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kherel77
post Oct 30 2015, 01:12 AM

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QUOTE(extercy @ Oct 30 2015, 12:49 AM)
For some reason, I can't access the Import Duties website.

May I know what is the import duty for Cordless Power Tools including the battery and battery charger. I have some cordless tools from the USA and I need new batteries for it, which are not available here. Will custom confiscate the charger and batteries ?

Will importing an Sabrent USB hub with power adapter cause any issues ? As far as I know, power adapters are not restricted due to low power.

I thought of separating my packages to below the RM 500 value but the weight of the package might Red flag them to check.

Please advice.

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0% Import duty, 6% GST for complete set (mentioned in the invoice). If separated, 5% Import duty + 6% GST for battery/charger. Not sure if need SIRIM approval or not.
Packaging weight is effecting the shipping rate in duty/tax calculation.
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post Oct 30 2015, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(extercy @ Oct 30 2015, 01:52 AM)
Complete set as in Combo Kit ?

Hmm .. there seems to be a difference in the Import Duty you mentioned. I got a shocked when I got my reply from customs

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RMCD Call Centre <ccc@customs.gov.my>
Dear Valued Customer,

The HS Heading for battery is correct at 8507. However, the remaining code is depending on your type of battery. What we can ensure is the battery is subject to 20% import duty and 6% GST.
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If it is 5% then I don't mind but 20% is crazy.

So if above RM 500, let's say USD 243.50 = RM1047 (inclusive shipping & insurance) at a weight of 9lb = 4.08KG what would be the calculation be ?

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Full set: Mention in the invoice as "Cordless Hand Drill c/w Accesories". Then it only have 1 HS Code.
Seperated: Mention in the invoice by itemized all item. Becoz different item have different HS Code. For exp.:
1 x Cordless Hand Drill
1 x Battery
1 x Battery Charger
1 x Tools

Sorry for wrong info about battery HS Code. Today i check in the Customs Duties Order Book, found most battery is 20-25% duty + 6% GST
8507.10 xxx Lead-acid for piston engine use 25%
8507.20 xxx Lead-acid 20%
8507.30 xxx Nickel-Cadmium 20%
8507.40 xxx Nickel-Iron 20%
8507.50 xxx Nickel-Metal Hydride 20%
8507.60 xxx Lithium-Ion 20%
8507.80 xxx Other type 20%

Est. duty calculation for your items is like:
(Shipping + Insurance + freight rate) x Import duty
(RM1047 + RM421.59) x 20% = RM293.71

Est. GST:
(Shipping + Insurance + freight rate + Import duty) x 6%
(RM1047 + RM421.59 + RM293.71) x 6% = RM105.74

Total duty & GST ~ RM399.45

COUNTRIES IATA Minimum Charge Normal<45kg >45kg >100kg >300kg >500kg
USA US RM421.59 RM43.68/kg RM33.59/kg RM29.54/kg RM16.46/kg RM16.46/kg

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post Nov 19 2015, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(extercy @ Nov 12 2015, 03:38 PM)
Kherel77 .. I was just wondering what is the tax calculation like if someone bring it in via KLIA/KLIA2 and get tax. Would the Customs take the flight ticket price as Shipping cost as CIF ?
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Just saw your question. Sorry, I not sure if using about this...

QUOTE(LouisLord @ Nov 18 2015, 11:22 PM)
Hello, I am going to buy a bulk of hdmi cable from alibaba and is wondering how much would it cost in term of custom duty for bulk item.
i guess it will big boxes i will receive. any expert about custom duty here ? pls help me out.
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30% Import duty + 6% GST for most cable type....
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post Nov 19 2015, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(LouisLord @ Nov 19 2015, 12:22 PM)
Total cost of my item is usd1185. So I have to pay about 36% which mean about rm2000.
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That's not the correct way to calculate total duty & import. Refer my post earlier regarding duty & tax calculation.

QUOTE(LouisLord @ Nov 19 2015, 12:22 PM)
How if I tell supplier to fake the price? Like about usd 500. will I get lower tax fee? Sorry for my English.
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Good luck with that even-though i'm not recommend it...
1. Customs know average pricing for all item, and they have reference for item pricing from their surveyor.
2. It will trigger Customs curiosity when it's bulk item but with low price.

But, in the end..it's up to you to try the risk... thumbup.gif
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post Nov 20 2015, 12:11 AM

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QUOTE(LouisLord @ Nov 19 2015, 11:49 PM)
Thanks. But how if shipping via dhl? I heard dhl provide to take care of custom tax. Of course I need to pay to them too. But will it be lower or higher? And how to pay and payment methods. You know about this?
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Do not take it wrongly. Yes, DHL will take care the declaration procedures with Customs (all courier agent also will do this) but they can't decide to decrease or increase the taxes. It's all up to Customs. The trick is you split the shipment until the CIF price of each shipmet is not exceed RM500, then you can claim duty/tax exempted under Customs Duties Exemption Order 1988 Item#172:
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Any goods below RM500 CIF value using air courier services thru KLIA, Subang, Bayan Lepas, Senai, KK & Kuching airport will be duties/taxes exempted except cigarettes, liquors & tobaccos.

You can opt cash on delivery with DHL.

This post has been edited by kherel77: Nov 20 2015, 12:13 AM
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post Nov 23 2015, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(minnow @ Nov 23 2015, 10:48 PM)
Hi all, appreciate it if anyone could shed some light.
Will I be taxed for buying a telescope from UK, use FedEx?
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Tariff Code 9005.80 000 which carry 0% Import duty, 6% GST
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post Dec 14 2015, 09:04 AM

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QUOTE(KSKU @ Dec 13 2015, 11:48 PM)
Can anyone please advise on below:

CIF
C-Cost of imported product
I- Shipment insurance
F - Freight cost

My question, the F portion is as per actual freight/shipping cost or calculated as per government "jadual kos tambang bagi dagangan"?

Thanks in advance.
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Incoterms (EXW, FCA, FAS, FOB, etc....) is only trade's transportation contract/mode between seller & buyer. It doesn't effect with Customs duty/tax calculation.
"Jadual kos tambang bagi dagangan" use in Customs duty/tax calculation is fix by IATA rate worldwide. They use terms CIF for it because it is mostly standard freight terms use in cross-border trade.
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post Dec 14 2015, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(henrytanck @ Dec 14 2015, 08:49 PM)
Hi all, good day.

I would like to buy a road bike (made in Taiwan) from Singapore, it cost about S$3500, I will buy then bring it into Jb through Jb checkpoint by using my car.

May I know do I need to pay the 6% GST or/and import tax (bike's origin is from Taiwan) as well?

Is there any black and white sorces states the duty breakdown or descriptions?

Thanks in advance. Have a nice day all... smile.gif
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Bike is motorbike or bicycle? Refer my previous post below for bicycle. It only 1 time import duty/tax (Malaysia's entrance) only. Doesn't matter where is the origin.

QUOTE(kherel77 @ Oct 13 2015, 08:57 AM)
What type of bicycle?

Racing bicycle (HS# 8712.00 110) 0% import duty + 6% GST
Children's bicycle (HS# 8712.00 120) 0% import duty + 6% GST but need Import licensed (MDTCC)
Other that above (HS# 8712.00 190) 25% import duty + 6% GST
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post Dec 14 2015, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(henrytanck @ Dec 14 2015, 11:13 PM)
Thanks bro kherel77, that's a bicycle.
How to clarify that its consider as "RACING BICYCLE" or "OTHER THAN ABOVE"? Or where can I see the code?

Thanks again.
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http://tariff.customs.gov.my/

And I have this book as well for my job references:

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Not too sure how they classified racing or others. Maybe depend on the items catalog itself to prove it's racing bicycle, otherwise it will fall under 'others' category.

*Edit: Origin (invoicing country) is matter as Customs use it to get freight rate. So if your invoice is from SG, freight rate will be cheaper compare if you declare it from Taiwan (using Taiwan invoice).

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post Dec 18 2015, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(KSKU @ Dec 18 2015, 10:45 PM)
Hi Kherel, thank for your professional advise.
For example, if now i plan to import a some goods from China to Malaysia and I am hiring some shipping agent, then all the taxes and duty will be settled by shipping agent?
Sorry for my innocent smile.gif
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They will process/pay to Customs for duties/taxes (if any) on behalf of you & of coz you have to pay them back.
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post Dec 28 2015, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(maz07 @ Dec 28 2015, 12:15 PM)
Hi, can anyone share the way these custom import duty are counted? I found the old version here but as you know we got GST. Pls share the new one.
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What item?
Origin?
Gross weight (packaging)?
Invoice value?

Need this 4 input for duties/taxes/GST calculation.
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post Dec 28 2015, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(maz07 @ Dec 28 2015, 02:55 PM)
@kherel77. It's a silicone product(like smartphone case). Origin is China. The weight probably is 3KG. Total is $280(including shipping). Do you have the formula to count this import duty? Thanks.
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Phone case ; Tariff Code 4202.99 900 -> Import duty 0%, GST 6%
Origin China ; Min freight rate (<45kg) is RM126.68

Only GST calculation for you item:
=(Inv value + 10% insurance + IATA freight rate) x 6% (GST)
=(RM280 + RM28 + RM126.68) x 6%
=RM434.68 x 6%
=RM26.00

But your CIF value is under RM500, so you can ask for duty/tax exemption under "Customs Duties Exemption Order 1988 Item#172: Any goods below RM500 CIF value using air courier services thru KLIA, Subang, Bayan Lepas, Senai, KK & Kuching airport will be duties/taxes exempted except cigarettes, liquors & tobaccos."
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post Dec 28 2015, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(maz07 @ Dec 28 2015, 05:57 PM)
@kherel77. That is very precise calculation. I would have given you a thumbs up or  add your reputation if possible(couldn't find the button to do that)  thumbup.gif . BTW, how do you find the product code? Where do you get it? How do you get the IATA freight rate? Can you provide a formula for a taxable item? Thank you.

Edited: Sorry, it was RM1203.58(after converted), not RM280.
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Tariff code can check thru several website whether free or paid one. Then I'd cross checked with my Customs Duties "kitab" at my workplace....

IATA freight rate is given by my shipping agent. Btw, it's only applicable to air-courier company only. For bulk forwarder agent, they use different rate.

I think i'd post duty/tax/GST calculation previously..try check it out..

So GST calculation for your items:
=(Inv value + 10% insurance + IATA freight rate) x 6% (GST)
=(RM1230.58 + RM123.06 + RM126.68) x 6%
=RM1480.32 x 6%
=RM88.82
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post Dec 28 2015, 08:19 PM

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QUOTE(maz07 @ Dec 28 2015, 07:40 PM)
@kherel77, let's just assume the item that I am trying to buy is taxable. For example, maybe PC accessories or something taxable. What is the formula? The previous formula is non-taxable. Right? BTW, it's really nice to have someone from Kastam here. Thank you for your help.
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GST is the tax. Previous calculation is for no Import Duties.

Sample for 20% Import Duty & 6% GST
Invoice value = RM1047 after convert
Origin = USA
Weight = 2.0kg (but min IATA freight rate from USA is RM421.59 for less 45.0kg)

Duty calculation:
(Invoice value + 10% Insurance + IATA freight rate) x 20% Import duty
(RM1047 + RM104.7 + RM421.59) x 20% = RM314.66

Est. GST:
(Shipping + Insurance + freight rate + Import duty) x 6% GST
(RM1047 + RM104.7 + RM421.59 + RM314.66) x 6% = RM113.28

Total duty & GST to pay ~ RM427.94
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post Jan 7 2016, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(maz07 @ Dec 29 2015, 05:02 PM)
@kherel77, what if i bought something that cost RM480 and the shipping is free? Does the seller still need to include the shipping invoice? So far, small items that i bought on eBay doesn't provide it but that's because it's a small packet. Is free shipping needed to be written on the invoice? Appreciate if you can provide full guide on free shipping thing. Thanks.  smile.gif
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Actually shipping free terms is only between buyer & seller. As the items is small, maybe seller use the cheapest air-registered-postal service & absorb the cost but add in sale value. In Customs duties/taxes calculation, freight rate is using IATA standard as per i've told before. If there is no invoice, Customs will take the info & value from Air Way Bill whether Master or House AWB.

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post Jan 7 2016, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(kingsora @ Jan 6 2016, 12:51 PM)
Hi guys,

Can calculate how much my import duty and tax

What item? - Lego
Origin? - USA
Gross weight (packaging)? - 3.36 Kg
Invoice value? - RM1300.46 (Including Shipping)

Thank you.
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T/C#9503.00 990 which carry 0% duty & 6% GST

(Invoive value + 10% insurance + IATA freight rate ) x 6% GST
(RM1300.46 + RM130.05 + RM421.59 ) x 6% = RM111.13
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post Jan 10 2016, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(leslie0880 @ Jan 10 2016, 11:19 AM)
Hi, izzit some 1 can help?
If I need bring 1 monitor back to Malaysia
Is it tax free? Or got duty?
The monitor probably cost US$1100 include shipping to Malaysia.
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Tariff Code : 8528.51 000 : 0% Import Duty + 6% GST
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post Jan 14 2016, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(imjerrytan95 @ Jan 13 2016, 10:18 PM)
Hi, I need some help..

Item : Abercrombie & Fitch
From : US
Total of items: RM973(without shipping)

Pls help me !!! ><
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Under "articles of apparel & clothing" HS Code 3926.20 000 which carry Import duty 20% & GST 6%
Min IATA freight rate from US <45.0kg is RM421.59
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post Jan 14 2016, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(sitizak @ Jan 14 2016, 10:48 PM)
How to check the import tariff online? I am thinking to buy furniture from Singapore.
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http://tariff.customs.gov.my/
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post Jan 18 2016, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(AceCombat @ Jan 18 2016, 01:12 AM)
Hi there, may I know is there any taxes if I wanna buy a sunglass from eBay USA? The price for the sunglass is 120USD.
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No import duty, only 6% GST under Tariff Code 9004.10 000.
If you're lucky, small parcel will get thru green lane & no declaration done (means no duty ot tax)..
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