Mar 16th, 2009
Dear Valued customers:
As you may be aware, there is a global initiative to correlate industry commodity codes, and resultantly, various Governments are imposing new rules and regulations in the coming months.
The Port Kelang Authority has issued a new mandatory customs regulation. Effective on April 1, 2009, any cargo for loading onto or discharging from any vessel call at Port Kelang will be subject to the declaration of the 6-digits Harmonized System Commodity Codes (HS codes). This requirement applies to export, import and transshipment cargo via Port Kelang.
Shipments that fail to comply with the new regulation, including inaccurate declaration, will be subject to customs inspection and penalties of up to a maximum of RM $5000 (equivalent to approx USD $1400.00 or CAD $1800.00). Associated charges for penalties will be for account of cargo.
The carrier will be responsible for submitting the HS codes to the Port Kelang Authority. Resultantly, we require that the HS Codes be provided on your shipping instructions on all import of export cargo transiting Port Kelang, effective immediately.
We appreciate your support and effort to comply with this new regulation.
Thanks for your continued support of MOL.