Imported Materials Announcement

IMPORTED MATERIALS ANNOUNCEMENT In accordance with the Certificate of Approval (COA) procedures and conditions, under the Customs (Prohibition On Import), any product / building materials that is intended to be brought into the country must obtain Product Certification or pass the Full Type Test Report (FTTR ) from producer countries BEFORE ENTERING THIS COUNTRY.

Effective 30 April 2014 (Bill of Lading Date) any product that has arrived at the country entrance without having one of the above documents, the CoA application will not be processed by CIDB. Importers must bear any implications arising out of breach of these terms.

However, based on the existing policy set by MITI, the products below are given flexibility in which the product can undergo testing upon reaching the Country :-

Iron & Steel (below 250 mt)
Float Glass, Fiber Cement Flat Sheet, Insulation Material and Radient Barrier (from 31 January 2014 till 31 Mar 2014 only).

Application for Certificate of Approval(COA)

The program is part of the Customs Act (Prohibition on Import) 1988 Amendment 2003/2004 to ensure the quality of imported construction products. The construction materials listed in the Customs Act must have a Certificate of Approval (COA) from CIDB before materials can be imported into Malaysia. The need to obtain COA is based on the requirements of Malaysia Standard (MS).

For further information, visit the following links:

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Prosedur Mengimport Bahan Binaan

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Procedures For Importing Construction Product

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Pemakluman Permulaan Tarikh Penggunaan No.PPS di dalam Sistem E-Permit

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Pemakluman Keperluan mendapatkan Sijil Perakuan Pematuhan Standard (PPS) bagi Bahan Binaan Import.

Bahan-bahan pembinaan berikut perlu disahkan dengan COA oleh CIDB :

NO	PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS	STANDARD	HS CODE
1	Ceramic Products Ceramic Tile Ceramic Pipe and Pipe Fittings	MS ISO 13006 MS 1061, PART 1:1999	6907.10 100, 6907.90 100 6906.00 000
2	Cleaning Equipment (Ceramic & Plastic)	MS 147/ MS 1522/ MS 795	6010.10 900, 6010.10 200, 3922.90 110
3 3.1	Iron and Steel Products Coil of carbon steel, strip and hot rolled plate (Width ≥ 600mm) Hot rolled plate Boxed, coils Hot rolled plate Boxed plate Hot rolled plate Boxed plate Hot Rolled Steel Plates above 10mm thickness 4.75mm thickness or more, but less than 10mm thickness 3mm thickness or more, but less than 4.75mm thickness Not exceeding 3mm of thickness: Contains by weight of less than 0.6% of carbon For other construction purposes	+ New MS (P) Std for chequred MS EN 10025 + New MS (P) Std for chequred MS EN 10025 MS 1768 HR Carbon Steel for pipes and tubes MS 1705 MS EN 10025 Part 2 Non Alloy Structured Steel	7208.10.xxx 7208.40.xxx 7208.51.xxx 7208.52.xxx 7208.53.xxx 7208.54.xxx
3.2	Coils and hot rolled plate Carbon steel coils, strips and hot rolled plate (Width ≥ 600mm) plated or coated More than 10mm thickness 4.75mm thickness or more, but lesss than 10mm in thickness 3mm thickness or more, but less than 4.75mm in thickness 3mm thickness or less: Contains by weight of less than 0.6% carbon Electrolysis coating or zinc coating Contains by weight of less than 0.6% carbon: Coils and strips thickness not exceeding 1.5mm Hot dip zinc coated sheets At least dipped or coated with zinc: Contains by weight of less than 0.6% carbon Coils and strips thikness not exceeding 1.5mm Plated alloy or aluminium-zinc coating Contains by weight of less than 0.6% carbon Not exceeding 1.5mm in thickness Painted coils and strips before colour coating Painted,varnished or coated with plastic Contains by weight of less than 0.6% carbon Not exceeding 1.5mm in thickness Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc:Containing by weight less than 0.6% of carbon: (Coil Width < 600mm) Hoop and strip thickness not exceeding 1.5 mm Hot Dip Zinc Coated Sheet and Coils Otherwise Plated or Coated with zinc:Containing by weight less than 0.6% of carbon: (Coil Width < 600mm) Hoop and strip thickness not exceeding 1.5 mm Painted, varnished or coated with plastics: (Coil Width <600mm) Containing by weight less than 0.6% of carbon: (Coil Width < 600mm) Hoop and strip Not exceeding 1.5 mm in thickness Otherwise Plated or Coated sheets and coils (Coil Width < 600mm) Containing by weight less than 0.6% of carbon: Hoop and strip thickness not exceeding 1.5 mm	MS 1768 MS EN 10025 MS 1705 MS 2543* MS 2500 MS 2384* MS 2385* MS 2500 MS 1196* JIS G3317* MS 2500 MS 2383* (MS 2384 MS 2385) JIS G3318* (JIS G3317) MS 2543* MS 2500 MS 2384* MS 2385* MS 2500 MS 1196* MS 2500	7208.51.xxx 7208.52.xxx 7208.53.xxx 7208.54.xxx 7210.30.xxx 7210.41.xxx 7210.49.xxx 7210.61.xxx 7326.90.500 7326.90.900 7210.70.xxx 7212.20.xxx 7326.90.500 7326.90.900 7212.30.xxx 7326.90.500 7326.90.900 7212.40.xxx 7326.90.500 7326.90.900 7212.50.xxx
3.3	Iron and Steel Products (Pipe & Tube) Seamless Steel Pipe The pipeline of the type used for oil or gas pipelines other construction purposes Welded pipes, with outer diameter exceeding 406.4mm The pipeline of the type used for oil or gas pipelines: Oblong shaped welded sunken arc Others, Welded in oblong shape Others, Welding Casing used in oil or gas drilling Others, welding Welding oblong shaped Pipe & Welded carbon steel tube Others, welding, uncircular cross section Others, welding, circular cross section (Non alloy iron or steel) Others, welding, circular cross section (other steel alloys) Others, welded uncircular cross section: Cross section of rectangle Other uncircular cross section Other construction purposes Bridges and bridge parts Scaffolding Tower and lattice masts Tube for scaffolding and accesories Guardrail	MS ISO 3183 API 5CT MS ISO 3183 MS 1968 API 5L API 5CT MS ISO 3183 MS 1968 SPAN TS 21827 Part 1 SPAN TS 21827 Part 2 API 5L API 5CT BS EN 10219 MS 275 MS 863 MS1862 MS 1968 MS 1462-1 MS 1462-2-1 MS 862 MS 2381 MS 2376 MS ISO 3183 BS EN 10219 JIS G3350 API 5L API 5CT MS 1462-1 MS 1462-2-1 MS 1862 EN 39 JIS G3444 JIS G3350 AAST	7304.10.xxx 7305.11.xxx 7305.12.xxx 7305.19.xxx 7305.20.xxx 7305.39.xxx 7305.90.xxx 7306.30.xxx 7306.50.xxx 7306.61.xxx 7306.69.xxx 7306.90.xxx 7308.10.xxx 7308.20.xxx7308.40.xxx
3.4	Iron and Steel Products (Others) Shapes and parts - Pile sheets - Angled, shapes and parts - Rails Tube, pipe and hollow profile, made from cast iron Tube, pipe and hollow profile, made from cast ironn Made from moldable cast iron Manhole covers, grate and frame are made from it - Others Manhole covers, grate and frame are made from it	MS 2025-1 MS 2025-2 MS EN 10025 AS 1085-1&2 JIS E 1103 DIN 536 MS1919 BS EN 598:2007 BS EN 124:1994	7301.10.xxx 7301.20.xxx 7302.10.xxx 7302.40.xxx 7302.90.xxx 7303.00.xxx 7325.10.xxx 7325.99.xxx
3.5	Wire rod, Bar & wire Steel for concrete reinforcement (Ribbed/Indented - coil) Steel wire rod Coiled round bar Wire, thread and rope Wire netting Grill, netting and fence, welded at the intersection, from wire with cross section dimension of maximum 3mm or more and net sizing of 100 cm2 or more Grate i. Steel for concrete reinforcement (Circular grate - straight) ii. Hot rolled products for structural steel (Flat grate) iii. Steel for concrete reinforcement (Ribbed/Indented - straight) Equal Angle L or T sections - unmodified unless with hot rolls, hot or extreme heat - with height of less than 80mm: structure L or T sections - unmodified unless with hot rolls, hot or extreme heat - with height of less than 80mm	MS 146 (Public Comment) MS 144(PC) MS ISO 16120 - Part 1,2,3,4 MS 144 (PC) MS1138-2 MS 1138-3 MS ISO 2408 MS ISO 4344 MS 1138-4 MS 145(PC) MS 144 (PC) MS EN 10025 MS 146 (PC) MS EN 10025	7213.10.xxx 7213.91.xxx/ 7213.99.xxx 7213.91.xxx/ 7213.99.xxx 7217.10.xxx 7312.10.xxx 7228.60.xxx 7312.10.xxx 7314.20.xxx 7214.20.910 7214.20.990 7214.20.xxx 7216.21.xxx 7216.40.xxx
3.6	Welded stainless steel pipe Smooth, welded and cold formed - ferritic and austenitic type Stainless steel pipe and tube for other construction purposes Welded austenitic stainless steel tube, for transporting water and other liquids - Technical Delivery Terms	MS 1841 ASTM A554 MS1988 JIS G 3448	7306.11.xxx 7306.19.xxx 7306.21.xxx 7306.40.xxx 7306.40.xxx
4	*Flat fibre casting sheets, not containing asbestos Roofing material, surface, lock flooring and tile partition wall containing plastic ceiling & others	MS 1296	6811.82 100 6811.82 200 6811.82 900
5	Cement a)Portland cement i.White Portland cement, various type ii. Other Portland cement b)Hydraulic cement i.Aluminate cement ii. Other hydraulic cement	MS 898 MS EN197	2523.21 000 2523.29 100. 2523.29 900. 2523.30 000 2523.90 000 2523.90 000
6	*Insulation materials Glass wool, rock wool & mineral wool Fibreglass	MS 1020 MS 1020	6806.10 000 7019.90 100
7	Radiant barrier (thermal foil insulation)	MS 2095	7607.20 100
8	*Float glass Clear glass Dark glass Mirror glass Wired glass	MS 1135 MS 1135 MS 2397 MS 1498	7005.29 900 7005.21 900 7005.10 900 7005.30 000
9	Alumininum Aluminium slab, sheet and strip, and others (example: aluminium composite) Aluminium foil width 0.2mm and below	MS 2040: 2007 MS 1848 : 2005	7606.11 000, 7606.12 000, 7606.91 000, 7606.92 000 7607.11 000 7607.19 000

Note: The new enforcement date for new construction materials will be announced later. Application of COA can be made using the e-Permit form / Q1, and shall be supported by the following documents:

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A copy of the Product Certificate, or original copy of the consignment report;

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One copy of Bill Bill of Lading;

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An Invoice and Packing List;

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Original receipt of confirmation of payment;

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Original confirmation letter from manufacturer / exporter;

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Copies of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) (for first time application); and

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A copy of the Mill of Certificate, as per the requirements of the building materials (if needed).