If you buy from Amazon, they will add "Import Fees Deposit" from the total amount.
The calculation of import fees is based on the receiving country. Take note it is JUST AN ESTIMATE. So either you get back a few ringgits or pay more if the calculation is not right.

So to answer your question, yes it has import tax/SST which is already included in the total amount you paid to Amazon.

why so complicated one via amazon? I have bought countless of electronic devices from china never kena tax

Thanks for the info, didn't remember the model, it was back in 2016 i think, guess now already no need, i only sent email to sirim last time, good to know there's a system now.

What is complicated? Did you know when you buy from Shopee/Lazada/Aliexpress etc, you also paid for the tax?
They are not telling you if you paid too much tax but they already added the tax amount on the product itself. This is applicable to both overseas seller and local seller.

All items you buy online include tax already in the total price you paid the seller.

yeah I am aware of that

but so far only amazon and ebay implement the "Import Fees Deposit"

They just give you more info 😁

so far when I buy from china, no need sirim

too bad they also stopped shipping some stuffs to here as well. i bought 3-4 HDD before, can be as cheap as half the price selling here (even after tax and shipping) if you don't mind warranty. it gets here fast too with DHL, normally 2-3 days. now non of the seller willing to ship here anymore... i wonder why...

"Import Fees Deposit" = Tax
They put "deposit" instead of just "Import Fees" because there is a BUFFER. It's like you putting more money to them because they are not sure of the exact amount and they will give you back some of the tax deposit if you paid too much based on the customs calculation. Take note Amazon is dealing with 100+ countries = 100+ different governments.

You may ask how come Shopee and others have paid the exact amount? The answer is NO.
They may have charged you MORE but you do not get any refund. You just don't know it.

This post has been edited by ijuanp03: Sep 14 2023, 09:40 AM

ok amazon gatekeeper, thing is, not every electrical device I bought from the platform itself, some I bought directly from my contact

rm 0 taxes paid at KLIA

I think some people are confused why need SIRIM how come when I bought outside of Amazon no need SIRIM...

The answer is.. Shopee/ Lazada/ Aliexpress already have paid SIRIM and the amount is included in your item.
Then someone will again ask -- how come you need to deal with SIRIM yourself which is so much hassle? Because Amazon did not do it for you that is why their phones are wayyyy cheaper.

Then someone will say, you can buy cheaper phones elsewhere... The answer is this is only true for CHINA phones ONLY like Oppo/Vivo/OnePlus etc.
Try buying a Samsung/Apple from China and you will have the same price. This is also the reason why you do not see an overseas seller selling iPhone because they will not earn that much from selling it.


Amazon caters those brands that you see in Western countries like Apple, Google, Motorola and other brands that are not officially available in Malaysia. So if these brands are not phone you maybe you just stick to Shopee then.

This post has been edited by ijuanp03: Sep 14 2023, 09:51 AM

Good for you then. You're the best among the rest

Don't worry I know what you're saying. I bought phones from Fast Tech so no need to brag about it.
The thing is, not everything is available in 1 contact that is why we have different platforms.

This post has been edited by ijuanp03: Sep 14 2023, 09:53 AM

ok.jpeg. enjoy your new hp

Thanks, humblebragger.

That’s the thing about amazon and ebay, they want to charge extra on something that they also are not sure of lol

lol fastech

Master Gratitude2022, got another buyer from that fella ...

2023 and still ppl wanna deal with that fella...

Can buy those "magazines" now?

Oh what is wrong with FastTech? Honestly, I find his items very cheap and fast delivery as well.
I am not aware of any bad feedback to FastTech though.

Well beggars can't be choosers. Buy from Amazon or Ebay if you really cannot buy elsewhere lol.

he got a long history one , right from lelong.com.my days.
but as long u are comfortable dealing with him... well...