I've been in Singapore yesterday, and the cheapest price I found (didn't even search) for a Samsung front loader washing machine was RM 943... the same thing with a lot of searching costs RM 1619 in JB. What the...? Does anyone know how much import taxes etc. I'd have to pay to bring it from Singapore to Malaysia? Same with IKEA kitchen, unfortunately the only one is in KL IIRC, Singapore is just a few km away. They are very attractive, seem to be of decent quality and might even be cheaper than hiring a contractor here (waiting for quotation). But how to bring in? I can borrow a Rusa, but again tax? (they didn't bother about a small table, but that was S$69, not 2000...).

(Btw.: LG 42PJ350 plasma TV. Cheapest price I found in Malaysia 1699 RM, in S'pore at Courts it's a bit cheaper (like 1620 or so), but it's also better TV. Malaysian version is from Russia... no optical audio output (only analog and stereo), no DVB-T/C tuner, no HD video playback from USB, no expert settings when adjusting the picture quality, no calibration tool. What a bunch of ..., really wanted the Singaporean version, but too troublesome.)

Oh, and what is the cheapest front loader washing machine you can get? Even 5 kg is enough, don't need anything fancy. I saw a Electrolux for 1399 at Courts... still expensive.

This post has been edited by kadajawi: Jan 17 2011, 11:50 AM

Hi, brother

You can quote from shipping company they have provide the goods from Singapore.

I has quote like house moving goods with LCD tv they quote me around Rm500.

You can try to call the mover company 07-5116898.
They do very well for professional packing ha ha.

If I ask a shipping company not much saving anymore... annoying, why cheaper in Singapore?

This post has been edited by kadajawi: Jan 17 2011, 01:34 PM

That is because the taxes are lower in SG. Cannot compare as different country.

Even the luxury goods are cheaper there.

Actually for the currency now and convention to RM in malaysia will be more cheaper in Sg.
Only there is sell for example $1500 in My in sell Rm3000 still Malaysia are cheaper cause in Sg have to 7% GST are higher.
I hope you can understand for currency now.
So for me is no point to buy goods in Sg only maybe for 2nd hand electronic are more cheaper than malaysia.

Mh... 10% sales tax against 7% in Singapore? That shouldn't make such a big difference. I have the feeling it's a lack of competition. Most electrical goods are cheaper in Germany, despite 19% sales tax + the goods are imported from SE Asia, ie Malaysia. This drop in prices only happened in the past couple of years with the rise of online shopping (go to something like Courts and they'll try to rip you off, but then you check online and find that things are much cheaper, even including shipping).

So if I import a new home appliance device e.g. I'd have to pay 10% sales tax? Or lets say furniture? That would be reasonable (possible to get back the 7% from S'pore?) No one tried before? Second hand is the same? (Can't find reasonably new second hand devices in Malaysia... all very old) (I've read that expats can bring in their old stuff, but sending the stuff from Germany to Malaysia doesn't make a lot of sense, except perhaps the car. Need to buy a new one then, lol, but left hand drive). I'm trying to understand http://tariff.customs.gov.my/ but it seems like that's more for commercial use... and there's the ASEAN Free Trade Area... but I guess that's only concerning goods manufactured in Singapore.

Mh... I can only imagine that Malaysian dealers make nice profits... cheapest machine was an Electrolux for 1399, a Samsung 8650 I found for 1619 (and I was in dozens of shops...). The same Samsung I've seen at the Expo yesterday for RM 940. That's nearly 700 difference, I find that to be quite significant. Last time I also checked the IKEA Malaysia and Singapore website... a kitchen that costed about 5000 on the Malaysian site costed about 4000 on the Singaporean site (after converting to RM). Of course not everything is cheaper, but some things... also the IKEA in Singapore is nearby...

This post has been edited by kadajawi: Jan 17 2011, 04:21 PM

From my experience in dealing with logistics in my office, dun forget the import duties as well.

But then again comparing prices in MY, SG or any other country for that matter is totally unfair.

If you think buying things are cheaper overseas, you can try purcashing the item and then getting shipment company to send it over.

Don't forget you need Sirim's approval for any electrical items. Once you have the TA (Type Approval), you still need to pay for AP (Approval Permit). Each shipment has to have 1 AP. Otherwise, customs won't release also. With all this things that need to be done just to buy a cheaper item from overseas, I don't think it's worth all the trouble. Type Approval for each of the electrical items (each model) already cost around RM2k plus.

Free Trade Zone (FTZ) again, if the item you are importing are to be used in FTZ, it's ok. Once you try to take out your item from FTZ, custom will question you. However, not all items are free of tax.

What does the Free Trade Zone mean? From Europe I know that you don't have to pay anything when bringing something from one EU country to another, regardless of origin. I suppose that's not what is meant here?

Ok, what you describe with electrical items is pretty bad. Eventhough the same thing is sold in Malaysia too? Oh my. I'm only talking about bringing over from Singapore, not from Europe (what we bring from there should be tax free since my mother is a Malay who is coming home, so to say).

Furniture? As I said, when we bought a coffee table from Singapore we went to the red line, showed them the bill and they just couldn't be bothered. Any info on that? Not really to get the stuff cheaper, but driving from JB to KL for some furniture is a bit too much...

I think it's too troublesome for importing electrical stuff. Transportation alone will cost significant amount due to the size and weight.
Just get smaller item, those can fit into car

Haha, yeah. Are going to buy the front loader from courts I guess. Furniture any idea? A cheap coffee table was no problem, but bigger items may be.

msia customs tax for electrical goods is 30% flat from the amount after conversion to Ringgit Msia

example : SGD 1000 x 2.4 = RM 2400.00...
RM 2400.00 x 30% = RM 720.00 (msia customs tax)

i tot you wont get taxed if its meant for personal? ..... how are we going to declare it as personal?

I bought my tv in JB,Malaysia after comparing the price between Singapore & Malaysia price because it is cheaper here. Don't compare with price at sen heng & court, Malaysia,.. just buy from electrical shop... I can recommend the shop if you cannot get cheaper.... hope this can help....

I bought my Blanco sinks in Singapore. They are about half the price compared to Malaysia. I don't think it is purely due to GST, etc but rather demand and supply. The Blanco has more customers in SG than MY. That's the same for most luxury goods.

Now my problem is I bought the things, I haven't figure out a way to take it back yet
I will probably make a drive myself and do more house items shopping down there.

hi bhtan,

got singapore website about price Blanco sinks?
how much u paid in RM for your Blanco sink?
got pic to show?

Actually, the Blanco global site lists all the distributors including SG and MY. I got mine from Hoe Kee @ Plaza Singapura. They have a few branches including Genting Road (HQ), New World Center, IMM Building, etc. Their price is OK. Example: the Blanco Metra 9 seems to be on "permanent" sales at SGD399. The cheapest one I saw in MY for the same was at HomeDec at RM1.8k or so. I have seen others selling here at RM3k with the accessories but those assessories are very expensive anyway and not worth getting.

I actually like the Blanco stainless square/rectangular sinks but they are even more expensive than granite sinks. Bad part about granite sink is if you drop anything fragile (e.g your expensive plates or crystals), then Oouch!

This post has been edited by bhtan: May 19 2011, 05:12 PM

i so wanted to get a blanco as well.... unfortunately, i was at a shop, and the blanco was cracked..... OMG!!!

Just for reference (blanco australia)
http://www.blanco-australia.com/
If he bought for SGD399 x 2.39 = RM954

That's correct. I got a Blanco Metra 9 for SGD399 and a Blanco Dalago for SGD425. All significantly cheaper! As per someone mentioned a cracked Blanco in a shop, I think it is possible if you drop a heavy sink like that but I can't imagine one can crack a 80% granite sink once installed. Blanco is made in Germany and I think the QC is quite good. I did a lot of research before deciding on Blanco. After that when I engaged Signature Kitchen, they also recommend Blanco for granite sink.

What about prices for other toiletory, eg. sorento taps, mixers, shower, etc. Are they much cheaper like Blanco stuffs? taps, etc., are smaller and can be taken via a car trip, eh

hi sifus,

where can i find the list of customs tax for importing things into malaysia ah ?

how about exporting things from malaysia to other countries ? where can get all the tax info?

try this.... http://tariff.customs.gov.my/

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Added on May 23, 2011, 12:14 amif you cant understand from the website.... u can buy the book for RM500.00.... which most import/export company would buy....

This post has been edited by lazzy_dogg: May 23 2011, 12:14 AM

hi dogg,

thank q for the url. I try to digest that first cos i am freelancer ... RM500 is like a fair bit of cost (only last resort) .. ^.^

thanks again (^.^)

you are most welcome... honestly, the website sucks because its not easy to actually know what the rates are..... but if you really wanna 'fight' with the custom officers.... then at least you can tell them the tariff codes... so you wont get over taxed

"fight" hahah sure lose de .. must use "soft" approach
still damn blur .. am trying to find out LED lights and the website is so freaking challenging .. can only find Lights so far with no reference to LED ... =.='

bought a blanco sink from singapore the other day when i was there for holiday.. no problem taking back. just send it through the plane. only 17kg. then when in klia just walk through the customs. they don't care. just gave me a funny look ( why carry a sink by plane).. some more no need to pay 7% gst. so cheap compared to malaysia

I buy WMF Pot and Pan in Singapore for SGD 150.00, the same set here after sales is RM 1.1k.

You are lucky. Household items are taxable and the rate is 30%. My Blanco Metra 9 was too big and had to put in my car's rear seat and was noticed by Malaysian Imigration. After some negotiations, they taxed me RM150 (15%) of the sink. Luckily they didn't notice I had another Blanco in my trunk! So it is still very worth it!

hi guys,correct me if I am wrong.they are not suppose to tax us if the items or goods are for personal use right?just make sure that the packaging is open (to show it's not for sell purposes).

Nope, they still can tax use even personal.

according to HS9800.00800

since i am working in SG, that means i can bring in furniture into JB and claim i am moving from SG to Johor Bahru...
Am i right?

I'm working in sg also .....I think the easiest way is hire an exora ,stuff in all ur stuff ,remove the box of cos, drive back to jb like nobody business , if they ask , just say u move house ....

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Added on June 3, 2012, 9:04 pmhey guys , some info to share , today tompang my friends car from sg to jb....al the way no ppl check . At the custom check entrance ...the ppl are gathering on one table playing phone...so, i think i'll rent an exora and bring back an lg 3d smart led tv from sg
hehe...

This post has been edited by pg84: Jun 3 2012, 09:04 PM

Hi I'm planning to but a small glass cabinet in Ikea Singapore just because KL is 300km away from my house in JB. If it is taxable then what it the rates? 7% 10%?

The cabinet is only RM13 more expensive in Singapore but if u include the fuel price + tol.. its not worthy.

I can still order one if you want. Let me know if you are interested!

How about those of us in East M'Sia? Would buying kitchen sinks/faucets be worth the trip to SG? I'm trying to factor in airfare and taxes.

Edit: Fyi, looking to buy Kohler.

This post has been edited by OneMoreDay: Sep 1 2013, 01:20 PM

Sorry, wrongly post

This post has been edited by Avatar II: Sep 2 2013, 12:11 AM

hi, anyone got answer to it?
hand carry IKEA stuffs frm SG to MY tru causeway customs.

what is the rate?

I manage to carried it out even tho they've stopped me.. all I did was told them it's a furniture to keep my books.

A friend of mine works in import-export department, he told me that as long you said it's for personal especially for books storage, then it's ok.
He also gave a the HS Code just in case the customs need to double check. Bad news is, I lost the HS Code & my friend already resigned, but you can search it from customs website.

thanks!
i had hand carried a few IKEA stuffs b4, managed to fitnit all into my back pack...

went pass customs, kena ask "what're those for"...
i said is IKEA... and they let me go.

this time round want to carry more...

by the way, wats HS stands for?

Harmonized System Codes.. the code that determine the tax rate globally.

oic, apart from this, will be any other thing to take note?
I feel like customs officers will "kacau-kacau".

This post has been edited by Sevensomerset: Sep 5 2013, 12:35 PM

wow. so much different between msia n singapore. I'm doing renovation for my house. need a lot stuff related such as tub, sink, shower etc. any idea how to bring it in without been tax?

Singapore stuffs (non-food) r generally higher in quality. For electronics n IT, Singapore is definitely 20% cheaper easily. For food, Malaysia is easily 50% cheaper. This has something to do w Singapore as a trading hub n food is highly perishable items.

hi bro and sis here, i would like to know if i buy second hand ice cream machine from singapore, put in my car and drive in to jb custom, would it be taxes if its for own use??it's table top ice cream machine about 100kg...pls advise. many thanks

Recently I went bought a sink, they didn't even check. Crossed at Tuas

i just bought my new Samsung WM front load by end of year wanna shift from JB to S'pore, due to SGD currency higher than MY to become MY stuff more cheaper than SG now... )

maybe r u working in sg? Sorry i am not so familiar tuas was it the link near woodland? which link is easier without check if i bring in machine from singapore any idea?

many thanks..

No I'm in Klang Valley. I purposely drove down there to buy it
There are two checkpoints. The old one at Woodlands and new at Tuas
Tuas cost a bit more on the highway toll but faster. I went in thru the old Woodland checkpoint and the jam was terrible

According to the sifus here they said Tuas easier to pass. I took their advice

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 10 2014, 07:11 PM

With the recent increase in toll and entrance fees, the purchase need to be really cheap or rare items.

oic, but how about malaysia custom? r they going to check? or we can just drive in and show passport only? If they found i bought the used unit but witout receipt, r u going to tahan my machine? or we should ask seller to issue receipt with lower value just in case?

thanks

If you go back few pages we talk about possible trick.

This post has been edited by weikee: Aug 10 2014, 07:38 PM

i think even if i kena tax, its still worth it

we are talking about Malaysian Customs la, SG side where got care what you take out
if the machine looks old, then just say your friend gave you as present

btw how come so heavy wan? 100kg is no joke. how big is it?

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 10 2014, 07:42 PM

table top ice cream maker, about 120-150kg, quite big eh, but in malaysia quite expensive due to 40% import taxes duty whereas singapore much cheaper and somemore used unit even cheaper at least few thousand so worth to go down to move it or you guys know any forwarder who do moving from singapore to malaysia?

table top not so big right? i think you will have no problems getting it thru Tuas
here is my trip - https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=69219841

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 10 2014, 07:59 PM

Try to bring back big HD TV, see you get taxed or not.

tall would be around 30 inches, width almost same....ok i will read ur post..but not easy to carry in to car too need 3-4 people....i will see whether got tranporter or not same time...haha many thanks bro..

30in x 30in is not so big but 100-150kg dead weight - can your car suspension take it?
if transporter, probably will kena tax lo

This post has been edited by idoblu: Aug 10 2014, 08:07 PM

mpv livina do u think can take it? if kena tax custom will see receipt to tax us right, probably can ask seller issue one lower value receipt? i bought around sgd2000, issue receipt sdg500 u think reasonable? coz it's used unit!

Is quite obvious to use MPV, since they got clear window.
Guess Civic, Altis, Lancer or D-segment cars will be better option.

you sure love your ice-cream...

Table top ice cream maker, you running a child care or commercial . Is it like IKEA type? You sure is reliable and no need service?

Omg. I thought you were from JB. Can I give u a bow! Haha

Some brands and stuff Singapore are really cheap. After the petrol tolls and hotel is still cheap.

Ya I would think so especially imported goods. Can give some examples bro?

For example LG or Sharp LED TV?
At Bestdenki $499 to 899 from 40 to 46" just without smart TV only

Ha ha for me, in jb side selling the Sony 43" with Digital signal n price for Rm2499.. I don't think SG side is cheap

Also samsung WM 9kg front load newer model with blue n bigger door for at SGD$1688 after discount price n SengQ selling for RM3688 for me I still prefer buy in JB side.

This post has been edited by kimsim: Aug 11 2014, 05:26 AM

I bought WMF pots & pans, cutlery for my house. Is around SGD 350 when I got it during sale. Over here the same set around RM 2.5K after discount. Zwilling knifes during sales are cheaper.

Most of my DSLR camera gears and new lens are from there, Camera bags are cheaper if you know where to get. Peninsula Plaza is a good place to start.

Imported car tires are cheaper, my friend used to drive down change branded rims and tires, save them at least few Ks per round.

Basically the branded and imported stuff are cheaper.

This post has been edited by weikee: Aug 11 2014, 08:21 AM

and I started here at 5am and back at 5pm the same day. no rest.
please give me another bow....

Some item can't find here and only available in spore. Many company setup the regional office in spore for the SEA market. You can find it online but will direct you to the spore to buy.

Early this yrs check some sea kayak but only available in spore. Through some lobang here and there, able to get the shop good price. The good is, they can deliver to me till JB and I just pickup at JB. They kautim all the custom thing. Cause this kayak is 5.6m long! Don't think I can escape the custom eye.

If any of you want to buy car parts (especially Conti), and expensive cars, is cheaper there too.

hi yes i love my gelato, many people love it too as we using italy ingredient and made fresh everyday...our outlet just open lately and having buy 1 free 1 during opening just to let people know our quality ice cream...haha..come support when you free!

https://www.facebook.com/gelatolicious?ref_type=bookmark

ikea type is standing type which weight 300-400kg and cost above rm100k....they call it softserve ice cream, mine one is italian gelato, low fat, low sugar, healthly and ice cream solid with fruits or milk etc...yes am running ice cream parlour...those brand i gonna buy in sg if no problem can last 10 years....

Super impressed haha. Drove so long but never stayed over and enjoy a bit. So sayang leh.

Ok. U get my second bow and let's stop at two. Haha

Oh, wmf yes expensive. But I was told they are now made in china, no longer direct from Germany right ? I need a set of pots soon too.

Noted on camera and tyres. Keep for future reference

Don't know where is made now. As long use the same 18/10 stainless steel is good. If Sg made in China, Malaysia set also same.

If you in Singapore this week, can try your luck

http://singpromos.com/kitchenware-cookware...ion-7-aug-2014/

Now is slightly pricier, My cookware 6 set was SGD 150, + additional discount with Isetan card.

Eh? Was at in sg at IMM last night. Saw WMF on sale but no set. Only have cutlery set. The rest all are individual pots, pans and wok on sale.

Westgate's Isetan does not have WMF promotion now. But still better to check from time to time. Say christmas and CNY sale. When I got my WMF pots n pan set, it was during the Xmas Sale.

Just noticed metro's wmf sale , the 7pc set is $199 on sale. I got that set for $160 last year.

This post has been edited by S'aimer: Aug 11 2014, 05:05 PM

Sometome got to check the boucher, different location offer different package.