G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONN AIRE ON IMPORT LICEN SING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 7.3 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  (2017) 
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated 14 March  2018, 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/12 has not been 
modified and remains valid for 2017, except for the changes to which this doc ument 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 IMPORT LICENSING UND ER THE CUSTOMS 
(PROHIBITION OF IMPO RTS) ORDER 2017 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNA TIONAL 
TRADE AND INDUSTRY)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 2 
2   LIVE FISH, FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF MALAY SIAN 
QUARANTINE AND INSPE CTION SERVICES (MAQI S)) ................................ ......................  4 
3   PLANT, PLANT PRODUCT S AND REGULATED PROD UCTS– (DEPARTMENT OF 
AGRICULTURE)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  6 
4   RADIOACTIVE MATE RIAL/IRRADIATING APP ARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY 
LICENSING BOARD)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  9 
5   ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PR ODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETER INARY 
SERVICES)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  11 
6   IMPORTATION OF PESTI CIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF  
MALAYSIA)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  14 
7   IMPORTATION OF PESTI CIDES FOR RESEARCH A ND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES -(PESTICIDES BOARD OF  MALAYSIA)  ................................ ...........................  16 
8   RICE AND PADDY, GLUT INOUS FLOUR, RICE VE RMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND AGRO -BASED INDUSTRY) ................................ ................................  17 
9   IMPORTATION OF ROUND  CABBAGE AND UNROASTE D COFFEE BEANS - 
(DEPARTMENT OF AGRIC ULTURE)  ................................ ................................ ..................  19 
                                                
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  10   INTOXICATING LIQUOR,  TOBACCO AND DENATURE D SPIRIT – (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT O F MALAYSIA)  ................................ ................................ .........  21 
11   TELECOMMUNICATION AP PARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATI ONAL)  .....................  23 
12   THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANC ES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERV ICES 
DIVISION, MINISTRY O F HEALTH)  ................................ ................................ .................  26 
13   CONTROL OF IMPORT OF  SCHEDULED WASTES (TO XIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIR ONMENT)  ................................ ..............................  28 
14   ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -(MINISTRY OF ENERGY,  GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND  
WATER (KETHHA))  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  30 
15   LOGS; WOOD IN THE RO UGH, WHETHER OR NOT STRIPPED OF ITS BARK  OR 
MERELY ROUGHED DOWN;  WOOD ROUGHLY SQUARED  OR HALF -SQUARED BUT 
NOT FURTHER MANUFACT URED; BAULKS AND PIL ES OF BAKAU; SAWNTIM BER 
AND P LYWOOD, VENEERED PAN ELS AND SIMILAR LAMI NATED WOOD;  
(MALAYSIAN TIMBER IN DUSTRY BOARD (MTIB))  ................................ ..........................  36 
16   IMPORTATION OF SUGAR  (INCLU DING CANE AND BEET S UGAR, 
CHEMICALLY PURE SUCR OSE, FRUCTOSE AND GL UCOSE), WHEAT FLOUR AND 
CEMENT - (MINISTRY OF DOMESTI C TRADE, CO -OPERATIVES AND 
CONSUMERISM)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  38 
16.1  SUGAR (INCLUDING CAN E AND BEET SUGAR, CH EMICALLY PURE 
SUCROSE, FRUCTOSE AN D  GLUCOSE)  ................................ ................................ ............  38 
16.2  WHEAT FLOUR  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 40 
16.3  CEMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  43 
17 WASTE, PARINGS AND S CRAP OF PLASTICS - (DEPARTMENT OF NATIO NAL 
SOLID WASTE MANAGEME NT (NSWMD))  ................................ ................................ ....... 44 
 
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1  PRODUC TS SUBJECT TO IMPORT  LICENSING UNDER THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION  OF 
IMPORTS) ORDER 2017 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNA TIONAL TRADE AND IND USTRY)  
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  
 
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, ships’ derricks; cranes, including cable cran es; mobile lifting frames, straddle 
carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane (excluding palfinger fully hydraulic compact, hydraulic 
loading crane, gantry cranes and crawler cranes), semi -finished products of iron and steel, 
including slab, bloom and billets, bars and rods, stranded wire, cables, cordage, 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 product s of other alloy 
steel.  
 
Non-automatic Import licensing  
 
Passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, kain sarong batik (by traditional batik process), 
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  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.  
 
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 ac cordance with Malaysia's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. Imports of 
Chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005 - Schedules 1, 2 and 3 
except where such chemicals are controlled by the relevant provisions under the Poison  Act 1952 
(Revised 1989) and Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is 
made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods 
subjected to import l icensing 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 prohibi t the 
importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Yes, licences can be 
obtained immediately but only under  exceptional circumstance s. 
 
 (b) Yes. 
 
 (c)  No. 
 
 (d) Yes, MITI is the single administrative organ. However, for the importation of chemicals listed 
under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005, a written approval from the 
National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign  Affairs is required prior the processing of 
import licence . 
 
8.  Application for a licence may be 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 t he 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 import er; 
-  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.  
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  11.  The online permit application system for products administered by MITI started its 
implementation in stages since early 2014.  Effective 1 April 2017, most types of the licence 
applications are based on this system.  The JK69 form is only transmitted i n the form of e -document.    
 
Only several types of application are still required to use the physical JK69 form.  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, a written 
approval  from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
2  LIVE FISH, FISH AND F ISH PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF MALAY SIAN QUARANTINE 
AND INSPECTION SERVI CES (MAQIS))  
Outline of System  
1.  The Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) is the Competent 
Authority for the issuance of the import permit for live fish, fish and fish products into Peninsular 
Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan. The importation of live fish to Sabah is subjected to import 
permit administered by the Department of Fisheries Sabah. Meanwhile, the importation of live  fish to 
Sarawak is subjected to import permits administered by the Sarawak State Fisheries Office for 
marine fish and the Sarawak Agriculture Office for freshwater fish. The importation of fish and fish 
products to Sabah and Sarawak is subjected to import  licence and wholesale administered by the 
Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia or Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) in both 
state.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The import permit covers all fish as defined in the Fisheries Act 1985.  Fish refers any aquatic 
animal or plant life, sedentary or not, and includes all species of finfish, crustacean, mollusca, 
aquatic mammals, or their eggs or spawn, fry, fingerling, 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 quantity 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 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  (1) and (2) under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728]. The 
executive branch cannot abolish the system without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not appl icable.   
 
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.  
 
(c) No, there is no li mitation.  
 
(d) The issuance of import permit is administrated by MAQIS but the required supporting 
documents for the application must be obtained from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia 
(DOF) and Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM).  
 
8.  The application 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).  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. (a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply import permit.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The application for import permit into Malaysia must be made through e -permit system and 
the type of documents depends on the imported commodities.  
 
11. The list of documentation required upon actual importation is as follows:  
 
(a)  Import permit;  
(b)  Packing list of imported species;  
(c)  Fish Health Certificate from the exporting country;  
(d)  CITES import / export permit if applicable;  
(e)  Written permission by the Director General of Fisheries Malaysia for prohibited species, 
shrimp broodstocks and exotic species.  
(f) Wholesale licence from Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) for fish and fish 
product  
 
12.  A  fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a 
consignment. In addition, an annual fee of RM100 for wholesale licence is also applicable.  
 
13.  There is no any deposit or advance payment required for the issuance of impo rt permit.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mode of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  Other procedural requirements  
18.  The issuance of import permit is administrated by MAQIS but the required supporting 
documents for the application must be obtained from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) 
and Fisheries Development Authority of Ma laysia (LKIM). Importers are advised to familiarise 
themselves with the requirement of the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985 enforced by the 
Ministry of Health of Malaysia, the Fisheries Act (Amendment) 2012 and the Lembaga Kemajuan 
Ikan Malaysia Act  (Amendment) 2012.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
3  PLANT, PLANT PRODUCTS AND R EGULATED PRODUCTS – (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 pursuant to Section 23 of the P lant Quarantine 
Act 1976. It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, 
organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead organisms including micro -organism and any hosts of plant 
pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Ma laysia, 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 followi ng: 
 
 - plant (except any plant imported for consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing 
purposes; any processed plants; any plant or parts of plant used as packaging or packing 
materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet);  
-  fresh flowers and leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium;  
-        fresh betel leaves (All varieties of Piper betel);  
-  fresh fruits of mangoes (Mangifera spp.), oranges and limes (Citrus spp.), banana (Musa 
spp.) and mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)  durian (Durio zib ethinus);  
- all species of fresh chillies from the genus Capsicum spp. (Family: Solanaceae) ; 
- grains and beans of soy bean (Glycine max), corn/maize (Zea mays), cocoa beans 
(Theobroma cacao), coffee beans (Coffea Arabica, 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);  
- growing media or a ny 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.  
 
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 ) G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  - Ubi kemili/Kembili ( Coleus parviplorus ) 
- Lemon grass ( Cymbopogon citratus ) 
- Bird/Hot pepper ( Capsicum frutescens ) 
- Turmeric ( Curcuma domestica ) 
- Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 
- Greater galangal ( Alpinia g alangal ) 
- Yambean ( Pachyrhizus erosus ) 
- Kaffir lime leaves ( Citrus hystrix ) 
 
3.  The Regulations apply to imports from all countries, with the exception of countries in the 
American Tropics and countries endemic to disease 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 pu rposes, 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 De partment of Agriculture i.e. places outside the South East Asia and Pacific Region, 
American Tropics, African Cocoa Region or any other region or country where the SALB or 
virus or any other diseases of cocoa and plants of Palmae is present or believed to be 
present and are accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate to that effect and signed by the 
officer -in-charge of the place of such quarantine treatment.  
  
Note:   
 
"Director" means the Director General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia whose responsibility 
extends to the Federal Territory of Labuan, the Director of Agriculture for the State of Sabah or the 
Director of Agriculture for the State of Sarawak, as the case may be.  
 
4.  No, the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulatio ns 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 impo rtation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.   
 
7. (a) Application for the import permit should be made one month before the arrival of the goods 
to allo w time for any necessary checks regarding information on the goods to be imported. 
This will also allow the importer to send a copy of the import permit to the country of export 
for necessary arrangement by the exporter and the Quarantine Authority accordi ng 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 poin t of entry.   
 
(b) It will not be possible to issue import permit immediately on request for any agriculture 
consignment.  
 
(c)  Import permits may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Applications for an import permit for plants and related goods into  Malaysia involve a single 
approach to appropriate components (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) of the Plant 
Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  8.  None, however the applicant has the right to appeal either to Director General of Ag riculture 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 el igible to apply for Import Permit.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The importer may approach the Department of Agriculture directly for information on the 
components and details related to the importation of plants and regulated articles, where the 
officer will advise the appropriate form for completion. The address for correspondence is:  
 
For Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan : 
 
Plant Biosecurity  Division  
Department of Agriculture  
Levels 1 – 3, Wism a Tani Kuala Lumpur,  
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin,  
50632 Kuala Lumpur  
Malaysia  
 
For Sabah : 
 
Biosecurity and Plant Quarantine Section  
Department of Agriculture Sabah  
Level 1, Wisma Pertanian Sabah  
PO Box 2050  
88632 Kota Kinabalu  
Sabah, Malaysia  
 
For Sarawak : 
 
Plant Biosecurity and Quarantine Division  
Department of Agriculture Sarawak  
Annex Complex, Jalan Kumpang, Off Jalan Ong Tian Swee  
93200 Kuching  
Sarawak, Malaysia  
 
In certain circumstances, general information, pest and disease of the plant, method or eradicating 
or controlling these pest and disease and any other relevant information will be required.  
 
11. Import permits must be obtained prior to importation and 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 issuance of an import permit in respect of a 
consignment. Where importations req uire phytosanitary measures such as 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 actions. 
Specific details of charges may be obtained from the appropriate permit issuing authority.  
 
13.  No.  
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  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,  fresh coconu t meat (for consumption) and samples of organic fertilizer (for 
import pre -approval analysis)  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.  
  
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) First time import application of any new commodity or new form of a commodity into 
Malaysia;  
(ii) Import application for existing commodity from a new country of origin;  
(iii) Current approved commodities upon receiving information on changes of 
phytosanit ary status in the country of origin and pest interception incidences during 
importation  of the existing importation of allowed commodities.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
4  RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL /IRRADIATING APPARAT US - (ATOMIC ENERGY LICEN SING 
BOARD)  
Outline of Syste m 
1.  The importation of radioactive materials/irradiating apparatus is prohibited under the provisions 
of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 unless licence and approval is obtained from appropriate 
authority i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB).  
 
Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, licence and approval are issued to a person  (which 
means any individual, partnership, private or public body) for the importation of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus that are subject to the legislation.  All records, in relation to the 
issuing of import licence and approvals and authorisation, are in soft copies.  
 
Applications of import/export approval for radioactive materials/irradiating could be done through 
online system namely ePermit.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The goods covered include any radioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances 
and irradiating apparatus.  
 
3.  The  Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304) applies to the importation of goods from all 
countries, a nd 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 act ivities. 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  Procedures  
6.  Information  concerning the restriction on the quantity of imports/export are defined in the 
licence conditions. For users, the quantity is restricted to the quantity and type of products being 
licenced. For traders, there are no restriction on the quantity but restri cted to the type of 
radioactive material/irradiating apparatus stated in the licence (being licenced).  
 
7.(a) Application should be made in advance prior to the arrival of the goods i.e. fourteen (14) 
days before actual importation.  
 
(b) Approvals  cannot be issued immediately as importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board in order to be granted an approval to import.  
 
(c) Approvals  may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic Energ y Licensing Board before applications 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is considered. Approval to import is 
issued by the Atomic Energy Licensing Board.  
 
8.  Application  for a licence can be refused on the discretion of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board. 
Applicants can appeal to the relevant Minister in writing within thirty (30)  days after being notified 
of such decision as stated under the Atomic Energy Licensing (Appeal) Regulations 1990.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for l icence  
9. (a)  Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons (any individual, partnership, private or public body) are eligible to apply for 
approval to import after obtaining a licence for such activities from Atomic Energy Licensing 
Board.  
 
Documentation and other req uirements for application for licence  
10.  Application of licence is based on Radiation Protection (Licensing) Regulations 1986. The 
Atomic Energy Licensing Board has been implementing the e -Permit Online System where 
application of import and export of ra dioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances 
and irradiating apparatus, is carried out electronically.  The information required includes:   
 
- name and address of importer, and licence number;  
- details of goods to be imported;  
- details of the goods' container;  
- end user details; and  
- expected date of activity and place of landing.  
 
11.  Selective documents (which are necessary and relevant) are required upon actual importation 
namely:  
 
The online declaration via eSPP  (AELB) together with other documents (whichever necessary and 
relevant) namely:  
 
- certified copy of special form certificate;  
- certified copy of compliance for packaging of radioactive material for transportation;  
- certified copy of customs declaration  for goods imported/exported;  
- copy of certified approval letter by origin authority;  
- copy of decay chart for radioactive material;  
- copy of airway bill/bill of landing;  
- copy of permission to transport dangerous materials via air permit from the Civi l Aviation 
Department;  
- returns of possession (LPTA/BM/3); and  
- returns of sale statement (LPTA/BM/2).  
 
shall be uploaded into the system.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  12.  An application fee of RM15 is required upon each licence application. The licensee will be 
charged a licence fee upon acquiring the licence. For users, the sum will depend on the quantity of 
radioactive material/irradiating apparatus, the period of validit y and the purpose of that specified 
material (the activity of the company for the usage of radioactive material/irradiating apparatus).  
For traders, a fixed sum of RM200 will be required upon the issuance of a licence. For the e -Permit 
System, the license e will be charged approximately RM 30 per successful approval.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of Approval Permit  
14.  Approval is valid for a maximum period of three (3) months either from the validity date of 
the import licence or validity of Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) (whichever comes first) or 
calibration validity of monitoring equipment (whichever comes first) and applies to one 
consignment only.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Approval Permit is granted with certain conditions or requirements which must be complied by 
the holder of the approval.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.      
 
5  ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PR ODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETER INARY SERVICES)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia (DVS) is th e competent authority for the 
sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) for imported animal and animal products in term of  veterinary 
health and veterinary public health.   
 
Since 2013, import permit for all animal and animal products imported into Peninsular Malay sia and 
Labuan is issued by The Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) 
under the Ministry of Agriculture and AgroBased Industry Malaysia (MOA) in accordance to the 
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728].  
 
Import permit for animal and animal products which is imported into Sabah and Sarawak is issued 
respectively by Department of Veterinary Services and Animal Industry, Sabah and Department of 
Agriculture, Sarawak.  
 
For the importation of wildlife or produ cts thereof , prior obtaining the import permit from MAQIS, 
the importers are required to obtain licence and CITES from the Department of Wildlife Protection 
and National Parks and approval letter from DVS.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Import per mit is mandatory for import of animal and animal based products into Malaysia.   
 
3.  The requirement applies to all countries.  
 
4.  The requirement for import permit is to ensure the imported animal and animal products fulfil the 
SPS requirements.  
5.  Import permit is a statutory requirement under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
Act 2011 [Act 728]. The act does not allow for administrative discretion regarding  the designation of 
animal and products that are subjected to licensing. Government or the executive branch is not 
allowed to abolish the requirement for import permit without legislative approval.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  Procedures  
6.   
I. The information concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filling application for TRQ 
is published on the website of Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia 
http://www .dvs.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/381 . The MFN quota is opened to countries 
on a first come, first -served basis.  
 
II. The size of quotas is determined on a yearly basis  
 
III. The quota is open to producers and traders.  
 
IV. Application for quota must be su bmitted before 15th September of the year (milk and 
chicken meat) and for other products before 15th October of the year.  
 
V. An application for TRQ will be processed within 1 to 3 months.  
 
VI. Importers can declare an import within 15 days to 1 month.  
 
VII. The application for TRQ is carried out by a single administration.  
 
VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, the allocation to applicants will be on 
first come, first serve basis. Premises will be verified, proper amenities for storag e and 
handling, cold chain facilities, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in place including 
verifications of record and documents.  
 
IX. Yes. 
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. No. 
 
7. (a) Application  for an import permit should be made before the animal or animal pr oducts depart 
from the exporting country or country of origin. This is to provide time for checks and 
verification the information declared in the importation documents as 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 or compound charged to the importer.  
 
(c) No, applications for import permit and importation can be made  at any period of the year.  
 
(d) For the application and issuance of import permits for animal and animal products, approval 
should be obtained from Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) which is the competent 
veterinary authority in Malaysia. DVS will c onduct 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 pe rmission should also be obtained from 
the Wildlife Department particularly for wildlife or products thereof which are subjected to 
CITES regulations in relation to conservation of endangered species of wild fauna and flora.  
 
8.  None, however  the applicant  may appeal to DVS to get the approval.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. (a)  Not applicable.  
 
(b) All persons, firms, corporate bodies and institutions are eligible to apply for an import permit 
subjected the animal or animal products inte nded to be imported complies with import 
regulations.  
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  Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  The information required will depend on the type of animals and products, the purpose of 
importation and the country of origin. Applications for an import permit to import animals and animal 
products into Malaysia must be made through the online permit sys tem (E -Permit).   
 
11.  Types of documents required upon actual importation are:  
 
(i)  For the importation of live animals:  
- Import permit from MAQIS; and  
- Veterinary Health Certificate/Quarantine Certificate from exporting countries;  
- CITES certificate in case of wildlife animals:  
(Refer also to the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks.)  
 
 (ii)  For importation of animal products (except pork and pork products):  
- Import permit from MAQIS;  
- Veterinary Health Certifica te (issued by a competent Veterinary Authority); and  
- Halal Certificate (issued by Halal Organisation Body recognized by JAKIM).  
 
 (iii)  For importation of animal products (pork and pork products):  
- Import permit from MAQIS;  
- Veterinary Health Certific ate (issued by a competent Veterinary Authority).  
 
12.  Import permit fees are as follows:  
 
No. Category  Fee (RM)  
1 Dog and Cat  40 per animal  
2 Restricted Breed Dog  100 per animal  
3 Deer 5 per animal  
4 Horse  20 per animal  
5 Cattle/ Buffalo  5 per animal  
6 Goat/Sheep  3 per animal  
7 Day Old Chick/Duck/Ostrich/Geese/Quail for breeding  5 per permit  
8 Trading day chick  0.20 per animal  
9 Pet Bird  2 per animal  
10 Ostrich  5 per animal  
11 Any other types of birds  2 per animal  
12 Pig 10 per animal  
13 Animal for zoo/exhibition/competition  10 per animal  
14 Research animal  10 per permit  
15 Other animal (other than listed above)  3 per animal  
16 Egg 10 per permit  
17 Meat carcass and meat products  10 per 100kg  
18 Birds carcass and birds products  20 per  100kg  
19 bones, hides, skins, milk produce, milk, vaccine or other animal products 
which is not stated below in (20)  50 per permit  
20 Animal excrement used as fertilizer, animal bone products for animal feed, 
meat products for animal feed, blood product s for animal feed, animal fat, 
eggshell or other non -human consumption product  20 per permit  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mode of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended . 
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  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 -Permit), approval to import should be obtained 
from Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) which is the comp etent veterinary authority in 
Malaysia. DVS will conduct risk assessment in term of SPS before granting approval to import. 
MAQIS will approve the import permit based on the approval list by DVS.  
 
Import of meat and products of animal origin are subject t o the import protocol under the Animal 
Act 1953 (Revised 2006) and stipulates the import conditions including inspection and approving of 
export establishments for compliance to SPS, Veterinary and Halal requirements.  
 
19.   Not applicable.  
 
6  IMPORTATION OF  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 
pesticide for sale must register and obtain a certificate of registration from the Pesticides Board of 
Malaysia. The importer of the pesticide must, at the point of import, provide the Royal Customs 
Department of Malaysia with a certified copy of the registration ce rtification of the pesticide as 
provided for under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are import ed or manufactured for sale, have  to be 
registered with the Pesticides Board.  
 
3. The rules apply to all pesticides imported from all countries.  
 
4. There is no restriction on the quantity of registered pesticide that may be imported. These 
rules are intended to ensure that pesticides imported  are of good quality and at the same time not 
cause any adverse effect to man and the environment.  
 
5. Registration of pesticides is mandatory under the Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The time required for processing an application before a product could be registered depends 
on how complete are the requirements specified under the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 
2005. In general, it would take about 6 months or more. Goods arriving at the port without 
a registration would not be per mitted to enter the country.  
 
(b) A certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately.  
 
(c) An application for registration can be done in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Consideration for registration of pesticides is affected by only one administrative organ, 
i.e. Pesticides Board. The importer does not have to approach other administrative organs.  
 
8.  Applications are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. 
Applications may also be rejected if, in the o pinion of the Pesticides Board, the risks associated 
with the use of the products outweigh the benefits. All applicants will be informed on the reasons 
why the applications are rejected.  
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  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 -based 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 given.  Products registered by the Board including 
the names of companies registering the products are published in the Government Gazette on a 
monthly basis.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required f or registration is quite similar to that of the Food and Agriculture 
Organisation (FAO) Guidelines on Pesticide Registration and also those implemented in many other 
countries. In addition the applicant is required to submit technical data to support his a pplication 
which includes:  
- a letter of consent from the source of the product;  
- a sample of the product and pesticide analytical standard; and  
- 4 sets of proposed draft labels; and  
- a copy of pesticides registration certificate from country of orig in (translated & stamped)  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, a certified true copy of the registration certificate has to accompany 
other documents as per the Customs Order. The certified true copy of the certificate should also 
include information on the amou nt imported, the port of entry, and the approximate date of the 
importation.  
 
12.  As stated in item 9 above, the applicant pays RM1,500  upon submitting an application and 
pays the balance according to the hazard class assigned once the product has been approved and 
the registration certificate is given.  The application fee of RM1,500 is not refundable should the 
application be rejected. This fee is for the purpose of checking all data submitted and verifying that 
they meet the requirements of the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005.  
 
13.  Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Validity period is for five (5) years. A product has to be re -registered to extend the validity of 
registration for another five (5) years.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No. 
 
17. (a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) There are provisions for the Pesticides Board to specify conditions for registration of 
pesticides.  
 
18. The applicant  also has to fulfil other requirements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.  
 
19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  7  IMPORTATION OF PESTI CIDES FOR RESEARCH A ND EDUCATIONAL PURPO SES -
(PESTICIDES BOARD OF  MALAYSIA)  
Outline of system  
1. Under the Pesticides (Importation  for Educational and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981, 
unregistered pesticides may be imported for research and educational purposes or as pesticide 
analytical standards with an import permit issued by the Pesticides Board of Malaysia.  
 
Purpose and cove rage 
2.  Any person who intends to import an unregistered pesticide for the purpose of research and 
education, or as pesticide analytical standards, in limited amounts, may do so by obtaining a 
permit from the Pesticides Board.  
  
3.  The Regulations apply  to all pesticides originating from all countries.  
 
4.  The Regulations are intended to encourage research on unregistered pesticides and at the 
same time, minimise the possible adverse effects that could result from the experimentation with 
such pesticide s. Each permit is for a specific quantity of pesticide(s) to be imported. Companies 
may apply to import the pesticides again if they can justify the need for the importation.  
 
5.  The relevant law is the Pesticides (Importation for Educational and Research  Purposes) 
Regulations 1981, under the Pesticides Act, 1974. It is a mandatory requirement under these 
regulations that an unregistered pesticide for research and educational purposes, or as pesticide 
analytical standards, may only be imported with an impo rt permit issued by the Pesticides Board.  
 
Procedures  
6.I. Products imported under this category are often in the early stages of development and 
hence do not have sufficient data for registration. The Board has not set any quotas and 
each application is considered on its own merit s. The above Regulations have been published 
in the Government Gazette; the Board has also published guidelines and has had an 
exchange of dialogue with the relevant concerned parties. The Guidelines are also available 
on the web site.  There is no exception or derogations from this requirement under these 
regulations.  
 
II. The amount of pesticide allowed for each permit depends, inter -alia, on the stage of 
development of the product, the purpose of the import, the research facili ties of the 
importer and the expertise of the importer to handle such products. Each import permit is 
only valid for one consignment (which may consist of a number of pesticides) and the import 
should be made within six (6) months from the date of issue of  the permit.  
  
III. Officers of the Board would carry out inspections to ensure that the pesticides imported are 
used for the intended purposes. Unused allocations cannot be added to quotas for a 
succeeding period, the applicant has to apply for a new per mit. The need to make known the 
names of importers of pesticides does not arise as many of these products that are imported 
are still in the developmental stage and considered as confidential by the importers.  
 
IV. Not applicable.  
 
V. The time for proces sing an application depends on whether the applicant is able to comply 
with the requirements of the Regulations. Approvals are normally given within two  (2) weeks 
from the date of application if the applicant could meet the requirements of the Board.  
 
VI. Importers may import the pesticide(s) within six (6) months from the date of approval of 
permit.  
VII. Consideration for registration of pesticides is affected by only one administrative organ. The 
importer does not have to approach other administrative org ans. 
 
VIII. Applications are evaluated as soon as it is received. Evaluation is based on data submitted 
and further data may be required if it does not fulfil the requirements of the regulations. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  New importers are treated in a similar manner as the experienced importer.   Each 
application is evaluated on its own merit.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable . 
 
7.  Not applicable . 
 
8. Applications are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board or if 
in the opinion of the Board the risks involved in the importation outweigh the benefits. Reasons for 
the refusal of applications will normally be advised. The applicant has the right to appeal to the 
Minister of Agriculture and Agro -based Industry whose de cision shall be final.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Application  for a permit may be made by locally registered companies, research institutions and 
institutions of higher learning.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required is stipulated in the application form and in the Guidelines for Importation 
of Pesticides for Educational and Research Purposes published by the Board. The applicant should 
submit two sets of application forms (one of which is an original), a letter of collaboration from 
partners  if the research is jointly carried out with other parties, and an application fee of RM10.00.  
 
11.  Upon actual importation, the original permit has to accompany other documents as per under 
the Customs Order.  
 
12. The application fee for a permit is RM10.00.  
 
13. Not applicable.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Validity period for a permit is 6 months and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  No. 
 
17.(a) As stated on the permit.  
 
(b) Not applicab le. 
 
18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requirements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.   
 
19. Not applicable.      
 
8  RICE AND PADDY, GLUT INOUS FLOUR, RICE VE RMICELLI - (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 Paddy 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).  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  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.  
 
4.  The licensing is intended to monitor and ensure a stable supply of rice in the country.  
   
5.  The import licence is a requirement under the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522 ). 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7. (a)  There is no specific period.   
 
(b) Yes, a licence can be granted upon request in accordance with the conditions, requirements 
and procedures stipulated.  
 
(c) The application can be made throughout the year.  
 
(d) The application for a licence is affected by a single organ.  
 
8.  Incomplete applications will be rejected.  The application for an appeal can be made through the 
Paddy and Rice Industr y 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 Licence, issued by the Paddy 
and Rice Industry Division, Ministry of Agricu lture 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 and address of applicant;  
        (c)  Goods Code numbers;  
 (d) Description of items/goods;  
 (e)  Quantity of goods and price;  
 (f) Exporting country;  
 (g) Port/place of discharge;  
 (h) Mode of transport; and  
 (i) Name of declarant/IC number/status/signature.  
 
11. Documents required upon actual importation are:  
 
(a) Approval Permit (AP);  
 (b) Customs Form (JK 69);  
 (c)  Custom Declaration Form (K1);  
 (d) Bill of Lading (BL);  
 (e) Invoice; and  
 (f) Phytho Certificate.  
 
12.  RM 200.00 per year per licence (wholesale  licence, import licence and export licence).  
 
13.  No.  
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  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.  
   
17.  The applicant has to state the quantity of the goods to be imported.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Under current procedures, all rice and paddy that imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan 
need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
(MAQIS) at the point of entry. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] 
is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated servic es 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 incl udes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters 
connected to it.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
9  IMPORTATION OF ROUND  CABBAGE AND UNROASTE D COFFEE BEANS - (DEPARTMENT 
OF AGRICULTURE)  
Outline of System  
1.  The importation into Malaysia of round c abbages and unroasted coffee beans are placed under  
Part 1 of the Third Schedule of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017 whereby importation 
is prohibited except in the manner provided: For importation into Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan 
an import p ermit issued by or on behalf of the Director General of Malaysian Quarantine and 
Inspection Services (MAQIS) under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 
[Act 728]. For importation into Sabah and Sarawak – an import permit will be issued  by 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 lic ensing  
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. T he applicants need to provide information about their 
experience in trading the products, trading area, outlets 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.  None. Currently there is no other alternative methods have been considered yet.   
 
5.  The licence is statutorily required.   
 
Procedures  
6. Round Cabbages: The importation of round cabbages from any country is subjected to 
application of import licences.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  I. Information pertaining to the licensing requirements is available on the website of 
Department of Agriculture Malaysia (DOA) ( http://www.doa.gov.my ). Importers are well 
informed of the system and requirements of the licensing system. New applicants may also 
approach DOA for information on the licensing requirement.   
 
II. The amount of round cabbages imported is stated in the import licences. Importer is 
required to apply for an import licence every time he intends to import. The size of the 
quota is determined on a yearly basis.   
 
III. There is no special preference for domestic producers. Th e unused approved quota amounts 
are not added for a succeeding period.   
 
IV. Applications for import permit can be made at any time of the year.  
 
V. An application for import permit will be process in one working day.  
 
VI. Applications for import permit  can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. DOA and MAQIS are the authorities for the application and approval of permits, respectively.  
 
VIII. All genuine marketers of round cabbages are eligible to register as importe rs. Importers who 
misuse the import permits for profiteering may be de -registered as importers.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Roasted Coffee Beans: For the importation of roasted coffee beans, application for import 
permit must be made at least three (3) days prior to estimated date of arrival.  Importation 
without import permits will not be allowed. However, an appeal can be 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.  None, however appeal can be made to DOA and consideration for an appeal is on a case to 
case basis.  
 
Eligibility  of importers to apply for licence  
9. (a)  Applicants must have a valid licence to be involved in business from the Company 
Commission of Malaysia. Registered cooperatives may also apply. However, importers need 
to register with DOA. Firms applying to be re gistered 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 . 
 
(b) Not applicable.  
  
Documenta tion 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 require ment - quantity, why required, source of supply;  
- other relevant information to support this application; and  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  - application to be submitted together with documentary evidence on the above.  
 
11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit  Bill of Lading/Airway Bill and, or 
invoice together with the Import Permit and Customs Declaration.  
 
12.  A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a 
consignment.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between thirty (30) days to ninety (90) days 
depending on the mode of transportation and regions. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilization of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17. (a) The weight of each package of cabbages can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only however 
exemptions may be considered.  
 
(b). None . 
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  All  round cabbage and unroasted coffee beans require Certificate of Conformity from the 
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) 
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.  
 
10  INTOXICATING LIQUOR,  TOBACCO AND DENATURE D SPIRIT – (ROYAL CUSTOMS 
DEPARTMENT OF MALAYS IA)  
Outline of System  
1.  Under  Regulation 18 of th e 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 Customs; provided that intoxicating liquor or to bacco 
which a Senior Officer of Customs is satisfied  is intended for private consumption of the importer 
and not for sale, or intoxicating liquor or tobacco 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.  As a measure to control the leakage of duties / taxes on high -risk cigarette and liquor products, 
import of intoxicating liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit is prohibited excep t with a license issued 
by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD).  
 
3. The system applies to all countries.  
 
4. No. Licensing  is not intended to restrict quantity or value of imports. No other methods of 
accomplishing the purpose has been considered because the present licensing system is found to 
be effective enough to control the import activity of the goods in order to preven t smuggling.  
 
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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  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 
licence cannot be obtained within a shorter time -limit.    
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) Licence  may be issued in any period of the year.  
 
(d) Yes. The application for licence to import liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit only involve 
the RMCD. 
 
8.  Black listed (those who have committed offences under the law and regulation) applicants may 
not be considered.  Reasons for refusal will normally 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 /renewal of licence for liquor, tobacco, denatured spirit and cigarette is to be 
made in writing to the Director General of RMCD. Information required depends on the type of 
goods to be imported:  
  
 (i) Liquor and denatured spirit - information required in clude brand, country of origin, 
point of entry, date of import, applicant'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 RM20.00 for each calendar month or part thereof or 
RM96.00 for six months or RM192. 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.  
 
(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:   
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  (i) On each pack et of cigarette there shall be printed a health warning consisting of any 
one of the set texts and images.  
(ii) The set texts and images shall be printed with forty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the front panel and with sixty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the back panel.  
(iii) The images shall be printed with resolution not less than 300 dpi ("dpi" or "dot per 
inch" means the degree of resolution of printing images expressed in terms of number 
of printed d ots 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 wor ds “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 manufactur e/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.  N ot applicable.  
 
11  TELECOMMUNICATION AP PARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATI ONAL)  
Outline of System  
1.  The import permit applies to all communication product capable of being used for 
telecommunication in the frequency band up to 420 THz or their motherboards a nd apparatus or 
equipment to be attached or connected to Public Networks.  
 
The issuance of import permit shall also cover hybrid product. Hybrid product is apparatus or 
equipment which is integrated with communications module  for connecting to public 
communications network or for radio communications utilizing band up to 420 THz . It covers a 
range of product such as but not limited to electrical, toys, medical and Information and 
Communication Technol ogy (ICT) products.  
 
The imports shall be declared to Royal Malaysian Customs Department , irrespective whether they 
are dutiable or otherwise in accordance to Customs Act 1967, Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
Order 2017. The application of 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 Cross 
Border Regulatory Agency (CBRA).  
 
The import  permit is issued to product which has been certified by Type Approval  (compliance 
approval) or Special Approval or product categorised under IT/Networking . Type Approval is 
granted to a specific model of communications product which has demonstrated compliance to the 
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)’s Technical Codes 
http://mcmc.gov.my/Legal/Register/CMA -Registers.aspx  or applicable standards which may  
include the following: 
 
(a) Malaysian Standard;  
(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 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  powers cited in the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communications and 
Multimedia (Technical Standards) Re gulations 2000. 
 
In addition, certification mark  shall be affixed on the product to denote compliance as required in 
the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communication and Multimedia (Technical 
Standards) Regulations 2000. The certification mark s hall be associated with unique Identification 
of SLP ID eit her for Certificate Holder or Principal, issued by SIRIM QAS International and it shall 
be used according to Self-Labelling Program (SLP) guideline. The guideline will be provided after 
Certificate holder ( importer) success fully registered for SLP ID.  There are  requirements for 
registration of product serial number or International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number 
prior to approval of import permit for traceability.  
 
Starting from April 2017, SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. has implemented Release Letter 
application to assist importers for product clearance who importing non -hybrid product which are 
sharing tariff code with hybrid product. The application of Release Letter  shall be made  through 
electronic system at e-Permit (http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.jsp) and the approval is 
obtained from SIRIM as a Cross Border Regulatory Agency (CBRA).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The import permit system is based on Customs (Prohibition of Imports)(Amendment)(No. 4) 
Order 2015. The related products covers communication and multimedia equipment and 
apparatus includes hybrid products which is integrated with communications module for 
connecting to public communications network or for rad io communications utilizing band up to 
420 THz. 
 
3.  The Ord er applies to the importation of telecommunication equipment from all countries. 
 
4.  The type approval is intended to ensure: 
 
- Interoperability with other communications equipment or network;  
- Non-interference, impairment or malfunction of or harm to any communications product, 
network or any other product;  
- Safety to public in general and fo r any communications equipment or any other equipment.  
 
5.  Import  permit are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is 
made  pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods 
subjected to import permit are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the 
Customs Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative 
approval since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the 
importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally. 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) For registered applicant, import permit can be approved within 5 minutes to 10 minutes 
electronically.  
For unregistered applicant, import permit can be approved in writing to SIRIM for goods 
already arriving at the port. SIRIM will register electronically on behalf of the applicant and 
the process will take within 24 hours (working day).  
 
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 have been evaluated under Special Approval (Category: Personal/Company, 
Demo/Trial/Market Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or  
(iii)  Product categorised under IT/Networking.  
 
For Release Letter application, the approval will be granted within 24 hours (working day). 
Release Letter  will only be given if the products have met the following requirements: 
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  (i) Product has no communication/wireless features ; 
(ii) Sharing the tariff code or HS Code with hybrid product.  
 
(b) Yes, registered users would be able to get import permit on the same day electronically and 
within 24 hours (working day) for nonregistered applicants. However, f or Release Letter 
application the approval will be granted within 24 hours (working day).  
 
(c) Not applicable. 
 
(d) Importers  are required to register for an online account with SIRIM QAS International Sdn 
Bhd. After registration, applications can be done online. SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. 
as the appointed Certifying Agency for Ma laysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commissions (MCMC) is responsible for certifying and registering of product serial number 
or IMEI number for communication & m ultimedia products and the Cross Border Regulatory 
Agency (CBRA)  for Royal Customs Department of Malaysia for the issuance of import permit. 
 
8.  A possibility in refusal for approval could be due to the fact that the product is not certified or 
prohibited items. Reasons shall be given for the refusal. Applications can be resubmitted if the 
product is certified. 
 
For Release Letter, refusal for approval could be due to the reason that the product did not meet the 
following requirements: 
 
(i) Product has no communication/wireless features ; 
(ii) Sharing the tariff code or HS Code with hybrid product.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. (a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons are e ligible to apply for import permit. However, for Release Letter application, 
 only firms and institutions are eligible.  
 
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, ap plications must be submitted electronically. For 
non-registered applicants or one-time application, application must be done in writing to SIRIM 
QAS International Sdn. Bhd. 
 
11.  Copy of approved import permit or approved Release Letter.  
 
12.  Yes, the fee charge is RM20.00 per import permit for registered user and subject to any 
applicable government tax and service provider fee for every success ful transaction. A one-time 
registration fee of RM310 .00 (SME)/RM610 (Corporate) and annual fee of RM200.00 are charged 
for a registered applicant. Corporate rate is considered when the organisation has more than 
150 staff or/and annual revenue of more than RM25 million. Non-registered applicants or one-time 
application will be charged RM30.00 per import permit and subject to any applicable government 
tax and service provider fee . 
 
For Release Letter, the fee charge is RM20.00 per approved  Release Letter a nd subject to any 
applicable government tax and service provider fee for every success ful transaction. 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The import permit is valid for three (3) months. New application is required for extension of 
validity. The Release Letter is valid for one (1) year. New application is required for extension of 
validity. 
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  15.  No. 
 
16.  No. 
 
17. (a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Import pe rmit will only be given if the products have met the following requirements; 
 
  (i) Products have been type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.; or  
  (ii) Products under Special Approval (Category: Personal/Company, Demo/Trial/Market 
Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or  
 (iii)  Product categorised under IT/Networking.  
 
Importation of samp les for certification purposes (Type Approval) is limited to two (2) units per 
model or as specified in the test requirements. There is also a labelling requirement for certified 
products. 
 
An import  permit is valid for one shipment and per model only.  
 
Release Letter is valid for multiple shipments and per model only.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Certifications (Type Approvals / Special Approvals), Self -Labelling Program, and registration 
for manu facturers, assembler, repair centre, service  centre and call centre. 
 
For Release Letter, other administrative procedures are not applicable.  
 
19.  Not applicable. 
 
12  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANC ES AND GOODS – (PHARMACEUTICAL SERV ICES 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 201 7.  
 
PSD, MOH issues electronic permi t 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 (Prohibition of Import) Order 2017 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 Import s) Order 2017, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
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  Act 1967, it is possible for the Ex ecutive 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 re ported 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 approved date bu t 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 exporters are supplied in the notification.   
 
IV. Not a pplicable.  
 
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 admin istrative organ.  
 
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 licence is valid per year basis except for non -scheduled substances under 
Poisons Act 1952.  
 
(d) The importer does not have to approach more than on e 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 pe rmit application under the existing licensing procedure.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Only a person worked in registered company or registered pharmacist is eligible to apply for 
Poison Licence under Poisons Act 1952 a re eligible for t he licence.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  All permit applicat ion must fulfil  the requirements as below:  
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  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 Licence from Drug Control Authority (DCA)/No objection letter from DCA  
 Medicine Making Machine Import Declaration Fo rm 
 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 Licence if buyer resells poison  
 
11. Customs declaration forms, invoice.  
 
12.  No.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licence is valid for 3 months. Validity of a licence 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.  
 
13  CONTROL OF IMPORT OF  SCHEDULED W ASTES (TOXIC AND HAZ ARDOUS WASTES) – 
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIR ONMENT)  
Outline of System  
1.  The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017 regulates the importation of scheduled 
wastes into Malaysia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Depart ment with the 
condition that prior written approval should be obtained from the Director General of 
Environmental Quality as stipulated under Section 34B(1)(b), Environmental Quality Act  1974.
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing [Import Permit]  
2.  The Ord er applies to scheduled wastes as defined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017. Importation of 
scheduled wastes requires a prior written approval from Director General of Envir onmental Quality.  
 
3.  The importation of hazardous wastes / scheduled wastes restriction applies to all countries and 
wastes defined as hazardous wastes / scheduled wastes under Malaysia Law. The importation of 
hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes is prohibited from countries listed in Annex VII to the Basel 
Convention to all other countries as specified under Ban Amendment (Parties and other States 
which are members of the OECD, EC and Liechtenstein) and impor tation is prohibited from a 
non-Party to t he Basel Convention.  
 
4.  The system/import permit is intended to control the transboundary movements of hazardous 
wastes/ scheduled wastes to be managed in an environmentally sound manner (EMS) and to 
achieve the prevention of illegal traffic in Malaysia . The i mportation of hazardous wastes / 
scheduled wastes is destined for recovery/reuse only and the importation of hazardous wastes / 
scheduled wastes for final disposal is totally prohibited.  
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition  of Imports) Order 2017,  which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the 
said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Appro val/written consent must be obtained prior to shipment from the country of import. 
The country of export shall not permit the export of the hazardous wastes / scheduled 
wastes without a written consent from the country of import  (Malaysia). Any transbounda ry 
movement of hazardous wastes / scheduled wastes without a written consent from the 
country of import  shall be deemed to be illegal traffic as the result of conduct on the part of 
the exporter or generator, the State of export shall ensure that the waste s are taken back 
into the State of export, by the exporter.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Yes. The Department of Environment will issue an import permit/ written approval and the 
import permit/ written approval need to be attached with the Import declaration form of the 
Royal Malaysian Customs Department  as required under The Customs (Prohibition of 
Import) Order 2017.  
 
8. Other than failure to comply with the ordinary criteria, the application shall be rejected If the 
facility in the importing county (Malaysi a) is not environmentally sound manner (ESM)  to 
recovery/reuse the hazardous wastes / scheduled wastes in an in accordance with the Basel 
Convention .   
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) The importers must be a facility/premise that capab le to recovery/reuse the hazardous 
wastes /scheduled wastes in ESM and the facility must be licenced by Department of 
Environment (DOE), Malaysia. No third party / traders shall be involved in the 
transboundary movement of the hazardous wastes /scheduled w astes.  
 
(b) Not applicable . 
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  Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Please  see the Department of Environment’s website ( http://www.doe.gov.my/ ) for the 
checklist: AS14 (REV. 2006)  – Application for the Importation of Scheduled Waste into Malaysia.  
 
11. Written  Approval shall be granted by The Director General of Environmental Quality as required 
under Section  34B (1)(b), Environmental Quality Act 1974 and The Customs Import Declaration 
Form.  
 
12.  No.  
 
13.  A refundabl e Bank Guarantee for the amount of RM10,000.00 is required to be deposited with 
the Department of Environment for the scheduled wastes shipment process. The Bank Guarantee 
will be returned upon completion of the transboundary movem ent and  provided the importer 
comply with all the conditions in the import permit.  
 
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 coun try obligation to The Basel Convention on the Control of 
Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste a nd Their Disposal. Any transboundary 
movements of hazardous wastes /scheduled wastes shall require the wastes generator or exporter 
to notify, in writing, through the channel of the competent authority to The Basel Convention of 
the State of export.       
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
14  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT -(MINISTRY OF ENERGY,  GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND  WATER 
(KETHHA))  
Outline of system  
1.  The Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water is 
responsible for the issuance of a Certificate of Approval for the manufacture, import, display, sale 
or advertisement of any domestic electrical equipment, any low voltage electrical equipment which 
is usually sold direct to the general public or any low voltage electrical equipment which does not 
require special skills in its operation.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The electrical equipment which requires a Certificate of Approval before impo rtation is 
prescribed in Regulation 97, Electricity Regulations 1994 which states:  
 
Regulation 97(1). No person shall manufacture, import, display, sell or advertise:  
 
(a) any domestic equipment;  
(b) any low voltage equipment which is usually sold directly  to the general public; or  
(c) any low voltage equipment which does not require special skills in its operations,  
 
unless the equipment is approved by the Energy Commission.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  3.  These Regulations are applicable to the importation of electrical equipment f rom all countries . 
 
4.  The control on the importation of these categories was introduced to prevent the importation of 
unsafe electrical equipment for public use.  
 
5.  The control on importation of these categories of electrical equipment is a statutory 
requirement under the Electricity Supply Act 1990.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.  Limit on importation.  
 
(a) Application should be made by the importer before the importation of the goods.  Certificate 
of Approval can be obtained within 5 working days provided the relevant documents are in 
order.  
 
(b) Approval cannot be granted immediately upon request.  
 
(c) Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve (12) months and subject to renewal.  
 
(d) Applicants for import approval, required by Regulation 97  of Electricity Regulations 1994, 
must apply to the Energy Commission. Equipment under consideration for an approval 
certificate has to be assessed /examined by an approved testing body to ensure the 
equipment complies with any of the following standards:  
 
- MS (Malaysian Standard);  
- IEC (International Electro Technical Commission); or  
- BS (British Standard).  
 
Electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional test to include 
national deviation (e.g., voltage and frequency a nd type of plug used).  
 
8.  An application for the import approval may be refused if it does not meet the ordinary 
application criteria and conditions.  Reasons for refusal are given to the applicants on request. 
Applicants who are refused permission for i mportation may appeal to the same department 
responsible for issuing the certificate of approval.  
 
A certificate of approval can be cancelled at the discretion of the Commission on reasons stated in 
Regulation 108, Electricity Regulations 1994.  Regulatio n 108:  
 
The Commission may cancel a Certificate of Approval issued in respect of any equipment referred 
to in Regulation 97 if:  
 
(a) the equipment is found or be unsafe for use upon any examination or test thereof;  
 
(b) the person to whom the Certificate was issued, uses it for a purpose different for that for 
which it was issued or in a manner calculated to mislead or deceive the public;  
 
(c) the person has contravened or failed to comply with any of the provisions of the A ct or these 
Regulations;  or  
 
(d) the holder of the Certificate has obtained the Certificate by making or causing to be made 
any false or fraudulent declaration, certification or representation, either in writing or 
otherwise.  
 
Where a Certificate of Appro val is cancelled by the Commission pu rsuant to sub -regulation  (1) 
of 97, the Certificate shall be returned to the Commission by the person to whom the Certificate 
was issued within fourteen (14) days of the written notification of the cancellation.  
 
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  (b) As stated in Regulations 97C, Electricity Regulations 1994, any person who manufactures 
or imports any equipment under Regulation 97 shall apply to be registered with the Energy 
Commission. The registration shall be done through e -DIK system at 
http://edik.st.gov.my . Only businesses or companies registered with Companies 
Commission of Malaysia (SSM) are eligible for the registration. Certificate of Registration 
(COR) will be issued and shall be vali d for not less than one year and not exceeding five 
years from the date of issue or renewal. There is no registration fee for the time being.   
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. Application Procedure  
(i) There are 34 c ategories of household electrical appliances that the ST regulates. 
(please refer to the Information Booklet on Approval of Electrical Equipment at 
http://www.st.gov.my ).  In order to import electrical appliances a company or local 
agent needs to register with Dagangnet (Please contact Dagangnet, careline 
No. 1-300-133-133, Fax No. 03 -2713-2121, e -mail: careline@dagangnet.com). Upon 
completion of registration and payment of fees, applicants can proceed to apply 
electronically. ST will issue a Certificate of  Approval (CoA) if applications are in order 
(test report submitted, fees paid to ST, RM 30.00 for processing and RM 220.00 
(Single phase) / RM330 (Three phase) for CoA). The required documents are as 
follows:  
   - test report including the list of compone nts; 
  - instruction manual;  
  - technical specification and catalogue; and  
  - a sample of the product, if requested.  
 
(ii) The equipment under consideration for a Certificate of Approval is to be examined by 
an approved testing body to ensure the equipment complies with any of the following 
standards:   
- MS (Malaysian Standard), IEC (International Electro Technical Commission ); 
and  
  - BS (British Standard).  
  
(iii) Type Test Report  
  The tests and certificates that are recognized by the commission are the ones issued 
by:  
 
(a)   SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. (SIRIM) under Laboratory Accreditation 
Scheme of Malaysia (SAM M) by Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM); or  
(b)  Laboratories under SAMM by DSM recognised by Energy Commission; or  
(c)  Laboratories under the IECEE CB Scheme. The list of the laboratories is 
available from the website http://www.cbscheme.org. The CB  test report needs 
to be accompanied by a CB test certificate; or  
(d)  Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (APLAC) MRA – http://www.aplac.org. The test report needs to be 
accompanied with a conformation letter from the DSM; or  
(e)  Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed the International Laboratory Accredi tation 
Cooperation (ILAC) MRA – http://www.ilac.org. The test report needs to be 
accompanied with a conformation letter from the DSM; or  
(f)  Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) listed as Designated Testing 
Laboratory(DTL) under ASEAN Sectoral  Mutual Recognition Agreement for 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (ASEAN EEE MRA);  
 
For items (c), (d), (e) and (f), testing should include the national deviation in 
Malaysia. Failing which, additional tests need to be carried out by SIRIM; for example , 
to test voltage rating at 230 V (+ 10% - 6 %) for sing le phase or at 400 V (+ 10% - 
6%) for three phase and the frequency at 50 Hz.;  
 
 The assessment report must be either in Bahasa Malaysia  or English language.   
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  11.  Proof of Certificate of Approval is  required for clearance by the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia at the point of entry.  
 
12.  An annual fee of RM110.00 for single phase and RM220.00 for three phase products shall be 
paid upon approval of the Certificate of Approval (COA).  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  A Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve (12) months and can be renewed. Renewal of the 
Certificate of Approval shall be made not less than fourteen (14) days before the expiry date of the 
Certificate. Renewal application shall be done through ePermit system 
(http://epermit.dagangnet.com ).  
 
15.  No.  
 
16.  Please refer to the following Electricity Regulations 1994:  
 
Regulation 107   
 
(1)  No certificate of approval issued under R egulation 97 shall be transferred by the 
holder of the Certificate to any other person except with the written permission of the 
Commission.  
 
(2) The holder of a Certificate of Approval issued under Regulation 97 shall obtain 
approval from the Commission i n writing for any change of name or address in 
connection with the business and the certificate shall be amended or replaced without 
payment  of any fee.  
 
17.(a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) Conditions may be imposed on:  
 
- Electrical equipment to be marked or label as described in Electricity Regulation 1994 
as stated below:  
 
 Regulation 98 - Where equipment has been approved for manufacture, import, 
display, sale or advertisement by the Commission, the person to whom a Certificate of 
Approval has been issued u nder Regulation 97 may be required by the Commission to 
mark or label the equipment in a manner to be determined by the Commission.  
 
- Nominal Voltages and Frequency:  
 
 The nominal supply voltages and frequency for household and similar electrical use in 
Malaysia are as follows:  
 
  - 230V, 50Hz for Single -phase, a.c. systems,  
  - 400V, 50Hz for Three -phase, 3 -wire or 4 -wire A.C. systems.  
 
- The supply voltage and frequency at any point of the system under normal conditions 
are allowed to fluctuate between + 10% and –6% from 230/400V and ± 1% from 
50Hz respectively.  
 
- In line with the above, the electrical products to be used in Malaysia shall be designed 
to operate at the country’s nominal voltage and frequency as follows:  
  
(1) Voltage  
 
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  conducted based on 230V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked 
with multiple or a ran ge of voltages;  
 
Three -phase product shall be rated/marked at 400V. If the product is rated with 
multiple range of voltages, 400V shall be included. Testing shall be conducted 
based on 400V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked with 
multip le or a range of voltages.  
 
(2) Frequency  
 
Product shall be rated/marked at 50Hz and testing shall be conducted at 50Hz. 
If the product is marked with 50/60Hz or 50 -60Hz then testing shall be 
conducted either at 50Hz or 60Hz, whichever is more unfavourable . 
 
- Power supply cord and mains plug requirements:  
  
The appliances shall be fitted with a suitable and appropriate approved  power  
supply cord and mains plug. Both are regulated products and must be approved 
by the regulatory body before it can be used with the appliances;  
 
- The power supply cord shall be certified to : -  
    - MS2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (PVC insulated - 
flexible cables/cords);or  
- MS 140 or MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 & IEC 60245 -4 (Rubber 
insulated - flexible cables/cords)  
 
- The main plug to be used in Malaysia shall be as follows:  
 
    - 13A, fused plugs complying to MS 589: Part 1 or BS 1363: Part 1;  
    - 15A, plugs complying to MS 1577;  
 - 2.5A, 250V, flat non -rewireable  two-pole plugs with cord for the 
connection of class  II equipment complying to MS 1578 or BS EN 
50075.  
 
- Class 0 and Class 01 appliances as defined in MS IEC 60335 series or IEC 
60335 series are not allowed to be used in Malaysia.  
 
- Regulated minimum en ergy efficiency standards for electrical fans namely 
ceiling fans, wall fans, table fans, pedestal fans and box fans, are as 
follows:  
 
No Type of fans  Minimum Co -efficient 
Performance (COP) 
(m3/min/W)  
1. Ceiling Fan (1200 mm/48 inch – 1500 mm/60 inch)  2.58 
2. Pedestal Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
3. Table / Desk Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
4. Wall Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch)  1.01 
5. Box Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 350 mm/14 inch )  0.5 
 
Where  Co-efficient of 
Performance  (C.O.P)  =   
Air Delivery  (m3/min)  
Input Wattage  (W) 
  
 
The test method used to determine COP is in accordance with MS 1220: 2010 or IEC 60879:1986 
with modification.  
 
- Suspension System for Electric Ceiling Fans.  
 
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  Electric ceiling fans must be provided with a special wire as a secondary suspension system. The 
test method used to check that the secondary suspension system of the electric ceiling fan has 
adequate mechanical strength is in accordance with MS 1597:Part 2 -80 or I EC 60335 -2-80 with 
modification for ceiling fan only.  
 
- Components used for Fixed General Purpose Luminaries (MS IEC 60598 -2-1 or IEC 60598 -2-
1) and Recessed Luminaries (MS IEC 60598 -2-2 or IEC 60598 -2-2) shall comply and be 
certified according to the fol lowing standards:  
 
Components  Standards  
Glow-Starters  MS IEC 60155 or IEC 60155  
Starterholder  MS IEC 60400 or IEC 60400  
Lampholders  MS IEC 60400 or IEC 60400  
Capacitors  MS IEC 61048 or IEC 61048  
& MS IEC 61049 or IEC 61049  
Connecting devices  IEC 60998  (Series) or IEC 60998 (Series)  
 
Conventional Ballast  Safety test:  
 
(a) MS IEC 61347 -1 or IEC 61347 -1 
(b) MS IEC 61347 -2-8 or IEC 61347 -2-8 
Performance test:  
 
MS IEC 141: Part 2 or IEC 60921 with modification  
Note:  Ballast Watt Loss shall not be more than 6W 
for  all fluorescent lamps ballast.  
 
Electronic Ballast  Safety test:  
MS IEC 61347 -1 or IEC 61347 -1 
+ MS IEC 61347 -2-3 or IEC 61347 -2-3 
Performance test:  
MS IEC 60929 with MS IEC 61000 -3-2 
Or IEC 60929 with IEC 61000 -3-2 
 
Internal wiring  MS 2112 -3 or IEC 60227 -3, MS 2112 -4 or IEC 60227 -
4 
The insulating material of internal wiring must be 
capable of withstanding the maximum temperature to 
which it is subjected (heat resistance).  
 
- Requirement for Importing.  
 
a) Imported regulated electrical equipment shall undergo Consignment Test conducted by 
SIRIM or participate in Product Certification Scheme (PCS) by SIRIM.  
 
Electrical equipment which passes the Consignment Test shall be affixed  with the labels 
issued by SIRIM. 
 
Electrical equipment which fails the Consignment Test need to be sent  to the country of 
origin or shall be destroyed.  
 
Electrical equipment shall be constructed to be used with power sup ply cord and power 
plug which comply with Malaysia’s requirements  and standards.  
 
b) Importers  of products such as television, refrige rator, domestic fan  and air conditioner, 
must also  affix the Energy Efficiency Label onto the  products before it can be sold to the 
customer.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
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  19.  Not applicable.  
 
15  LOGS; WOOD IN THE RO UGH, WHETHER OR NOT STRIPPED OF ITS BARK  OR MERELY 
ROUGHED DOWN; WOOD R OUGHLY SQUARED OR HA LF-SQUARED BUT NOT FURT HER 
MANUFACTURED; BAULKS  AND PILES OF BAKAU; SAWNTIMBER AND PLYWO OD, 
VENEERED PANELS AND SIMILAR LAMINATE D WOOD;  (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY 
BOARD (MTIB))  
Outline of System  
1.  Malaysian  Timber Industry Board (MTIB) administers 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; sawntimber; and plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood 
to be further processed in the country (Peninsular Malaysia).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Timber and the timber products are subject to contro l under this  Order are as listed under 
Item 2, Second Schedule, Part 1 of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017.  
 
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 2017, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in t he 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 Mala ysia 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 inadvertently arrived at 
the point of entry.  
 
(b) Licences may be issued immediately provided that prior approval has been obtained by the 
importers from the Import/Export Committee of MTIB and 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 obtained through the Import/Export Committee of 
MTIB prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. For  poles and 
piles of Bakau; sawntimber 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 a re eligible provided they are domiciled in Peninsular 
Malaysia and Sabah.  
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  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 2(1), Se cond Schedule  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:  
- 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/suppl y contracts made with overseas suppliers and 
certified by the Malaysian embassies in the respective countries (Thailand, Laos. 
Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste) or 
the authorities/bodies/agencies recognized by the government of that country 
(Myanmar, the Philippines); and  
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration 
Act 1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles 
of Association, a copy of F orm 24 (List of Shareholders) 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.  
-  import documents - original Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting 
country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading.  
 
(b) For permission to import sawntimber and plywood, v eneered panels and similar laminated 
(under Item 2(3) and (4), Second Schedule  of the Order) application should apply to MTIB by 
filling the application form, including the provision of the following information:  
 
- name and address of importer;  
- port of entry;  
- quantity to be imported;  
- name of exporter;  
- name of buyers;  
- country of origin of goods;    
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration Act 
1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandu m 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.  
-  import documents - original Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting 
country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading.  
 
11. Actual authorisation will be made by MTIB and Royal Customs Dep artment 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 The Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species o f Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) export permit from 
exporting country (if relevant).  
 
12. Only for CITES import permit, RM 50.00 will be charged per permit.  
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  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.  
 
(b) Not applicable.  
    
Other procedural requirements  
18.  CITES  import permit is a requirement for the importation of CITES listed timber species under 
the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686] issued by MTIB. The timber 
species covered are specified under the CITES Appendices I, II and III and the types of timber 
products are given in the respective Annotations.  
 
Starting 1 July 2017, MTIB enforced the requirement for certifying on legality source on import of 
timber and timber products whereby any one of the documents are required to be presen ted 
during physical inspection besides other documents mentioned in item 10(a) (b) that is:  
 
a) CITES Pe rmit; or  
b) Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licence; or  
c) Certificate of Timber Certification (PEFC, MTCS); or  
d) Certificate of Voluntary Legality Scheme; or  
e) Legality Document issued by recognised Agency/Body/Association related ; or 
f) Self-Declaration recognised by a Competent Third Party; or  
g) Copy of Customs Declaration from exporting country.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
16  IMPORTATION OF SUGAR  (INCL UDING CANE AND BEET SUGAR, CHEMICALLY PU RE 
SUCROSE, FRUCTOSE AN D GLUCOSE), WHEAT FL OUR AND CEMENT - (MINISTRY OF 
DOMESTIC TRADE, CO -OPERATIVES AND CONSU MERISM)  
16.1 Sugar (including cane and beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose, fructose and 
 glucose)  
Outline of system  
1.  Importation of sugar (including cane and beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose, fructose and 
glucose) is subjected to import licensing administered by Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives 
and Consumerism  (MDTCC). The import licence for sugar was previously administered by MITI and 
the portfolio has been transferred to MDTCC on 2nd February 2015.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  Licences are categorised into automatic import licensing : 
 
Automatic Import licensing  
 
Sugar is now subject to import licensing to be issued by MDTCC.  
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 
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  5.  The relevant laws are the Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 2017 and Control Supply 
Act 1961. Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017,  which 
is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Cu stoms 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.  For refined sugar, importers are required to send a written application to the MDTCC together 
with the relevant supporting docume nts for consideration. The importers will be awarded with a 
letter of approval and shall be used as a supporting document for applying import licence through 
online -based system http://www.dagangnet.com/  (ePermit).  For sugar other than refined sugar, 
application for import licence shall be made directly through online -based system 
http://www.dagangnet.com/  (ePermit).  
 
I. General information pertaining to the requirements of imports is published in the ministry’s 
official website at https://www.kpdnkk.gov.my/kpdnkk/ .  
 
II. The importers may apply the permit at any time of the year and validity of the import permit 
is six (6 ) months from the approved date but should not exceed 31st December of the 
current year.  
 
III. Not applicable . 
 
IV. Not applicable . 
 
V. The letter of approval for refined sugar importation will be issued within seven (7) working 
days, while the import licenc e will be processed within 7 working days by MDTCC.  
 
VI. Applications for import permit can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. MDTCC and Custom are the authorities for the application and approval of permits.  
 
VIII. All genuine marketers are eligible to register as importers. Importers who misuse the import 
permits for profiteering may be de -registered as importers.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Licences will be issued 
the soonest in three (3) working days but usually takes seven (7) working days. Importation 
without import permits will not be allowed.  
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a licence application.   
 
(d) The importers only approach MDTCC to submit application.   
 
8.  Application for a licence may be refused based on the current policy. Yes, reasons will be given 
to the applicant.  In the event a licence is being refused t he applicant has the right to appeal to the 
Director of The Domestic Trade, MDTCC.  
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.(a) Applicants must have a valid licence to be involved in business from the Comp any 
Commission of Malaysia and all individuals, firms and institutions are eligible to apply.  
(b) Not applicable.  
  
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Information required for the application of import licence : 
- name  and address of importer - name of company, type of business, product catalogue, 
ownership etc.;  
- details of the requirement - quantity, why required, source of supply and etc ., 
- categorization letter from customs;  
- invoice from the supplier;  
- organic  certification letter from the supplier (if the product is organic); and  
- other relevant supporting documents.  
 
11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill together 
with the Import Permit and Customs Declara tion. 
 
12.  A fee of RM5.30 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit not limited to the 
number of consignment.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  An import licence is valid for six (6) months from the date of approval.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilisation of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17. Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
16.2  Wheat Flour  
Outline of system  
1.  The importation of wheat flour was previously administered by MITI through an import permit. 
However, starting from 1st September 2016, the import permits for wheat flour has been abolished 
the portfolio has then been transferred to Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co -operatives and 
Consumerism (MDTCC) and the importation of wheat flour is subjected to Certificate of Approval 
(COA) issued by SIRIM Qas International Sdn. Bhd. (SIRIM ) to ensure the Malaysians Standards 
are adhered.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  COA is required to ensure the imported whe at flour adhered to the mandatory Malaysian 
Standard (MS85). Wheat Flour is categorized into two categories as follows:  
 
Edible wheat flour  
 
Edible wheat flour is used for human consumption. There are eight (8) types of edible wheat flour 
that has to adher e to standards in MS85 which are:  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  i. White flour;  
ii. High protein flour;  
iii. Wholemeal flour;  
iv. Self-raising flour;  
v. Enriched flour;  
vi. Protein -increased flour;  
vii. Atta flour;  
viii. and Chlorinated flour .  
 
Industrial wheat flour  
 
Wheat flour  other than mentioned above and is used for industrial purposes such as animal feed 
and production of glue.  
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 
4. It is to ensure all imported wheat flour adhered to the Malay sian Standards (MS85) and safe for 
consumption.  
 
5.  The relevant laws are the Customs (Prohibition of Import) Or der 2016 and Control Supply 
Act 1961. Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2016, 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. The importation of edible wheat flour is subjected to application of Letter o f Consent (LOA) from 
MDTCC and COA from SIRIM while importation of industrial wheat flour is only subjected to Letter 
of Consent from MDTCC. Companies intended to import edible wheat flours are required to submit 
a written application to MDTCC together wit h relevant supporting documents and after receiving 
Letter of Consent from the ministry, the letter shall be used as a supporting document for applying 
COA through online system called ePermit.  
 
I. Information pertaining to the import procedures is available on the website of MDTCC at 
(http://www.kpdnkk.gov.my ). Importers are well informed of the system and requirements 
of the licensing system. New applicants may also approach MDTCC for information on the 
licensing requirement.   
 
II. COA is issued in respect of a consignment and i mporters are required to apply for new COA 
for every new consignment.  
 
III. There is no special preference for domestic producers.  
 
IV. Applications for COA can be made at any time of the year.  
 
V. LOA for wheat flour importation will be issued within fourteen (14) working days while COA 
will be processed within 3 -10 working days depending on the type of flour and test applied.  
 
VI. Applications for LOA and COA can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. MDTCC and SIRIM are the authorities for the application and approval of LOA and COA, 
respectively.  
 
VIII. All genuine marketers of wheat flour are eligible to register as importers. Importers who 
misuse the import permits for profiteering may be de -registered as importers.  
 
IX. Not applicable.  
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  X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. LOA will be issued the 
soonest in seven (7) working days but usually takes fourteen (14) working days while COA 
will be issued within 3 -10 working days subject to the type of test conducte d. Importation 
without COA will not be allowed.  
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a licence application.   
 
(d) The importer has to approach MDTCC for LOA application and later apply for COA via online 
system ePermit.   
 
8.  None, however appeal can be made to MDTCC and consideration for appeal is on case to case 
basis.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences. There is no registration fe e 
required.  
 
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, address of company;  
- details of th e requirement - quantity, why required, source of supply; port of arrival;  
- categorization letter from customs; and  
- Invoice/ Purchase order of the said product.  
 
11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bil l and, or 
invoice together with the COA and Customs Declaration.  
 
12. The processing and COA issuance fees is RM200, and the verification and sampling fees 
(excluding incidental cost) is RM500. Testing fees vary from RM500 to RM1,500 depending on the 
type of flour and test applied.   
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. A COA issued for shipment via sea/air using Method 1 and Method 2 is valid for 1 month, and 
for consignment by road using Method 1 is 2 weeks. COA issued for shipment via sea/air and by 
road using Method 3 is valid for 1 month. The validity period of COA cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilization of a COA.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
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  16.3  Cement   
Outline of system  
1.  Starting 1st June 2017, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co -operatives and Consumerism 
(MDTCC) is the agency responsible for the cement import policy in Malaysia. The importation of 
cement is subjected to Certificate of Approva l (COA) issued by Construction Industry Development 
Board (CIDB), an agency responsible for ensuring the Malaysian Standards are adhered to through 
the issuance of COA.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. This system is to ensure all relevant cement products complied to the mandatory Malaysian 
Standard regulatory before importing can be carried out.  
 
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 
4. It is to ensure all imported cement products adhered to the Malaysi an Standards and safe for 
usage.  
 
5.  The relevant laws are the Customs (Prohibition of Import) Or der 2004 and Control Supply 
Act 1961. Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2004, which 
is made pursuant to the powers c onferred 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 app roval 
since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into 
Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable . 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Importers must first 
apply for No Objection Letter (NOL) from MDTCC, which shall then be used for COA 
application from CIDB. NOL will be issued the soonest in seven (7) working days but  usually 
takes fourteen (14) working days while COA will be issued within 3 working days after 
product verification at port of entry. The product should comply with required standard 
before verification. Importation without COA will not be allowed.  
 
(b) No.  
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a COA application.   
 
(d) The importer have to approach MDTCC for NOL application by submitting written application 
together with supporting documents  and later apply for COA via online system ePermit.   
 
8.  None, however appeal can be made to CIDB and consideration for appeal is on case to case 
basis.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for COA. There is no registration fee 
required.  
 
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, address of company;  
- details of the requ irement - quantity, why required, source of supply; port of arrival;  
- categorization letter from customs; and  
- Invoice/ Purchase order of the said product.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/13  
 
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  11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill and, or 
invoice together with the COA and Customs Declaration.  
 
12.  Fee varies according to the type of imported cement products and type of test conducted. 
Importers can request for a full quotation from CIDB prior to the test.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. COA is issued based on the test result. A full type test result (FTTR) is valid for valid for three 
(3) months subject to no change of mill and subsequent shipment only requires critical tests to be 
conducted. However for every shipment, a ne w COA is required and the test to be conducted 
depends whether a FTTR is still valid or not. The validity period cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilization of a COA.  
 
16.  No.  
 
17.  Not applicable.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  Not applicable .  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
 
17 WASTE, PARINGS AND S CRAP OF PLASTICS - (DEPARTMENT OF NATIO NAL SOLID 
WASTE MANAGEMENT (NS WMD))  
Outline of system  
1.  Importation of waste, parings and scrap of plastics is under the Customs (Prohibition of Impo rts) 
Order 2017, where an import licence issued by NSWMD.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  The import permit covers all categories of plastics scrap under H.S. Code 3915.  
 
3. The import permit apply to all waste, paring and scrap of plastics imported  from all countries.  
 
4. There are no restrictions to the quantity or value of import. The import permit issued to importers 
based on their plant capacity.  
 
5. Import Licence issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected 
to import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system wit hout 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 of import licence should be made i n advance before shipments/arrival of goods. 
Goods arriving at the port without a licence are against Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
Order 2017.  
 
(b)  The import licence will be processed within seven (7) working days after the date of 
application.  
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  (c)  No. There is no limitation.  
 
(d)  The issuance of import licence is administrated by NSWMD but the required supporting 
documents are needed from the Department of Environment and respective Local 
Authorities.  
 
8. Application for a licence may be refu sed if there is a contravention of any requirements and 
regulations of Customs Act such as false declaration of goods.  Yes, reasons will be given to the 
applicant.  In the event a licence is being refused t he applicant has the right to appeal to NSWMD .  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences provided they own and 
operate the processing plant and registered with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application for an import permit to import waste, parings and scrap into Malaysia must be made 
through the online permit system (e -Permit). Information required in the application for import 
licence are:  
-  name and address of importer;  
-  name and address of supplier;  
-  description of goods;  
-  value and quantity;  
-  customs tariff code;  
-  country of origin; and  
-  port of entry.  
   
Other supporting documents required during the application are as below:  
- Actual photos of imported goods;  
- Plant/Factory Compliance letter by Department of Environment;  
- Invoice from exporter/supplier;  
- Exporter’s approval letter by NSWMD;  
- ISO 14001 certification from Exporter/supplier; and  
- Business Licence by respective l ocal authority . 
 
11.  Approved import li cence by NSWMD.  
 
12.  Yes. Importers are subject to service provider charge for e -Permit usage. Currently, there is no 
charge for import licence under NSWMD.  
 
13.  No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  The import licence  is given for each consignment with validity period of six (6) months. 
Importers are required to apply a new import licence for every consignment.  
  
15.  There is no penalty for non -utilisation of a licence.  
 
16.  No.  
  
17.  (a) Not applicable.  
 
(b) No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  No.  
 
19.  Not applicable.  
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