CUSTOMER ADVISORY: MALAYSIA | New customs requirements (JKDM – K4 manifest) – Go live date; October, 1st 2026.

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Dear valued customer,

In light of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department’s (JKDM) new directive regarding the submission of Customs Manifest (K4) for cargo discharged and loaded at Malaysian ports, we are reaching out to provide you with the latest updates on the implementation of the new customs requirements.

Effective from October, 1st , 2026 only the cargo that has been properly declared and registered in the Customs Manifest may be discharged, loaded, FROB, or processed through all Malaysian ports.

Hence, a NO MANIFEST = NO LOADING/NO UNLOADING rule will be applicable.

Failure to declare the cargo accurately and within the required timeline may result in:
•  Cargo not being permitted for discharge at the destination port,
•  Cargo remaining on board the vessel (ROB),
•  Delays to cargo delivery and customs clearance,
• Additional operational costs arising from late or inaccurate manifest submissions*,
• Potential customs enforcement actions under the Customs Act 1967, including containers on hold, customs inspections.

*Any costs incurred shall be borne by the Customer if they have not duly and timely submitted the SI.

To ensure smooth cargo movement, please be strongly advised to:
• Submit complete shipping instructions (SI) and complete B/L creation, as per the Malaysian import B/L requirements, prior to the manifest deadline (48 hours before the ETA).
• Ensure all B/L details are accurate and final before the manifest submission deadlines.
• Avoid amendment to cargo or commodity related information and/or to B/L parties within 48 hours prior to arrival, as this can directly impact the manifest filings.
• Verify cargo or commodity related information and/or B/L parties well in advance and mostly before the finalization of the documents.

For additional information, you may refer to the Official JKDM website at:Royal Malaysian Customs Department

⚙️Support & Clarifications:
For any questions, or clarifications, please feel free to contact your local CMA CGM Agency representatives.

We appreciate your immediate attention and cooperation in ensuring full compliance with these updated customs requirements.
 

Sincerely,

CMA CGM

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