Wow, I seems to be quite lucky here. I had a shipment of 65 pounds of FOB and 12 pounds shipment using UPS by kitbag (United Direct). Total purchase was 77 pounds and after converting (I assume that the customs uses RM 6 = 1 pound exchange rate), the total shipment would be RM 462 only. I allowed some leeway for insurance and make sure it is below RM 500. I didnt know that they calculate the fright charges based on what the actual price and not the price we paid for. Luckily, I didnt got taxed for this shipment.

I have another shipment coming in by UPS also I ordered few days ago worth around 62 pounds including shipping. Now this worry me. I hope I wont get taxed.

As for Royal Mail, I had once ordered on Thurs night our time, they ship out Friday evening their time and I received it on Wednesday morning here. That is the quickest. I still have 2 Royal Mail package that is still pending and not yet reach one shipped on 18/1/10 and another on 27/1/10. Hope ntg happen to those parcels.