Course Overview

Malaysian Import, Export & Customs Documentation : Knowledge of import and export procedures is a key part of the supply chain process. Various types of documentations are involved in export & import activities. It is therefore important to understand the role of each document and its requirements in international trade. Exporter/Importer are also required to comply the documentary requirement of exporter /importer and his country.

The Royal Malaysian Customs is the government agency that is responsible for nation’s indirect tax policy and plays an important role in trade and industry. Irregular documents create problems and result into delay in delivery of the goods. Incoterms are authoritative rules for determining how costs and risks are allocated to the parties and can significantly reduce misunderstandings among traders, thereby minimize trade disputes and litigation.

This Malaysian Import, Export & Customs Documentation training is to alert and highlight the shipping, customs legislation and procedures to the parties who involve in importation and exportation of goods. The course will suit both beginners and those who have more than a basic understanding of import & export regulations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Malaysian Import, Export & Customs Documentation programme, participants will be able to:

1. To enhance participants knowledge & skills on the Import & Export Procedures.
2. Develop Participants knowledge on documentation, Custom Ruling, Facilities & Enforcement.
3. To help participants understand the responsibilities of the Seller & Buyer under Incoterms.
4. To assist participant’s understand Sales/Purchase Contracts, Cargo Insurance & Packing Regulations for Shipping

Methodology

• Lectures
• Presentation
• Group discussions/interactions
• Case studies

Who Should Attend

This Malaysian Import, Export & Customs Documentation programme is suitable for:

1. Logistics, Sales, Procurement, Planning Managers
2. Logistics, Sales, Procurement, Planning Executives/ Officers/ Supervisors
3. Logistics, Sales, Procurement, Planning Team Leaders and Clerical staff

Course Content

Module 1: Overview on Import & Export Operations

1. Skills common to Import/Export personnel
2. Sales/Purchase Contract
3. Cargo/Marine Insurance 
4. Packing & Packaging of goods
5. Marking & Labelling for shipment
6. Letter of Credit
7. Incoterms 2020

Module 2: Understanding Import & Export Documentation

1. Shipping arrangements
2. Freight Forwarder functions
3. Import & Export Documentations
4. Import Permit/License

Module 3: Customs, Import & Export Procedures

1. Royal Malaysian Customs
2. Import & Export Control/Prohibitions
3. Customs Examination
4. Import & Export procedures by Air, Sea and Land 

Module 4: Customs Duties and Taxes

1. Customs Duty/Tariff
2. Sales & Service Tax (SST)
3. Excise Duty
4. Levy on Goods Vehicle

Module 5: Customs Facilities & Incentives

1. Bonded/Licensed Warehouse
2. Free Trade Agreement
3. Customs Tariff Finder (JKDM Website) 

Module 6: Free Zones and LMW

1. Free Industrial Zone
2. Free Commercial Zones
3. Free Duty Island
4. Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW)

Module 7: Other Customs Facilities

1. Duty/ Sales Tax Exemption by MIDA 
2. Temporary Import into Malaysia
3. Temporary Export from Malaysia
4. ATA Carnet Facility by MICCI
5. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Certification
6. Asean Customs Transit System (ACTS) License
7. Duty Drawback & Claims Procedure & Customs Refund
8. Customs Ruling purpose and procedures
9. Payment Under Protest Procedure

Module 8: Case Study & Group work