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Hi everyone,
i need someone to help me on this, i've browsed all this thread and couldn't find any reply that clear my doubts!!

1) i intend to import loads of facial masks is it dutiable?
Quantity around 2000 pieces which cost me around RM 2000.00

2) do i need to declare it using form? whats the consequences if i do not declare it?
(there's some replies saying that it's almost imposible to run away from the smart custom officers... )

3) or any other way for me to ship in my items without being taxable to the boleh land custom?

Please help me pls

U were so lucky. Did u use normal airmail or EMS?

From my experience, if custom happen to detain your goods (cosmetic) and pass to the pharmacy dept, they r likely to confiscate the goods as 2000 pcs of masks, which you can hardly claim as for personal use, as cosmetic items must have import license before you can bring them in. If you are lucky that the custom or pharmacy dont check your goods, then no problem.

If you dont declare and they happen to check your package, then its big problem for you. Importing cosmetic without license always has a risk- up to you whether you can take it anot.

oh thanks for ur help

meaning that facial masks is fall under cosmetic items lar..
then if i declare it how much do i need to pay? sales tax + import duty right.


What if i make it 500 pcs per parcel and claim it as personal use.. anyone can gao dim if kena detained? ...

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Added on January 6, 2009, 9:01 pmanyone know the ''limit'' for cosmetic items for personal use? roughly 200 pcs? 300 ?

This post has been edited by karenchf: Jan 6 2009, 09:01 PM

How about the camara stuff with tripod, case but together with camera body? will it be taxed?

Hi, need some knowledge help here.
First time buying stuff online @.@

If i buy a pair of headphones from amazon.com
that cost 65USD/RM 230.
will i get taxed? will the item get held by the kastam?

and need some advice from those who ordered stuff from amazon before about their delivery service.

There are 3 types of shipping service on amazon:
Standard Shipping
Expedited Shipping
Priority Shipping

which one is more recommended?

and let's say i get taxed, will i get taxed based on the price of the item or the total price inclusive of shipping cost?

and let's say it gets held by the kastam, I'm living in penang and i can't go to KL to claim it, any way of getting it without me going? and estimated cost ?

Thanks in advance

interesting post.. seems everyone very pro in declaring duties... so far in my experience with ebayer from us/uk... declared as gift but insured in high value to avoid any taxes...

Hi guys, I need some help. I recently brought in a batch of soaps. Not much, about 2.5kgs. The value is less than RM500. It's coming in via Speedpost (Singapore) and according to their 'Track

Would these facial bars be labelled as cosmetics?

For cosmetics there's no tax, you just need to have a clearance latter or something like that, can't remember.
500pcs can't be declared as personal use. They count as personal use if the cosmetic you ordered is equal to a 1 month usage.
How much is one month usage you wonder, well you can keep wondering, they wont give you the exact amount that can be count as 1 month usage.
Its all up to the pharmacist, he or she will the determine whether your order is equal to 1 month usage or not.

HI... i have a question....

So if im in auckland,nz.... and im doing pre-orders via my blog
and ordering clothes form malaysia/taiwan website.

mayb around 30 pcs per shipment.
i know that i am responsible for the tax/duties for the newzealand customs.

BUT... am i also responssible for any exporting duty/taxes for m'sia/taiwan customs?

tq
help help =)

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Normally there's no export duty & taxes.
So no you're not responsible for the exporting duty & taxes, unless your shipper said so.

oo.. thanx 4 d info

what aboutu branded bags like LV coach and etc.
which cost 1k +
taxable?

Want to know if I buy PC components (such as RAMs) from US, will I get taxed? The total valued is around RM2,000.00

Which is better in terms of avoiding Custom Tax... thru Fedex or US Express Mail? If declared as gift, will I still get taxed?

Answers:

There are 3 types of shipping service on amazon:
Standard Shipping
Expedited Shipping
Priority Shipping

which one is more recommended?
Well...if you can spare extra bucks on shipping then go for Expedited or Priority. Quicker and if I'm not mistaken Priority has tracking. Not sure about Expedited shipping.

If you want the cheapest go for Standard International Shipping (averages 18-32 days) which is Normal shipping. No tracking. Takes 3-4 weeks to arrive (depending on customs).

I usually buy books and dvds on amazon and so far have used the standard shipping method due to reason that expedited and priority shipping is so high. Luckily I don't have much trouble as my orders all manage to arrive safely. So...choice is up to you.

and let's say i get taxed, will i get taxed based on the price of the item or the total price inclusive of shipping cost?
Should your item get taxed...it will be based on the price of item PLUS shipping cost.


and let's say it gets held by the kastam, I'm living in penang and i can't go to KL to claim it, any way of getting it without me going? and estimated cost ?
You will get a letter from custom if your item is held. If you can't come to KL you can appoint someone to do the custom clearing (i.e your family...friend) or you can appoint POS MALAYSIA to do it for you (everything is stated in the custom letter so just follow what to do).

About the estimated cost...there's a fee should you appoint POS MALAYSIA to clear the custom on your behalf (can't remember how much but I think it's below than RM50 not including any taxes you need to pay) However from my experience it it always better to go by yourself or ask friend to help because easier to explain things to the customs since they will ask a lot of questions on the item to determine whether it's taxable or not.

This post has been edited by svage98: Jan 30 2009, 09:10 PM

What if I buy an Mp3 player/Ipod from Ebay US? Is it taxable and will it get detained by the customs?

If your item detained by custom, no need to come to KL.
If the parcel is addressed to Penang. Than, KL custom will post it to Penang custom.
Most likely they will send it to the post office near the Ferry. That's where I'd go to pick up my stuff before.

I'm thinking of getting this item fron this website, http://www.thomann.de/gb/hercules_dj_console_rmx.htm

they ships using DHL, will this be held by customs?