Announcement: Updates on Import Duty Exemption (Iron and Steel - HS Code 7201-7316) - MIDA | Malaysian Investment Development Authority
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Announcement: Updates on Import Duty Exemption (Iron and Steel – HS Code 7201-7316)

Announcement: Updates on Import Duty Exemption (Iron and Steel – HS Code 7201-7316)

1. Implementation of CLA Mechanism for Import Duty Exemption
Effective 1st January 2024, **application for Import Duty and/or Sales Tax Exemption on Raw Materials and Components (Iron and Steel – HS Code 7201-7316) for raw materials under HS Tariff Code 7208, 7209, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7304, 7305 and 7306 need to obtain a Confirmation on Local Availability (CLA) through Malaysian Iron & Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and Malaysia Steel Association (MSA).

The CLA and Statutory Declaration (SD) can be downloaded from the MISIF website www.misif.org.my and submitted to MISIF and MSA  via [email protected]. The confirmed CLA and SD then need to be attached as supporting documents in the submission of the MIDA application through the investmalaysia portal.

For more information or further clarification, please contact MISIF at 03 – 5038 7305 / email: [email protected].

Click here to download the CLA Framework details.

Note **
The above mechanism does not apply to the following applications:

  • Applications for Export/Free Zone (FZ)/Licenced Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW)
  • Applications for Finished Product with Zero Import Duty
  • Additional Quantity, Amendment and Appeal application that does not involve any changes on approved grade and descriptions

2. Import Duty Exemption on Tinplate (HS Code 7210.12.9000)
The existing policy on tinplate will be expiring on 31st December 2023. Therefore, starting 1st January 2024, application for Import Duty Exemption on Tinplate (HS Code 7210.12.9000) will only be considered for Export / Free Zone (FZ) / Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) market. Any application for Domestic market will not be accepted.

For more information regarding the latest import duty exemption policy on tinplate, please contact Tariff Division at 03 – 2267 3633.

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