Key Market
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is an economically as well as culturally diverse region where manufacturing is growing as a mainstay of the local economies. As such, the region presents important trade growth opportunities for all scrap commodities.
Key Regulatory Issues
ReMA’s advocacy resources demonstrate how recycled materials are good for businesses and communities, and essential to economies and supply chains around the world. Explore our efforts on behalf of Recyclers.
Indonesia Key Regulatory Issues
- Scrap Import Regulations
- Number 83 of 2020 Third Amendment to the Regulation of the Minister of Trade Number 84 of 2019 Concerning Non-Waste Import Provisions, issued on October 15, 2020
- Number 84 of 2019 Provisions on Import of Non-Hazardous and Toxic Waste as Industry Raw Material, issued on October 18, 2019
- Number 92 of 2019 Amendment to Regulation of the Minister of Trade Number 84 YEAR 2019 Regarding Provisions on the Import of Non-Hazardous and Toxic Waste as an Industrial Raw Material, issued on December 19, 2019
- Joint Decree on the Implementation of Imports of Non Hazardous and Toxic Waste as Industrial Raw Materials, issued on May 3, 2020 [Bahasa Indonesia] [Unofficial English translation]
- Exporter Registration
Malaysia Key Regulatory Issues
All companies that ship plastic scrap to Malaysia – which must be in compliance with the Basel Convention – must provide to their Malaysian customers a copy of an export accreditation issued by the supplier’s home country.For companies based in the United States, the U.S. Government does not issue such accreditation letters, but the Malaysian Government will accept an accreditation letters from ISRI, which are issued to members only.
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Additional International Resources
Trade Compliance
ReMA is a staunch advocate for responsible recycling, regulatory enforcement and improving the quality of materials in compliance with our internationally-recognized Specifications. Trade contributes to the well-being of the planet and provides a vital lifeline for communities around the world to take part in the growing demand for recycled materials, and compliance begins here at home.
Trade Compliance
Shipping Recyclable Electrical and Electronics
Basel Convention E-Amendments Set to Enter into Force on January 1, 2025
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Tariff Guidance Document
A dedicated Q&A resource for ReMA members, providing insights and analysis on trade and tariff policies.