WTO Quantitative Restrictions

Malaysia #6470 (v.4)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
31/12/2025 - present
Current active version v.4
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licensing for the import and export of all endangered animals and plants listed under CITES
National legal basis
International Trade In Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686]

Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023

Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023

Animals Act 1953 [Act 647]
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).

The International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 [Act 686] is an Act to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and to provide for other matters connected therewith.

https://cites.org/eng/resources/quotas/export_quotas?field_party_quotas_tid=malaysia&field_full_name_tid=&field_export_quotas_year_value%5Bvalue%5D%5Byear%5D=2018&items_per_page=50

To prevent the introduction and spread of animal diseases in Peninsular Malaysia, regulate the movement and slaughter of animals, safeguard animal welfare, prevent cruelty, and promote conservation and improvement of animals.

https://www.dvs.gov.my/dvs/resources/user_1/2024/Akta/Akta%20Binatang%201953%20[Akta%20647]%20/Animal_Act_1953_[Act_647]1.pdf
Responsible entities
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
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 XX(g) of the GATT

XX:(g) - (g) relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources if such measures are made effective in conjunction with restrictions on domestic production or consumption;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(b) and XX(g) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Reported as: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

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

Tariff lines
00
NA
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