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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable fisheries management
 Import licences Fisheries
2 The Department of Malaysian Quarantine and…
2 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 [...]
Environment related objective
To protect species listed by the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2 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 [...]
Live fish, fish and fish products: Fish species protected under the CITES; prohibited species, shrimp broodstocks and exotic species
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Import licences Agriculture
3. Import permit for plant, plant products and…
3. Import permit for plant, plant products and regulated products – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) (...) - It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead organisms including micro-organism and any hosts of plant pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malaysia, and at the same time for the prevention of entry of pests of quarantine importance into the country.
Environment related objective
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.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import permit for plant, plant products and regulated products – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) (...) - It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead organisms including micro-organism and any hosts of plant pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malaysia, and at the same time for the prevention of entry of pests of quarantine importance into the country.
The importation of:- 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 fruits of mangoes (Mangifera spp.), oranges and limes (Citrus spp.), banana (Musa spp.) and mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana);- grains and beans of soy bean (Glycine max), corn/maize (Zea mays), cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao), coffee beans (Coffea 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);- Importation of all commodities as listed below for processing or consumption from Thailand only:- Rose apple (Syzygium samarangense)- Sweet potato (Ipomea batatas)- Taro/Dasheen (Colocasia esculenta)- Groundnuts (Arachis hypogeae)- Potato (Solanum tuberosum)- Ubi kemili/Kembili (Coleus parviplorus)- Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus)- Bird/Hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens)- Turmeric (Curcuma domestica)- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)- Greater galangal (Alpinia galangal)- Yambean (Pachyrhizus erosus)- Kaffir lime leaves (Citrus hystrix)- growing media or any rooting compost;- organic fertilizers;- soil;- living or dead organisms including non-pathogenic micro-organisms;- packing materials originated from jute and bamboo;- products and plants of Palmae family; and- logs, lumber, and other wood articles.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other
5. Animal and Animal Products(Department of…
5. Animal and Animal Products(Department of Veterinary Services) - For the importation of wildlife or products thereof, prior obtaining the import permit from MAQIS, the importers are required to obtain licence and CITES from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks and approval letter from DVS.
Environment related objective
To protect wildlife and comply with the CITES regulations in relation to conservation of endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Animal and Animal Products(Department of Veterinary Services) - For the importation of wildlife or products thereof, prior obtaining the import permit from MAQIS, the importers are required to obtain licence and CITES from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks and approval letter from DVS.
Wildlife and product thereof
Type of measure
Import licenses, CITES certificate
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
6 Importation of Pesticides for Sale - …
6 Importation of Pesticides for Sale - (Pesticides Board of Malaysia) 7. Importation of Pesticides for Research and Educational Purposes - (Pesticides Board of Malaysia)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from adverse effect of pesticides.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6 Importation of Pesticides for Sale - (Pesticides Board of Malaysia) 7. Importation of Pesticides for Research and Educational Purposes - (Pesticides Board of Malaysia)
All pesticides as defined under the Pesticides Act 1974 that are imported or manufactured for sale, have to be registered with the Pesticides Board.
Type of measure
Certificate of registration for importation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Other
13 Control of Import of Scheduled Wastes (Toxic…
13 Control of Import of Scheduled Wastes (Toxic and Hazardous Wastes) – (Department of Environment)Every application on import of scheduled wastes is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts as well as country obligation to The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.
Environment related objective
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. To comply with obligations under Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13 Control of Import of Scheduled Wastes (Toxic and Hazardous Wastes) – (Department of Environment)Every application on import of scheduled wastes is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts as well as country obligation to The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.
The Order applies to scheduled wastes as defined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes restriction applies to all countries and wastes defined as hazardous wastes/scheduled wastes under Malaysia Law.
Type of measure
Import permit/written approval
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
Energy conservation and efficiency,…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmentally friendly consumption
Import licences, Technical regulation or…
Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
14. Electrical Equipment - The Energy Commission…
14. Electrical Equipment - 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.
Environment related objective
To ensure that such equipment meets the energy performance testing standards, the minimum energy performance standards and the efficiency ratings unless the equipment is approved by the Energy Commission.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Electrical Equipment - 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.
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.
Type of measure
Certificate of Approval
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Labelling
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Sustainable forestry management
 Import licences Forestry
15. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)…
15. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) administers issuance of import licenses 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).
Environment related objective
To protect timber species under the CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) administers issuance of import licenses 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).
Timber and the timber products are subject to control under this Order are as listed under Item 2, Second Schedule, Part 1 of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017. 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.
Type of measure
Import licenses, CITES import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Forest
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/MYS/14 Malaysia 2020 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
17. Importation of waste, parings and scrap of…
17. Importation of waste, parings and scrap of plastics is under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, where an import licence issued by NSWMD.
Environment related objective
To regulate imports of all waste, paring and scrap of plastics for the protection of the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Importation of waste, parings and scrap of plastics is under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017, where an import licence issued by NSWMD.
Applies to all waste, paring and scrap of plastics imported from all countries.
Type of measure
Prohibition, Import licenses, Online permit system (e-Permit)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/13 Philippines 2020
Alternative and renewable energy, MEAs…
Alternative and renewable energy, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Energy
4.1 [...] The Oil Industry Management Bureau …
4.1 [...] The Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) issues an Acknowledgement Letter to an oil industry player who files a notice with the Bureau for every importation of [...] bioethanol from foreign countries, freeports and economic zones, whether for trade or for his own use and requirement, to ensure effective monitoring by the OIMB and conformance to the Basel Convention.
Environment related objective
To ensure that importation is in accordance with the Basel Convention. Establish guidelines for bioethanol production.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4.1 [...] The Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) issues an Acknowledgement Letter to an oil industry player who files a notice with the Bureau for every importation of [...] bioethanol from foreign countries, freeports and economic zones, whether for trade or for his own use and requirement, to ensure effective monitoring by the OIMB and conformance to the Basel Convention.
Crude oil, petroleum products, and bioethanol.
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Energy
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/13 Philippines 2020 Natural resources conservation Import licences Forestry
5.1 Wood materials - Department of Environment…
5.1 Wood materials - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: DENR Administrative Order No. 1999-46 (DAO 1999-46) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provision of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import wood materials, the documents required as well as the issuing authorities for the import authority. This policy is issued in order to provide a mechanism to effectively monitor the importation of wood materials (...) - DENR to be the primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas, and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources as may be provided for by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.
Environment related objective
To import wood materials, as a stop-gap measure, until such time that local supply from plantation forest can adequately meet the local needs towards economic growth, and to augment indigenous sources in order to utilize existing wood processing plant capacities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.1 Wood materials - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: DENR Administrative Order No. 1999-46 (DAO 1999-46) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provision of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import wood materials, the documents required as well as the issuing authorities for the import authority. This policy is issued in order to provide a mechanism to effectively monitor the importation of wood materials (...) - DENR to be the primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas, and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources as may be provided for by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.
Logs, Lumber, Veneer, Plywood, Other wood-based panels, Poles and piles, Pulpwood, Wood chips. Applies to products coming from all countries.
Type of measure
Timber License Agreement (TLA), Industrial Forest Management Agreement (IFMA), Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPP) or Certificate of Registration (CR)
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Indigenous
Natural resources