for personal use i think they will not check 1-2units, for commercial, any device has signal / frequency transmit or receive use in Malaysia, you need to get SIRIM approval. example a mobile phone it has Bluetooth, GSM, HSDPA, GPS, WIFI, Radio frequency etc, then you need apply each frequency test report at SIRIM and you need provide them testing device, each report they will charge you RM5000 - RM8000. unless the device principal, like apple, samsung, they already have the original test report, then you don't need that but provided the device principal can give your a letter and original copy full equipment test report.

anyone got the tariff/hs codes for headphones and earphones?

8518301000.. it's dutiable & taxable items.

dont get too complicated.. just declare it as watch... make your life simple..

This post has been edited by Sham903n: Apr 22 2013, 02:46 PM

yes..you're right..just declare it as watch.. watch is still watch.

Do I need to pay tax for a 1 unit of zippo lighter?

Lighter (Cigarrete Lighter) is tax free according to HS Code (9613209000).

This post has been edited by Laptab: Apr 23 2013, 07:09 AM

Hope somebody can help me.

I'm sick of living in fear of being robbed again and since I now live 2hours away from my parents house, I bought a fingerprint door lock to make sure my house door is always locked without excuses "forgot key la" or "yr father/mother always forget key" ever happening again...

I bought this fingerprint door lock from a seller in Korea and had it shipped here. I work in a free trade zone area so i thought if i addressed the item to me at my factory, it wouldnt get blocked at customs but since my luck is super ugly, it got blocked at Johor pos laju customs and i received the poslaju notification to go and collect the item. I called the customs office there and tried explaining that the destination address is a free trade zone and the customs officer asked me if it was personal or for company use....i freaked and said it was personal. so i'm planning to go and collect it this thursday but the problem is...the item is considered a door lock and at customs site, this is supposed to be 25%/ 10% taxed...i bought this item at USD280! i'm not willing to pay close to RM550 just for taxes...and i've been told i need to go to Sirim to get clearance and all those damn bluetape...I'm no rich guy and had to save like crazy to buy this lock for my parent's sake

I thought of going there with an invoice at usd85 and asking for leniency as i only bought 1 and it is not for resale...

I'd appreciate any advise on getting this cleared with minimal hassle and taxes....

This post has been edited by arturo: Apr 23 2013, 03:53 PM

your problem is a bit complicated.. about the tax, agree or not, you still need to pay the tax and some items need to apply for SIRIM permit etc in order to release it. You can try to send an email to Royal Customs (ccc@customs.gov.my, morning is the best time to send an email to them to get quick reply) to get exact explaination/clarification.

This post has been edited by Laptab: Apr 23 2013, 04:56 PM

this my personal experience. custom officer may ask you to proof of purchase like paypal, credit card statement, internet banking record, i have being asking login to paypal to proof them the item price after i say pay by paypal. your fake invoice may not work at the end. just beware and get prepared.

ymtong...yah...when i called the customs office and was transferred to the customs officer, he did ask me how was the transfer made and i said bank transfer. i dont think there is a way to cheat the actual purchase price unless i make a deal with the supplier to transfer usd85 and then he return the transfer back to me which would just be a waste of banking fees.

laptab...anyway for me to check about sirim approvals? this items has electronics but runs off 4 AA batteries...

has anybody had experience with tax reduction methods?

maybe you know some friend using paypal and you transfer to him 85usd wait after settle then refund by your friend, because paypal has 60days refund period. and no extra fees. just my thought.. never try.. hehe..

contact SIRIM QAS here; http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/index.php/en/contact-us/enquiry .

Lightsabers

Does this falls under Electronic equipment or Toys or Electronic games category?


After customization it will cost me Rm978 with Fedex shipping from US, how much will the tax be?

Toy

Lightsabers classified as toys (Customs HS Code 9503009900/9503005000) and subjected to tax as much as 10% (price+shipping).

Does a shirt will be tax? This one here and I bought with USPS First Class Mail, just one shirt only

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cut-the-Rope-Offic...6-/121094259842

Cotton-based shirts (Customs HS Code 6206300000) is subjected to tax @ 10% if the price+shipping above RM500, no tax imposed if under RM500 (price+shipping).

24-Apr-2013 10:47:59 Consignment held by custom for inspection.
High - value goods PPL BUTTERWORTH
24-Apr-2013 10:06:50 Consignment held by custom for inspection. PPL BUTTERWORTH

Should I wait for some more days or 100% need to pay already ?
(The item is exceed RM500 but marked as gift)

you should wait..maybe customs will contact you.

Just a reminder; if you buy something from overseas, avoid from ask your seller/shipper to mark your items as 'Gift', as it will just make your items held by customs longer and longer ;-) . Be honest as Royal Customs hate if you mark your items as 'Gift'.