all my anime dvd shipped using Fedex regular mail, only got tax once, other time no problem. for priority shipping (2-3 days) I have only used DHL twice, direct release, don't even have custom stamp haha, no tax

I use FedEx before..sometimes direct release..

But as usual for couriers..if total cost is below RM500 (shipping cost + item cost), tax exempted.

Die. I brought about RM2k thing from HJL and they using sal for shipment. The custom going to tax me kau kau.

ermmm.. i emailed to UPS Malaysia with the following info:

1. Description of merchandise: Reduced scale model/figure kits
2. Quantity: 1 consignment of 2 items
3. Value of merchandise: USD$129.30 (~RM437.25)

They replied back that I need to pay 10% sales tax.. kinda turned me off about using their service sudah.. =.="

are you sure? i thought that their policy is that they will ship by EMS even though u request SAL for items more than 15,000 yen (~RM440)

but never the less.. RM2k no matter what shipment u use still taxable..

Nice..RM2000..if lost somewhere on Earth say bye bye since SAL is not trackable.. -.-
Usually if something goes over RM500 ppl already use EMS..

Thats weird..I've used UPS before..forgot the total price..I think about RM200 but no tax.

You should actually call the customs and not UPS coz I've called UPS before and it seems that they said anything also kena tax -.-

Sorry my mistake. I didn't check the content what they send. Yesterday check the detail and found out they send half of my order. The total value is RM800+ and using SAL. Not sure why they choose SAL because I did state there to use EMS. Hopefully the custom don't tax me that high. For the next shipment I think the tax is very kau kau.

hey guys if using shipment from US like piority airmail isit considered as SAL???? actually what is the maximum about we can import by using SAL......

From what I know, there is no max or min about we can import using SAL as the custom will tax us no matter what value of item we ship in using SAL...... I was told by custom officer in that way........
Just depend on luck if they dont want to detain your item.......
I am lucky to escape for a few times but finally kena once last month.......
He actually recommend me to use EMS as using EMS, once is lesser than RM500, custom wont tax you........

Collect my item last week. Kena tax 15% plus RM18 for the custom fill form. Total RM142. Not that bad at all. thaught will kena rm300+. From the custom book I check, the toys that we import is 5% tax and 10% sale tax. IF no tax, item must below rm500 or fall on toy carriage item.

yup, even i got a discount of 10000yen in the declared form when i went today.

10000yen discount in declare form?? If I not mistaken, japan custom side won't allow to do that.

Depends..

Last time when my mum went to collect my detained soundtracks from Play-Asia..she told the Pegawai Kastam taht these CDs are music CDs only..for children wan..

The original price of those CDs is RM180. So he kinda 'reduce' the price to RM100 and then apply the 30% tax for CDs. So my mum only has to pay RM30 instead of RM54.

Pegawai Kastam can also be kind ^^

hey guys, i planned to buy Black Saber from Play-Asia or 1999.co.jp
but are both trustable?

If got pwned by custom, what are the tips to avoid being charged for a high price?

Also i'm afraid that they might catagorize Saber as adult material and hold back the item >.>

Please, i need advice, thanks

They don't really check what you brought. If the item is over RM500, they just tax you. For hobby kit, 15% tax unavoidable.

Both sites are trustable site..very trustable..

If you use courier service or EMS..you will not kena taz unless the total cost (item cost + shipping cost) is above RM500. If you use SAL or normal airmail, you might kena tax if you're unlucky..

If you kena tax, the customs will show you their 'tax book' as a proof that they are not lying about the tax charges to you.

If they wanna hold back the item, you can try to argue that its not an adult material. The best is to buy from local toy shops..no need to be afraid of customs lolz!

Thanks for the info.
I would really prefer to order from local toy shops, but I just don't know which shop provide such service with a good price...
i live in penang btw...

The best would be XL-Shop -> www.xl-shop.com
XL-Shop provides free shipping if your orer is more than RM200 ^^.

You might wanna try Toon Shoppe at One Stop Midlands. Its at the 4th floor I guess..but they dun have many choices and their prices are very expensive.

(I'm from Penang too ^^)

Thanks.
I tried xl-shop, they don't have preorders yet, but i think i'll just wait.
Toon Shoppe is very....expensive :S and the boss doesn't like his customers >.>
anyway, thanks again and nice to meet you

Don't get scared by those custom and tax. You re not import those illegal thing. If your calculation price is worth to buy online (including shipping cost, convenient and tax) just get it. The max they can tax you is just 15%. (I ve the custom tax book to refer). Tell them is a hobby item for own use. Anything tax less and free tax take it as bonus. I ve purpose brought a model kits less than rm500 last week to see if the custom will tax me or not. Should be arrive next week. The kits is much more cheaper than local after the calculation.

Please take note that cheaper doesn't necessarily means better..

1. Customs can detain your parcel anytime with any reason. Some ppl just had to visit the customs and sign a declaration form and take their parcel..no tax involved. Its just a waste of time going to the customs office and also waste of petrol unless you're staying near their office.

2. Some custom officers will still tax you even though your total cost os less than RM500 coz some of them are dumb that they do not even know that they shouldn't tax you lolz! A few cases already happened..

3. If you're unlucky, you might receive your items in bad condition. You dun wanna waste your money sending back the item to exchange for a new one. If you buy locally, you can check the condition of the item before you buy it.
*Play-Asia doesn't do good packaging. Items can still get damaged even though I used FedEx.

4. Customs officers have the right to open your parcel. They might damage your stuff when they check it.

Just my point of view..no offense..but buying locally is much much better UNLESS you can save more than RM100 if you buy overseas hehe..

Conclusion..no customs no problem. They should be like U.S., no tax for collectible items..syok!