Hi guys,

This is the first time I ever wanted to import something from overseas. I thought everything is going to be easy breezy beautiful CoverGirl, but I found out the complexity of importing anything. I am planning to buy a handset from an oversea dealer (Hong Kong in particular) worth RM1605 (including shipping fees). I know not much about the IATA (for air mail only?), HS code, tariff etc. Could someone help me with the formula for knowing my approximate total cost if I were to ship the item to Malaysia? The official Malaysian custom webpage is really messy for me and do not inform much at all. Thanks !!!!! The solution is much needed for other items that may be imported in the future.

Possible listing of costs that I can think of now are:

Invoice--- RM1605
Insurance --- RM160.50
Custom duty (0% for phones according to tariff website --- can anyone confirm this?)
Freight --- ??? (Shipping weight= 0.69kg according to dealer)
SIRIM certificate application --- ??? (RM106 estimated)
Fedex Malaysia (appointed by the dealer, I suppose it is the courier at point of import?) --- ???

So, according to the above, the formula for approx. total cost is CIF +(CIF x0%) +(CIFx6%)+ SIRIM+ courier fee, is that correct? >.<

This post has been edited by tr808drumz: Apr 14 2016, 08:43 PM

If I'm not mistaken, electronics duty fees is 0%. And anything above RM500 will be charged GST. Freight rate should be much higher if the item comes from US, according to the previous posts in this thread, it should be RM3XX. Not sure.