1. The Approved Permit (AP) is an Import License and Export License issued based on the Customs Act 1967 [Act 235].

2. The list products for Import License and Export License issued by MITI are specified in the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012 [P.U.(A) 490/2012] and the Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2012 [P.U.(A) 491/2012].

3. Pursuant to the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2016 [P.U.(A) 219/2016], the requirement for Import License on the following products are abolished:

1. Motorhomes;
2. Motorcycle helmets;
3. Used tyres; and
4. Flour.

However, item (ii), (iii) and (iv) are subject to conditions imposed by respective government agencies.

4. Pursuant to the Customs (Prohibition of Exports)(Amendment) (No.2) Order 2016 [P.U.(A) 218/2016]:

(a) The Export License on the following products are abolished:

1. Naptha; and
2. Bricks;

(b) The Export License on the following products are transferred to Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK)

1. Cement; and
2. Clinker.

5. The effective date will be on 1st September 2016.

For further info, kindly refer to this link: http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my

Federal Goverment Gazette

• Amendment of Customs Order 2012 on Import License
• Amendment of Customs Order 2012 on Export License