Appendix 1  
Table 23 TLAS (as of 16 May 2016)   
Region  PENINSULAR MALAYSIA  Sources of timber  Imp 
Principle  6  Trade and customs  
Criterion  Import Regulations  
 
 Import of logs from certain countries is prohibited based on phytosanitary requirements as specified by the 
Department of Agriculture ( DoA)  or based on relevant circulars issued by MTIB.  
 Company intending to import timber products which are subject to phytosanitary requirements by DoA, is required 
to obtain an import permit from the DoA.  
 Compan y intending to import logs, baulks and plywood is required to obtain an import licence from MTIB. Company 
intending to import other timber products is required to obtain import  clearance, using Customs Declaration Form 
(CD1 Form) issued by Royal Malaysian  Customs.  
 To demonstrate legality, all imports must be accompanied by one of the following  documents from exporting 
countries:  
i. CITES Permit, for CITES listed species; or  
ii. FLEGT Licence;  or  
iii. Certificate of recognized and credible Timber Certification Schemes; or  
iv. Certificate of Voluntary Legality Schemes; or  
v. Any legality document issued by any agency/corporation/recognized association  
Legislative 
Reference   Malaysian Timber Industry Board (Incorporation) Act  1973[Sections 18A, 18B & 20]  
 International  Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008  
 Customs Act 1967, Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012  
 Plant Quarantine Act 1976  
 Letter / circular on phytosanitary requirements from DoA  
Responsibility   Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)  
 Royal Malaysian Cu stoms (RMC)  
 Department of Agriculture (DoA)  
Verification 
Procedure  Import of logs, baulks and plywood  
i. MTIB evaluates the application based on the following:  
o Application form detailing species, quantity and country of export.  
o Confirmation of Contract/Sales  Agreement (for timber from specified countries) by Malaysian Embassy 
or trade office in, or other recognised bodies from, country of export.  
o Company’s Registration Certificate from Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM).  
ii. For the issuance of import license , MTIB checks and verifies the following:  
o Invoice, bill of lading, Certificate of Origin (COO), legality document.  
o CD1Form.  
iii. DoA inspects consignment for compliance to phytosanitary requirements.  
iv. MTIB conducts physical inspection of consignment against import declaration to verify compliance and issues 
MTIB import license (JK69) for Customs’ clearance.  
 
Import of other timber products  
i. DoA inspects consignment for compliance to phytosanitary requirements.  
ii. Company to acquire legality document from supplyi ng countries.  
iii. Company submits CD1 Form to RMC for Customs’ clearance.  
iv. MTIB to conduct inspections randomly on companies exporting to EU using imported timber.  
 
Frequency: The verification procedure applies to all consignments of import.  
Output   Import license for logs, baulks and plywood issued by MTIB  
 Import clearance, based on  CD1 Form  
 Physical inspection reports for logs, baulks and plywood by MTIB  
 Import permit issued by DoA  
 CITES Permits, where applicable  
 Customs export declaration  
 Documents to de monstrate legality for imported timber by companies such as FLEGT License, Certificate of 
recognized and credible Timber Certification Schemes, Certificate of Voluntary Legality Schemes and any legality 
document from any agency/corporation/recognized assoc iation.  
ISO Reference  MS ISO 9001:2008 PK (P) – MTIB – PERMIT IMPORT - 05 (PROCESS OF IMPORT LICENCE)