1.What is FREE ZONE-EDI system?
FREE ZONE-EDI system will enable the Free Zone Authority to process Free Zone Declaration and communicate with exporters, importers, port operators and other relevant authorities via Dagang*Net. The main function of this system is to expedite the processing of all Free Zone documents submitted by declarant. The implementation  of EDI at FZA will help to streamline the business process in line with FZA’s management Information System.
 
2.How to handle damaged Dangerous Goods in Port Area?
Please refer to S.O.P. for Dangerous Goods.

• What are the activities allowed in a FCZ?
• What are the advantages of using a Free Zone?
• Documentation and Procedures
• Paperless Transactions
• Standard Operating Procedure for FCZ
• List of Gazetted Free Commercial Zones (FCZ)

Activities allowed in the Free Zone

• Transshipment
• Consolidation of cargo for subsequent shipment
• Regional distribution
• Trading activities
• Storage / deferment of duty on import cargo
• Inspection and sampling
• Value-adding
  1. Break-bulking
  2. Packing / re-packing
  3. Packaging / re-packaging
  4. Sorting / grading
  5. Labelling / re-labelling
  6. Repair of goods in storage or transit

What are the advantages of using a Free Zone?  
Advantages of using a Free Zone.

1. Duty-free Storage and Sales Tax Exemption

• Duty is eliminated on merchandise subsequently re-exported or destroyed in the zone.
• Defer duty on foreign goods until they leave the zone into the country.
• Store goods indefinitely, when awaiting either a more receptive market or more favorable sales conditions.
• Exhibit and promote your merchandise to prospective clients. Accept orders for goods before paying duty or excise tax

2. Greater flexibility

• Insure goods for just their value plus ocean freight.
• Import merchandise subject to quote and hold in the Zone until the next quote period.
• Re-label goods to conform to local standards.
• Enjoy freer access to merchandise than bonded activities allow.
• Salvage or repair damaged merchandise

3. Reduced Restriction
As a result of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998, many goods can now be brought into the FCZ for subsequent re-export without an import permit, allowing for greater flexibility and a wider range of goods to be traded.

Benefits:

• Lowers your cost
• Less restriction on transshipment and re-export
• Simple documentation and procedures
• Paperless transactions
• Storage, Consolidation and Regional distribution
• Staggered Importation to Principal Custom Area (PCA)
• Eliminate and deferment of duty
• Value-adding services

Documentation and Procedures
Very little documentation is required in the Free Zone so that we can provide a truly friendly business environment for you. Basically, all you need are these documents - ZB1 (Import), ZB1 (Export) and ZB1 (Transshipment) - to facilitate movement of your goods into the FCZ. Customs clearance is only for goods imported into the country from the FCZ or exported from the country into the FCZ. (Customs clearance requires a different set of forms).

Application to undertake any activity in Free Commercial Zone, e.g.: value adding, can be done through ZB4.

* Only if applicable.

The implementation of this system eliminates the possibility of logistics problems, detention charges and so on, therefore export and import operations can flow freely in the FCZ 24 hours a day.

Paperless Transactions
In a short time, all the inconveniences of dealing with port authorities, port operators, Customs, banks, shipping and forwarding agencies will be over. The introduction of the Port Klang Community System (PKCS) will be able to provide users with a more efficient and convenient service due to the following factors:

• The reduction of costly paperwork
• Faster documentation
• Shorter cargo clearance time
• Fast information on cargo status

List of Gazetted Free Commercial Zones (FCZ)

1. What action can be taken against an agent that does not submit  DG declaration?
The cargo or container will not be allowed to load/discharge to/from the vessel and a police report will be lodged as per PKA By Laws (Amendment) 1989.

2.How does  a user get the information  on handling of dangerous good at Port Klang?
The information on handling dangerous goods at Port Klang is available at PKA’s web site. List of DG Officers telephone numbers or emails are also can be obtained there.

3. What is the working hours for DG Dept PKA?
The working hours for DG Dept PKA :

Day                                            Time
Monday – Friday               8.00 am – 7.00 pm
Saturday & Sunday           8.00 am – 6.00 pm
(Department opens 7 days a week)

Fire Department

4.  Where the hot work permit were can be obtained?
Hot Work Permit will only be issued by the Northport Fire Department for hot work conducted in Northport and Southport areas. While hot work is carried out in Westports, hot work permit will issued by the Westports Fire Department.

5.   Which agency issued  the gas free certificates?
According to the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, for hot work on board vessel, gas free certificates may be issued by the Government of Malaysia Scientific Officer, from   Department of Chemistry Malaysia. However, for the benefit of port users and the implementation of this hot work procedures within the port areas; authentication gas free can be done by the fire brigade that issuing the hot work permits.