Implementation of AHTN (Asean Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature) For Goods Declared Under Asean China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA)

We wish to share with you the announcement made by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs) on 18 July 2014 with regards to the implementation of the AHTN (Asean Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature) for Goods Declared under ASEAN China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).

Please note that ACFTA/AHTN will come into effect from 15 September 2014.

This implementation will reflect the followings:

• All type of customs declaration for the importation and exportation of goods from / to China that have previously used “Perintah Duti Kastam (PDK)” 2012 would have to use AHTN Tariff Code 2012 which involves change from 9-digit to 10-digit

• Improvements to your system is required to enable the implementation of respective AHTN Tariff Code 2012 for all trade transaction to / from China

Please find attached a Custom’s letter – KE.HK (-) 145/09-1-5(1) in connection with the implementation for your reference.

For further information, please contact Pn.Habsah Binti Kamaron (03-8882 2498) /  Tn.Abdun Nasir Bin Iman@Eman (03-8882 4812)5829)

Thanks and regards,