Not all goods are allowed to be imported into Malaysia, and not all imports are subject to the same import regime. Like other countries, Malaysia imposes import prohibitions (goods not allowed to enter) and import controls (goods that may only be imported with an import license, compliance with Malaysian standards, etc.), which are specifically set out in the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023. Therefore, before importing goods into Malaysia, Vietnamese enterprises and Indonesian importers need to determine the applicable import status of the goods in order to fully comply with the requirements and prepare all necessary import documents and papers.

Businesses can review and search in detail the list of prohibited and controlled imports in Malaysia (requiring import licenses, compliance with mandatory standards, etc.) at the following links:

https://lom.agc.gov.my/act-view.php?type=pua&no=P.U.%20(A)%20117/2023

or https://ezhs.customs.gov.my/public-prob-import

Source: Center for WTO and International Trade - VCCI

• Import procedures and processes for goods imported into Malaysia
• Classification of goods imported into Malaysia
• Determination of taxes and fees on imports into Malaysia
• Import declaration, tax payment, and customs clearance for goods imported into Malaysia