Export Documentation
Export Documentation for Malaysia: Required Documents
Documents for shipping to or from Malaysia: core documents, certificates, restricted goods, and customs procedures.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Customs authority
- Royal Malaysian Customs Department
- Trading bloc
- RCEP, ASEAN, CPTPP
- Currency
- MYR
- Estimated clearance
- 1-3 days typical
Company registration required
Sales Tax (10%) or Service Tax (6%)
SIRIM certification for regulated products
Halal certification for food
Core documents
- Commercial Invoice (required): English accepted
- Packing List (required): Package details
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
- Customs Form (required): K1/K2 declaration forms
Additional documents
- Certificate of Origin: For FTA rates
- SIRIM Certificate: Product standards
- Halal Certificate: For food products
Special certificates
- SIRIM Certification: applies to Electronics, safety products, issued by SIRIM.
- JAKIM Halal: applies to Food products, issued by JAKIM.
Customs procedures
- uCustoms electronic system
- Efficient port operations
- Free zones available
Restricted goods
- Food (Halal)
- Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Used goods
Prohibited goods
- Narcotics
- Weapons
- Counterfeit goods
- Obscene materials
Tips
- Port Klang very efficient
- Halal important for food products
- Good FTA network
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Frequently asked questions
What is SIRIM?
Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia handles product certification.
Is Halal required?
Halal certification is required for all meat products and highly recommended for food products.