Maritime Player Seeks Clarity on Oil Cargo Mixing Procedures

The Malaysian maritime industry is calling for greater transparency and clarity in the procedures surrounding the mixing of oil cargo. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding the handling of documentation, classification, and customs treatment when oil is transferred between vessels and onshore storage tanks.

Datuk Seri R Jeyenderan, CEO of Maritime Network Sdn Bhd, emphasizes that mixing crude oil can fundamentally change its physical properties. This alteration necessitates corresponding adjustments in all supporting documents, from the Certificate of Origin to the Certificate of Quality. Without clear procedures, there's a significant risk of inaccurate reporting of the oil's value, classification, and tax treatment.

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Dalam keadaan identiti asal kargo tidak lagi dapat dipastikan, kebergantungan kepada dokumen awal seperti Sijil Asal (Certificate of Origin) dan Sijil Kualiti (Certificate of Quality) boleh menyebabkan nilai, pengelasan atau layanan cukai dilaporkan secara tidak tepat.

This call for clarification is particularly pertinent in light of recent actions by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) against individuals suspected of making false declarations to customs. The industry seeks immediate guidance from the authorities on how cargo declared under K8 status—the customs declaration for petroleum cargo before full release or tax settlement—is to be treated after being transferred to onshore tanks. Such clarity is vital for ensuring compliance, facilitating audits, and bolstering confidence in petroleum transfer operations.

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Sehubungan itu, kami memohon penjelasan segera daripada pihak berkuasa mengenai layanan terhadap kargo yang diisytiharkan di bawah K8, iaitu status pengisytiharan kastam bagi kargo petroleum sebelum pelepasan penuh atau penyelesaian cukai, selepas dipindahkan ke tangki darat.