The Government of Malaysia has agreed to enforce mandatory standards effective 1st November 2011on 6 tariff lines of aluminium sheets and foils.The enforcement of the mandatory standards has been gazetted under the Customs Order (Import Prohibition) (Amendment) (No.3) 2011 on 30th September 2011 involving the following Customs Harmonised System (HS) tariff lines:

aluminium plates, sheets and strip of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, whether or not alloyed

7606.11.000
7606.12.000

aluminium foil of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not backed:
7606.91.000
7606.92.000


rolled but not further worked
other
7607.11.000
7607.19.000

2. The implementation of mandatory standards on aluminium productsis to ensure raw materials used in end-products meet the quality and safety requirements, minimise the importation of sub-standards products, as well as support the development and competitiveness of the local aluminium industry by producing high quality products that meet international standards.A series of consultations with related industries and associations on the implementation of mandatory standards have been held by MITI from January 2010 to October 2011.

3. Under the new ruling, the importation of aluminium sheets and foils will require importers to obtain a Certificate of Approval (COA) or a letter of exemption issued by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. for manufactured products orConstruction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for construction products. The COA issued by SIRIM or CIDB certify that the imported aluminium products conform to the requirements of Malaysia Standards or any other international standards recognised by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. or CIDB (if Malaysian Standard is not available).

4. The procedures for the implementation of mandatory standards covertesting and verification of imported aluminium products which will take 1 to 3 working days prior to the issuance of COA. Exemptions from the COA requirements will also be considered for importers of aluminium products, as follows:

Automatic exemption from obtaining a COA:
importation of up to a maximum 500 kg of aluminium products; and
manufacturers with Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) status and companies operating in Free Industrial Zones (FIZ). However, a COA is required for any local sales made by companies under LMW and FIZ if the aluminum products are subject to COA requirement.
COA exemption on application basis
manufacturers (Tier 1 & Tier 2) who are directly involved in oil and gas, automotive, maritime or shipbuilding, aerospace and electrical and electronic sectors; and
for steel service centres, the exemption will be considered only for aluminium products imported for the consumption of oil and gas, automotive, maritime or shipbuilding, aerospace and electrical and electronic sectors.
5. The application fee for a COA is RM150 and verification fee isRM1,000. However, testing fees vary based on sampling plan and different product standards. Effective 13 October 2011, SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd gives a 5% discount on testing fees where the volume exceeds5,000 m.t.
6. MITI has briefed the industries on the implementation of mandatory standards on aluminium products through outreach programmes 2011 organised by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd in Shah Alam (28 July), Penang (16 August), Johor Bahru (21 September), Sarawak (27 September) and Sabah (28 September).
7. Submission of application for COA can be made on-line (ePermit) and the approval is also done online. For further information and enquiries on the matter, please contact us:


Implementation of mandatory standards for aluminium products
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Sectoral Policy and Investment Affairs
Level 8, Block 10
Government Offices Complex, Jalan Duta
50622, Kuala Lumpur

Contact persons:
Mastura Ahmad Mustafa (mastura@miti.gov.my)
Norazah Abdul Jabbar (azah@miti.gov.my)

COAapplication procedures for importation of aluminium products
SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.Civil and Construction Section
Testing Services Department
SIRIM COMPLEX
1, Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Section 2
P.O. Box. 7035
40911 Shah Alam
SELANGOR
Fax: 603-5544 5886/5855
Website: www.sirim-qas.com.my

Contact persons:

Y.M Raja Nor Siha Raja Abd. Hanan (r.norsiha_r.ab.hanan@sirim.my)
Head
Civil and Construction Section
Tel: 603-5544 5851

Seri Banun Sujangi (banun@sirim.my)
Group Leader
Civil and Construction Section
Tel: 603-5544 5878

Mohamad Shukri b Ibrahim (mshukri@sirim.my)
Executive
Tel: 603-5544 5031

Noor Liana bt Noor Buhti (nliana@sirim.my)
Executive
Tel: 603-55445182

Noor Farizzul Izran b. Zalkapli (farizzul@sirim.my)
Executive
Tel: 603-5544 5183

Zaryatul Akma bt. Mohammad Meswan (zaryatul@sirim.my)
Executive
Tel: 603-5544 5184

Md Sakuwan b. Ismail (sakuwan@sirim.my)
Executive
Tel: 603-5544 5032

Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)QUEST Unit
Technology Development & Innovation Sector
Standards & Quality Unit
10th Floor, Grand Seasons Avenue
72, Jalan Pahang
53000 Kuala Lumpur

Fax: 603-4045 1808
E-mail: tech@cidb.gov.my

Contact persons:

Ismail Mat Nor (ismail@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0332

Rohana Abdul Manan (rohana@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0250

Zulkefli Ismail (zulkefli@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0233

Anisa Zainal Abidin (anisa@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0370

Yusrrilihaffiz Hamzah (yusril@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0287

Awang Bulqiah Awang Maulana (bulqiah@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0375

Nor Fazliyana Mohd Rauzan(fazlyana@cidb.gov.my)
Tel: 603-2617 0256

Application for COA via online system
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