Potato export from Bangladesh to Malaysia
Bangladeshi table potato in Diamant, Cardinal and Granola, field graded and shipped in ventilated reefer, plus small marble and jam potato for the South Asian retail trade. On the Malaysia lane, clearance runs through MAQIS clearance and import permit.
| HS code | 0701.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 10-14 days |
| Gateways | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) air; Port Klang sea |
| Temperature | +7 to +9 C, 90-95% relative humidity |
| Packing | 10 kg or 25 kg mesh or paper sack |
| Minimum order | 1 x 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 MT |
| Season | January to May harvest; cold store supply to September |
| 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 potato
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 60 to 90 days from harvest under correct storage leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: january to may harvest; cold store supply to september. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Potato 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 potato 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 40 ft reefer, approximately 26 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.