does each item consist of over 10 pcs each? because i read somewhere in this thread that if you buy lots of cosmetic (more than 10pcs per item) then you have to get permit from health ministry. but let's say you bought 12 lipglossess but in different shade, then it should be ok.

anyway, if i buy lots of cosmetic which invoice stated 500 rm including shipping fee, then i don't have to pay tax right? please help enlighten me

Hi,

My friend from korea sent me some cosmetics as gift.
The declared value plus shipping fee is far below 500 RM.
But today I got letter from post office that said that I have to pick up my parcel and bring invoice and proof of purchase.
But it's a gift and my friend doesn't even have any invoice
She bought them long time ago so she threw it away.
If I explain it to the custom officer, I don't have to pay tax right?
As far as I know custometic won't kena tax eh?
So frustratring
Btw, she sent me so many various kinds of cosmetics. more than 10 different kinds but each kind only 1 pc.