Should be customs, what is the HS code written on the tax invoice for the item? If its the wrong code, call fedex and dispute about the code.

Maybe takes a day or two to get back their reply, that's what I get from DHL then tell me to personally deal with customs (I called DHL before my package arrive to tell them I will personally deal with customs about my tax but they said no because using their service they will be the broker and now look what happen).

Just to let you know that there's something called 'kos tambang dagangan' where they add approximately RM380 to the value of your item + shipping so your item's worth in custom's eye is around RM650+ not RM267 hence why you got taxed. Welcome to the world of courier and Malaysian custom.

This post has been edited by Judecat: Jan 5 2014, 10:55 PM

why is that happening????

not just sales tax 10%?

the statement stated ST 10%, but somehow my value worth RM267 being jack up to RM650+ then x10% = RM65+

The additional cost is applied to everything shipped using express courier: Fedex, DHL, etc. You can read about it here.

As you can see from that post, parcels from US has RM380 additional minimum charge. Basically you either don't ship anything taxable with express courier or you minimize it to RM120 for your item+shipping. It's ridiculous I know. Who will pay premium for shipping for a cheap item?

This post has been edited by Judecat: Jan 6 2014, 09:53 AM

walau eh...wtfffff

means if i buy CD from US cost USD30 @ RM 99, then they will automatic add RM380 as minimum charge?

become RM479 if under RM500 they wont charge ?

like this 1 ar ?

then if i buy USD200 @ RM660, they will charge ST10% @ RM66? or add RM380 ?

it seems like you die either go left or right

if my friend at US ship me new Iphone 5S how ?

still need to tax?

You also have to add your shipping cost to the calculation so even if it's RM30 to ship via courier, your USD30 item will be taxed. For your USD200 item, it'll be RM660+RM380+shipping courier cost=total item cost x tax rate.

If I'm not wrong, importing phone has no tax but you've to pay and apply for SIRIM.

This post has been edited by Judecat: Jan 7 2014, 12:00 AM

then what's the point of RM500 limit?

might as well RM120 limit?

since they gonna add in the RM380 no matter how ?

but most case, US supplier provide free shipping, in the declaration forms stated shipping 0.00 cost.

so ?

add in RM380 again

it's like mandatory

They only add in the additional cost if you ship via express courier, normal post is not affected. They also add less if your item is heavier than the minimum weight stated.

Wanna ask is roasted coffee beans taxable? If want to bring in small quantity do i need a permit or something?

If 3 in 1 Coffee should no problem, roasted coffee beans a bit risky.

Risky as in...?

might detained by custom

so the keyword here is

1. use normal registered postage, shipping time 14 to 28days ?

2. purchase heavier weight than the minimum threshold?

feels so risky buying so many things, coz later custom tax costing BOMB.

die either way

That's weird no RM380 added in my duty invoice breakdown and package weight 7lbs (3.1kg). Using DHL Express for courier btw.

Is that RM380 item arriving US to KLIA Cargo only or what?

This post has been edited by sCenery: Jan 7 2014, 08:35 PM

Basically yes, you either use normal postage with higher rate of missing parcel and longer transit time or you risk getting taxed with express courier. Of course this is not a hard and fast rule. I guess in the custom's eyes is that if you can afford to pay for express courier, you can afford to pay tax

This post has been edited by Judecat: Jan 7 2014, 08:39 PM

yes, if we buy overseas they assume we rich.

yes, i can pay the sales tax 10%, no issue.

but not like top up total value with RM380 first.

will take note, and buyer larger quantity next round.

Is your item taxable? I'm not sure about that, where did your item arrive at?

Yes, 4 item taxable.

Arrived at Subang Airport as I using DHL. I successfully claimed my duty fee for my braun shaver from DHL when posting this reply

This post has been edited by sCenery: Jan 8 2014, 12:45 PM

avoid buying in bulk during festive season. especially now ... they are more strict and will scan more often for parcel ....

Hi I am new here

I recently made a purchase on eBay for some hard to find trading cards (7 copies) costing about 170USD to be mailed from Singapore to Malaysia. (Standard shipping)

Will such a small parcel costing so much get held by the kastam and if they do, how much of tax is imposed on my purchase?

Hoping to get some advise regarding my worries

Thanks in advance.