the port without a valid registration or from unapproved source would not be 
permitted to enter the country.  
 
(b) A certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately, thus no import permit can be 
issued for an unregistered product. 
 (c) An application for import can be done in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Consideration for import of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ, 
i.e. Pesticides Board, Malaysia. The importer does not have to approach other administrative 
organs. 
 8.  Applications to register a pesticide, which consequently allows for consideration of an import 
permit, are rejected if the pesticides do not meet  the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. 
Applications may also be rejected if, in the opinion of the Pesticides Board, the risks associated with the use of the products outweigh the benefits. All applicants will be given the reasons why their applications for registration are rejected. App lication for import permit may be rejected if the 
registration certificate has expired and the new registration has not been approved yet, or if the 
source listed in the application for the permit is not an approved source.   
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 Agro-b ased Industry 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 stages, 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 issued.  Products registered by the Board 
including the names of companies registering the products are published in the Government 
Gazette on a monthly basis, and this information is available through the department website http://www.doa.gov.my./ . 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Information required in e-permit application are the consignee and consignor details, country of 
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  name, Cas. No of active ingredients, tariff code of active ingredient, the amount imported, value of 
import and unit type of product.   11. Upon actual importation, a certified true copy  of the registration certificate has to accompany 
other documents as per the Customs Order.  
 12.  Apart from the subscription payment to the e- permit service provider for access to the e-permit 
system, there is no additional payment to the administrative organ for application of this import 
permit.  13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  Validity period is for three (3) months. If the import permit has expired, its validity cannot be 
extended and a fresh application has to be submitted to replace the expired permit. 
 15.  No. 
 
16.  No.  17.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Import of pesticides listed under Annex III,  Rotterdam Convention which are still registered 
and used in Malaysia must comply to the Pr ior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC) of the 
Rotterdam Convention before import can be allowed. 
   Other procedural requirements 
18.  The applicant also has to fulfil other requirements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.   Under current procedures, any pesticides 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 empowering MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relating 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 inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters 
connected to it. 
 19.  Not applicable.  
7  RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY) 
Outline of System 
1.  The import licence is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry under the 
Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522). The Director General of the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia authorises the Paddy and Rice Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based 
Industry to issue the Approval Permit (AP). 
 Purposes 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 the importation of goods from all countries. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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).  This requirement can be abolished without legislative approval. 
 
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 effected 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 Agro-Based Industry.  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9. The import licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers License, issued by the Paddy 
and Rice Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry.   
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 an d 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. 
 12.  RM 200.00 per year per license (wholesale licence, import license and export license).  
 
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 licence. 
 16.  No.  
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  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 Quaran tine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] 
is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relating 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 inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. 
 
19.      Not applicable.  
8  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 (Prohibi tion of Imports) Order 2012 whereby importation 
is prohibited except in the manner provided: For importation into Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan an import permit issued by or on behalf of the Director General of Malaysian Quarantine and 
Inspection Services (MAQIS) under the Malaysia n Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 
[Act 728]. For importation into Sabah and Sarawak – an import permit issued by Director 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 applicants need to provide information about their 
experience in trading the products, trading area, ou tlets owned by importers, distribution network, 
handling facilities, processing facilities (for coffee) etc.   
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.  The licensing requirements are also for the purpose of monitoring the imported amount of 
round cabbages and coffee beans into the country.  
 
5.  The licence is statutorily required.  This legislation does not leave the designation of products to be subjected to administrative discretion.  
Procedures 
6. The importation of both round cabbages and coffee beans from any country are subjected to 
application of import licenses. 
 
I. Information pertaining to the licensing requirements is available on the website of 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.   
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  II. The amount of round cabbages and coffee beans imported are mentioned in the import 
licences. An importer is required to apply for a licence every time he intends to import. Prior to applying for import licenses for these produce, such importers need to secure quota granted on monthly basis for cabbages and yearly basis for coffee beans. Such quota is valid 
for one (1) year.  The quantity of the quota in the case of coffee beans is usually determined 
by the capacity of the processing plant while in the case of cabbages is determined by the 
ability of the applicant to purchase (financially sound) and availability of suitable buyers and 
logistics to market the cabbages. 
 III. There is no special preference for domestic producers for like goods. Unused approved 
amounts are not added for a succeeding period.   
 
IV. Applications for import permit can be made immediately subject to registration with the 
relevant service provider for electronic application. 
 
V. Processing of import permit can be done 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 owners of coffee processing plants or marketers of round cabbages are eligible 
to register as importers. Importers who misuse the import permits for profiteering may be 
de-registered as importers.  
 IX-XI.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) 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 made 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.  An application for a licence may be refused if the information provided is incomplete or suspicious and if an importer is found to have committed an offence relating to the previous importation or failed to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the licence. An 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 Malaysia. Registered cooperatives may also apply. However, importers need to register with DOA. 
 
(b) Not applicable.   Firms applying to be registered with DOA are required to meet certain criteria which include 
financial standing, proper accounts, availability of storage, confirmation on the source of the 
supply and any contracts from those who would be buyers.  
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Information required for application (for registration as an importer): 
 
- details of the applicant - name of company, type of business, capital invested, ownership 
etc.; 
- details of the requirement - quanti ty, why required, source of supply; G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  - 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.  The user registration in the e-permit syst em will be charged RM200.00 for small company and 
RM500.00 for big company. Besides that, an annual fee for e-permit amount RM 200.00 will be 
imposed to the registered user. The applicant w ill be charged for the approved permit. Permit 
Issuance fees for importation are available on the website of MAQIS http://www.maqis.gov.my/c/document_libra ry/get_file?uuid=aa 4cd9d8-e04f-4020-8584-
78bf002ddcbd&groupId=64906 . 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity period of an import permit is until the last day of the month for the importation of 
cabbage, and six (6) months for unroasted coffee bean s.  The validity of the import permit cannot 
be extended.   15.  There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it. 
 
16.  No.  
17.  The weight of each package of cabbages can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only however 
exemptions may be considered. Raw coffee beans imports are allowed for the processing requirements of license holders only.  One permit  can be used for only one consignment (whether 
fully used or not). 
 Other procedural requirements 
18.  All round cabbage and unroasted coffee bean s require Certificate of Conformity from the 
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) 
Regulations 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 applicable. 
 
9  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)  
Outline of System 
1.  Under Regulation 18 of the Customs Regulations 1977, no person shall import intoxicating 
liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit except under, and in accordance with, a licence issued by or under the direction of the Director General of Custom s; provided that intoxicating liquor or tobacco 
which a Senior Officer of Customs is satisfied is intended for private consumption of the importer 
and not for sale, or intoxicating liquor or toba cco exempted from the payment of customs duty 
under the provision of section 14 of the Customs Act 1967 may be imported without such licence.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  To control smuggling of intoxicating liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit into Malaysia. 
 
3.  The system applies to all countries. 
 
4.  No. Licensing is not intended to restrict qu antity or value of imports. No other methods of 
accomplishing the purpose has been considered be cause the present licensing system is found to 
be effective enough to control the import activi ty of the goods in order to prevent smuggling. 
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  5.(a) The control on the importation of liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit are statutory  
requirements under the Customs Regulations 1977. 
   (b) Not subject to administrative discretion. 
 
The legislation does not allow for administrative discretion regarding importation of liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit subject to import controls.  
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Application should be made well in advance before the goods are imported.  Application for a 
license 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 Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 
8.  Black listed (those who have committed offences under the law and regulation) applicants may 
not be considered.  Reasons for refusal will norm ally be informed.  Unsuccessful applicants may 
submit appeal to the Minister of Finance 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 for cigarette only to be made in writing to the Director General of Customs.  
Others i.e. new application/renewal of licence for liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit, and renewal of licence for cigarette is to be made in writing to the State Director of Customs. Information 
required depends on the type of goods to be imported: 
   (i) Liquor and denatured spirit - informatio n required include brand, country of origin, 
point of entry, date of import, applican t's name, mailing and premise addresses. 
 (ii) Cigarette and Tobacco – The applicant is required to submit documents to show status 
of the company, agency appointment, paid up capital, applicant's name, mailing and premise addresses. 
 
11. Customs Form No. 1, invoices, shipping documents and import licence.  
12.  Yes. The fee for any such licence shall be RM10.00 for each calendar month or part thereof or 
RM48.00 for six months or RM96.00 for 12 months.  
13.  No deposit required. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Such licence shall be for any period not exceeding one year but shall expire not later than 
31 December following the date of issue. Yes.  Renewal is permitted.  
 15.  No. 
 
16.  No.  
17.(a) None. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  (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 cigarette 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 printe d with forty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the front panel an d 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 prin ting images expressed 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 Matt 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, sale restriction, name 
of manufacture/importers and date of manufacturing on the front/back panel. 
    
Other procedural requirements 
18.(a)  On each packet of cigarette there shall be affixed a tax stamp as approved by the Director 
General of Customs. 
 
(b) The tax stamp shall not visually obstruct the health warning and health information.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  10  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL) 
Outline of System 
1.  The import permit applies to all communication product capable of being used for 
telecommunication in the frequency band lower than 420 THz or their motherboards and 
apparatus or equipment to be attached or connected to Public Networks. The imports shall be 
declared to Royal Malaysian Customs, irrespective whether they are dutiable or otherwise in accordance to Customs Act 1967, Customs (Prohibition of Imports)(Amendment)(No. 4) 
Order 2015. The application of import permit shall be made through electronic system at ePermit 
(http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.jsp) and the approval is obtained from SIRIM as a Permit Issuing Agency.  
The import permit is issued to product which has been type approved. 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 Specifications 
http://www.mcmc.gov.my/  or applicable standards which may include the following: 
 
(a) Malaysian Standard; 
(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) Regulations 2000.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  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 shall be associated with unique ID either 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 importer successfully 
registered for SLP. There are requirements for certification mark including durability, legibility, positioning and font and symbol size. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The import permit system is based on Cust oms (Prohibition of Imports)(Amendment)(No. 4) 
Order 2015. The related products covers communication and multimedia equipment and 
apparatus which is integrated with communications module for connecting to public 
communications network or for radio communications utilizing band up to 420 THz. 
 
3.  The Order 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; 
- Safety to public in general and for any comm unications equipment or any other equipment. 
 
5.  Import permit are issued under the Custom s (Prohibition of Imports)(Amendment)(No. 4) 
Order 2015, 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.  
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) For registered applicant, import permit ca n be approved within 5 minutes to 10 minutes 
electronically.  
 
For unregistered applicant, import permit ca n 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 a day. 
 
Import Permit 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. 
 
(b) Yes,  registered  users  would  be  able  to  get  import  permit  on  the  same  day 
electronically and within a day for none registered applicants. 
 
(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 designated one-stop-centre agent for Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commissions (MCMC) is responsible for certifying and registering of product serial number or International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for communication & 
multimedia products and the agent for Royal Customs Department of Malaysia for the 
issuance of import permit. 
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  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.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons are eligible to apply for import permit. 
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  To register for electronic account, applicants are requested to fill up the Registration Form 
with a copy of individual/company supporting documents and submit to SIRIM QAS International 
Sdn. Bhd. As registered applicant, applications must be submitted electronically. For none registered applicants or one time application, application must be done in writing to SIRIM QAS 
International Sdn. Bhd. 
 11.  Copy of approved import permit. 
 
12.  Yes, the fee charge is RM20.00 per import permit for registered user and subject to any applicable government tax for every successful transaction. A one-time registration fee of RM310.00 (SME)/RM610 (Corporate) and annual fee of RM250.00 are charged for a registered 
applicant. Corporate rate is considered when th e 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 RM25.00 per import permit. 
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The import permit is valid for three (3) months. New application is required for extension of 
validity.  
15.  No. 
 16.  No. 
 
17.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Import permit 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 (C ategory: Personal/Company, Demo/Trial/Market 
Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or iii) Product categorised under 
IT/Networking. 
 
Importation of samples 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. 
 
An import permit is valid for one shipment and per model only.  
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Certifications (Type Approvals / Special Appr ovals), Self-Labelling Program  registration for 
manufacturers, assembler, repair centre, service centre and call centre and import permits are 
required. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  11  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES DIVISION, 
MINISTRY OF HEALTH) 
Outline of System 1.  The Pharmaceutical Services Division, Ministry of Health (PSD, MOH) regulates the importation 
of precursor/controlled chemicals and medicine making machine into Malaysia under the Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012.   
PSD, MOH issues electronic permit approval through an online web-based system called e-Permit. 
Import approval is a single permit basis for each consignment.  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 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention). Currently only Table 
I requires an import permit. 
 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 obliged 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.  
5.  The relevant laws are the Customs (Prohibi tion of Import) Order 2012 and United Nations 
Convention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention). Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, 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 conditionally. 
 Procedures 
6.I. In 2006, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs has requested member States to implement 
Annual Legitimate Requirements (ALR) for certain precursor substances. Malaysia has started to implement since 2011. The quantity of ALR per country is submitted yearly to 
INCB. INCB will publish the ALR as reported by member States in their official website 
(http://www.incb.org ). 
 
II. Yearly basis. The importers can apply the permit at any time throughout the year and 
validity of permit is 3 months from the appr oved date but should not exceed 31 December 
of the current year. 
 
III. Currently there are 4 precursor substances 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 expo rters are supplied in the notification.   
 IV. Not applicable. 
 
V. The result of ALR application will be issued before 1 January of the particular year while the 
import permit will be processed within 3 working days. 
 
VI. Can be the same day.  
 
VII. The importer does not have to approach more than one administrative organ. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  VIII. Not applicable. 
 IX. Not applicable. 
 
X. Not applicable. 
 XI. Yes. 
 
7.(a) Import licence must be applied prior to any importation (approximately 2-3 weeks).  (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 license is valid per year basis except for non-scheduled substances under 
Poisons Act 1952. 
 (d) The importer does 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 appeal to the PSD-MOH and submit the permit app lication under the existing licensing procedure. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9. Only a person worked in registered company or registered pharmacist eligible to apply for Poison 
License under Poisons Act 1952 are eligible for the license.  
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  All permit application must fulfill the requirements as below: 
 Import Application 
 
Pseudoephedrine & Ephedrine: 
 Purchase Order (PO) to supplier 
 Raw materials' usage record or stock balance for pharmaceuticals preparation 
 Completed the first Precursor Inspection for the year 
 Monthly wholesale record for pharmaceutical preparation (have submitted to Pharmaceutical 
Services Division) 
 
Precursor & Other Controlled Substance: 
 Purchase Order (PO) to supplier 
 Raw materials' usage record (If stockpiling)  
  
Import Application for Medicine Making Machine: 
 Manufacturer's License from Drug Control Authority (DCA)/No objection letter from DCA 
 Medicine Making Machine Import Declaration Form 
 Purchase Order (PO)/ Proforma Invoice 
 Packing List 
 Machine Specifications 
 Catalogue/Picture of Machine 
 Purchase Order (PO)/Proforma Invoice from buyer (If resells) 
  
Application for Resells (Raw Material Only): 
 Purchase Order (PO) from buyer    
 "End-User Declaration" (For Precursor & Caffeine only) - Filled up by end user 
 A copy of buyer's Poison Lice nse if buyer resells poison 
 11. Customs declaration forms, invoice. 
 
12.  No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  13.  No. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Licence is valid for 3 months. Validity of a license can be extended. The applicant can submit a 
new application for extension. 
 15.  No. 
 
16.  No.  17.  No. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Yes only for pharmaceutical products. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  
12  CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES) – 
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT) 
Outline of System 1.  The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Or der 2012 regulates the importation of scheduled 
wastes into Malaysia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department with the 
condition that prior written approvals should be obtained from the Director-General of the 
Department of Environment as stipulated under Section 34B(1)(b), Environmental Quality 
Act 1974.  
 Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The Order applies to scheduled wastes as defined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005 and the Customs (Prohibiti on of Imports) Order 2012. Importation of 
scheduled waste requires a prior written approval from the Director General of the Department of Environment. 
 
3.  Licensing applies to imports from all countries.  
4.  The system is intended to control the trans-boundary movements of scheduled waste destined 
for disposal as well as for recovery or recycling in order to protect the Malaysian environment from illegal/illicit trafficking. 
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, 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 conditionally. 
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Approval must be obtained prior to shipment  from  the country of export.  If the wastes 
arrive at the port without a license or written approval from the Director General of the Department of Environment, the shipment is regard as illegal and need to be returned 
immediately to the exporter country by the importer and legal actions will be taken against 
the Parties concerned. 
 
(b) No. 
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  (c) No. 
 (d) Yes. The Department of Environment will issue an approval letter and this approval needs to 
be attached to Import declaration form for the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia as 
required under The Customs (Prohibition of Import) 2012. 
 8.  Other than failure to comply with the normal criteria, the application w ill be rejected whenever 
Malaysia does not have the environmentally sound facilities to accept the scheduled wastes.  It is 
the policy of the Department of Environment not to allow any importation of scheduled wastes, 
except where the scheduled waste is needed as raw material in certain process, and it is not available locally.  However this is to be considered on case to case basis. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) The importers must be the company that is using the scheduled wastes directly. No third 
party will be entertained.  
 (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. 2011)  – Application for the Importation of Scheduled Waste into Malaysia. 
 
11. Written Approval issued by The Director General of Environment 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 tr ansboundary movement and the compliance to the 
attached conditions. 
 
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 procedural requirements 
18.  Yes. Every application on import of scheduled wastes is subjected to a thorough evaluation of 
environmental impacts as well as country obligati on to The Basel Convention on the Control of 
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.  
 
19.  Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  13  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 ; AND PLYWOOD, VENEERED PANELS AND SIMILAR LAMINATED WOOD;  (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB))  
Outline of System 
1.  Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) admi nisters issuance of import licences to persons, 
firms or organisations for the importation of logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks 
poles and piles of Bakau; and plywood, veneered pa nels and similar laminated wood to be further 
processed in the country (Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah only).  Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  Round logs and the timber products are subject to control under this Order are as listed under 
Items 38, 39 and 41, Third Schedule, Part 1 of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012.  
3. The system applies to timber products originating from all countries.  
 4.  There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, 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 conditionally. 
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of the goods. In certain 
circumstances, import permission can be given for goods which have in advertently 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 properly completed 
documentations are furnished to MTIB. 
 (c) Licences may be issued in 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 obtain ed through the Import/Export Committee of 
MTIB prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. For poles and 
piles of Bakau; 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 persons, firms and organisations are eligib le provided they are domiciled in Peninsular 
Malaysia and Sabah. 
 
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 item 38 of the Order) application should apply to the Import/Export Committee of 
MTIB by filling the application form, including the provision of the following information: G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  - 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 License (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles 
of Association, a copy of Form 24 (List of Sh areholders) and a copy of Form 49 (List of 
Board of Directors). 
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 form JK 69; and 
- Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies. 
   (b) For permission to import plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated (under item 41 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;   - Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration Act 
1956 and Business License (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). 
Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon  approval from MTIB should comprise: 
- approval letter from MTIB; - import form JK 69; and - Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies. 
 
11. Actual authorisation will be made by MTIB and Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  on the 
Form CD1 and JK 69. Import documents required during inspection are MTIB Approval Letter, 
original Certificate of Origin, invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading; and CITES export permit from 
exporting country (if relevant).  
12. Only for CITES import permit, RM 50.00 will be charged per permit.  
 13.  No.  
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. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/11 
 
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  (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 Appe ndices I, II and III and the types of timber 
products are given in the respective Annotations.  
 
19.  Not applicable.   
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