Importation of Metal Scrap and Waste Paper
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Importation of Metal Scrap and Waste Paper
Procedures for Importation
About Importation of Metal Scrap and Waste Paper
The importation of all metal scrap and waste paper to Malaysia comes under the purview of Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). On 31 December 2021, MITI issued media release (download here) to announce the effective implementation date is 10 January 2022. All scrap metal and waste paper intended to be imported into Malaysia are subject to inspection process and issuance of Certificate of Approval (COA) as per the Customs (Prohibition of Imports)(Amendment)(No.2) Order 2022 (download here)
The procedures are following these guidelines;
Importation and Inspection of Metal Scrap
- Guideline for Importation and Inspection of Metal Scrap (JANUARY 2022 EDITION NO: 1) – download here
- Addendum 1 – Guideline for Importation of Metal Scrap – download here
Importation and Inspection of Waste Paper
- Guideline for Importation and Inspection of Waste Paper (JANUARY 2022 EDITION NO: 1) – download here
- Addendum 1 – Guideline for Importation of Waste Paper – download here
Applicable HS code:
Waste paper
- 4707.10 : Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard
- 4707.20 : Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
- 4707.30 : Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)
Metal Scrap
- HS Code 7204 : Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
- HS Code 7404 : Copper waste and scrap
- HS Code 7602 : Aluminium waste or scrap
Method of Importation
- Type 1A : Pre-shipment by SIRIM
- Type 1B: Pre-shipment by Foreign Inspection Body ( FIB) with MOA
- Type 1C: Pre-shipment by Foreign Inspection Body ( FIB) without MOA
- Type 2: Pre-shipment by Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Application System
- E-Permit Application – https://newepermit2.dagangnet.com.my/epermit/html/login
- Checklist for Importation and Inspection for Metal Scrap (IW/DOC/02-3) – Download here
- Checklist for Importation and Inspection for Waste Paper (IW/DOC/03-2) – Download here
- Letter of Bank Guarantee (IW/FOR/02-1.1) – Download here
- Submission of Bank Guarantee (IW/FOR/02.1.2) – Download here
Application Process
1. SIRIM Pre-shipment Inspection
- Application Form (IW/FOR/02-1) – Download here
2. Foreign Inspection Body with MOA
- Registration of FIB (IW/FOR/01-3) – Download here
- ISO/IEC 17020 Checklist (IW/FOR/01-4) – Download here
- Registration Requirement of FIB (IW/DOC/01-2) – Download here
- Agreement for FIB (IW/DOC/01-3) – Download here
List of Approved Foreign Inspection Body (FIB) with MOA – Type 1B – Download here
- Application Form (IW/FOR/01-2) – Download here
- List of Approved FIB without MOA – Download here
4. Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
- Application for MRF (IW/FOR/01-6) – Download here
- Guideline for MRF (IW/DOC/01-4) – Download here
- List of Approved MRF – Download here
5. SIRIM Post-shipment Inspection at Port
- Application Through E-Permit System
6. Quota Inspection and Management of Imported Scrap and Waste
- Application Form for Management of Imported Scrap and Waste (IW/FOR/01-1) – Download here
- Inspection Guideline for Using Imported Recovered Materials (IW/DOC/01-01) – Download Here
7. SIRIM Post-Shipment Inspection at Storage Yard
- Application through E-Permit System
For more information please contact at 03-5544 6000 or email at scrap@sirim.my
Downloads - Slide Presentation Materials
- CPO & SOP For COA: Royal Malaysian Customs Department and Port Authorities
- COA Application through e-Permit System
- Importation of Metal Scrap and Waste Paper Into Malaysia: Guideline for Foreign Exporter
- SIRIM Materials Recovery Facilities's Approval Scheme
- Pre- Shipment, Post Shipment & Factory Inspection for Metal Scrap and Waste Paper into Malaysia
- Inspection - Management of Imported Scrap and Waste Paper
- Methods for Importation and Inspection of Waste Paper Into Malaysia
- Methods for Importation and Inspection of Metal Scrap Into Malaysia