Last week i ordered some Audio CD from CDJapan, only to find out the true ugly of malaysia custom

For my case, i choose FEDEX as the courier service, mainly because it's FAST. But what lies under was actually.... MALAYSIA BOLEH!

Here's the case, my package was declared as GIFT, so i was saved from the "TAXABLE ITEM" tax. That was until i found out this.

If you are buying from overseas and use a courier service (FEDEX,GDEX, watsoeverDEX...), Malaysia Custom actually charge a "KOS TAMBANG DAGANGAN" based on the weight of your parcel, and thus increase the original declared value of your parcel, and making it TAXABLE.

Based on the info from this guy HowToAvoidTax, item/parcel will only be taxed, if the total value is >RM500,

Penghantaran Melalui EMS[shipped through EMS]
Nilai Barang[Goods/Parcel Value] + Kos Pengeposan[Shipping Cost] = < RM 500 (Dikecualikan cukai)[non-taxable]
Nilai Barang + Kos Pengeposan = > Rm 500 (Dikenakan cukai sekiranya barang ditaksir bercukai)[taxable if goods declare as taxable items]
Nilai Barang + Kos Pengeposan = > RM 1000 (Jika Bercukai, akan dikenakan Borang Ikrar Kastam K1 dan dicukai)[if taxable item, required customs K1 form and taxable]
Nilai Barang + Kos Pengeposan = > RM 1000 (Tidak Bercukai, tidak dikenakan borang ikrar)[non-taxable item, not required customs declaration form]
Nilai Barang + Kos Pengeposan = > RM 2000 (Tidak Bercukai, Dikenakan Borang Ikrar Kastam K1)[non-taxable item, required customs K1 form]
Nilai Barang + Kos Pengeposan = > RM 10000 (Cukai atau tidak, Akan Kena borang K1A)[either taxable or non-taxable, required customs K1A form]


So for my parcel, the value declared was 10476YEN with conversion rate of 0.0328

Original Parcel Value: RM 343.61
Insurance: RM 3.44 (~1% of the original Parcel value i guess)
KOS TAMBANG DAGANGAN: RM 322.15

TOTAL PARCEL VALUE: RM 669.20

My parcel value become RM600++!! and so i was taxed 10%, making me receive the Customs Duties of RM66.92!

This is what stated at my Duty Tax Invoice


So how they calculate the KOS TAMBANG DAGANGAN? I was surprised when i receive this from FEDEX.

As my parcel was from Japan, and my parcel weight 1.8KG, based on the table they provided me below:

JAPAN
0 - 6.4KG -> RM322.15 (Caj Minimum)
> 6.4KG -> RM50.03
> 45KG -> RM42.45
> 100KG -> RM37.52
> 300KG -> RM32.22
> 500KG -> RM32.22









This makes me more for BOLEHLAND....so im sharing this out.... For those who buy and postage using courier service, BE AWARE~

This post has been edited by PhantomLance: Jun 26 2013, 04:01 PM

No kidding man. I just bought something from the US and the same thing happened to me. I used FedEx too.

I thought I was fleeced.

Me too. I wasn't so clear about tax duties last time.

But NOW I KNOW

The rates in the jadual above seems accurate. It matches the amount reflected in my statement.

Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for sharing. Mod please help pin this thread so many will aware... darn... first post Malaysia increase price and now this.. seems like we need to go vacation overseas to get our things now. sigh

thanks for sharing a good info.

Does this apply to all FedEx deliveries? because I am considering ordering from CDJ too but not sure if I should use FedEx or EMS because FedEx seems to be cheaper for the weight of my items

Never have such problem with dhl so far. Didn't you have included the FedEx cost on the shipment paper works? If not, the customs would calculate it based on the mentioned rate which is very high. Cheers

I brought some electronic components from Mouser, arrived today and was Taxed at rm194, when the item was only rm163.

Does TAX applies to electronic components?..
Components :
Capacitor, Temperature IC, Microcontroller, Thermoelectric Module and Voltage Pump IC.

Is this reasonable? =.=

omg gg for diy ppl

-low currency, low income, double the charge ma.. if not, how and who wanted to cover? later bankrupt u know..
if cant effort to don't buy la.. haha..

nice sharing

But if I choose to have my item delivered by a non-courier service, I will be exempted from this thing right? The downside is that I have to wait a long time for my stuff to arrive.

Do 'non-courier services' exist anyway?

This post has been edited by Fushigidane: Jul 6 2013, 08:40 PM

Just purchased 2 trading card on ebay which cost me RM16X and RM8XX

Request the seller to stated only USD 150 on the invoice.

Am I getting charged if the seller shipped through EMS?

Hi, need some SIFUs to guide me for the custom tax. Previously I did import for more than 10-20 shipments since last year and all that never have problem with the calculation.

For this time, I received the custom invoice from DHL through online (haven't finish clearance yet coz I haven't agree on the duty amount).

This time calculation really seems headache for me as they include with Freight and Insurance charges which I really wonder why with their double standard. I just received a huge shipment 10 days ago and it just count (invoice amount USD x currency x 10% tax =total amount)

While this time they calculate (invoice amount USD x currency x 10% tax =total amount + Freight + Insurance = Final Amount )

Please help :'( Really sad as DHL / custom broker always have different 'guideline' based on their own judgment.

Sad sad sad sad sad.gif

As far as i know, those tax were declared and fixed by our Gov Customs. Nothing to do with what type of courier company as those tax were charged to the courier company, and they charge us back. This time im ordering some toys from HK through ebay. Shipped by EMS. Following cheeho04's advice i have asked the seller to declare and separate the shipping cost and item cost. Lets just see what will happen.....

this is getting nasty...

I also kena but from receipt they put 0 tax someone cancel it.. weird.. my item not yet reach Malaysia already received sms from Fedex...

So based from the info, anything >500 will be taxed. I don't quite understand on the weighting though. If my item is around 400 inclusive of the shipment costs and weighs few kilos i.e. ice skates, will that taxed?

bump!

so f*** up, i thought to buy a electronic. seems like need to cancel. :/


no. electronic no tax. so total is rm194 + rm 163?

This post has been edited by cj7: Sep 29 2013, 10:41 PM

I also experienced the same thing today! My DHL package (valued less than RM500 incl postage) been held at the custom office. Feel so sad.... never face this problem for my previous US purchases via USPS.

Bought some stuff from Amazon, value about RM480 including shipping, and no tax. Got customs form but no weird Caj Tambang Dagangan..

I thought of getting something from Japan via UPS..but I guess that's it..no more to be safe

This post has been edited by deejay220989: Oct 19 2013, 04:18 AM

WIll EMS be taxed the same way? Is EMS considered as courier?

This post has been edited by Judecat: Oct 24 2013, 06:05 PM

Bro...CAJ MIN(RM) with NORMAL(RM) is what different?

JAPAN
0 - 6.4KG -> RM322.15 (Caj Minimum)
> 6.4KG -> RM50.03
> 45KG -> RM42.45
> 100KG -> RM37.52
> 300KG -> RM32.22
> 500KG -> RM32.22

Using the above as contoh,
if your parcel is >= 6.4kg -> u kena RM50.03 (normal caj)
if your parcel is < 6.4kg -> u kena RM322.15 ( Caj Minimum)

Yup. Most probably

Thanks a lot bro...if post EMS odds kena tax??

DHL-Express call up, USD267+ value items taxed me RM480+, it was 42.5kg btw. All non-taxable computer peripheral.

Well bro this one i cannot confirm....u know la our customs all work depends on their mood. If he/she thinks the parcel/package is taxable...he/she will tax you anyhow. So to be safe undevalued your parcel to not more than RM500 if possible..

Did you ask for explanations from DHL? share out if yes The more we know about the stories behind those bustard custom rules the safer we are

concur

Anyone got this charges if using usps or expedited intrnationl shipping?

if my case is like this, will it tax?

Ship from USA to KUL, Item camera bag (duty free)

Item USD100
Shipment USPS International USD30

Total USD130 (RM429)

Will I still kena the cos tambang tax?

Crap, importing a popcorn hour that cost $237 sent via DHL and now got taxed $109.40.
I thought electronic items such as media player are tax exempted?

wa.....wtf kastam
apparently less weight parcel is charge ridiculously higher than heavier parcel until it is mover than minimum weight. WTF is that kastam?!

Are u sure about the calculation? If that the case, than i'll be happy to buy anything that heavier than 6.4kg.

All this while, I thought caj minimum means u will be charged RM322.15 if ur item weighs no more than 6.4kg. If the weight more than 6.4kg, let say between 6.4 - 44kg, they will charge u 322.15 + 50.03 = 372.18.

BTW, i bought many items from overseas, but so far i'm very lucky. The last item i bought was coach handbag for my wife from ebay USA and the value is more than RM1,000, but no tax imposed.

The heaviest item i ever bought from oversea is PSU - Thermaltake Tough power 1200watt.. Safely reach my hand but i think that time, all computer components are non-taxable.

Didn't have that confirmed as those infos were given by Fadex and not directly by the Kastam Diraja Malaysia and so far did not seen anyone use EMS with parcel over 6kg.

ordered something cost around Rm60 and shipped via EMS.. less than 100g.. let see what will happen.. If kena Rm322 tax, i GG..

This post has been edited by zeliustitan: Dec 18 2013, 02:59 PM

SXXT, didnt see this thread before
now i get the case
tax rm6x same case as thread starter
wtf kastam charge less weight for higher price
means if i bring in many things for sell then i kena less compared to others? LOL
stupid estimation for the shipping charges RM3xx charged which is the same as the total cost of shipment+item cost

WTF malaysia kastam damn know lubang to get money
with such calculation no nid to say wont get tax coz for sure it will exceed rm500
did they study ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS or at least MATHEMATICS?

okay, latest info i get from fedex themselve

due to the shipper didnt show clearly about the shipping cost
kastam will assume the shipping cost according to the chart provided by thread starter which will be rm322.15 for <6.4kg (from Japan)

TO AVOID THIS,
REMEMBER DO NOT ASK SHIPPER DECLARE YOUR ITEM AS GIFT (as they will just show out the total cost rather than the breakdown of the figures)
WHEN THERE IS NO SHIPPING COST DECLARED, THEY CHARGE U RM322 FROM JAPAN

I just suffed this case buying from cdjapan
so for those who want to buy from them remember DO NOT tick the SEND AS GIFT option especially when your total value is lower than RM500 else u will actually paying more which is unlogic LOL

my item total 12000 yen which is RM384(rate assume 0.032) including shipping
they assume my total value =
rm384 + some little charge(few ringgit, forgot what charge is it) + so called KOS TAMBANG DAGANGAN RM322
= rm703
but according to fedex they say 12000 yen convert with 0.0318 = rm31x LOL dono how they calculate but

anyway it charge 10% from the total value (RM 65+) which cost me rm65.22
in the end my total pay for the items = rm408(VISA card charge more than usual rate) +rm65.22 (additional charge becoz of ticking GIFT option )

In conclusion,

lesson learnt: do not declare ur item as gift and ask ur shipper to declare the shipping fee clearly else kastam will charge u for shipping according to their BOLEH rate. malaysia kastam do not encourage us to buy gift or receive gift from oversea. they want us to support local products

good luck all

not that custom encourage to purchase item from online oversea...
BUT send as a GIFT tactic???
they already aware of this TACTIC to avoid taxes long time ago
unless you can really prove that the item is send to you as a gift???
BUT if the sender a well known forwarder company/online shopping services...of course they can tell you're bluffing....
just lower the VALUE of the ITEM...
but it also a subject to custom inspection....randomly and suspicious parcel

btw..i'm more concern about you statement here..

how does FeDex doesn't know their own shipping cost???

or do you mean by ITEM cost??

I think what he means is the seller did not state any keywords of "Shipping Fees" in the documents. Some seller just put a total value that includes shipping fees as a total declared value of the item. I realized this is what shows at my invoice from CDJapan.

this is just wrong....
partly the seller fault....
in their invoice it should clearly stated the shipping cost or FREE shipping
and when they write it on the courier slip...
declared value must be lower than what is shown on the invoice which is include the shipping cost...

btw saw your CDjapan site...and i check there's a clause there
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/help/payment.html#9

so it's partly also your own fault if you select this option....

So ur suggesting that if for my case if i did not mark it as gift, i could've avoid being tax?

me also same case.

because free shipping, so the shipping cost is 0.

end up ST10%, but RM65+

my total value of T-Shirt = USD 81 @ RM273 free shipping

so they simply add RM273 + RM380 = RM653 @ ST10% = RM65.30

i worry buy more, tax more, that's why my purchase very minimum already.

can anybody advise if i buy T-Shirt from US worth USD 250 @ RM825, is it ST10% = RM82.50 ?

if yes, then it's more worthy to buy more / bulk order, rather than little quantity.

I think this is standard charges, tax is based on value of good plus freight charges.

well i guess is cdjapan fault, from the statement about gift, even i ticked, it will not show value in the packing slip, which is only a clear list of what u ordered and its put inside the box. But still outside there will be a invoice listing those values. The problem is cdjapan didnt fill in the freight charge. Now i am having 2nd attempt without ticking gift option, but from the statement guess will still kena tax if they attempt not to fill in the freight charge again. (dono why, mayb to reduce their actual sales bill so that they can avoid part of sales tax? since their bills are all without shipping charge..or thats fedex tactic? suppose a courier company shouldnt let ur customer fill the form or declare incompletely. Even u fill in 1 yen still consider filled rather than allow them empty the space. Free shipping should have a clear statement. Courier companies should reject those forms not filled properly LOL
Even we do postage locally, when u fill in the bill, the ppl will also guide and ensure u to fill in all information. But fedex seems didnt do their job

even if not mark as gift, guess it will still subjected to tax if cdjapan didnt fill in the freight charge again. I tried to mail them about this case but they didnt reply for few days. Before that, i ask about the gift option, they told me its the same as normal they will declare same things in invoice outside the box. But when i ask them whether it is able to help me fill in the actual shipping cost, they didnt reply me mail already. Not sure its coincidence(since my parcel is sent today before they reply me the latest question so they dont wan to change their paperwork) or they make silence in the case. So i hav bad predict that my another parcel will be kena tax again. This time even higher item value LOL...it should reach these few days lets see how..currently i am asking amazon whether they will provide a clear statement in their invoice. if cdjapan still refuse to fill in while amazon will provide clearly, then its time to say goodbye to cdjapan maybe

This post has been edited by swx999: Feb 24 2014, 11:09 PM

agree with all the points you said. However since CDJapan sometimes still have better deal, i'll shop with them with the safe limit of purchase not over RM200. that's the only biggest hope now

i received my parcel, and its the same case again
the invoice is not filled with carriage value
cdjapan claim that the invoice is done by fedex, so i assume that they just provide the custom value to fedex and other paperworks are done by fedex
while fedex malaysia claim that the error is due to shipper didnt fill in carriage value
so i guess its fedex japan that made the error

this time i called to waive the tax, but only managed to deduct some
cdjapan declare the custom value with the price excluding shipping (before discount using points)
my total value is 13313 yen + 2340 yen = 15653yen
still exceeded rm500 so kena rm51 tax but better than before rm76 tax

the office told me this time they help me deduct ( means next time might not be able to do so?)

while i ask the deliverman, he is friendly and kind enough to tell me that i can always apply for waiving if i provide sufficient proof for the actual shipping fee payment to them by calling to clearance department

so if ur items before discount + shipping < rm500 then u can apply for it
its better to contact cdjapan about the missing carriage value field as they tell me no ppl told them this case before zzz
(maybe other countries are subjected to tax no matter how much the parcel value is, i asked amazon the same thing and they oso feels like its a fresh case)
really dono whose responsibility to fill in the carriage value field

Bought RM150 from mouser including free shipping from FedEx International.

FedEx freight charges = RM402++ based on the custom calculation

Tax RM200++

WTH!!!

From FedEX:

We will declares base on invoice declaration.
Invoice declaration:
Example 1.
Item: RM500
Shipping/Freight: RM405
We will declares as RM908.08 (RM500 + RM5(Insurance) + RM403.08(Freight)
We will not include RM405 as invoice had breakdown the freight and item value.

Example 2.
Item: RM905
Shipping/Freight: NIL
We will declares as RM1317.13 (RM905 + RM9.05(Insurance) + RM403.08(Freight)
If the no breakdown of freight amount, we will declares RM905 as item value add the custom approved freight.

Example 3.
Item:RM500
Shipping/Freight: NIL
We will declares as RM908.08 (RM500 + RM5(Insurance) + RM403.08(Freight)
We will add the custom approved freight rates and item as RM500.

Printed Circuit Board – Bare Board (without component assy) – 8534.00.000 (nil&10%) – 10% Sales Tax.
Printed Circuit Board Assembly – Component Assembly Board – 8537.10.990(15%&10%- 15% Import Tax & 10% Sales Tax.

USB Cable – 8544.42.920 (30%&10%) – 30% Import Tax & 10% Sales Tax.

Thanks
Best Regards

Senior Custom Broker (CDN)
FedEx Express, Malaysia

Just for others info. Dont declare shipping as free. US shipping at least 6kg. Below 6kg, RM398++ will be used as the minimal shipping charge!

This post has been edited by John Blue: May 14 2014, 02:57 PM

So let me get this straight.

I will be buying speaker components from the US. The shop will be using UPS, and CIF cost is about RM444.

So the safest way is to have the cost of items broken down into each individual component? So the shipment cost is clearly stated.

Same problem happen to me when i purchase a bag and cloth from A&F USA

Below is the trailing email between me and Malaysia Custom, I found out that those CIF is by FedEX, anyone know how to get the latest 2014 calculation chart??

Perhaps I call and write to FedEX, but seen no answer from them



From: KLIA ADMIN <admin.klia@customs.gov.my>
Date: July 4, 2014 at 4:45:01 PM GMT+8
To: Alex >
Subject: RE: Pertanyaan Mengenai Pengecualian Duties Kastam

Salam Sejahtera.

Setelah merujuk kepada cawangan yang berkaitan dimaklumkan tuan perlu merujuk kepada egen FedDex ini kerana Pihak Kastam tidak menentukan Kadar Tambang bagi setiap dagangan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Cawangan Perancangan Korporat,

JKDM LTA KL


From: Alex ]
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 5:37 PM
To: KLIA ADMIN; Al
Subject: Re: Pertanyaan Mengenai Pengecualian Duties Kastam

Salam 1 Malaysia Cik Siti,

Berpandukan kepada perbualan telepon pada 3 Julai 2014, jam 4.23pm , bersama-sama ini dilampilkan juga surat maklumbalas dari pihak kastam KLIA bertarikh 27 Jun 2014.

Saya juga nak minta tanya berkenaan penakrifan "Pelarasan Kos Tambang dan insurans bagi dagangan yang dihantar melalui syarikat-syarikat kurier ke malaysia 2014". Bolehkah kak siti bagi saya jadual terbaharu 2014???

Berdasarkan sistem C.I F (Cost, Insurance & Freight) tidak melebihi RM 500.00, Bagaimanakah penakrifan "FX 19- Kuala Lumpur - MYKUL - 0.00 - 795.13 -403.08" yang ada pada Bill W 20106049865 (dilampilkan). Dari pada jadual pihak kastam yang ada online, Min Wt bagi negara USA 9.7 kg, manakala caj min ialah 379.98 dan Normal ialah 39.37. Macam mana penakrifan berdasarkan freight jika "free shipping"??? bukankah ia sepatutnya 0.00???? dan macam mana jika Kos penghantran (shipping fees) dikenakan berdasarkan lingkungan kos penghantaran???

Diharap pihak kastam dapat memberi maklumbalas kepada saya tentang kemusykilan yang timbul.

Regards,
W



On Wednesday, June 27, 2014 4:40 PM, KLIA ADMIN <admin.klia@customs.gov.my> wrote:

Salam Sejahtera.

Setelah merujuk kepada cawangan yang berkaitan dimaklumkan bahawa pengecualian untuk dagangan atau barang-barang yang diimport melalui Express Handling Unit (EHU) diberikan kepada nilai C.I.F (Cost, Insurance & Freight) tidak melebihi RM500.00.

Pertanyaan mengenai pengecualian duti kastam yang didakwa oleh tuan ini adalah nilai F.O.B (Free On Board).

Oleh yang demikian, tuan tidak layak mendapat pengecualian dari duti / cukai di bawah Seksyen 103(1) Akta Kastam 1967.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Cawangan Perancangan Korporat,

JKDM LTA KL



On Wednesday, June 25, 2014 5:05 PM, KLIA ADMIN <admin.klia@customs.gov.my> wrote:


Salam sejahtera.

Pertama sekali terima kasih kerana menghubungi Jabatan kastam Diraja Malaysia Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai perkara ini.

Kami akan memajukan perkara ini kepada cawangan yang berkaitan dan maklumbalas akan diberikan dalam kadar segera.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Cawangan Perancangan Korporat,

JKDM LTA KL

From: Alex ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:35 PM
To: KLIA ADMIN
Cc: Alex
Subject: Pertanyaan Mengenai Pengecualian Duties Kastam

JABATAN KASTAM DIRAJA MALAYSIA.
LAPANGAN TERBANG ANTARABANGSA KUALA LUMPUR.
PEJABAT PENGARAH KASTAM KLIA.


Salam 1 Malaysia

Tuan,

Pertanyaan Mengenai Pengecualian Duties Kastam

Merujuk Kepada perkara diatas, saya telah menbuat pesanan baju dan Bag secara online dan menerima bungkusan daripada Fed Ex AWB No : 586717131337 bertarkh : 16 Jun 2014.

Untuk Makluman Tuan, bungkusan saya dikenakan cukai jualan sebanyak RM 84.51 Resit Rasmi : AM0186692 berno. Siri 2014-06067464(18-06-2014 22:24:17).Saya ingin menbuat Pertanyaan Mengenai pengecualian cukai jualan bawah nilai RM500 berdasarkan Invois penjual.

Dari maklumbalas perbualan telefon dengan pihak kastam KLIA pada 23 dan 24 Jun 2014 jam 11.30 pagi, saya difahamkan bahawa Barangan Peribadi Yang Dikecualikan Dari Duti / Cukai Di bawah Seksyen 103(1) Akta Kastam 1967,adalah barangan denagn jumlah nilai dibenarkan untuk pengecualian tidak melebihi RM500. Adakah cukai jualan tidak patut dicaj atas bungkusan saya kerana nilai asalnya adalah USD 119.00 (RM 388.17) berdasarkan invois penjual berno.60000006102907 (Dilampil bersama).

Untuk makluman tuan, pihak kastam juga telah menyuruh saya menbuat panggilan kepada Fed Ex tentang "Custom Duty Tax Advice). Daripada jawapan pegawai senior FedEX Ms Mala Subramanian -Staff No. 408558 beliau memberitahu bahawa,
berpandukan Resit Import/Eksport dan Zon Bebas KLIA (W20106049865), segala takrifan adalah dari pihak Kastam KLIA dan saya perlu menbuat Aduan kepada Pihak kastam untuk mendapat penjelasan dan menuntut balik jumlah yang telah dibayar.

Dari penjelasan pihak kastam yang lepas saya pernah diberitahu bahawa berpandukan Sistem GATT valuation, hanya nilai asal invois dikenakan cukai, saya ingin mendapatkan penjelasan pihak tuan tentang IATA maximum charge rate, bukankah jika shipment fees is 0.00 dan harga barangan tidak melebihi RM 500, maka Cukai tidak dikenakan??

Diharap pihak tuan dapat menberikan maklumbalas kepada saya tentang Kemusykilan yang timbul, saya juga berbesar hati jika pihak kastam dapat mengembalikan cukai yang terlebih bayar

Jasa dan budi baik pihak tuan amatlah saya hargai. Bersama-sama ini disertakan salinan asal invois-invois dan surat aduan saya kepada FedEx


Yang Benar,
W

Hi I want to buy some computer item (Graphic card) from Ebay probably using UPS postage

The current Ebay system introduce this so called 'Global Shipping Program' that calculated import charges together upon payment of the item and promised 'No additional import charges at delivery!'

So how this will affect our Malaysia Kastam charges upon the item arrived here ??

Think of it as prepaid, you usually overpay abit, to avoid the hassle of customs clearance.


-Bryan

This post has been edited by eKLAN: Jul 8 2014, 09:53 PM

WOW! that's SERIOUS email there. Thanks for sharing out the story with all of us.
A little updates:
I've lately buying same Action Figures for JP, but this time i choose SAL that cost the lowest and longest to reach. So far been buying with 10K+ yen for 2 times, it arrived nicely.

Hi,

I'm facing problems also with my shipments, 7 in total. I split my packages to avoid being taxed and although they are below the RM500 (including freight), I've been slapped with duties. I've yet to see the Custom's boss for my shipments on hold.

However, I would like to add to the above quote selected. I've confirmed with the DHL agent (who's handling my shipments), that for packages weighing more than the minimum, in this case, above 6.4kg - 44kg, the charges will be 322.15 + 50.03 = 372.18 and not just 50.03. If it is 50.03, I will also be bringing back my orders by the container.

If any of you have the details of duty rates imposed for different type of items purchased overseas, please post here. I've been browsing through quite a number of sites and don't seem to get the correct answer.

One particular lady bought a branded handbag and was taxed 10% only. When I checked with my DHL agent, for a canvas bag from Gap, it was 25% + 10%.

Appreciate any feedback on the duty rates.

Thank you.

Wah this thread an poor you people. I bought a few CDs from Taiwan and UK, 1 or 2 CD at a time. The seller declared the price usd6 with normal airmail. This one from UK also tax exempt. Cd no tax ah?

From custom officer "Hasil siasatan mendapati, pihak agen penghantaran Fedex telah mengikrar dagangan tersebut dengan Borang Kastam 1 no pendaftaran P241050133309/14 mengikut nilai dagangan yang tertera pada invois pembelian dan memasukkan caj tambang minimum yang ditetapkan mengikut IATA rate, iaitu berat kurang daripada 9.7 kg dari USA kadar minimum RM403.08."

Buying from all Europe or US countries 99.99% sure kena tax if taxable! This applies to FedEx, DHL and etc.

Sorry for noob question. I've read through from post #1.

So if I purchase from China, and put it on the package the item value USD$20.00 and shipping USD$10.00 , then I will most probably not be tax?

how about buying toys from japan? will you get the dagangan tax???? for personal only

how it works?


just say the toy weight 1.9KG.. cost RM550 ? how to calculate?

This post has been edited by LGGL: Jan 11 2015, 11:11 PM

Kos tambang dagangan isnt this is fall under business?

How about individual usage???

Hi, I would like to ask you a question. I'm not understand how the custom charge.

I buy a phone charging cable from China.
Parcel + Shipping Fees = RM40.00
My parcel not over 1kg.
Will my parcel be charge by custom or not ? If charge will charge how much ? 10% or Normal Caj ?

Hi...as i said the case that i stated out here is courier using EMS services such as fedex or DHL etc. i am not aware how other type of courier will have what sort of charges. On my experience, using sea shipping has the lowest risk from getting ur item detained by customs.

Comes April 1 where GST is applied, will GST and other tax be applied on total value <RM500?
Can anyone verify this?

Hi Folks,

been reading on this thread for a bit but am a little confused. Hoping someone can clarify things for me.

1) if U.S (less than 6.4kg) item cost is less than RM500 & shipping charges is free but invoice only puts one total figure, then we get charged some RM3++ by customs? (assuming no tax involved for the item)

2) same as above but this time invoice states item cost & also shipping cost (assuming free shipping) then we don't get whacked with the RM3++ shipping charge?

hopefully someone can make a clearer picture out of this.

thanks

Hi, please be aware that it is now 2015 and the tariff shown is for 2013-2014... now they might have different rates/calculation. To really confirm your shipping tax it is best to give our lovely KASTAM DIRAJA MALAYSIA a call or submit ur enquiries online via http://www.customs.gov.my/en/cu/Pages/cu_xpert.aspx

All the best to you

Hi all,

I want to give my take on this ruling as I have bought a few items from the US and shipped via FedEx & UPS for the past couple of weeks.

If the seller correctly puts in the shipment amount/value in the tax invoice / shipping document, the customs and FedEx/DHL broker will take this value instead of the Kos Tambang Dagangan.

e.g.
BlackRapid Sport - bought for USD74, FedEx shipment cost USD30 - around RM400 in total - I was not taxed for this shipment
Spigen Cases - in total around USD100, DHL shipment cost USD30 - around RM470 in total - I was not taxed for this shipment
GoPro Smart Remote - bought for USD80, FedEx shipment cost USD30 - around RM420 - I was taxed for this shipment! Why? Because the seller only declared the value for the GoPro Smart Remote, and not the shipping value. Ultimately they calculated RM300 for the Smart Remote and RM300++ for the shipping value

So please put a note for the seller to also declare the shipping cost/value, if not, customs would use the "kos tambang dagangan" schedule that they have, to calculate the tax.

i was purchased watch from the ebay,
the watch = RM630
shipping = RM 66.66

so i will be taxed by custom ?
when u know u get taxed by custom?
issit the deliver man deliver the item to your house then you need pay on the spot or u need collect your item at malaysia custom yourself and pay?

For ur Qs:
so i will be taxed by custom ?
-you'll need to call kastam diraja to confirm it
when u know u get taxed by custom?
-when your item is being held by kastam officers. they will call you or send notice to you
issit the deliver man deliver the item to your house then you need pay on the spot or u need collect your item at malaysia custom yourself and pay?
-if you choose EMS delivery(for my case, FeDex), they will ask you to pay when item delivered to you. Pay or they send back to sender and consider unsuccessful courier. Whatever no-logical tax you'll need to see kastam diraja and deal with the officers to get rebate or claim.
-for other type delivery service, you'll need to call your delivery company to confirm

Safe to order goods online now ?

Items value from uk RM100.Shipping cost RM68.

Will kena custom tax or not ?

I have bought like a dozen times from Japan, all using EMS and usually they are in RM3xx to 4xx range, highest was RM480 including shipping. All reached my doorsteps without any fuss.

i wonder if it has something to do with seller not declaring this properly.

Hi guys, I just want to double check with you is video projectors being taxed nowadays? I just bought a smart projector and got taxed RM343.64 including GST.

How can I apply for refund?

Is it possible to declare shipping value in SAL (unregistered) shipping? It seems that there is no place to fill in the shipping value in the SAL shipping invoice form like EMS did. Now I'm considering to buy stuff (which including free shipping) from Amazon and requesting the Japan seller to declare the shipping value on the shipment invoice, but it seems impossible to do so. That kos tambang dagangan is really MONSTEROUS!

This post has been edited by Eric2190: Jun 11 2015, 02:47 PM

Amazon Japan uses DHL only, and u get your items as fast as in 3-4 days. And no worries because Amazon and DHL declared the item price and shipping costs clearly in the invoice attached. I got a big box in, like, 35 to 40cm at the longest dimension yet the shipping costs is only 1400yen.

If your area is not serviceable by DHL u will see a message in your tracking number "delivery arranged no details expected". It means is coming to you the next day - they passed the parcel to poslaju to complete the delivery. Those in penang and kl shouldbt have this issue though, DHL delivers it to u directly.

It is FedEx from what i know that had the tendency to get into trouble with customs. And shipping big boxes from USA is very expensive.

This post has been edited by EXkurogane: Jun 11 2015, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the detailed reply. Anyway, I forgot to mention that the item that I was going to buy is from an Amazon US seller (not fulfilled or tagged with Amazon tag), but the item is shipped from Japan. Hence, I didn't aware about the DHL stuff at first place, and I just checked from my order status which provides me a tracking ID from SAL registered. Hopefully there will be no hassle as the total value of the shipment is below RM400.

Ah, items not fulfilled by Amazon will not use DHL. Amazon japan seems to have some kind of contract with DHL, hence cheap price; i think they ship a lot of stuff in bulk at once, probably at least half the content in a cargo plane is Amazon stuff. It makes sense because all DHL shipments by Amazon use Hong Kong as a transit stop for a few hours before being dispatched to Other countries. They have a HQ there.

Registered SAL is relatively safe, customs are not that strict. From japan to Malaysia average 12-15 days.

I just called Kastam today, they said they will charge 6% for GST. You need to tell them the items you are buying and they will give you the rate for import duty. Mine was 20% plus 6%(GST). The import duty depends on the item itself.

This post has been edited by maz07: Oct 15 2015, 10:08 PM

Can anyone please advise on below:

CIF
C-Cost of imported product
I- Shipment insurance
F - Freight cost

My question, the F portion is as per actual freight/shipping cost or calculated as per government "jadual kos tambang bagi dagangan"?

Thanks in advance.

Guys, I am buying GPU + PSU from Amazon.

Cost of items combined: US$ 245.00 (~RM960)
Cost of shipping: $38.50

Shipping company: Aramex

Guys, I really hope you can help me understand how much (if at all any) I have to pay for this.

1) Do I have to pay for the "Jadual Kos Tambang" based on the table in OP? I believe Amazon clearly outlines in the invoice the shipping cost.

2) Do I have to pay import duty fees? If yes, how much is the rate for electronic components?

3) Do I have to pay for any other taxes like GST? If yes, will GST be 6%?

In my case, do I have to absorb these fees, or will Amazon absorb the fees?

Thanks!

This post has been edited by contestchris: May 3 2016, 04:03 PM

Err .... I dun really get u bro ....
If based on what indicated by the CDN, no matter the invoice stating the shipping / freight cost is NIL or not, they will still declare their own RM403.08 as Freight Charge mah? Not meh? So mean original invoice stating shipping free or not, it doesn't matter, bcuz they will die die declare RM403.08 as Freight Charge.
But then bro u suggest us don't declare shipping as free?
Very confuse man

So does your item arrive smoothly? I was planning to buy something from Massdrop also GPU. but cost around RM2k. I still do not understand how CIF been calculate from Parcel services.

Hi All,

I would like to buy used cpu from US + coolers. It would cost about RM1000 and shipping cost approximately RM250

With regards to this custom tariff, is my item free of tax? So is my total costs only RM 1250?

Maybe since the custom tariff stated Nill on the import rate. But do not forget on the 6% gst.

Anyone here has imported from US an educational toy (like iPad etc)

Curious to know the SST or tax on it