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CountPuchi
post Jan 18 2014, 04:57 AM

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hello guys. If I were to buy something from Amazon say like ps4 or graphic card. And send as gift with no price invoice when ship here will I get taxed?

Because I notice amazon offer send as gift and the option to not show the price invoice on packaging…
CountPuchi
post Jan 18 2014, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(sCenery @ Jan 18 2014, 08:44 AM)
No tax for computer accessories
No tax for computer accessories like graphics card and as for PS4 there is duty fee 10% + 10% sales tax if you declare it. Declaring as a gift might complicate your shipment, "Gift" meaning no value but shipping cost say like US$50 what happen is that Customs will confirm whether the item is taxable or not. If it falls under a taxable category, then even if it's a gift, you'll still be taxed.
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Wow so lets say i really wanted to gift my friend a ps4 for his birthday which is in another state. If get taxed then i have to drive down to the place where they hold it is it ? Such a hassle =_= defeat the purpose of gifting really...
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post Jan 18 2014, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(sCenery @ Jan 18 2014, 06:06 PM)
If your package ship with courier service like DHL or FeDex, they will be your broker agent dealing customs tax for you. If you ship using normal international mail like say USPS, you can appoint pos malaysia as your agent with a fee RM50 (not including your tax/dutyfee), therefore you or anyone who receiving the shipment don't have to drive to where the package is in holding.
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Oh so does that mean the reason why Fedex or DHL shipping fees is high is because its pre calculated for the tax before hand ?
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post Jan 19 2014, 02:07 AM

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QUOTE(sCenery @ Jan 18 2014, 10:49 PM)
Sorry didn't mention earlier that they don't pre calculate tax for your item but they do offer this option to the sender. Reason they expensive most probably due to they deliver within guarantee delivery date, for example if you ship with DHL, their employee is one deliver on your doorsteps not pos laju or others.

If you ship with USPS, pos laju will deliver to your doorstep therefore kinda hard to guarantee you shipment will deliver within estimate day. 

*DHL handling fee is 2% or minimum RM20 not including customs tax (I use their service cause cheaper than Fedex if I ship package from US).
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Ah okay thx for the info. Though Amazon uses what courier? Ive been trying to see what they use but they only show their express or normal shipping. Nothing bout UPS or fedex or DHL. If they offer total shipping including tax that would be helpful.. guess i gotta try then.

 

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