Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

• Determination of the product country of origin is a prerequisite to be eligible for the tariff concession. • Used to determine whether a product / service is from Malaysia or an FTA partner. • The ROO of a product varies by FTA (available at respective FTA section of MITI’s website). • ROO is incorporated in Cost Analysis Report (CA). 1. Applicant logs on to: http://newepco.dagangnet.com.my/dnex/login • fills out all mandatory field; and • submit to MITI. 2. Documents to be uploaded (in pdf. format). • Identified HS Code slips (Finished Product and Raw Material); • Manufacturing/Operation License; • Invoice(s) for Raw Material(s); • Catalogue of Product; • Production Flow Chart; and • Letter of Appointment (from Manufacturer to Trader). MITI Process 3. Status will be updated in system. 4. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected. MITI Approval 5. Check the application approval/status via online system: http://newepco.dagangnet.com.my/dnex/login 6. MITI processes CA application within the Client Charter in 5 working days. How Do Companies Enjoy FTA Privileges Obtain FTA information on the country which you plan to export. Define your product Harmonised System (HS) Code from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (www.kastam.gov.my). Check whether the product is included in tariff concessions under FTA through the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) website (www.miti.gov.my -> MITI -> Promoting Trade - > Free Trade Agreement). Check whether the products meet the Rules of Origin (ROO) criteria by submitting the Cost Analysis (CA) Report. 1 2 3 4 Rules of Origin (ROO) DESCRIPTION PROCESS FLOW START END APPLY CA ONLINE APPLICATION STATUS MITI PROCESS Awaiting MITI approval Application Approved Rejected Cost Analysis (CA) Application Process Flow:

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