WTO Quantitative Restrictions

Malaysia #6461 (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 expandable batons, except under defined conditions
National legal basis
Arms Act 1960 [Act 206]

Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958 [Act 357]

Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Royal Malaysia Police (RMP).

The Arms Act 1960 [Act 206] is an Act relating to arms, imitation arms and ammunition.

Import is to be accompanied by an approval letter from the Chief Police Officer.
Responsible entities
Royal Malaysia Police (RMP)
HS version
HS 2022
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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
CP

Tariff lines
930400
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Expandable batons and the like