Structural Materials

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is a hydraulic binder used for all concrete and mortar work in Malaysian construction. Sold in 50 kg paper bags, OPC conforms to MS EN 197-1:2014 at strength classes CEM I 42.5N or CEM I 52.5N, superseding the older MS 522:2003. It is a CIDB- and SIRIM-regulated product — all cement sold in Malaysia must carry MS EN 197 conformity. Mix with water, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate for structural concrete, or with water and sand for render and masonry mortar. OPC suppliers in Malaysia distribute bulk by tonne for large projects. Also known locally as simen biasa or simen OPC. HS 2523299000 · import duty 50% · SST 0%.

Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is a blended hydraulic binder used for durable concrete and masonry in Malaysian construction. Classified CEM II or CEM III to MS EN 197-1:2014, it incorporates fly ash (PFA) or ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) to reduce clinker content, lower embodied carbon, and improve long-term durability against chloride and sulphate attack — critical in Malaysia's tropical, humid climate. Strength class 42.5N suits most structural applications including mass concrete, bored piles, and raft foundations. Supplied in 50 kg bags; UOM: bag. CIDB-regulated under CIS/MS EN 197. HS 2523900000 · import duty 25% · SST 0%. Also known as simen campuran, simen abu terbang, slag cement, and GGBS cement in the local trade.

Cement-Sand Screed is a site-mixed or pre-bagged dry mortar applied over a concrete substrate to create a level, smooth surface for tile-laying, floor finishes, or direct painting in Malaysian construction. Standard mix ratios are 1:3 (cement:sand) for structural or wet-area screeds achieving ≥25 N/mm² compressive strength, or 1:4 for general floor levelling. Minimum bonded screed thickness is 40 mm. Site-mixed in batches or supplied as pre-bagged dry screed at 25–30 kg/bag. UOM: m². Practice follows BS 8204-1 (Screeds) as referenced in JKR specifications, as no dedicated Malaysian Standard applies. Also known as floor screed, mortar mix, 1:3 screed, skim lantai simen, and mortar simen pasir.

Portland Composite Cement (PCC) / Masonry Cement is a lower-clinker hydraulic binder blended with limestone or other fillers, used for brickwork mortar, plastering, and general masonry in Malaysian construction. Classified CEM II to MS EN 197-1:2014, it offers good workability at a lower cost compared with OPC, making it the standard choice for plastering and brickwork across residential and commercial projects in Malaysia. Supplied in 50 kg bags; UOM: bag. Common commercial brands include Castle PCC, Phoenix, and Walcrete. HS 2523900000 · import duty 25% · SST 0%. Also known as simen komposit, simen MC, walcrete, plastering cement, and Portland composite cement.

White Portland Cement is a high-purity hydraulic binder with low iron and manganese oxide content that produces a bright white colour after curing, used for decorative concrete, tile grouting, and architectural finishes in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS EN 197-1:2014, white cement is supplied primarily in 25 kg bags (also 1 kg retail and 40 kg bags); UOM: bag. It is used in ornamental plasterwork, exposed aggregate decorative panels, precast architectural elements, and external render finishes where colour consistency is critical. HS 2523210000 · import duty 25% · SST 0%. Also known as simen putih, white OPC, and blended white cement in the local trade.

Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC / High Alumina Cement) is a specialised hydraulic binder with alumina content exceeding 35% Al₂O₃, used for refractory, chemically resistant, and rapid-hardening applications in Malaysian construction. Conforming to EN 14647, CAC achieves high early strength, withstands temperatures up to approximately 1000°C, and resists sulphate and acid attack — properties critical for drainage structures, chemical plant flooring, and refractory repair mortars. Supplied in 25 kg bags; UOM: bag. Must not be mixed with Portland cement. Also known as HAC, aluminous cement, refractory cement, simen refraktori, and ciment fondu. HS 2523300000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%.

Ready-Mixed Concrete Grade G20 is a plant-batched structural concrete with 20 N/mm² characteristic compressive strength used for non-structural and lightly loaded applications in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS EN 206:2018, G20 is the standard grade for blinding concrete, oversite slabs, kerbing, and low-stress floor layers on residential and commercial sites. Delivered by transit mixer; minimum order typically 3–5 m³. CIDB/SIRIM conformity required under the MS EN 206 and CIDB CIS programme. Because hs_code is not applicable for locally batched ready-mixed concrete, no HS/duty data applies. Also known as konkrit G20, RMC G20, and grade 20 concrete in the Malaysian trade.

Ready-Mixed Concrete Grade G25 is a plant-batched structural concrete with 25 N/mm² characteristic compressive strength used for standard residential structural elements in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS EN 206:2018, G25 is the most common structural grade for residential pad footings, strip footings, ground beams, and ground-floor slabs in landed property developments across Malaysia. Delivered by transit mixer; minimum order typically 3–5 m³. CIDB/SIRIM conformity required. Also known as konkrit G25, RMC G25, grade 25 concrete, and 25 MPa concrete in the local trade.

Ready-Mixed Concrete Grade G30 is a plant-batched structural concrete with 30 N/mm² characteristic compressive strength used as the standard structural grade for multi-storey reinforced concrete buildings in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS EN 206:2018, G30 is specified for columns, beams, suspended slabs, retaining walls, and staircase flights in shophouses, condominiums, and commercial developments. Delivered by transit mixer; minimum order typically 3–5 m³. CIDB/SIRIM conformity required under the CIS programme. Also known as konkrit G30, RMC G30, grade 30 concrete, and 30 MPa concrete in the local trade.

Ready-Mixed Concrete Grade G40 is a plant-batched high-strength concrete with 40 N/mm² characteristic compressive strength used for demanding structural elements in Malaysian high-rise and heavy construction. Conforming to MS EN 206:2018, G40 is specified for transfer plates, pile caps, heavily loaded columns, and post-tensioned deck slabs where reduced section sizes or high load transfer are required. Delivered by transit mixer; minimum order typically 3–5 m³. A lower water-cement ratio and closer quality control are required compared with standard grades. CIDB/SIRIM conformity required. Also known as high-strength concrete, konkrit berkekuatan tinggi, RMC G40, and grade 40 concrete.

Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a specialised ready-mixed concrete that flows and consolidates under its own weight without mechanical vibration, used for congested reinforcement zones and architectural elements in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS EN 206:2018, SCC is typically designed to G30–G50 characteristic strength with slump-flow class SF2 (660–750 mm) or SF3 (760–850 mm). High superplasticiser content and a low water-cement ratio enable flow into densely reinforced columns, deep wall sections, and locations where vibration access is restricted. Delivered by transit mixer; minimum order typically 3–5 m³. CIDB/SIRIM regulated as a special mix. Also known as self-consolidating concrete, no-vibration concrete, and konkrit SCC.

River Sand (fine aggregate) is a natural siliceous fine aggregate used as the principal component of concrete and mortar in Malaysian construction. Sourced from riverbeds and washed to reduce silt content to ≤3% by mass, it conforms to MS EN 12620:2014 in Zone M (medium) or Zone F (fine) with a nominal maximum particle size of 5 mm. Supplied in bulk loose loads of 4–8 tonnes by lorry; UOM: tonne. Used in all grades of structural ready-mixed concrete, masonry mortar, and wall plaster. HS 2505100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known as pasir sungai, concreting sand, sharp sand, and fine aggregate in the local construction trade.

Quarry Sand (Manufactured Sand / M-Sand) is a crushed granite or limestone fine aggregate used as a river sand substitute in concrete and mortar in Malaysian construction. Produced by crushing and screening to conform to MS EN 12620:2014, its angular particle shape demands careful mix design — water demand and fines content must be controlled to achieve target workability and strength. Supplied in bulk loose loads by lorry; UOM: tonne. Increasingly specified as river sand supply tightens across Peninsular Malaysia. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known as M-sand, crusher dust sand, washed quarry fines, pasir kuari, and pasir buatan.

Granite Coarse Aggregate 20 mm is a single-sized crushed granite used as the standard coarse aggregate for structural concrete in Malaysian construction. Graded to MS EN 12620:2014 in a 10/20 or 14/20 grading with a Los Angeles abrasion value ≤30%, it is sourced from granite quarries across Peninsular Malaysia and supplied in bulk loose lorry loads of 8–20 tonnes. UOM: tonne. Used in all grades of ready-mixed and site-mixed concrete for footings, columns, beams, and slabs. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known as 20 mm aggregate, crushed granite 20 mm, batu baur 20 mm, batu granit 20 mm, and granite chips 20 mm.

Granite Coarse Aggregate 10 mm is a single-sized crushed granite fine coarse aggregate used where congested reinforcement or thin concrete sections prevent use of 20 mm aggregate in Malaysian construction. Graded to MS EN 12620:2014 in a 5/10 grading, it is supplied in bulk loose lorry loads. UOM: tonne. Common applications include precast elements, column jacket sections, thin suspended slabs, and decorative exposed-aggregate finishes. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known as 10 mm aggregate, crushed granite 10 mm, batu baur 10 mm, fine coarse aggregate, and granite chips 10 mm.

Crusher Run is a well-graded crushed granite road base and sub-base aggregate used to form compacted load-bearing layers for driveways, car parks, access roads, and building plinths in Malaysian construction. Comprising coarse crushed granite blended with quarry fines at a nominal maximum size of 37.5 mm or 25 mm, it compacts to CBR ≥80% in accordance with JKR Specification 20401-0030-97. Supplied in bulk loose lorry loads; UOM: tonne. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known as road base, sub-base aggregate, compacted hardcore, batu hancur, crusher run aggregate, and Type 1 sub-base in the local trade.

Quarry dust (stone dust) is the fine residual material generated during granite quarrying and stone crushing, with particle size typically below 4.75 mm. In Malaysian construction it serves as a partial fine aggregate substitute in low-grade mortar and blockmaking, as pipe-bedding and compacted fill beneath paving, and as a brick-joint filler. More economical than river sand but requires careful proportioning to avoid excess fines affecting concrete workability. Supplied bulk by lorry load or in 15 kg bags. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Distinct from engineered manufactured sand (M-sand). Also known locally as habuk kuari or habuk batu.

Chipping stone (3/8" / 10 mm aggregate) is crushed granite or limestone coarse aggregate passing a 10 mm sieve but retained on 5 mm, used in Malaysia for exposed-aggregate concrete finishes, drainage media beneath permeable paving, path surfacing, and decorative landscaping. Distinct from the 3/4" (20 mm) aggregate used for structural concrete. Supplied bulk by lorry load or in 15 kg bags. HS 2517100000 · import duty 0% · SST 0%. Also known locally as batu chip, batu 3/8, or chip stone. The smaller nominal size suits gap-fill patching and surface dressing applications where larger aggregate would be visually intrusive.

High-Yield Deformed Steel Reinforcing Bar (Y-Bar) is the primary structural reinforcement used in reinforced concrete construction across Malaysia. Grade B500B to MS 146:2014 (equivalent to BS 4449:2005), Y-bars have a ribbed surface that provides mechanical bond with concrete, achieving a characteristic yield strength of 500 MPa. Available in diameters Y10, Y12, Y16, Y20, Y25, and Y32 for main structural reinforcement; Y6 and Y8 are used for links and stirrups. Standard length 12 m; bundled in 2–3 tonne lifts. UOM: tonne. Bar marking is mandatory for bars ≥10 mm under CIDB enforcement. HS 7214203100 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Also known as besi Y, besi berigi, Grade 500 rebar, HY bar, and deformed bar in the local trade.

Mild Steel Round Bar (R-Bar) is a plain smooth-surface reinforcing bar used primarily for links, stirrups, and distribution bars in reinforced concrete construction in Malaysia. Grade 250 (250 MPa characteristic yield) to MS 146:2014 / BS 4449, R-bars have a smooth surface with no mechanical bond ribs. Available in sizes R6, R8, and R10; standard length 12 m per bar. UOM: tonne. R-bars have been largely superseded by Y-bars for main structural reinforcement but remain widely used for column and beam cage links in residential and commercial construction. HS 7214101100 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Also known as besi R, besi bulat, plain round bar, and plain bar in the local trade.

Steel stirrups (links) are pre-bent closed rectangular or square loops of mild steel round bar used as shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete beams and columns in Malaysia. Formed from R6 (3.8 mm) or R8 (4.8 mm) wire stock, they resist diagonal tension cracking and maintain spacing of main longitudinal bars during concreting. Standard loop dimensions range from 150×150 mm to 400×400 mm; custom sizes are bent to order by local steel fabricators. Sold individually or in bundles by piece or kilogram. HS 7214101100 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Also referred to locally as besi penghubung, R-link, or shear link.

BRC Welded Wire Mesh (Reinforcing Fabric) is a prefabricated grid of cold-drawn steel wires welded at all intersections, used for slab and wall reinforcement in Malaysian construction. Conforming to MS 145:2007 (equivalent to BS 4483:1998), standard sheets measure 2.2 m × 6.0 m in grades A6 (5.5–6.0 mm wire), A7 (6.5–7.0 mm), A8 (8.0 mm), and A10 (10.0 mm). SIRIM certification is required for JKR and government projects. Supplied per sheet; UOM: sheet (also m², tonne). HS 7314200000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%/10%. A6/A7 suits residential slabs; A8/A10 is specified for heavy industrial floors and retaining walls. Also known as jaring BRC, welded wire fabric, reinforcing mesh, and jaring dawai.

Expanded metal mesh is produced by simultaneously slitting and stretching a mild steel (or stainless steel) sheet to form a rigid, open diamond-pattern grid without any welds or joints. Available in 4×8 ft (1219×2438 mm) sheets with varying strand widths and apertures. Used in Malaysia as plastering lath behind cement render and stucco, as anti-slip flooring treads on industrial platforms, as machine guards and safety screens, and as security grille infill panels. Also known as mesh kembang or logam kembang. HS 7314500000 · import duty 5% · SST 10%. The one-piece construction makes it stronger than welded wire at equivalent weight.

Rib lath (hy-rib plastering mesh) is a cold-formed, ribbed expanded mild steel sheet used as a mechanical key substrate for plaster, render, and gypsum finishes on ceilings, soffits, partition walls, and column casings in Malaysian construction. Standard sheets measure 2 ft × 7 ft (610×2134 mm), with raised ribs providing a mechanical lock that prevents plaster separation and delamination. Typically supplied in galvanised form for durability. Also known as lat plaster or hy-rib mesh locally. HS 7314490000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Widely used in commercial and industrial buildings for suspended plaster ceilings and curved feature wall construction.

Welded wire fencing panels are rigid prefabricated steel mesh panels made from welded galvanised or bare mild steel wire, used in Malaysia for site perimeter security, construction site boundaries, industrial enclosures, school and park fencing, and animal pens. Wire diameter is typically 4.8 mm with a 2"×6" (50×150 mm) aperture FA pattern. Panels range from 3–8 ft wide × 8 ft tall. Sold per panel or per square metre. HS 7314390000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Distinct from BRC reinforcing fabric, FA welded fencing panels are designed for vertical perimeter use rather than concrete reinforcement. Known locally as panel pagar kimpalan or mesh pagar.

Clay brick (common brick) is a kiln-fired masonry unit made from clay or shale, used primarily for non-load-bearing partition walls and infill panels in framed structures across Malaysia. Produced to MS 76:1972 (Specification for Bricks and Blocks of Fired Brickearth, Clay or Shale), the standard Malaysian common brick measures 215 × 102.5 × 65 mm and is delivered palletised at approximately 650 pieces per pallet. Common brick compressive strength is typically ≥5 N/mm²; engineering brick ≥20 N/mm². SIRIM-regulated product. Bricks are laid in cement–sand mortar at a typical 1:4 mix ratio. Widely known in the local trade as bata merah or bata tanah liat.

Cement-Sand Brick (Solid Concrete Brick) is a machine-pressed masonry unit made from a dry mix of cement, sand, and water, used for partition walls and non-structural infill in Malaysian construction. Standard size 230 × 110 × 70 mm; palletised approximately 500 pieces per pallet. Compressive strength typically 7–15 N/mm². Some manufacturers conform to MS EN 771-3 (concrete masonry units). Lower in cost than clay bricks, cement bricks are the most common walling unit for internal partitions in terrace houses and shophouses across Malaysia. Laid in 1:3 or 1:4 cement-sand mortar. UOM: piece. HS 6904100000 · import duty 30% · SST 0%. Also known as bata simen, bata konkrit, sand-cement brick, and concrete brick.

Hollow Concrete Block (HCB) 200 mm is a standard masonry unit with a hollow core used for boundary walls, retaining walls, and commercial partition walls in Malaysian construction. Standard size 400 × 200 × 200 mm (L × H × W); approximately 72 pieces per pallet. Non-structural grade requires ≥3.5 N/mm² compressive strength; structural/load-bearing grade requires ≥7.0 N/mm². Practice aligns with MS EN 771-3 or BS 6073 as referenced in Malaysia. The hollow core reduces weight, allows conduit chasing, and can be grouted with reinforcement for load-bearing walls. UOM: piece. HS 6810110000 · import duty 20% · SST 0%. Also known as HCB, blok konkrit berlubang, hollow block, and 200 mm block.

AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) Block is a lightweight, thermally insulating masonry unit manufactured from silica sand, cement, lime, and aluminium powder cured under high-pressure steam, used for non-load-bearing partition and infill walls in Malaysian construction. Density 500–700 kg/m³ and compressive strength ≥3.5 N/mm² conform to BS EN 771-4:2003 as adopted in Malaysia. Common sizes include 600 × 200 × 100 mm, 600 × 200 × 150 mm, and 600 × 200 × 200 mm; supplied on pallets. UOM: piece (also m³, pallet). Major Malaysian brands include Starken AAC, Alam-Con (ACON), and Chin Hin AAC. HS 6810110000 · import duty 20% · SST 0%. Also known as blok AAC, blok ringan, Ytong, Hebel, lightweight block, and gas concrete block.

Precast Reinforced Concrete Lintel is a factory-manufactured reinforced concrete beam placed above door and window openings to carry wall loads in Malaysian residential and commercial construction. Manufactured with concrete grade G25–G30 to MS EN 206:2018 and reinforced to MS 146:2014, lintels are available in standard lengths of 900 mm to 2400 mm in 300 mm increments, with typical cross-sections of 100 × 150 mm or 150 × 150 mm. Factory production eliminates temporary formwork on site. IBS products may require CIS 24:2023 CIDB assessment. UOM: piece. HS 6810990000 · import duty 20% · SST 0%. Also known as pepasak pratuang, RC lintel, concrete lintel, door lintel, and window lintel.

Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert is a factory-manufactured drainage structure used under roads, driveways, and embankments for stormwater and irrigation channels in Malaysian infrastructure projects. Manufactured to MS 881 and JKR specifications with concrete grade G30–G40 to MS EN 206:2018, box culverts are available in module lengths of 1 m or 1.5 m per unit with internal sizes ranging from 300 × 300 mm to 2400 × 2400 mm. CIDB IBS certification under CIS 24:2023 is required for regulated products. UOM: piece (also m). HS 6810990000 · import duty 20% · SST 0%. Also known as kotak saliran pratuang, RC box culvert, drain culvert, and road culvert.

Precast reinforced concrete columns and pillars are factory-cast structural elements with an internal steel reinforcement cage, offering consistent quality and faster on-site installation compared with in-situ casting. In Malaysia they are used for boundary gate pillars, fencing columns, carport uprights, agricultural shed posts, and lightweight structural frames. Cross-sections range from 150×150 mm to 300×300 mm, lengths from 2–5 m, typically cast to Grade 30–40 concrete. HS 6810990000 · import duty 20% · SST 0%. Known locally as tiang pra-tuang or tiang konkrit. Factory production ensures consistent cover depth and reinforcement alignment, reducing defect risk compared with site-cast alternatives.

Dry-Mix Render / Plaster Base Coat is a factory-blended mix of cement, graded sand, and polymer additives for external and internal base-coat rendering on masonry and concrete surfaces in Malaysian construction. Available in grey and white formulations; requires only addition of water on site. Supplied in 25 kg bags; UOM: bag. It delivers consistent quality and controlled shrinkage versus site-mixed render, and is widely used in residential and commercial construction across Malaysia for first-coat rendering before finish plaster or tile. Also known as base coat render, premix plaster, dry mortar render, simen render, and plaster asas.

Dry-Mix Finish Plaster / Skim Coat is a factory-prepared fine-finish plaster applied as the top coat over a rendered base to produce a smooth, paintable wall surface in Malaysian residential and commercial construction. Formulated with white cement, fine-grade filler, and polymer additives, it is applied at 1–3 mm thickness and requires only the addition of water on site. Supplied in 25 kg bags; UOM: bag. It produces a consistent, crack-resistant skim layer suitable for direct paint application on both interior and exterior walls. Also known as finish plaster, skim coat, finishing coat, plaster kemasan, and sapu skim in the local trade.

Stopping Compound / Wall Filler is a gypsum- or cement-based powder filler used to repair surface cracks, holes, and undulations in concrete and masonry walls before painting in Malaysian construction. Available in 20 kg or 25 kg bags on 50-bag pallets; UOM: bag. Applied at 1–5 mm thickness, popular 2-in-1 formulations combine coarse filling and fine surface levelling in a single product — widely stocked by hardware suppliers across Malaysia. Also known as wall filler, putty powder, joint filler, sebatian penyumbat, and pengisi dinding in the local trade.

Self-levelling floor compound is a cementitious or calcium-sulphate fluid mix poured onto uneven concrete slabs to produce a flat, smooth substrate for tiles, vinyl, or other floor finishes in Malaysian construction. Supplied in 25 kg bags, it spreads under gravity to self-level at depths of 3–30 mm, achieving typical compressive strength of 20–30 N/mm² after curing. Used in commercial fit-outs, serviced apartments, and residential renovation projects to correct slab tolerances before final flooring installation. Known locally as SLC, sebatian rata sendiri, or floor leveller, it eliminates the need for skilled screeding labour on large floor areas and is compatible with underfloor heating substrates.

Cementitious Waterproofing Compound is a brush- or trowel-applied coating based on Portland cement and crystalline or polymer-modified additives that bonds with concrete and masonry substrates to form a durable water-resistant barrier, used for wet-area protection in Malaysian construction. Available as a single-component powder (20–25 kg bag) or a two-component system (powder + liquid, 22.5 kg set A+B); UOM: kg. Widely used in Malaysia for basement tanking, flat roof deck waterproofing, wet room liners, water tank interiors, and swimming pool shells. Also known as waterproofing cement, waterproof mortar, sebatian kalis air, and lapisan kalis air simen.

Cement latex (bonding agent) is a styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) or acrylic polymer emulsion mixed into cement mortars and renders to improve adhesion, flexibility, and waterproofing in Malaysian construction. Sold in 18 L pails and 5 L containers, it is diluted with water before blending with OPC or PCC cement. Contractors use it for tile-bed mortar, waterproof render on wet rooms and rooftops, patch repairs to concrete surfaces, and as a slurry bonding primer before plastering on existing substrates. The polymer chains bridge old and new cement layers, reducing delamination risk in Malaysia's high-humidity environment. Also known as SBR latex, multipurpose latex, or lateks simen among local hardware suppliers.

Mild steel equal angle bar is an L-shaped hot-rolled steel section with two equal legs, used widely in Malaysian construction and fabrication for structural frames, bracing, lintels, stair stringers, gate and fence frames, and steel furniture. Supplied in 6 m standard lengths, leg widths range from 25×25 mm to 150×150 mm at 3–10 mm wall thickness, to MS EN 10025-2 (S275JR or S355JR). Known locally as besi sudut or besi L. HS 7216211000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Suitable for both exposed and painted or galvanised applications; the galvanised variant is preferred for outdoor and coastal environments.

Mild steel square hollow section (SHS) is a closed square-profile steel tube used extensively in Malaysian construction and fabrication for columns, purlins, gate and fence frames, awning supports, and general structural applications. Supplied in 6 m lengths, sizes range from 16×16 mm to 150×150 mm with wall thickness 1.2–8 mm, manufactured to MS EN 10219-1 or MS EN 10210-1 (S275J0H or S355J2H). Known locally as besi kotak or paip segiempat. HS 7216610000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Cold-formed sections are standard; hot-finished sections are used where higher toughness or accurate dimensions are critical.

Mild steel rectangular hollow section (RHS) is a closed oblong-profile steel tube used in Malaysian construction for roof purlins, rafters, structural frames, carport and awning structures, and industrial fabrication where a stiffer rectangular profile is preferred. Supplied in 6 m lengths, common sizes include 25×50 mm to 100×200 mm with wall thickness typically 1.5–5 mm, to MS EN 10219-1 (S275J0H). Also sold as paip segiempat tepat or besi RHS. HS 7216610000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. RHS spans further than SHS of equivalent weight, making it the preferred choice for roof rafter and purlin applications across Malaysian construction projects.

Mild steel universal beams (UB) and universal columns (UC) are hot-rolled wide-flange I-sections used as primary structural members in steel-framed buildings, bridges, and industrial structures in Malaysia. UBs are optimised for bending loads in floor and roof beams (serial sizes 152–610 mm depth); UCs carry predominantly axial column loads (serial sizes 152–356 mm). Supplied in 12 m standard lengths to BS EN 10025-2 (S275JR or S355JR). Also known as H-beam, I-beam, rasuk-H, or rasuk-I. HS 7216331100 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Flanges are parallel, distinguishing UB/UC sections from tapered-flange joists used in older Malaysian structures.

Mild steel flat bar is a solid rectangular cross-section steel strip used in Malaysian construction and fabrication for shelf brackets, tie straps, stiffener plates, grillwork, and general metalwork. Supplied in 6 m standard lengths to MS EN 10025-2 (S275JR), with widths of 10–200 mm and thicknesses of 3–25 mm. Known locally as besi rata or besi pita. HS 7216409000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Unlike hollow sections, flat bar is solid throughout, making it suited for welded gussets, connecting plates, and ornamental iron fabrication. Pairs with angle bar and SHS/RHS in composite structural and furniture fabrication across Malaysia.

Mild steel plate is a flat-rolled steel product supplied in standard 4×8 ft (1219×2438 mm) sheets used in Malaysian construction and fabrication for structural base plates, machine guards, formwork supports, gusset plates, and general metalwork cutting and welding. Thicknesses range from 1.5 mm (sheet) to 25 mm (structural plate), manufactured to MS EN 10025-2 (S275JR). Thinner gauges (below 6 mm) are classed as sheet; 6 mm and above is structural plate. Traded locally as plat keluli or lembaran keluli. Sourced from local steel service centres or imported; no HS line applies for this listing as HS classification varies by thickness and coating.

Galvanised steel angle bar is an equal-leg L-section mild steel bar with a hot-dip zinc coating applied to MS EN ISO 1461, providing corrosion protection for outdoor, coastal, and humid Malaysian environments. Available in 6 m or 7 m lengths, leg sizes from 30×30 mm to 75×75 mm. Used for fencing posts, gate frames, carport structures, drainage channel supports, and other external applications where bare steel would corrode rapidly in Malaysia's tropical climate. Known locally as besi sudut galvani or besi L galvani. HS 7216211000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. The hot-dip zinc coating outlasts paint alone for long-term outdoor durability.

Aluminium angle extrusion is an extruded L-shaped aluminium alloy profile (typically 6061-T5 or similar) used in Malaysian construction and shopfitting for tile edge trims, door and window frame stops, decorative corner guards, ceiling grid support, and lightweight structural trim where steel weight is undesirable. Supplied in 6 m lengths, common sizes are 3/4"×3/4" (19×19 mm) and 1"×1" (25×25 mm). Corrosion-resistant and paintable, making it suitable for interior and exterior use in Malaysia's humid climate. Also called sudut aluminium or aluminium L-section by local suppliers. No HS code applicable for this listing; always verify with customs at import.

Steel fencing posts are tubular mild steel hollow section or angle-steel upright supports used to anchor welded wire mesh panels for site perimeter security, commercial boundary fencing, and industrial enclosures in Malaysia. Pre-drilled with fixing holes or lugs to attach FA welded mesh panels, they are driven or concreted into the ground. Available in multiple heights: 4 ft (48"), 5 ft (64"), 6.5 ft (78"), 8 ft (96"), 9 ft (108"), and 10 ft (120") with approximately 1600 mm driven embedment depth. HS 7216610000 · import duty 5% · SST 0%. Known locally as tiang pagar or tiang keluli. Typically paired with FA welded mesh panels for complete boundary fencing systems.

Fill earth and topsoil are naturally occurring clay-based or laterite soils used in Malaysian earthworks for site levelling, sub-grade filling, landscape bunding, and back-fill around foundations. Tanah Merah (red laterite) and Tanah Bukit (hill soil) are the two most common grades available from Malaysian earth suppliers, distinguished by colour, clay fraction, and compaction behaviour. Supplied bulk by 6-wheel or 10-wheel lorry load, or in 15 kg bags for small-scale use. No formal MS structural standard applies; suitability depends on site-specific compaction and bearing tests. Commonly specified by geotechnical engineers on JKR and private development earthworks contracts in Malaysia.

Bakau timber piles are natural round poles cut from mangrove (Rhizophora spp.) forest, prized in Malaysia for their natural durability and innate resistance to marine boring organisms without chemical treatment. Used for shallow foundation piling in soft coastal and riverine ground, fish-cage and aquaculture structures, jetty supports, and temporary retaining works where conventional driven piles are not cost-effective. Individual poles are 4.5–5.5 inch (115–140 mm) diameter and 10–12 ft (3–3.7 m) length. Also known as cerucuk bakau or cerucuk kayu. No formal MS standard; specified by diameter and length per site requirements. Supply is subject to sustainable forestry and MTCC/PEFC certification requirements in Malaysia.

Aluminium equal angle bar is an extruded L-section aluminium alloy profile (6063-T5 or 6061-T6) with equal legs, used widely in Malaysian construction as tile edge trim, window and door sub-frames, door threshold edging, ceiling grid support, and lightweight decorative framing. Available in 6 m standard lengths in sizes from 3/4"×3/4" (19×19 mm) upwards, with wall thickness typically 1.5–3 mm. Corrosion-resistant, paintable, and anodisable, making it suitable for both interior and exterior use in Malaysia's humid climate. Also known as sudut aluminium, aluminium L-section, or besi sudut L aluminium by local hardware distributors. No HS code applicable for this listing.

Expanded metal rib lath (hi-rib mesh) is a ribbed, cold-rolled steel sheet with an expanded diamond mesh pattern used as a plaster key and reinforcing substrate for ceilings, soffits, partition walls, and column casings in Malaysian commercial and industrial buildings. Rib height of 9–12 mm mechanically locks render and plaster, preventing delamination. Standard sheet size is 2 ft × 7 ft (600×2400 mm), supplied in galvanised or galvanised-and-rendered finish. HS 7314500000 · import duty 5% · SST 10%. Known locally as lath besi rusuk, mesh rusuk, or hi-rib mesh. Widely used in Malaysian offices, hotels, and factory buildings for suspended plaster ceiling systems.

Steel wire nails (paku besi) are the most common mechanical fastener on Malaysian construction sites, used for formwork assembly, temporary carpentry, timber framing, crate making, and general site work. Bright or galvanised mild steel, available from 1" (25 mm) to 6" (150 mm) in flat-head (common) or oval-head (lost-head) types, with smooth or ring shank. Sold by weight from 1 kg packets to 25 kg boxes. Practice follows BS 1202-1 historical specifications (now withdrawn). Known locally as paku besi, paku bulat, or paku biasa. No HS code applicable for this listing; classification varies by nail type and coating at import. The ring-shank variant offers higher withdrawal resistance for structural timber use.

Hardwood cut nails (paku kayu) are hardened or tempered steel nails with a square or rectangular tapered shank designed for driving into dense tropical hardwoods, concrete blocks, and brickwork where ordinary wire nails would buckle or fail. Used in Malaysia for timber flooring installation, hardwood battening, and direct-to-block or brick fixing. Available in 1" to 4" sizes, sold in 1–5 kg packets. Harder steel grade and tapered cross-section shank distinguish them from standard wire nails. Also called paku keras, paku batu (masonry variant), or tempered steel nail by Malaysian hardware traders. No HS code applicable for this listing.

Zinc-coated (galvanised) plain steel sheets are flat, corrosion-resistant mild steel sheets hot-dip or electro-galvanised to Z100–Z275 coating mass per BS EN ISO 10346 or equivalent. Supplied in standard 4×8 ft (1220×2440 mm) sheets at thicknesses of 0.4–2.0 mm. Used in Malaysian fabrication and construction for custom roof flashing, air-conditioning duct linings, wall and ceiling panel infill, bracket fabrication, and general metalwork where a flat profile is needed rather than corrugated roofing sheet. Known locally as kepingan berzink, white iron sheet (白铁板), or GI plain sheet. HS 7212101900 · import duty 15% · SST 5%.