Jute & jute goods export from Bangladesh to Malaysia
Raw jute, hessian and sacking cloth, sacks, shopping bags and handcrafted jute homeware, from the country that grows most of the world's golden fibre. On the Malaysia lane, clearance runs through MAQIS clearance and import permit.
| HS code | 6305.10 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (dry) |
| Transit time | 10-14 days |
| Gateways | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air; Port Klang sea |
| Temperature | Ambient, dry container |
| Packing | Baled or carton packed by line |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft dry container |
| Season | Year round; raw fibre peaks August to November |
| 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 jute & jute goods
Malaysia buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, halal grocery chains, foodservice distributors. On the sea (dry) route the consignment is 10-14 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of not perishable 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 Jute & jute goods 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 jute & jute goods 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 dry container. 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 (dry) 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.