@bbjslee

tq mate

if i buy electronic goods and ship it to malaysia, how much is the tax?

What electronic goods?

Hp is electronic
Computer is electronic
Calculator is electronic
GPS is electronic

short question cuz my parcel was stuck in Kastam .......... reason?

"Customs retention reason : High-value goods - Official customs declaration required "

items in the parcel :
2 pairs of shoes (diff kind) less than RM 60
1 cd (around RM50)
1 poster (free)

.................. i should've ordered poison milk

WTF

if collecting on behalf of someone is it possible? I back track the thread mentioned need photostat copy of the receiver's IC ........ is that it?

damn malang to have parcel stuck in Kastam ....... damn bad experience with Kastam macik and pakcik

This post has been edited by jsgmart: Oct 8 2008, 10:36 AM

wanna ask if my ndsl cartridge need to tax ar??
value is about RM80

any idea how much is the custom tariff for bag?

I will be shipping some Nike stuffs, such as bandanas, t shirts.... from America.

Will they tax me? o.O Its just Nike =.=..

Is it confirmed that they won't tax me if the all my items worth total below RM500?

This post has been edited by Bepeon: Oct 12 2008, 05:42 PM

chances of getting taxed is low but they might withheld it if they go bonkers. next time, you could request the seller to declare the item as a "misc. computer accs."

bags i'm not too sure, but it should be taxable as it falls under the "fashion apparel" category but hey, tell you what, i've just received my seven pieces of printed round neck tees in a single shipment, customs ppl release it just like that. so, i guess, if you're buying just a bag, it should be ok, just make sure that the sender don't fancy sending stuff in the big fancy box

that is not correct, items that are taxable with the parcel value worth more than RM200 (excluding printed media eg. CDs, DVDs & BDs) have higher chances to get withheld at customs. they will not bother to hold items lower than RM200 value as the taxable amount is too low for them to earn moolah. Your luck depends on it too, keep your fingers crossed and make sure lady luck is smiling upon you if you order a whole lotta bunch of stuff in one shipment

This post has been edited by strayato.hirzaki: Oct 13 2008, 02:45 AM

Is there a customs hotline number to call to find out if my parcel has been withheld? My package was shipped 5 weeks ago but still no sign of it. It did not come with tracking and so far I've yet to receive any notice to collect the item at the Customs office. Thanks!

can i order food supplement from oversea? able to pass custom?

Call KLIA Mail & Courier Center 03-87871122 ext.130
tell them yr tracking number and ask them how's the status

If i were to order an xbox 360 console from amazon.com @ $199
shipping around $5.

How much would the custom charge me?

And will it be 100% that the custom will catch the item or is there a chance that the item will go under their nose (means they don't realise it)?

I was planning to get 2 sidekicks (from e-bay) for me and my bf, but after reading this thread I'm starting to have doubts.

The total cost was suppose to be around USD$680+ (inclusive of shipping via USPS), which would total to be around something like RM1400 (way over RM500 T_T).

Would like to know how they check the parcels and how come some people can get 'lucky' and some people get detained and gotta go through custom&sirim even though it's just 1 parcel and a present? How does the system work?

rm200 or rm500 ?

What about MP3 players (small credit card size one)? Fall under which category and is it taxable? If yes, how much?

I have an uncle in Japan and he is going to send me a bunch of stuff via EMS.
There is no particular theme/type/category to the items:
anime figurines
mangas
DVDs
food/snacks
random souvenir
Ipod
computer mouse (dont ask)
some cosmetic (for sis)

The package comes up to about 3+ kg.
What would be the best category to fill in on the EMS form. that would encounter minimal hassle?

Cosmetic is out due to need pharmacy AP.
Electronic is out due to Sirim AP.

That leaves only:
Household Goods
Sundries
Computer Parts
Personal Computer
Machineries

Based on http://tariff.customs.gov.my/
Computer Part and PersoCom looks like a safe bet, but does anyone more experience can chip in their 2cents?

Also would it possible/safe to lie about the value on the package on the EMS form?

thanks in advance.

what is the tax imposed for CCTV cameras or surveillance cameras? Anyone have any ideas if this are taxable under malaysia law. How about those hidden cameras? Are they legal to import it in ?thanks

anything besides drugs and etc etc are legal to import in. you just need to pay the taxes thats all.

went into kastam web site to check the word CCTV or Hidden Cameras, cannot find...
is it under Camera which is tax free item?


While reading Kastam Website , all electrical goods must get approval first?


read here...

http://www.customs.gov.my/index.php?option...d=34&Itemid=133

Electrical Goods
IMPORTATION OF ELECTRICAL GOODS
INTRODUCTION
Importation of electrical goods for domestic use as listed under Item 24, Fourth Schedule of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998 are subjected to approval certificate issued by the Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Energy Commission (MEC).
OBJECTIVE
This notice is issued to explain to the public regarding the electrical goods importation guideline for domestic use.
CURRENT PROCEDURE
Importation of electrical goods can be done in two ways:
Without MEC Approval Certificate requirement.
With MEC Approval Certificate requirement.
1. Importation without MEC Approval Certificate requirement.
a. Importation without MEC Approval Certificate requirement is allowed following these situations:
i) Used electrical goods for domestic use brought in by persons transferring / relocating to Malaysia;
ii) Electrical goods for domestic use brought in by passengers by air.

b. For importations such as the above, importers are required to complete 3 copies of Form A and submit them to Customs Office at the Import Station or entry point. One copy of Form A will be returned to the importer upon verification of the details on the form. (Form A is available at the Customs Office at all entry points).
c. Quantity allowed for each electrical good is one unit only.
2. Importation with MEC Approval Certificate.
For importation of electrical goods other than Importation without MEC Approval Certificate above, the importer has to complete Form B in three copies and deliver it personally to the nearest MEC office. The related goods can only be released from Customs control after Form B has been approved by MEC. The importer is given a period of one month to claim the goods. If the goods are not claimed after that period, action will be taken to confiscate and dispose them under the provision of Section 128 Customs Act 1967. (Form B is available from Customs Office at all entry points)
ENQUIRY
For further clarification please contact:
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Energy Commission
1001, 13th floor, Menara TH Perdana
Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: (603) 26125412/3
Fax: (603)



This post has been edited by hackwire: Oct 25 2008, 09:30 AM

if i import 10 mp4 player or phone from oversea, the SIRIM AP will be each phone RM250=RM2500 or 10 phones RM250?