WTO Quantitative Restrictions

Malaysia #6458 (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
Prohibition on the import of any piece of equipment, apparatus, appliance or any other device capable of producing the sound of a siren, except under defined conditions
National legal basis
Customs Act 1967 [Act 235]



Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Royal Malaysia Police (RMP).
https://lom.agc.gov.my/act-view.php?type=pua&no=P.U.%20(A)%20117/2023

Import is to be accompanied by an approval letter from the Chief Police Officer.
https://www.rmp.gov.my/orang-awam/pelesenan/pelesenan-am/panduan-permohonan

Responsible entities
Royal Malaysia Police (RMP)
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: Articles XX(b) and XXI of the GATT

Article XXI - Article XXI - Security Exceptions.

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

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

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP
Symbol
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Tariff lines
853110
8531.10
Any piece of equipment, apparatus, appliance or any other device capable of producing the sound of a...
853180
8531.80.10 00
Any piece of equipment, apparatus, appliance or any other device capable of producing the sound of a...