Other Customs Matters

Advance Ruling on Customs Tariff and Classification

The classification technique carried out by RCED is in accordance with the World Customs Organization the International Convention on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

  1. Importers/Exporters responsibilities

    Importers/ Exporters or their representatives are responsible to determine the classification of their imported or exported goods.

  2. RCED’s classification service
    • The importer/ exporter or their representatives can apply for classification services from Customs Valuation, Tariff and Classification Unit, RCED Headquarters, Jalan Menteri Besar.
    • Pamphlets, brochures, sample of goods and other documents to explain the detail of goods should also be submitted.
    • Classification process will take 3 working days to complete.
  3. Aim of Pre Entry Classification

    This is to assist and facilitate traders in the determination of correct classification of goods especially dutiable goods before its arrival.

  4. Validity

    This method is valid and adopted for declaration at all Customs counters. It is invalid if the imported goods are not the same with the submitted samples.

  5. Charges

    Application for pre-entry classification service is free of charge.