Malaysia ( MAQIS) implementation of new import, export and transport permits for LIVE FISH

Effective from 15^th November 2010, MAQIS will implement new type of import, export and transport permits for Live Fish.

The new import, export and transport permits will be printed on A4 size paper to replace the current permits issued to MAQIS customers.

Please find attached the sample of current and new permits for your reference.

The new implementation cover ALL permit issuing offices, stations and states including WP Labuan EXCEPT Sabah & Sarawak.

Followings are the new requirements from MAQIS with effect from 15^th November 2010:

1.      Current import, export and transport permits will be replaced with the new permits.
2.      All permits must be applied electronically.
3.      New permit should be printed on A4 size paper.
4.      Users are required to print two (2) copies of permit from the ePermit system and bring the copies during physical inspection at entry/exit point.

SAMPLES : CURRENT IMPORT & EXPORT DOCUMENTS

SAMPLES : NEW IMPORT & EXPORT DOCUMENTS

Commonly used Incoterms and Responsibilities

International Commercial Terms ( INCOTERMS) 

Commonly in use

Ex Works ( or sometime spelled as Ex-Factory) 

Buyer responsible for loading at factory ( although most of the simpler stuffing activities , seller may just do it . BUT this do to waive buyer from the responsibility at any cost ), export inland transport , export custom clearance and port charges, cargo insurance, export terminal charges, Freight charges, import custom clearance and port charges, custom duty & taxes,  import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

FOB ( Free On Board)

Seller responsible for loading at factory , export inland trucking , export custom clearance and port charges.
Buyer responsible for Freight charges, cargo insurance, import custom clearance and port charges, custom duty & taxes,  Import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

CFR ( Cost and Freight )

Seller responsible for loading at factory, export inland trucking , export custom clearance and port charges and freight
Buyer responsible for cargo insurance, import custom clearance and port charges, custom duty & taxes, Import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

CIF ( Cost , Insurance and Freight) 

Seller responsible for loading at factory, export inland trucking, export custom clearance and port charges, freight and cargo insurance
Buyer responsible for import custom clearance and port charges, custom duty & taxes, Import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

DDU ( Door Delivery Duty Unpaid)

Seller responsible for loading at factory , export inland trucking, export custom clearance and port charges, freight , cargo insurance, import port charges and import inland trucking 

Buyer responsible for import custom clearance , custom duty and taxes and unloading at final destination

DDP ( Door Delivery Duty Paid) 

Seller responsible for loading at factory, export inland trucking, export custom clearance and port charges, freight , cargo insurance, import custom clearance and port charges, custom duty and taxes and unloading at final destination

FAS ( Free Alongside Ship)

Popular for break bulk shipment. Cargo deliver up to alongside ship on the dock within reach of the ship loading equipment.

Seller responsible for loading at factory, export inland trucking , export custom clearance and port charges

Buyer responsible for cargo insurance, import custom clearance and port charges, freight charges, custom duty & taxes, Import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

FCA ( Free Carrier)
Usually end with a point , such as FCA Port Klang, FCA Shah Alam and etc.
Seller responsible for loading at factory to the specified point , export custom clearance and port charges 
Buyer responsible for Freight charges, cargo insurance, import custom clearance and port charges , import custom duty & taxes,  Import inland trucking and unloading at final destination

Procedures To Imports Wood Packaging Materials(WPM) into Malaysia

The Department of Agriculture will be implementing ISPM No.15 for imports starting 1st January 2010 . Was full enforced effective 1st July 2010. Included Domestics import vice-versa Peninsular Malaysia to and from East Malaysia ( Sabah & Sarawak)

Information from Department of Agriculture.

Procedures

Agricultural Commodities

i) All exporters should declare, "this consignment contain wood packaging materials", by stamping on the manifest/invoice/packing list
ii) All importers should apply for inspection/clearance to Customs/Port Authority at least 24 hours prior to arrival of cargo for all commodities accompanied with WPM.
iii) Upon arrival , WPM shall be subjected to inspection and clearance by MAQIS Officers or Import Officers*.
iv) All trans-shipment may be inspected/cleared at the final port of destination.
v) All WPM should have the required/approved marking. There is no requirement for a date to be part of the approved marking per ISPM 15. No other documentation is required for the release of WPM.
vi) The following phytosanitary measures should be followed in the event of the following situation;

1. Without Approved Marking

• Commodity must be put on hold and shall be under guard by MAQIS Officers or Import Officers*.
• If the commodity with the WPM will not be affected by Methyl Bromide treatment, conduct treatment at once.
• If the Methyl Bromide have an effect on the commodity, necessary stripping of the commodity will be required.
• Non-compliance report shall be prepared by MAQIS to be submitted to DOA for notification immediately to the NPPO of the country of origin and a copy furnished to the importer.
• Any non-compliant WPM must at all times be stored in a closed container that is effective in ensuring that pests are not allow to enter the environment.
• Storage areas of non-compliant WPM must be:

i) isolated from other domestic wood commodities;
ii) materials that has already undergone processing and
iii)adjacent forested lands by no less than 30 meters
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*define as in Plant Quarantine 1981

• If the non-compliant WPM need to be disposed off by burying,:

i) It should be buried at a minimum depth of 3 meters below the surface of the ground, at a site where re-excavation of the material will not occur and
ii) wood must not be left exposed within the burial pit.

• If WPM condition is bad (example: heavily infested, rotten wood), the WPM will be destroyed or refused entry.

2)  With live regulated pest found

• Commodity shall be subjected to treatment at once if possible. If not, it should be returned to sender/country of origin or destruction of the WPM at the exporter's / importer's expenses.
• Non-compliance report shall be prepared by MAQIS to be submitted immediately to DOA for notification to the country of origin and a copy furnished to the importer.

NON - Agriculture Commodities

i) All exporters should declare, " this consigment contain wood packaging materials", by stamping on the manifest/invoice/packing list
ii) All importers should apply for inspection / clearance to Customs/Port Authority at least 24 hours prior to arrival of cargo for all commodities accompanied with WPM
iii) Upon arrival, WPM shall be subjected to inspection and clearance by MAQIS Officers or Import Officers*.
iv) All trans-shipment may be inspected/cleared at the final port of destination.
v) All WPM should have the required/approved marking. No other documentation is required for the release of WPM
vi) The following phytosanitary measures should be followed in the event of the following situations;

1) Without Approved Marking

• Commodity must be put on hold and shall be under guard by MAQIS Officers or Import Officers*;
• If the commodity with the WPM will not be affected by Methyl Bromide treatment, conduct treatment at once.
• If Methyl Bromide has affect on the commodity, necessary stripping of the commodity will be required.
• Any non-compliant WPM must at all times be stored in a closed container that is effective in ensuring that pests are not allow to enter the environment.
• Storage areas of non-compliant WPM must be:

i)  Isolated from other domestic wood commodities;
ii) materials that has already undergone processing and
iii)adjacent forested lands by no less than 30 meters.

• If the non-compliant WPM need to be disposed off by burying,:

i)  It should be buried at a minimum depth of 3 meters below surface of the ground, at a site where re-excavation of the material will not occur and
ii) Wood must not be left exposed within the burial pit.

• If WPM condition is bad (example: heavily infested by pest, rotten wood), the WPM will be destroyed or refused entry.

2) With live regulated pest found

• Commodity shall be subjected to treatment at once if possible. If not, it should be returned to sender/country of origin or destruction of the WPM at the exporter's/importer's expense.
• Non-compliance report shall be prepared by MAQIS to be submitted immediately to DOA for notification to the country of origin and a copy furnished to the importer.

Cargo flight direct from Ipoh to Singapore

Great News and a boost for Ipoh logistics Industry. Ipoh , Perak state capital, located approximately 235km away from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 165km away from Penang Airport . These current 2 airports servicing air cargo movement from Ipoh.

Although it limited currently only for Ipoh to Singapore , it is beneficial for farm traders from Cameron Highlands , the aquaculture and others producer within the economical areas.

The all cargo airline , Asialink Cargo Express ( ACE ) is expected to schedule fly into Ipoh's Sultan Azlan Shah Airport by 16th June 2010 with frequency of 2 flights per week on Wednesday and Friday. Aircraft type Fokker F27-500 with estimated payload of 6 tons.

Well done for Perak