MITI WILL BE THE SOLE ISSUER OF NON-PREFERENTIAL CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN FOR EXPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES FROM 6 MAY 2025

The MADANI Government would like to reiterate that it is unequivocally committed to upholding the integrity of international trade practices. As such, the Government views any attempt to circumvent tariff through wrong or false declaration, whether related to the value or origin of goods, as a serious offence.
To address the issue of possible transshipment from certain countries to the United States (US) market through Malaysia’s entry and exit points, all Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin (NPCO) for shipment to the United States (US) will be issued by the Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) with effect from 6 May 2025. To that end, the issuance of NPCO to the US market by business councils, chambers or associations appointed by MITI, in accordance with the NPCO issuance guidelines established by MITI, will cease immediately. Meanwhile, MITI will enhance audits on NPCO applicants, investigate and take the necessary action in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, to curb any transshipment offences to the US.
MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT, TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI)
5 May 2025