LAND TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

AWARENESS AND PROCESS &TYRE IMPORTATION TO BRUNEI

ROAD SAFETY PROCEDURES ON DARUSSALAM

BRIEFING AND DIALOGUE WITH TYRE

IMPORTERS AND SUPPLIERS

Objectives of Dialogue:

1. To create awareness among importers

suppliers on the issues pertaining to

and

used,

retreaded and not quality tyres and to enhance

the safety of road users in Brunei Darussalam.

2. To brief on the process and procedures on the

importation of tyres into Brunei Darussalam.

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Introduction

a) Tyres: The only point of contact between a vehicle and the road surface.

b) The RETREADED and USED TYRES are also marketed as an alternative tyre replacement by the consumers.

c) There was no control mechanism on the importation of any kind of tyres to Brunei HENCE posed

uncertainties on their quality.

d) There were and are also used tyres sold within the country HENCE posed further uncertainties.

e) JPD: Introduction of control mechanism through the application of Import/Approval Permit (AP) for any

kind of tyres.

f) Simplified process and procedures will be introduced (via BDNSW) to ensure that the importation process

will still adhered to the EODB agenda.

g) For the used tyres either imported to the country and those that are sold within the country, this will be

dealt with through continuous road safety campaign to ensure that consumer would avoid purchasing used

tyres.3

PROCESS OF RETREADING

Some of Fatal and Seriously Injured Accidents in Brunei that were

associated with used or not quality tyres

Siasatan Awal mendapati kereta jenis Toyota Kijang telah hilang kawalan lalu merempuh besipenghadang jalan yang berpunca dari tayar sebelah kanan belakang kenderaan pecah semasadalam perjalanan.

PENELITIAN HASIL LAWATAN DAN PENGANALISAAN KEMALANGAN FATAL PADA BULAN SEPTEMBER 2015

KESEMUA 8 KES BOLEH DIKAITKAN DENGAN KELIBAT PEMANDU DAN SIKAP SUKA MENGAMBIL RISIKO.

(1) Berbasikal atas Jalanraya & Waktu Malam (Ambil Risiko).(2) “Texting, Speeding, No Seatbelt” (Kelibat / Ambil Risiko).(3) Tidak Memelihara Kenderaan terutama sekali Tayar (Ambil Risiko).(4) 3 Kes Khusus – Kalat Mata / “Fatique” (Ambil Risiko).

Kerosakan:Tayar pecah belakang, kiri Bumper belakang kemek, Bonet Depan kemek, Atap remuk,

Cermin depan pecah, Pintu belakang depan kemek, Lampu depan tanggal, Lampu depan

kiri/kanan tanggal,

Punca kemalangan:A1 memandu lurus lalu hilang kawalan lalu berpusing dan melanggar tiang

lampu di bahagan tengah jalan…..sewaktu berdekatan dengan Jalan A, kenderaan A1 hilang

kawalan lalu kenderaan berpusing dan melanggar tiang lampu di bahagian tengah jalan.

Untuk makluman:1.keterangan A1 masih diambil sbb pada masa ini masih menjalani pemeriksaan

di hospital.2.keadaan jalan raya basah dan licin3.A1 mengalami kesakitan di bahagian punggung

sebelah kiri.4.kedua-dua tayar belakang A1 didapati dalam keadaan botak.4

Basic data and information required when applying for AP

Tyre specifications:

• Brand

• Year of

manufacture and

other tyre

rating.

• Age of Tyre.

Tyre types:• Rethreaded

or

• Used or

• New

Usage:• For Off-road

vehicle.

• For vehicles below

3000kg on public

road.

• For commercial

vehicle on public

road.

• For Private use and

not for sale.

Country of

origin

(Manufacturer):• Agency issuing

the certificate

or letter of

tyre quality

assurance.

Process and Procedures on Importation of Tyres to Brunei

Darussalam:

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Apply Import Permit (AP)

(APPLICANT)

Random checks by JPD (If

required either before sale or at

workshop)

Declaration by importer

Fill in AP form (JPD / Customs) & data entry into

BDNSW (APPLICANT)

Forward AP form & obtain approval from JPD (Max 3 working days

for NEW application of brand new, retreaded and used tyres)

AP approval from the Royal Customs and Excise

Shipping (APPLICANT)

Port (CIQS)

Use / Market and Sale by importer

Process and Procedure on Importation of Tyres to Brunei Darussalam:

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1) This process and procedure applies only for new

application of new tyre brand not yet included in BDNSW

system.

2) All tyre suppliers and importers must submit all relevant

documents such as:

a)Certificate or Letter of Quality Assurance from any

approved agency or organization in the country of origin

of the tyres.

b) Pictures of tyres (colour) that shows clearly the tyre

specifications / ratings.

3) Subsequent application for the same tyre brand will be

automatic approval via BDNSW and no requirement to

provide certificate or letter of quality assurance.

4) For used tyre, this process and procedures applies every

time before importation to Brunei Darussalam either in

piece or bulk.

5) For used tyre, a certificate or letter quality of assurance

from any approved agency or organization in the country

of origin of the used tyres must be provided at every

application for AP.

Borang AP

Borang IP

THANK YOU

Q & A