The Common Effective Preferential Tariff Scheme (CEPT) under ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) / ASEAN Trade In Goods Agreement (ATIGA)

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1. HOW TO EXPORT UNDER CEPT / ATIGA SCHEME

1. Establish the tariff classification of product
   Product classification is normally in accordance with the Harmonised Commodity Description and Ceiling System (HS).
2. Check the product coverage
   Not all products are eligible for preferential treatment under the CEPT / ATIGA. The exporter must therefore check, before he proceeds further, whether his goods are included under the inclusion list of Malaysia and the importing ASEAN countries.
3. Comply with Rules of Origin
   The Rules of Origin are an essential parts of the CEPT /ATIGA scheme in order to ensure that the tariff concession under the CEPT are confined to products wholly or satisfy the ASEAN content requirement by the exporting company. Strict enforcement of rules of origin is necessary to prevent products originating from third countries and traded in transit benefit under the CEPT / ATIGA.

2. HOW DO MANUFACTURERS / EXPORTERS APPLY FOR CEPT / ATIGA SCHEME

The claim for CEPT / ATIGA tariff concession must be supported by appropriate documentary evidence as to origin and consignment. Form D is a certificate that is accepted as evidence of origin by all ASEAN member states to obtain CEPT /ATIGA scheme.

Step 1: Cost Analysis Approval

• Manufacturer/exporters are required to submit application form for cost analysis approval to Trade Cooperation and Industry Coordination Section (MITI's Service Counter) or MITI's branch offices. The form could be obtained from:

1. MITI's Service Counter,
   Trade Cooperation and Industry Coordination Section
   Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
   Ground floor, Block 10,
   Government Offices Complex Jalan Duta,
   50622 Kuala Lumpur.

2. Johor :
   Level 13, Lot 1-4, Bangunan TH (Tabung Haji),
   Jalan Ayer Molek,
   80000 Johor Bahru

3. Pahang :
   Suite 7 & 8, 9th Floor,
   Kompleks Teruntum,
   Jalan Mahkota,
   25000 Kuantan, Pahang.

4. Perak :
   4th Floor, Perak Techno Trade Centre (PTTC),
   Bandar Meru Raya Off Jalan Jelapang,
   Peti Surat 210
   30720 Ipoh, Perak.

5. Pulau Pinang :
   8rd Floor, Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra,
   10300 Pulau Pinang.

6. Kelantan :
   Level 3 (Right), Wisma PERKESO,
   Jalan Kota Darul Naim,
   15538 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

7. Sarawak:
   3rd Floor, Bangunan Bank Negara
   Jalan Satok,
   94300 Kuching, Sarawak

8. Sabah:
   3rd Floor, Block D & E
   Bangunan KWSP
   49, Jalan Karamunsing
   88622 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

•  The CEPT / ATIGA costing application form can also be downloaded at: www.miti.gov.my

• Approval letter will be issued to products which are qualified to the rules of origin under FTAs scheme.
• The approval of the cost analysis will be given within 7 working days.

Step 2: Endorsement of CEPT / ATIGA Form D

• Form D is a certificate that is accepted as evidence of origin by all preference-giving countries to obtain preferential treatment.
• It can be purchased from Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) at:

Wisma FMM,
No. 3, Persiaran Dagang,
PJU9, Bandar Sri Damansara,
52200, Kuala Lumpur.

or FMM branch at respective state.

• The endorsement of the Form D will be processed within 2 working days.

2. WHERE TO SEEK ADVICE

For further information you may contact:

• MITI's Service Counter at Ground Floor
  Trade Cooperation and Industry Coordination Section
  Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
  Block 10, Jalan Duta
  50622 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03 - 6203 4829
Fax : 03 - 6201 3351

Officer in-charge: Mr. Aizul Kamil Ibrahim
Tel : 03- 6203 5933
email : aizul @miti.gov.my  

• Trade Cooperation and Industry Coordination Section at 12 nd Floor,
  Block 10, Jalan Duta
  50622 Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03 - 6203 4822
Fax : 03 - 6201 3351/9920

Officer in-charge: Mr. Azmir Musyabri Mutallib
Tel : 03 - 6203 2941
Email : azmir@miti.gov.my

•  MITI's Branch Offices:

Johor
Officer in-charge: Ms. Aida Syukrena Mohd Idris
Tel : 07 - 224 4639 
Email : aidasyukrena@miti.gov.my  

Kelantan
Officer in-charge: Mr. Azran Hj. Deraman
Tel : 09 -748 3457 
Email : azran@miti.gov. my  

Pahang
Officer in-charge: 
Tel : 09 - 513 0851 
Email : @miti.gov.my

Penang
Officer in-charge: Mr. Mohd Iqbal Mohd Noor
Tel : 04 - 262 5133 
Email : iqbal@miti.gov.my  

Perak
Officer in-charge: Mr. Shuhardi Turaz Radzik
Tel : 05 - 241 7751 
Email : shuhardi@miti.gov.my  

Sabah
Officer in-charge: Mr. Azman Poji
Tel : 088 - 236 758 
Email : azmanpoji@miti.gov. my  

Sarawak
Officer in-charge: Ms. Sabariah Mohd Sofian  
Tel : 082 - 257 164 
Email : sabariah@miti.gov.my  

• MITI Service Counter (for online (e-PCO) application only):

Malacca
Officer in-charge: Ms. Haslina Mahjar
Tel : 06-253 0068/253 0069
Email : haslina.mahjar @miti.gov.my