Malaysia #6454 (v.3)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
24/10/2023 - present
Current active version v.3
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licensing for the import and export of used electrical and electronic equipment
National legal basis
Guidelines on the Transboundary Movement of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (UEEE) in Malaysia
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).

The Guidelines on the Transboundary Movement of Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment (UEEE) in Malaysia elaborate the criteria of UEEE in importation and exportation activities in the country. https://www.doe.gov.my/garis-panduan-buangan-terjadual/

Responsible entities
Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Water
HS version
HS 2022
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Meta data

WTO justifications

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

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments

Basel Convention

Reported as: Basel Convention for the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL, NAL - X
Symbol
NAL
NAL-X

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Various within Third Schedule, Part I (item 68), in Malaysia’s Custom (Prohibition of import) Order...