Need SIRIM approval when import something?
Need solution?
Feel free to ask me

For example, when you order Apple iPhone to Malaysia. Then stuck in custom.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: May 27 2010, 12:16 PM

How do u help?
better put down a bit in details.
Otherwise u made it sounded like undertable. no offence.

yeah, need advice. im kinda the one that import iphone here..
let me knw
thx

For commercial purpose or personal usage?

im helping these guys to get the iphone..consider personal i guess?

If more than 3 units. Than it's no longer personal usage.

please give some advice for import hand phone.
please explain the difference between procedure for commercial purpose & personal usage.

For personal usage you only need Special Approval which is the permit can be use for one time, maximum 3 products. While commercial purpose you need to apply for SIRIM Type Approval which is can be use for few times to import it. But you still need the Import Permit (AP) for each shipment, SIRIM labelling and K1 Kastam Malaysia form in order to release it. Import Permit (AP), SIRIM labelling and K1 Kastam Malaysia still apply for the personal usage. If you want to get cheaper, easier and smoother for approval you can contact AnsarComp. I used their service to bring in my stuff. Quite happy with that. They provided services to many prestigious companies including smart phones you guys mentioned in the previous post.

Hello Mr newbi3s

I'm the one who in charge in Logistic for our Company.
I've some question regarding SIRIM approval on the Wireless products.
My company want to be a distributor for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless router.
Can you advise me frequencies of the said model that allow in Malaysia and procedure how we can obtain approval for Malaysia.

Wireless 802.11 b/g frequency allow 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Wireless 802.11 a : 5.15 ~ 5.35 and 5.725 ~ 5.85

Procedure
Test Report standard
2.4 GHz - EN300 328
5.15 ~ 5.25 - EN300 440-1
5.25 ~ 5.35 and 5.725 ~ 5.85GHz - FCC Subpart 15

If i buy a multimeter from oversea , will it taxed ?

put description as computer things - u think wat computer things similar to the product u import.

if still block by kastam then u can find those runner to help u settle.
PM me if want the contact.

where can i contact ansarcomp?

Name : Mdm. Ramlah Hamad
Phone : 019 2412422
Fax : +603-5192-2022
E-Mail : ramlah.hamad@ansarcomp.com.my

I will try to do it , will they scan it and then open it to see what thing is inside ??

Can email to bdu@ansarcomp.com.my too

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Added on July 6, 2010, 10:46 amDepend on the price. If less than RM 500. No tax.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jul 6 2010, 10:46 AM

helo i just buy a mobile from china,but kena hold by kastam le.
they said need pay 250 for ap a SIRIM sticker.but i buy tat phone only around rm160,so i not willing pay lo,can i ask kastam sent the phone back to china ka?

If more than RM 500 ? Then how ?

my fren buy samsung galaxy s charged rm100 from sirim
personal use + the box labeled gift
he said 1st 3 unit need 2 pay rm100 for clearance

Kena tax

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Added on July 7, 2010, 9:27 amThat's special approval. Charge for every 3 units. Only for personal use, company use, exhibition, trial, R&D and demo.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jul 7 2010, 09:27 AM

How they know my things is more than RM 500 ?

Invoice from the seller.

Can ask them to write less than RM 500 in the invoice ?

That one you have to deal with the seller in order to reduce the tax. But honesty is the best. I think you know that too.

If taxed , how much the value ?? Need to Pay Sirim Sticker ?

Depend on the situation. So what's the purpose of bring in the stuff? How many units?

I just get 1 unit , it for my personal uses .

That's fall under Special Approval

So is tax free ?

Depends on the price

Where can I apply Special Approval ? If the price is more than RM 500 , how much the tax ?

10%

Price for personnel Hp only RM100 per 3 unit to be paid at SIRIM counter block 25.

SIRIM already reduced the AP for mobile phone now at RM 100. Before this Rm 200 i think.

1 AP/SIRIM can be used on 3 mobile phones same brand n type.

If u clear it at Post office that unit tahanan kastam, they will ask 10% for the mobile phone tax and RM 49.50 for the K1 (declaration form).

If you mobile phone below rm 500 (depend on how much kastam Taksir ur hp) then no 10% applied only pay for the K1 oni.

This post has been edited by Shafique: Jul 8 2010, 01:44 PM

So no need to pay the Sirim for the multimeter ?

how about the ipod touch labeled as gift?
Need AP and tax?

Need AP. If above RM 500 kena tax. Where it import from? Usually if from Singapore 10% but subject to changes and tariff code.


This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jul 20 2010, 05:43 PM

ok thanks! I just want to make sure before i get one.
Anyway, how much AP cost for ipod touch?

This post has been edited by lcthai: Jul 21 2010, 04:52 PM

RM 250

my friend who is living in U.S will send me iphone 3gs 16gb
he got iphone 4 already and not going to use 3gs anymore so will send me as a gift
actually we r playing same game so i will send him some game money but it wont matter right??

but the problem is... how to make them it is a gift, not i purchased it...
and if they dont believe that i didnt buy it, obviously iphone is more than rm500 right?

i dont want to pay anything...

can you tell me how can i make them believe that i didnt buy??

can my friend put a letter inside?
can he send me without box?

please help me out

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Added on August 6, 2010, 5:04 amsomemore, that phone is at&t locked.. obviously he was using at&t only.. and will send me without unlocking...
it its locked, it means i cant use it as a phone unless i unlock it...
can this be helpful to me?



This post has been edited by psyminki: Aug 6 2010, 05:05 AM

If it stated as telecommunication product. Sure kena.

Unless if stated as a gift you may be able to avoid it but it doesn't guarantee you 100%. The possibility is there.
But if more than 1 item. It can be easily detect.

I m going to get a an amazon kindle (ebook reader) with wifi capability, personal use, kena Sirim?

The price is rm 400 approximately plus delivery it would be 500++.

If yes, how much?

Yes kena SIRIM because got WIFI. Personal usage is RM250 for every 3 items. But it may vary accordingly.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Sep 28 2010, 03:16 PM

How about the device used for analyzing wireless network, cannot be used to connect to any network?

Like this one: http://www.cacetech.com/products/airpcap.html

I ordered this item for use in developing final year project (I am a computer science student). The product still in shipping process.

This post has been edited by cshong: Oct 14 2010, 11:40 PM

Kena 10% tax and you are required to pay for SIRIM approval.

Hi, my friend always buy stuff in ebay. recently she bought books (novels) from ebay. If I not mistaken, its a second hand books. Value around rm300. The books kena tahan at kastam and she has to pay certain ammount. I think the book she bought is in UK. I dont know how many units. I guess more than 3 books.

She also used to buy mobile phone from oversea via ebay. 1 unit is brand new. tak kena kastam. Value is around RM800. Ship from France.

Then she also got another 2nd hand mobile phone also tak kena kastam. value around RM600. Ship from Germany.

My question is, why she have to pay tax for the books and no tax for both mobile phones?

FYI, all the items above ( books, 1st mobile phone and 2nd mobile phone) is all purchase different date and different location.

Then you are lucky enough that the mobile phones didn't kena tahan.

sharing something...

i already bought 4 H/P from ebay..
all h/p delivery are diff date and diff declaration..
1 declared as Gift Only but item stated as H/P value USD60... cought by Kastam..
1 declared as "electronic item" value as low as USD10.. pass..
1 declared as "item send back after repair" USD10.. pass..
1 declared as "small electronic part" USD10.. pass..

and also 3-4 set of GPS... all pass..
"item send back after repair" / "small part electronic" and value as low as USD30 only..

BD remote for PS3 from UK.. pass..
same "item send back after repair"..

and i agreed.. its LUCKY to pass Kastam... huhuhuhu..
becoz my frewnz got cought even declare as what i did..

just prepare uself if got "tahan" Kastam..

iPad 64GB wifi will get sirim + taxes?

how do I avoid geting sirim and taxes?

Apple iPad 64GB kena tax and SIRIM for sure because it have wireless enabled device. You can't avoid it if you send it via courier. You are very lucky if the item doesn't kena. The only way that you can avoid is by hand carriage.

how much time to pay everything and to wait they give my ipad?

Can be a day and can be a month. But for Apple iPad, it's quite fast as it is common item.

What about electronic equipments?

Like say i want to order an audio mixer device that costs about usd1000. Its for personal use. Including the box it is about as big as a 20inch flat panel lcd.

When you mentioned electronic equipments, it's too wide. The SIRIM, ST and tax rate are varied.

Personal usage you will be charged under SIRIM special approval.

Import Duty: 0% - 15% (depend on the item)
Sales Tax: 10%

If the item from ASEAN, China and India. You will enjoy the AFTA privilege. If you want to know more, please give the details of the product or else I'm not able to advice you accordingly.

It's a midi controller. Pretty much like a guitar hero controller. This one is more for dj-ing. And the included software is more like a digital audio mixing/production software instead of a game. And the item is from US.

By the way, are there any import duty and/or taxes for headphones?

one iphone 3gs ship from US to MY using DHL courier will get SIRIM + TAX ? personal usage ..i have to go pay for sirim or just sit for courier guy to send me a bill ?

hey team, i want to buy a mobile phone from ebay. its not that expensive, with shipping only RM350++. i asked kastam about the tax and they said "telefon bimbit adalah tidak tertakluk kepada duti/cukai" but then they say this "dinasihatkan untuk mendapat permit dari SIRIM" The hell does that mean?

u are really lucky man

i wish u luck la

hhhaaha, pusing pusing nia mereka ni


wish me luck also, im buying an HTC phone from ebay also, wish won't kena anything, wish me good luck also

can u help me pls
I buy a helmet from usa,
kastam hold my helmet now,
they want import permit!
can u help me to get this permit ?

wow, will helmet be charge for any tax??

friend, where is your current location??

for SIRIM sticker u got to go to Shah Alam area, i am not sure other state sirim will be able to do it or not....

What if I import perfume/fragrance? How much will I be charged for doing so?

i dont think malaysian customs allowed alcohol (made up of) to be imported, need special permit is it?

MIDI Controller
It's better if you can provide the details of the product because it's hard for me to advice for now. Audio equipment is very wide.

Headphone
Sales Tax: 10%
Import Duty: 5%
Regulatory Approval: The headphone wired or wireless? Wireless required SIRIM

Sales Tax: 10%
Import Duty: 0%
Regulatory Approval: ST

You got my PM

This means you will need to apply for SIRIM permit. It is compulsory for all imported telecommunication products including handphone. (This is different from Sales tax which have been waived by government for handphone).

Sales Tax: 10%
Import Duty: 0%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM

Sales Tax: 10%
Import Duty:
Regulatory Approval: MITI

I'm sorry. I'm not sure about perfume.

hi newbi3s,

i buy 11 unit phone alike from china, and now stuck at Custom, they ask me to apply permit from sirim, do u known how much import duty and/or taxes charge by sirim?

need your advice sifu,

i plan to buy psp from us through ebay. it will cost me about USD500.00 . do i need to get sirim approval? if tax how much? and where i can get tax schedule so i can estimate the tax..
and can we get the sirim approval by ourself? is it easy?
tq in advance..

This post has been edited by rathian_mhfu: Jan 5 2011, 12:38 AM

Sales Tax: 0%
Import Duty: 0%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM (the charges apply according to the specifications and need)


Sales Tax: 0%
Import Duty: 0%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM Special Approval (personal usage)

Yes PSP required SIRIM approval as the handheld console have wireless connectivity. You can apply by yourself or hire a consultant. It's not easy to do it by yourself as you need do the paperwork and travel to few places like Shah Alam, KLIA etc. I recommend you to hire a consultant instead in order to safe the time, reduce the hassle and smoother approval process.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jan 25 2011, 11:37 AM

Tq for the prompt advice..when do we need to get the consultant for the sirim approval? Before buy the goods or when the goods arrived at KLIA? how much the consultation fees? Tq

Either way. It's recommended to apply before the goods arrived here so that it can reach as soon as possible. Consultation fee will be charge according to the specifications and need (commercial purpose, personal usage, express etc).

How long is the process?from the goods reached KLIA till to my house door steps?

Hi Sifu, how about import a tablet from China? kena tax or....
example:
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/37753...holesalers.html

kalau beli camera from china kena tax or any charge x?tenkiu...

hey im buying Electronic Drum and will shipped to Malaysia soon...izit taxable?

This post has been edited by knight84: Jan 19 2011, 07:07 PM

Hey,

how about those slimming pills and growing pills from usa to malaysia? need any approval or tax ?

Around 3 days. Can be faster or longer than that.


Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 10%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM


It's duty free.


Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 10%
Regulatory Approval: Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST)


Yes you need obtain regulatory approval and pay tax. It's controlled item.




This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jan 24 2011, 02:23 PM

how about 1 unit nokia x6?
must pay tax? and get Ap? how much?
lain dengan kastam ke sirim ni?

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Added on January 24, 2011, 6:01 pmhow much for sirim import permit?
mine is personal, 1 item, nokia x6,,
i win a nokia contest.,, fedex klia already call me to get and ap,,
please help me..

This post has been edited by fuadfadz: Jan 24 2011, 06:01 PM

newbi3s, if phone also need sirim ?
or if got wifi feature just need sirim ?

You need AP permit. RM200+

Just curious, I already bought iPad, iPod, pair of jeans from UK and theres 2 or 3 more stuff that I bought before, not in single order (iPad I bought twice on Feb 2010 and Dis 2010, iPod on Mei 2008, jeans on 2007 and 2009)
My question is how come I didn't kena any taxes? Not even one of my item kena tax eventhough I oftenly bought from the internet. Ade la quite a few days when I get my iPad (1st iPad) they send me the sirim sticker but honestly, I didn't charged by any tax for the item I bought. Is it I'm lucky or theres certain condition that I'm free from tax. Just curious please help

This post has been edited by ulex: Jan 25 2011, 12:23 AM

if want apply sirim ap for handphone perseonal use, take how long? 2-3 days? or instantly?

Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 0%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM Special Approval

I PM you.


All communication equipments (phone, WiFi etc) are required to obtain SIRIM. No tax.


Yes that's right. It's for SIRIM Special Approval. Only for personal usage, exhibition demo, trial and R&D. If for other purposes, they are required to obtain SIRIM Type Approval.


Depends on where you buy. If you buy your items from Apple Store. They already deal with the local representative to apply for the SIRIM approval. That's the reason why you don't need to fork out extra money for the SIRIM approval, SIRIM label, shipping fee etc. So the price you saw is nett price. All in.


Around 3 days. Can be earlier than that or can be more than that. Depending on SIRIM.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Jan 25 2011, 11:27 AM

Hi, newbie here.

I brought and shipped a Wacom Intuos tablet which cost RM990+ at ebay from Hong Kong to Malaysia.

The tracking of the item says it has arrived in Malaysia on 22nd of Jan 2011 and " Pending custom inspection"

Since then there is no progress till now....

is it stuck with the customs?

do I need to apply for SIRIM import permit?

This post has been edited by yehh: Jan 26 2011, 04:04 PM

Any update on your item? Have you receive it?

Btw there are few types of Wacam Intuos. Some of it have bluetooth feature which are definitely required SIRIM.

Great info, Faliq

Just bought car detailing stuff from US via USPS, like car shampoo, wax, tyre gel, vinyl rubber protectant, leather conditioner...( USD152) all for self use.

Any problems with this, Faliq?

Appreciate your comments

dam, i never knew that importing/buying for self use of LCD tv will get a wayyy to high taxes, yesterday i went to JB to pickup the TV, got charged for RM800 T.T

Import Duty: 20%
Sales Tax: 10%
The exact amount may change.


Yes that's right. It's due to ST approval and tax. Btw, how much did you bought the LCD TV?

around rm1000

mate, can you complied list of electronics that have taxes and how to avoid them?

do you know how can i get import license or something, hw much to pay OR if you can help me let me know.

Complete list? I have thousands in my database. I bought the database. Yes I know how to get it and the cost also.

Heys,
Just want to ask, if I bought a GHD Hair Straightener [RM700]
Does it need SIRIM/etc approval?

Thank you so much for your help.
Happy a blessed CNY

Regulatory Approval: Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST)
Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 10%

No problemz
Happy Chinese New Year too

I would like to order ebook reader from this link -> http://www.ankaka.com/mebook-7-high-resolu...dia_p47810.html
Do I need SIRIM approval for this item?
Thanks

No need SIRIM approval for this item.

This post has been edited by newbi3s: Feb 16 2011, 12:17 PM

hi
i bought ipod accessories.only one,personal use.
is it taxes?need sirim approval?
and what item regulary pass customs without tax,sirim,etc?straight to your door.

This post has been edited by boyvai: Feb 16 2011, 03:33 PM

Which accessories are you referring?

a case and wired headphone

RM800? Which Forwarders was it?

Wired Headphone for Telephonic Apparatus
Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 10%
Regulatory Approval: nil

Mr. Faliq. I got a quick question here.

Let say I'm going to buy a 2-din multimedia in-dash receiver (cd player for car) with build in Garmin GPS and bluetooth, personal use. The item will be shipped to the forwarding company (ie. Borderlinx) located in the US and they will pay the tax and duties upfront on behalf of me before shipping the item back to Malaysia using DHL. What are the things do i need to do? AP application is for sure. Can i apply for the AP before the item is shipped to Malaysia? What are the documents needed for AP application? Thanks in advance.

Import Duty: 0%
Sales Tax: 10%
Regulatory Approval: SIRIM

Hey Mr Cyrpress8,

Yes it's required AP for sure. Yes you can apply the AP before the item ship.

Documents:
- application form
- technical specification / data sheet / product brochure
- shipment invoice
- copy of IC for personal application/ copy of ROC/ROB for company application
- personal detail (name, address, contact etc)

You might need to have the permission first from Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. I bought lotion from oversea to my gf and got warning.



This post has been edited by DarkWan: Feb 21 2011, 03:57 PM

Thank you Mr Faliq. I think I know what to do now. Thanks a million for your great advise.

This post has been edited by cypress8: Feb 21 2011, 04:26 PM

No problem.

Hi Mr Faliq,

I guess this item http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-WIRELESS-SECUR...0-/170598484791

will kena 10% tax and SIRIM special approval (personal use)... am i correct?

handphone stil ada taxes?
i tot no tax, only need to pay for permit import from sirim
cost around rm100

how to pay for permit import?
i download the import permit from their website oredi