Areca nut (Supari) export from Bangladesh to Malaysia
Fresh (kacha) and dried (sukna) areca nut in bulk or in printed retail packs, including coin cut, cube cut and Z-cut formats for grocery shelves. On the Malaysia lane, clearance runs through MAQIS clearance and import permit.
| HS code | 0802.80 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air or sea |
| Transit time | 10-14 days |
| Gateways | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air; Port Klang sea |
| Temperature | Ambient for dried; +10 C for fresh |
| Packing | 200 g and 250 g printed retail packs in master cartons, or bulk sacks |
| Minimum order | 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft container sea |
| Season | Year round; fresh peaks August to December |
| Entry system | MAQIS clearance and import permit |
| Regulator | Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety and Quality Division, MOH |
Compliance route into Malaysia
MAQIS import permit
Plant and food consignments require clearance through the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services, with an import permit from the Department of Agriculture for fresh plant material.
Phytosanitary certificate
Issued per consignment by the Plant Quarantine Wing and matched to the packing list.
Halal certification
Processed grocery lines aimed at the halal retail trade need recognised halal certification. We arrange this with a JAKIM-recognised body.
Malay labelling
Bahasa Malaysia labelling on retail packs with origin, ingredients and expiry information.
Why this lane works for areca nut (supari)
Malaysia buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, halal grocery chains, foodservice distributors. On the air or sea route the consignment is 10-14 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 12 months dried; 21 days fresh leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Areca nut (Supari) product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Malaysia market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Import permit
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does areca nut (supari) need to enter Malaysia?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Import permit, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through MAQIS clearance and import permit, administered by Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety and Quality Division, MOH.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft container sea. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
10-14 days on the air or sea route, plus clearance at Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.