Tax is 15%.
I think this is somewhat true if your item is less than rm500 and sent through air, it wont be taxed. If by sea, it still will be taxed. I overheard the officer explaining this to a guy.

But it also depends on your package size.
I just got my Gilded and Colored Dragons from the Customs detention nearby LCCT.
Since my order consist of 7 coins, the package is quite big. It attracts the attention of the customs officer to hold it.
I went there personally to clear it since it is my first time, I also want to know how they work.
FYI, the package from Perth Mint is sealed properly and it was declared as 'Metal Sample' instead of Silver Coins. But the value of the parcel follows the invoice from Perth Mint.

The parcel wasn't opened, but instead they asked me what's inside. I told them it's silver coins. They say tax is 15%. After going through several counters to pay and clear this thing, lastly they asked me 'Don't you want to check the parcel, see if everything is inside?'

I was like, ermm, they wanna see what's inside, but they don't want to force me. Never mind, I just open and show them the coins.

Nevertheless, I know some friend who order from Perth Mint also, but in smaller quantity, around 3-4 coins only. He wasn't taxed.

Based on this experience:

1) Order your package in small quantity. Right now Perth Mint offers minimum purchase of AUD75 to get free shipment. Make use of that offer. I know I am.
2) If you can negotiate with the seller to under-declare the value (put it at the spot price) or declare the item as gifts, it will also help.
3) Or you just can save the hassle by just buying bars...

Tax is 15%.
I think this is somewhat true if your item is less than rm500 and sent through air, it wont be taxed. If by sea, it still will be taxed. I overheard the officer explaining this to a guy.

But it also depends on your package size.
I just got my Gilded and Colored Dragons from the Customs detention nearby LCCT.
Since my order consist of 7 coins, the package is quite big. It attracts the attention of the customs officer to hold it.
I went there personally to clear it since it is my first time, I also want to know how they work.
FYI, the package from Perth Mint is sealed properly and it was declared as 'Metal Sample' instead of Silver Coins. But the value of the parcel follows the invoice from Perth Mint.

The parcel wasn't opened, but instead they asked me what's inside. I told them it's silver coins. They say tax is 15%. After going through several counters to pay and clear this thing, lastly they asked me 'Don't you want to check the parcel, see if everything is inside?'

I was like, ermm, they wanna see what's inside, but they don't want to force me. Never mind, I just open and show them the coins.

Nevertheless, I know some friend who order from Perth Mint also, but in smaller quantity, around 3-4 coins only. He wasn't taxed.

Based on this experience:

1) Order your package in small quantity. Right now Perth Mint offers minimum purchase of AUD75 to get free shipment. Make use of that offer. I know I am.
2) If you can negotiate with the seller to under-declare the value (put it at the spot price) or declare the item as gifts, it will also help.
3) Or you just can save the hassle by just buying bars...

Seeing all of you not getting tax in Malaysia is making me furious with the government here. LoL, sometimes you just wish they can be less competent.

Poslaju reliable? My friend told me that if the customs get suspicious, they straight open up ur box and who knows they might steal ur things? still reluctant to buy from overseas...erm...
btw anyone brought from www.apmex.com b4? got problem with postage?

Poslaju, not too sure, but kastam they will ask you to go there to open the package. 

I also bought 4 coins only. 2 colored (1oz + 1/2oz) and 2 gilded dragon. They are very beautiful especially the red one.

And I didn't get taxed. Its >RM1000. So I'm not sure is it because it is sent through Pos Laju? According to Perth Mint, if sent through Fedex kena tax. If through Pos Laju no tax.

I think, if use Fedex sure kena tax.
Yours is using AustPost ECI (Express Courier International). Once it arrives here, it will be taken over by PosLaju. This is the same with any national Post Service such as USPS, Royal Mail UK etc.
In your case, even though the value is more than RM1k, maybe because the package is small, they just let it pass.

My case, they post it also through Aust Post ECI. But since my package is bigger, it was held by the customs. Since it was held, PosLaju, being the local handler, sent me a notice about it. The options are go there and clear it myself or appoint them (PosLaju/PosMalaysia) to clear it for RM50 handling fees, not including tax.

FYI, the Customs and Pos Malaysia share the same building in Pusat Mel & Kurier, near LCCT, beside Tune Hotel. Every parcel coming in from overseas through KLIA will go through this center before being sent to the addressee.

Hey guys,

We are all talking about malaysia custom here, so it's like talking about... "Hey I was at genting and I win RM 500 yesterday" Then the other guy say "no you're wrong! I lost RM 2,000 the same day! how can this be?" And the third guy say " come on, no such thing, I didn't win or lose money, you guys kidding me?"

It really depend on luck, even if the package is small, if it catches the custom's eye, too bad. small amount they know cannot get too much, they close one eye. Also, can you guys stop openning package in front of the custom officer anymore? once they know PERTH MINT ship silver and gold coin, it will just grab their attention everytime they see perth mint or other MINT on the shipper's name.

chef


Hi Chef, can I ask what other coins etc do you have coming?

PS everyone feel free to buy overseas, but the few experience I have and goldchan have is the same :
- be ready to wait up to 4 months for your shipment.
- Supplier may play you out and there's nothing you can do about it
- Custom tax is random, coins or bars, sales tax can be imposed at their whim
- after selling a large amount of silver, malaysia IRA will come asking you for TAX from your income.

Anyway, Good luck guys!! I need it too, as one of my shipment from overseas I have to call them every day for the past weeks to get update and they couldn't be bothered to give me one.

Hey thanks property, for the nice comment, I was just doing what I should do, as a businessman. Anyway, let me know if you need more coins.

And guys, as mentioned above, I'm chasing for the delayed shipment, once I have the confirmation delivery, i will inform you all, hold your horses. special coins and those no longer in production are really hard to come by, so it may take a while.

Hey guys,

We are all talking about malaysia custom here, so it's like talking about... "Hey I was at genting and I win RM 500 yesterday" Then the other guy say "no you're wrong! I lost RM 2,000 the same day! how can this be?" And the third guy say " come on, no such thing, I didn't win or lose money, you guys kidding me?"

It really depend on luck, even if the package is small, if it catches the custom's eye, too bad. small amount they know cannot get too much, they close one eye. Also, can you guys stop openning package in front of the custom officer anymore? once they know PERTH MINT ship silver and gold coin, it will just grab their attention everytime they see perth mint or other MINT on the shipper's name.

chef




Like to know what you have coming?

PS everyone feel free to buy overseas, but the few experience I have and goldchan have is the same :
- be ready to wait up to 4 months for your shipment.
- Supplier may play you out and there's nothing you can do about it
- Custom tax is random, coins or bars, sales tax can be imposed at their whim
- after selling a large amount of silver, malaysia IRA will come asking you for TAX from your income.

Anyway, Good luck guys!! I need it too, as one of my shipment from overseas I have to call them every day for the past weeks to get update and they couldn't be bothered to give me one.

Hey thanks property, for the nice comment, I was just doing what I should do, as a businessman. Anyway, let me know if you need more coins.

And guys, as mentioned above, I'm chasing for the delayed shipment, once I have the confirmation delivery, i will inform you all, hold your horses. special coins and those no longer in production are really hard to come by, so it may take a while.

Hey guys,

We are all talking about malaysia custom here, so it's like talking about... "Hey I was at genting and I win RM 500 yesterday" Then the other guy say "no you're wrong! I lost RM 2,000 the same day! how can this be?" And the third guy say " come on, no such thing, I didn't win or lose money, you guys kidding me?"

It really depend on luck, even if the package is small, if it catches the custom's eye, too bad. small amount they know cannot get too much, they close one eye. Also, can you guys stop openning package in front of the custom officer anymore? once they know PERTH MINT ship silver and gold coin, it will just grab their attention everytime they see perth mint or other MINT on the shipper's name.

chef

PS everyone feel free to buy overseas, but the few experience I have and goldchan have is the same :
- be ready to wait up to 4 months for your shipment.
- Supplier may play you out and there's nothing you can do about it
- Custom tax is random, coins or bars, sales tax can be imposed at their whim
- after selling a large amount of silver, malaysia IRA will come asking you for TAX from your income.

Anyway, Good luck guys!! I need it too, as one of my shipment from overseas I have to call them every day for the past weeks to get update and they couldn't be bothered to give me one.

Hey thanks property, for the nice comment, I was just doing what I should do, as a businessman. Anyway, let me know if you need more coins.

And guys, as mentioned above, I'm chasing for the delayed shipment, once I have the confirmation delivery, i will inform you all, hold your horses. special coins and those no longer in production are really hard to come by, so it may take a while.

aiyah, if custom inside lowyat forum then from now on
everything from perth mint kena tax.

Hi guys,

Here's what coming, but some have to wait for a month or more..

- kook 2011 (all pre-ordered and booked, only a few pieces of mine I will sell to anyone who wants)
- pamp dragon (this one from bigwolf, not my own shipment)
- somalia elephant past year (I think 2011, 2010 and some older year)
- lunar tiger 2010 1oz (only a few pieces)
- Lunar dragon 2012 1oz (ordered long ago and still waiting)
- 5oz scottsdale prey bar
- kilo dragon coin (this is ordered by someone)

chef

PS all are a few pieces, ordered over a period of 2 months, addicted and overbought. ha ha...