Permit Requirements for Transshipments via Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia

Regulations Asia Malaysia

With your cargo planning in mind, we would like to inform you of mandatory permit requirements for specific commodities transshipped via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP), Malaysia. To ensure smooth cargo handling and compliance with Malaysian regulations, please note that Police and Strategic Trade Act (STA) Permits are required for the commodities listed below.

Commodities Requiring Police and STA Permits:

DG - IMO Class 1
DG - Ammonium Nitrate (UN1486, UN1487, UN1488)
DG - Potassium Nitrate (UN1942, UN2067, UN2426, UN3375)
DG - Oxidizing Solid (UN1479 – if containing ‘Ammonium nitrate’ or ‘Potassium nitrate’)
DG - Nitrates, Inorganic (UN1477 – if containing ‘Ammonium nitrate’ or ‘Potassium nitrate’)
DG - Sodium Cyanide (UN1689 – for pharmaceutical use only)
DG - Potassium Cyanide (UN1680 – for pharmaceutical use only)
DG - Ammonium Perchlorate (UN1442)
DG - Guanidine Nitrate (UN1467)
Triethanolamine
Strategic items and technologies listed under the Strategic Trade Item List 2025
Arms and related materials
Goods intended for military use or consigned to air force facilities
Activities related to the development, handling, or delivery of weapons of mass destruction
Bearings (HS codes 848210, 848220, 848230, 848250 – only if linked to WMD-related activities)
See official directive

Permit Application Timeline

The relevant permit(s) must be submitted at least 30 days before the vessel’s arrival at MYTPP. Transshipments without approved permits cannot be discharged at the port.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted to support the permit application:

Dangerous Goods manifest / cargo details
Bill of Lading or transport plan
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
MSDS or technical specifications
Authorization letter from the shipper to the carrier: here
End-User Statement (EUS): Download template

Important notes on the End-User Statement (EUS):

Must be on company letterhead and signed by the same person listed in the Authorization Letter
Only valid for one shipment
Quantity and value must exactly match the invoice and packing list
Prepare in advance along with other documentation
How to complete the EUS

Additional Compliance Resources

To ensure compliance with Malaysian law, please also consult the following resources:

Should you have any questions or require assistance with permit documentation, please reach out to your local Hapag-Lloyd office.

Permit Requirements for Transshipments via Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia

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