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ApocalypseSoon
post Feb 12 2021, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(starry-starry @ Feb 12 2021, 03:40 PM)
I will try to download the free UrbanVPN you recommended, wanna order for my next supplements.

There shouldn't be any problem if I re-order this month as my recent order was end of Dec 2020 huh?
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Yes, no problem.
ApocalypseSoon
post Mar 6 2021, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(starry-starry @ Mar 6 2021, 05:12 PM)
Can I buy supplements from iherbs again as I just made one purchase mid of Feb 2021?

Since we can use Skynet now, do I have to worry if I place orders too frequent?  confused.gif

ps: planning to get a different supplement from my previous purchase.
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Should be alright since it is different.
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post Apr 29 2022, 12:53 PM

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QUOTE(WhatMan @ Apr 27 2022, 09:21 PM)
I'm planning to order some food spices not supplements, total price below RM 100.

Will there be any problem with the customs / tax?
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if it was to be delivered to an address in Peninsular then it should be alright.
U just need to select Skynet as the courier.
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post Apr 29 2022, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(starry-starry @ Feb 11 2022, 12:30 AM)
Well, it's the URL I make my purchase though.

I have to use VPN as suggested cuz could no longer access to iherbs after my first purchase...  doh.gif

But I have a question tho to others TS... Now buying from iherbs using Skynet still do not have to pay additional tax right? I remember the Govt mentioned there would be additional tax for overseas purchase, has it been imposed? Wanna make some purchase here...
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My last order passed thru custom in 09 Feb. Still no tax.
Not sure about the latest rules tho.

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ApocalypseSoon
post Aug 5 2022, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(ApocalypseSoon @ Oct 11 2019, 02:22 PM)
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There are 5 port of entry for air-delivered parcel from USA into Malaysia.
The processing done by Farmasi & Kastam is based on the parcel port of entry.

Jabatan Kastam will decide how much you will be taxed.
Bahagian Farmasi will decide whether the supplement should be seized and whether a warning letter should be given.

Red Color Warning letter: A General warning letter. Randomly given. (Can safety ignore it if it was for personal consumption)
Yellow Color Warning letter: If a bottle have over 200 (?) tablet/capsule. (Don't re-order the same bottle within 60 days)
White Color Warning letter: Only Penang issued it. (Please heed the warning)

1. Subang (Region covered: KL, Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang)
- Followed the standard SOP, under RM500 no tax.
- Give Warning letter. (Can safety ignore the Red/Yellow warning letter)
- No phone call from Farmasi/Kastam.
- For East Coast state, DHL only served your state capital. Pos Laju will take-over for other areas.

2. JB (Region covered: Johor)
- Will randomly tax you.
- Give Warning letter. (Can safety ignore the Red/Yellow warning letter)
- No phone call from Farmasi/Kastam.

3. Penang (Region covered: Penang, Kedah, Perlis)
- Will randomly tax you.
- Give Warning letter. (White color warning letter - saying they only give u 1 chance after that they will seize it.)
- Farmasi will also phone you and give you a verbal warning to discourage u from buying from overseas.
- Penang Farmasi only give you 1 chance to buy using DHL Express, after that they will seize it, but you probably can continue to order using the slow Global Mail.

4. Kuching (Region covered: Sarawak)
- Heard that they will seize all (but that was many years ago)
- Now I heard that some was let through......

5. Kota Kinabalu (Region covered: Sabah)
- Heard that they will seize every supplements!

N. Sembilan (Either Subang or JB Kastam)
Melaka (Either Subang or JB Kastam)
Perak (Either Subang or Penang Kastam)
GOOD NEWS!!!
The above guide have been outdated due to SkyNet courier!!! But if you used any other courier the above guide is still applicable.

IHerb is now using a new courier SKYNET for Malaysia. For all state in Peninsular Malaysia (I'm not sure about the autonomous region in Borneo) SkyNet will use SUBANG as their port of entry.

Today I just received my order from IHerb, delivered to my address in JOHOR and surprisingly it goes through SUBANG. I ordered on 22-Feb, received on 1-March. Tracking showed SZB - WAREHOUSE, SZB is the IATA code for Subang Airport. This is also the reason why your order value cannot exceed USD$115 (115 X 4.07 = RM463) if u want to used SkyNet, which will be less than RM500 after conversion into RM.

For Penang (and Northern region) folks, who previously received warning (White Letter & verbal) or being seized after ordered from IHerb you can now re-order again but this time u must use SkyNet. (Pls call SkyNet to re-confirm before ordering!!!!!)
For Johor (and Southern region) folks, no more randomly imposed TAX on your order.

If any of u appreciate this new information please use my discount code:
Use this reward code WPP393, you will get 5%-10% discount when shopping at www.iHerb.com

Steps to key-in the Reward Code:
1. Add item you want to buy into Cart.
2. Key-in WPP393
3. Click [Apply]


See the attachment below:
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^^Starting from 1 Jan 2023 some of above information will soon become outdated.

Online Shopping Tax: Malaysia is a step closer to impose 10% tax on imported goods worth under RM500
https://soyacincau.com/2022/08/04/malaysia-...commerce-goods/
ApocalypseSoon
post Jan 3 2023, 12:31 PM

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QUOTE(ApocalypseSoon @ Aug 5 2022, 10:29 AM)
^^Starting from 1 Jan 2023 some of above information will soon become outdated.

Online Shopping Tax: Malaysia is a step closer to impose 10% tax on imported goods worth under RM500
https://soyacincau.com/2022/08/04/malaysia-...commerce-goods/
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Another update:
The implementation of 10% tax on <RM500 have been postponed until 1 April 2023.

"The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) in November 2022 announced a postponement of the implementation of sales tax on “low value goods” to 1 April 2023 (initially proposed to be effective 1 January 2023)".

Sos:
https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2022/...on-pallets.html

This post has been edited by ApocalypseSoon: Jan 3 2023, 12:32 PM
ApocalypseSoon
post Mar 16 2023, 05:46 PM

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Online shoppers rejoice: 10% tax on goods valued under RM500 postponed indefinitely

According to an announcement from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the low-value goods (LVG) tax originally planned to come into effect on April 1 has been delayed indefinitely.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...1%20last%20year.

 

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