hi all~ just wondering what items that are bought overseas would be held/taxed at customs? Anyone care to share their experience? I wanna buy a pair of shoes online from overseas.. hehe..

Taxed Items :-


Radio Equipment
802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN
Bluetooth Wireless
GSM/PCN phone
CDMA phone / 3G Phone
Wireless Alarm System
Microwave Equipment
Key ring mobilizer
Wimax Equipment
DECT Equipment
Bluetooth Equipment
RFID Equipment

Telephony Equipment
ADSL Router
IP Network Platform
Switching Equipment
Single Line Telephone
Computer modem/fax
ISDN Port Interface Card

Source : http://www.ansarcomp.com.my/services.php#TA

thanks for the reply is it mean that if ship in other stuff no tax?

It's not so clear, sometimes the kastam will hold it because they just feel like it. Very annoying. However my friend sent me clothing only 2 weeks ago and it got through ok.

Also, unless your shoes are very expensive, the shipping might cost more than the shoes! And if you're using cheap shipping methods (ie. stuff other than Fedex/DHL) then there is a slight change of you losing your stuff in the mail.

Good luck.

Everything is taxable, that list on top is just part of the long long list. There are some items which are not taxable but I forgot what type of items ><.

To avoid tax, make sure you use courier services or EMS or Priority Shipping Service AND make sure that the total cost is below RM500. Total cost means the cost of the shoes, shipping cost and insurance (if there is).

The customs have a policy that is items which is shipped via EMS/Courier and total cost less than RM500 is not taxable.

However, I recommend you not to buy shoes from overseas. Later the shoe got some damages or the size not ngam or its not comfortable..then you rugi..