I got 2 boxes from Japan quite big but value is low problem is its heavy so shipping cost is quite high. Seller also used EMS with tracking

1 box 3,000 Yen value + 14,200 Yen shipping
2nd box same as above

Declared items as a gift and no commecial value, because I will pesonally use them

it's been 12 hours since boxes arrived at KLIA and status stucked at Custom Inspection.. I have received may packages from Japan since April and they normally clear custom within the same day usually after 3-5 hours my packages gets sent to POS Laju KLIA

Is it safe to say that my boxes got held by Custom because this is the first time a package of mine will be held for this long as per poslaju website. Like I said above all my packages usually clear customs the same day 3-5 hours after they receive it for inspection (based from status changes from poslaju)

If I go claim the package what paperwork do I need as it got sent to me by the brother of my friend from Japan so there is no commercial invoice, I just paid my friend here in Malaysia cash and he said he will pass the money to his brothers bank account.

How can I prove in custom that the declared value is really the value I paid for the items?

I got both boxes already had to pay tax but since no invoice they tax on declared value on shipping label maybe because they do not know the price for it aswell

I thnk it's covered under automotive part I forgot the code. Could help if you call customs they will tell you code and tax %

From what I understand auto parts is 36% but before GST it was 40%

Depends on what automotive part. tax and import duties is not general for car parts there are sub hscode for each part.. example sport rims I see 30% duty + 6% GST

other parts show as you said 11%

This is confusing me as well.. Page one says which is taxable or not but it does not say if it only reaches a certain amount or not... does it mean if it's taxable regardless of the cost you will get taxed


As far as taxable amount is concerned.. the taxable amount includes both price of the product + shipping.. From what I understand and heard (combined) you will only get taxed if the total combined amount for the product + shipping exceeds RM500 so not sure

Not sure about this as I have only imported computer keyboard and computer keyboard parts and so far no tax

If we follow the tariff code 8504.31.9100 Of a kind used with toys, scale models or similar recreational models = 5.00% tax

Better check with customs first.. since weapon is a grey area it could pass it could not pass. I read somewhere someone bought archery bow (for sport) custom did not allow it

Maybe you can check the tariff code from here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/ I believe that is updated

Last time I was at LCCT to pickup package, someone had luxury bag inspected by customs officer and they got the real price online so they charge tax with that price.

No risk if you get proper shipping with insurance in case it gets damaged or lost so you can claim

6% and then check the tariff code if it is taxable.. if it is, then check how much percentage.. take note percentage is not just the cost of the camera but the percentage of the total including shipping

What item is this? Do you see the tariff code they used?

How much is the total cost of the toy including shipping?

I think they used the wrong tariff code.. Try to look for the tariff code for toys here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/

the code they used is for some weird item under 3926

Best to speak with customs or DHL.. print out a copy of the tariff code that should have been used. Whatever tariff code was declared customs will follow. Question is who chose the tariff code for you? If it was DHL then DHL should be answerable. Do you have it in writing from customs that the tariff code was wrong?

I've shipped car parts from Japan rims, absorbers etc and most of the time they will follow 30%. I have also bought most of them from personal sellers and no commercial invoice was provided just the one stated in the shipping label.

Just make sure to state the amount properly not too low and not too high because regardless what amount you put you will definitely be charge tax since auto parts will always be taxable.. it will be too obvious for example to put a price of Yen 2,000 for 2pcs of 15" wheels in one box no one will believe that.

There have also been cases where in I was not charged any tax for bringing in 2pcs 15" used wheels from Japan, maybe because it was used and the guy who sold it to me did not bother cleaning the brake dust off it it was looking so filthy that when I opened the box in front of the custom officer he or she just said ok and gave me the paper so I can have it processed without tax

Please check here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/ and search for shoes

If the tarrif code is correct it says there no tax

Please search here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/ search for item description watch.. if the tarrif code is correct tax is 20%

None that I know off regarding extra charges because of weight i've shipped something heavier or around that weight before.

If your item is taxable, I can see highter amount of tax since customs will tax you the total amount of item price + shipping

So example you bought something that is 20% taxable and is lightweight, tax will be lower compared to something that is 20% taxable and is heavy since you will be paying higher for shipping heavy items

Really depends if the item is taxable. If it's taxable how much would it be?

1. You can check tax amount here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/
2. Get price for shipping both 1 box and 2 boxes
3. compute where you will save more money

Check if your products is taxable or not here http://tariff.customs.gov.my/ seach for lotion or body lotion.

It says there should be nil.. seach by keyboard

This post has been edited by slack3r: Feb 3 2018, 01:43 PM