For bags how much is the tax & duties?

Is multitools consider prohibited items? I just google and found multitools is under Tariff No.: 82032000. So it can be import to Malaysia?

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Added on May 31, 2011, 2:30 pmMod,

Please update TS post since the guide is not quite relevant anymore. Important things that i think are essential for buyer to know.. (i get this by googling and read some of member post)

Before you buy
1) Check if the item is prohibited. http://customs.gov.my/index.php/en/compone...ent/article/243
2) USUALLY below RM500 (including shipping and insurance) is not taxable
3) Try to get tariff code from the internet. One good website to search is http://tariff.e-to-china.com/
4) After you have the tariff check on the Royal Malaysian Customs for tax/duties impose at http://tariff.customs.gov.my/. Search by tariff code
5) ...... (add more)

If the item held by customs
1) You can assign an agent to pick up for you (eg Pos Malaysia)
2) You can go it by yourself and deal with the customs (i heard it will be a long process)


Or there are agents in Lowyat that provide service buying from overseas
1) http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1279719&hl=
2) http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1303309&hl=

Or you can use 3rd party service like http://www.vshub.com/

Some tips to our new buyer
1) Try to use shipment with tracking number to check if you items held by Malaysia customs
2) ....

Please update your successful bought items and tax(if any) for guidelines
1) ....
2) ....

This post has been edited by saladin7: May 31 2011, 02:33 PM

I bought some stuff from Gmarket and it's over RM500 value.

At Poslaju said
03-Jun-2011 03:21 Arrived at inward OE/Receive item at OE

at the Gmarket tracking system said,
14:28 03-Jun-2011 Handed over to Customs MYKULA
Customs retention reason : High-value goods - Official customs declaration required

so, do I have to pick it up or something ?

This post has been edited by syaa: Jun 4 2011, 09:44 AM

if i import a mobile phone from oversea will i get tax? for personal usage

No tax for mobile phone. Only have to pay for SIRIM approval.

Recently i just bought goods mainly apparel from UK. today i received email from DHL parcel pending tax clearance. I understood mine worth more than RM1k as per invoice and current exchange rate but what I dont understand is the exchange rate used by Customs as of 6/6/2011 for calculating sales tax is 1 Pound = RM6.4842. If they used rate like 1 Pound = RM5.1 or RM5.2, I still consider it acceptable.

Does any of you happen to face this kind of outdated exchange rate used by Customs?

Nope never happened to me. Go counter it back.

guys,

my item is detained at custom and i want to use pos malaysia as my agent.

the thing is i bought the item from oversea online forum and i pay using paypal as gift. so there is no sale invoice.

then when i want to fax my form, the pos malaysia also want the invoice.

so what now?

ya ya!! sometimes it's so confusing when we bought from online store, (not for selling purpose) We don't have invoice...=(
Or you may need to ask the store you give a help, email you the receipt.....

Hi, need some opinion here.

I want to ship a body spray (which contains no gas, plastic spray bottle, the spray is just like water, no smell).
But the rule is we cannot ship liquid..... And i really wish to know if i have any other ways to ship this thing to my friend in Austria.
(the post office lady told me there's no other ways though).
HELP

The spray/ pump? The bottle functions exactly like the bottle in this picture.




This post has been edited by Yulina: Jun 7 2011, 04:41 PM

oh shi.... will counter and make e-complaint in custom website later.

bro, usually whats the different between current rate and customs rate that you normally charged by customs?
for eg. current rate USD$1=RM3, custom rate USD$1=RM3.1?

Dude, can i ask about buying Zippo Lighter from US online store? How about the customs? And can the item be transport into Malaysia? Will they "rampas" the item?

Sounds like prohibited, needs permit.

This post has been edited by USAbuyer: Jun 8 2011, 11:31 AM

the dudes on my topic said lighter is not a problem... but u've said its prohibited. damn~ now i've second thoughts.

Hi guys, I am planning to import some supplements from USA (for bodybuilding). But I have checked the Customs Malaysia tariff and it says I need to obtain some sort of Certificate from MoH....does anyone know how to solve this? The officer say need to draw some sample for lab test in order to get that crap certificate-.-

what is SIRIM approval?
how much will it cost?

you can actually use the receipt from paypal for this. The custom will accept it also.

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Added on June 22, 2011, 2:14 pmin most case, the package will be tax if the total value is more than RM 500 inlcudesive of the cost+insurance+freight.

This post has been edited by mhyap1: Jun 22 2011, 02:14 PM

Hi, My friend is sending me IPAD 2 3g from CA, i just want to know if there is any tax or duty by custom and if i need to acquire a SIRIM approval for even 1 piece or no, i called customs and it was strange to know that there is no tax or duty by custom on IPHONE or IPADS. Moreover i am also looking for any good agent or linked person in custom who can help me getting my IPHONES IPADS and other cellular devices in KL as i dont want to be in any custom or SIRIM hurdles i just want delevery In town and that person or company can charge me even on per piece basis, my conssignment will be by air and weekly shipments.

Hi, no tax for mobile phone BUT you will need the Import Permit (AP) for Customs clearance.
Tweet me @ multrade or bobmy for further advise!

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Added on June 27, 2011, 12:10 pmHi, yes... there is no tax or duty for importing ipad, iphone (mobile phone) into Malaysia (MY). BUT the requirement of Import Permit is mandatory to import those stuffs. But you need to apply for Sirim Type Approval (TA) for your product before you can import in bulk for your local sales. There are so many process. But, if you only import less than 3 units, we can get the special approval & permit to clear the customs.

We can discuss further! Tweet me @ 'bobmy' or 'multrade'.

~ bob
MY TA Agent

This post has been edited by bobmy88: Jun 27 2011, 12:10 PM

what about if i buy a mifi modem that cost me rm350+ will that thing also got held by customs?
or do i need an Approval permit for this mifi modem. (The modem Huawei e583c)

Thank you.

This post has been edited by ahhazazi: Jun 27 2011, 07:27 PM

PSU, RAM, PC Case those stuff got tax?