EMS shipment cost is almost like 1 time higher then SAL lol..   Of course lah.. it's all depends on how expensive ur item will cost you... like me item below 1k~2k yen will go for SAL and normally item below 1k custom will not charge you lar.. well at least that's in my place here lor..

I would say in malaysia it's base on case to case.. can't say it for all cases!

Recently, order SD Gundam from hobbylink japan the custom didn't charge anything.. just ask me to collect the item from counter.. you'll receive one advise letter in white color to collect your item at local post office then that mean's good news lor.. (NO TAX) If you receive one orange card/advice letter then congratulation.. you KENA TAX!!!