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Myanmar's Ministry of Finance and Revenue has introduced revised procedures governing the importation and exportation of goods and vehicles, replacing the 2017 framework with updated compliance requirements and penalties. The new notification establishes stricter regulations for both importers and exporters, covering licensing, declarations, product specifications, and introduces separate penalty schedules for violations.

Customs recordation is an enforcement mechanism in Myanmar that enables intellectual property (IP) rights holders to seek prevention of the cross-border movement of infringing goods.

Since the implementation of the Trademark Law 2019 on April 1, 2023, Myanmar has operated under a modern first-to-file trademark system that brings its registration framework closer to international practice.