For members information, effective 1 January 2024, application for Import Duty and / or Sales Tax Exemption on Raw Materials and Components (Iron & Steel – HS Codes 7201-7316) for raw materials under HS Tariff Code 7208, 7209, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7304, 7305 and 7306 need to obtain Confirmation of Local Availability (CLA) through Malaysian Iron & Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and Malaysia Steel Association (MSA) (https://www.mida.gov.my/media-release/announcement-updates-on-import-duty-exemption-iron-and-steel-hs-code-7201-7316/).
The CLA framework is provided as below:
Notes:
- Applicants are expected to discuss with the local producers (listed in Master list of local producer) to facilitate their application prior submission.
- The whole CLA process is expected to take around 2 weeks (provided the application and CLA forms are in order).
All documents and forms related to the application can be downloaded via the MISIF website (misif.org.my) and submitted online to MISIF and MSA via CLA@misif.org.my. The confirmed CLA and SD then need to be attached as supporting documents for the application in MIDA’s investmalaysia portal. For more information on the matter, kindly contact the Secretariat at enquiry@misif.org.my / 03-5038 7305.
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