the items are held in the main entry hubs for that region.

for the northern region is in butterworth i guess.
for central central is at klia.
for southern region is at Jb.

bro i ordering a mobo and ram from usa , do i still have to pay for the custom ?

should check the forums before asking, because this is a very popular question.

but the answer is no - computer parts are not taxable

I usually ship small package to msia and thank God they arrived safely..

but next week i plan to ship some stuffs for hari raya for my family and hubby's family..in a big box..there will be some shirt,hbags,perfume and toys for them..which cost more than USD1000..I'll declare them as 'GIFT'..do i need to pay for the custom..

btw,since they are hari raya gift,i will wrap each of them nicely b4 putting them on the big box..just like what i did when i shipped those small packages..

TIA..

This post has been edited by Topaz House: Aug 15 2009, 12:27 PM

I purchased a traveling bag (29", biggest size) from Amazon US. Total value plus shipping is $126.74, but they've refunded me the shipping fee which was $35.98 due to delay in shipment. What would the CIF now be? Am also wondering if it's taxable, as Amazon automatically calculates the estimated tax for bags over $100, but as this is $90 for the bag itself, it did not calculate the estimation.

You might not get taxed but your family might, marked as gift sometimes can get taxed also.
depends on Kastam.

owh really?even if i wrap every each of them with wrapping paper?
kastam bukak ke?

if the packaging is too big, they will get suspicious and maybe will open ler.

see their mood la. but of course they sure want money ma.

Yupe, depends on their mood. Different kastam officer different protocal.
You can never really tell.
If from personal name and personal address they might let it go but if they feel like charging it, they will ask the receiver to open the packet to see what's inside.

if i import the mp3/mp4 device , it's requires a letter of release issued by Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) ?
because some of the mp3/mp4 include the charger.

hmm want to know for stuff like PVC figures what would they be tax under?
toys or figurines? and how much is their tax %??

went to the stupid custom site but can't find any @$#%@ info at all, they stupid is it, want to go high tech but don't know how to manage their site.

only appliances operating at 50V and above requires the ST Clearance Letter ONLY IF the Customs Officer requested for it....

but the officers there would waive this requirement as personal electronic devices, except for GPS apparatus, is not a prohibited item..

ahh crap, was thinking of ordering a camcorder from hongkong online and send it here but after reading, even thought these cameras/camcorders are tax free, seems it also depends on the kastam officers mood??! I don't think i will be ordering anytime soon

topaz, may i know what shipping company u use? and how about the charges...my cousin sending something to me..but still yet to decide which shipping to be use..

how come i can't open the web???

you guys have any idea whether facial mask, hair shampoo or beauty product will be tax???

i just went to settle my imports last Friday in Butterworth. The officers are friendly and no hanky-panky.

guys, remember, must bring your INVOICE along. else the assessor will use his "expert judgment" to assess the value of your products. and they can be 'quite' high !!!!

As for consumables, make sure your imports are within usage of "one month"

1. Don't care about manufacturer MOQ, you pay up everything first, and then ask them to ship in batched of values <RM500. That way you can get exemption aka "pelepasan". Believe me, tax is still more than delivery charges if you ship in bulk.

2. For "personal use", consumables must be < 1 month usage. Above that sure kena tax. What constitutes "less than 1 month usage" is rather vague. So play along with the numbers.

I would like to buy a faulty iphone from US. Will it still hold by customs and need to apply for SIRIM? Anyone has experience on purchased faulty phone from oversea?

how many pcs u plan to buy? if 1 only, then they dun care one

hello i dunno if this is the right place to post >.<

i am planning to send some stuff to US and it's erm..bars of soap and contact lenses . do i need to declare is as cosmetics? or gift? will there be tax charged?

i hope not . ): i dont wanna trouble my friend lehhh .

Hi, i have an enquiry..i check the tracking no form Pos laju..but the status still "Departure from outward OE" since 25 Aug. Today already 28 Aug..can it be sieze in the custom? please advise