Malaysia #6424 (v.2)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
11/10/2022 - 24/10/2023
Old version v.2
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licensing for the export of strategic goods and technology
National legal basis
Strategic Trade Act 2010 [Act 708]
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

The Strategic Trade Act 2010 [Act 708], is the legislation that controls the export, transhipment, transit and brokering of strategic items and technology, including arms and related material, as well as activities that will or may facilitate the design, development, production and delivery of weapons of mass destruction. This Act is consistent with Malaysia's international obligations on national security.
Responsible entities
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
HS version
HS 2017
Referenced WTO document symbol

Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(a) - (a) necessary to protect public morals;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(a), XX(b) and XXI of the GATT

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(a), XX(b) and XXI of the GATT

Article XXI - Article XXI - Security Exceptions.

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(a), XX(b) and XXI of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL-X
Symbol
NAL-X

Tariff lines

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Various
E.g.: guns, ammunitions, explosives, valve, integrated circuits, maraging steel, and carbon fibre, e...