Only those items listed in the Schedule to the Export Control Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 117.02), require an export license and only if they are being sent to non-EU countries. These are:
– Antiques and articles and objects of historical value
– Carts, cabs and landaus
– Malta stone and objects made therefrom
– Rough diamonds of headings 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31
– Petroleum products, the following – petrol, fuel oil, diesel, kerosene and liquidified gas.

The information required in the application form must be provided in full. This includes the name and contact details of the exporter and of the declarant/representative, the exporting ship or airline, the port or airport where the goods will be landed, the final destination of the goods, the description of the item being exported, the quantity and the H.S. Code. When the application is for a petroleum product the country of origin must also be specified.

For a full explanation of what compiling the form entails, refer to the  Guidelines  section.

Applications can be accessed through the Malta Import/Export Web Portal. Applicants are required to Login using their e-ID login and password.  Once an application is submitted, the applicant can view its status from the ‘Applications’ section. 

The Harmonized System (HS) is a tool for classifying goods. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, also known as tariff nomenclature, is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products.

The HS Code can be found from the TARIC Consultation website. The supplier or manufacturer should also be able to provide it. Only the first four digits are required for application purposes.

Filing of an application is free of charge. Similarly, the issuance of a licence.

An export licence is valid for 1 month from the date of issue.

No, expired licences cannot be renewed. A new application must be filed.

A separate application form must be completed for items which do not fall under the same description and HS heading (first four digits).

So, for example, if we have two imports that have the same HS code number but a different country of origin, in this case one must submit two different applications.  Kindly note that for every application made there will be a different application number that will appear in the applicant’s profile once the system is accessed.

EU or third country-based companies may equally apply for export licences utilising the same process as per above.