Plywood

Country
Malaysia (MY)
Group
Processed timber
End use
Processing
NPPO Details
Plant Biosecurity Division, Department of Agriculture Malaysia
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.doa.gov.my/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Refer below
Phytosanitary Certificate Refer below
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


An import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Sabah, Malaysia, may be required for export to East Malaysia. If so, a phytosanitary certificate may be issued if required by the import permit, and a copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.

If required by the import permit, the consignment must be marked in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards.
If the consignment is to be exported under an import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Sabah, Malaysia, and the import permit requires pre-shipment treatment, the consignment must be:
  • Fumigated with methyl bromide at 48grm/m3 for 24 hours at 21 degrees Celsius or above at Normal Atmospheric Pressure; 

OR 

  • Heat treated at 56 degrees Celsius for 30 continuous minutes.
The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

NPPO regulations verified 31 January 2018 and existing market, NPPO advice verified on 12 September 2025.
16/09/2025 - Updated general requirements to state an import permit and a phytosanitary certificate may be required for export to East Malaysia.
12/09/2025 - Updated treatment requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 31/01/2018
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026