Timber and timber products

For permission to import logs or logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks (under Item 2(1), Second Schedule of the Order) application should apply to the Import/Export Committee of MTIB by filling the application form, including the provision of the following information:
- name and address of importer;
- port of entry;
- quantity to be imported;
- species of timber to be imported;
- name of exporter;
- name of buyers and premise for timber processing;
- purpose of importation: to be processed for own use/for re export/domestic trade;
- country of origin of goods;
- Copies of sales agreements/supply contracts made with overseas suppliers and certified by the Malaysian embassies in the respective countries (Thailand, Laos. Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste) or the authorities/bodies/agencies recognized by the government of that country (Myanmar, the Philippines); and
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration Act 1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, a copy of Form 24 (List of Shareholders) and a copy of Form 49 (List of Board of Directors). Under Company Act 2016, the company could submit (Register of Company) as supporting document.

For permission to import poles & piles of Bakau, sawn timber, particleboard, fibreboard and plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated (under Item 2(3), (4), (5) and (6) Second Schedule of the Order) application should apply to MTIB by filling the application form, including the provision of the following information:

- name and address of importer;
- port of entry;
- quantity to be imported;
- name of exporter;
- name of buyers;
- country of origin of goods; and
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate (Form D) under the Business Registration Act 1956 and Business Licence (Form B); or A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, a copy of Form 24 (List of Shareholders) and a copy of Form 49 (List of Board of Directors). Under Company Act 2016, the company could submit (Register of Company) as supporting document.

For permission to import logs or logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks: Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from the Import/Export Committee should comprise:
- approval letter from the Import/Export Committee of MTIB;
- import JK 69 Form; and
- import documents – original/copy Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading.

For permission to import poles & piles of Bakau, sawn timber particleboard, fibreboard and plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated For permission to import poles & piles of Bakau, sawn timber and plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from MTIB should comprise:
- approval letter from MTIB;
- import JK 69 form; and
- import documents - original Certificate of Origin/Form D from the valid exporting country, invoice, packing lists and bill of lading. For bakau, invoice/manifest/receipt payment/packing lists/other information from the country of export, if available.

Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of the goods.

Applications for import permit and importation can be made at any period of the year.