Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to Malaysia
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the Malaysia lane, clearance runs through MAQIS clearance and import permit.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 10-14 days |
| Gateways | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air; Port Klang sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| 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 frozen fish
Malaysia buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, halal grocery chains, foodservice distributors. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 10-14 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder 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 Frozen fish 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 frozen fish 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?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. 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 sea (reefer) 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.