Some yes, some not.

Such as hp pouch, plastic covers... etc. Mainly are taxable.
Electronic parts, some are some not. Some may even require import license.

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Added on May 29, 2008, 2:28 am

What tariff code did he use on your GPS device?
I suspect you've been conned by the officer.

I've checked and find out you are quite lucky or the officer is just plain greedy
http://www.customs.gov.my/html/186%20Compendium.htm
GPS devices should have Sirim permit with 10% sales tax.

does that import permit also apply for watches then? i thought sirim only for electrical items?

He's bullshiting. Watches no import duty and taxes.

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Added on June 2, 2008, 11:37 am

SIRIM is usually applicable for products where:-
1. Requires electricity from the main socket. (Hence most appliances operating from dry cells do not require SIRIM)
2. Telecommunication Devices (radio/satelite)

So why SIRIM?

So that your appliances won't short circuit, burn your whole house / whole kampung.
So that your handphone won't interefere with other telecomunication devices.
So that you won't hear what the police are chatting on their walkie talkie.

etc. etc....

It is tedious... YES
It is costly.... Depending on the quantity you're importing. Because 1 permit can use for all item of the same model, and depend on how you apply it, could be used for several consignments (must be same model la).
So if Nokia imports 2000 units of N95, RM250 (sorry not very sure bout the cost) / 2000 = RM0.125 per handset.

I bought some watches from www.tokyoflash.com last year and I rcv the item within 7 days without paying tax and the AP from Sirim.  Not sure it is becoz of my luck or what.

I just get Sirim today and have to pay RM200 under terms of personal uses. Its very costly for non bussiness person like me, this is where the goverment hisap darah on tiny civilian where they letting certain vip can 'bypass' with mass import, 

yeah, I pay RM200 for single PDA phone that would control nuclear launcher 

ok
If the item was detained (in my case h/p), straight to Sirim Shah Alam, bring the detained statement/letter. Dont go LCC-PMK (Pejabat Mel & Kurier) because POS wont allow the item retreive out, I already look for 'nego' they wont bother. The Pos staff (in room2) tell me Iv no choices because my packages was opened even my friends write 'a GIFT for FRIENDS", and it was recorded. 

Then I go to Sirim with komuter and stop at Shah Alam, I take cab to Sirim -Seksyen 2. Once get there lend your driving card to counter and proceed to Building no 9, thx to Security that point me the building. Geti inside building 9, take your Q' number, fill the form at the counter. They give me 2 form to fill up. Iv to pay RM200 firm and they give me receipt, and contact number with AP file number.

The process of AP is 24 hours, due Im late to get there my AP (arrive there 3pm) I have to call next day. So best is to get there early morning so they can accomplish soon as possible. There are no way to speed up the AP process because Sirim have to wait Customs respond for each transaction.

Next day, I need to call the contact to get the AP number, jot down the number and bring it to LCC-PMK to claim it. Due workdays Im not yet retrieve the item  .

Its very troublesome, they should integrate Sirim and Customs in one building 

For public transport users, you can take komuter and disembark @  Shah Alam station (trip around 30 min), taxi cost is RM5 one trip.

hi guys,hoping to find ppl to help me with customs cuz i have no idea who to turn to. I currently have a thread here (http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1386701)

basically i bought a handphone less than rm 500 and brought it to malaysia,i buy the phone on ebay and had it sent to me.

now customs hold the phone and ask me to go to their office,may i knwo whats the procedure if anyone knows? i need sirim slip or something i think.

pls help

They charge you for Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) approval. Television and projection are required ST approval.