Malaysia

MALAYSIA

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Passport (copy of photograph page, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pages and stamped by immigration - date of entry)

Work Permit

Visa for Employment and Residence

Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies) signed by customer

Letter from employer in Malaysia stating reason for import, job function and approximate duration of stay

Inventory (original or a copy ) must correspond EXACTLY to contents of shipment

Separate list of electrical items, appliances and new items. (Not to be omitted from the inventory. Please clearly state the brand, model, country of origin, voltage and price.)

Letter of Authorization to Destination Agent, signed by customer, to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN THE COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE TO SIGN DOCUMENTS

All shipments subject to 100% Customs examination

Used household goods duty-free if:

Customer has owned goods for a minimum of three months and will not dispose of them for at least six months
Customer is a foreigner holding a Work Permit or
Customer is a Malaysian who has been out of the country for a continuous period over 12 months

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

All electrical items require Import Permit

All items less than six months old are taxed and dutiable (original invoices with value are required)

Video cassettes and films

Subject to review by the Film Censorship Board
Additional charges are for the customer's account

Precious metal objects

Plants require Phytosanitary Certificate and approval from the Ministry of Agriculture

Computers are tax free, limited to no more than three imported per family, cannot be sold within one year of import, and require an Import License

Alcohol and cigarettes are subject to high import duties

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Firearms, dangerous weapons, fireworks, explosives, ammunition and knives

Narcotics and drugs (violators subject to Death Penalty)

Foodstuffs

Pornographic or politically sensitive material (in the form of books, videos, films, etc.)

Gold bullion

Telephone and fax equipment (permit required)

Short wave radios

Satellite dish

Nothing from Israel is allowed into Malaysia

Any literature on communism is prohibited

MOTOR VEHICLES

Import highly discouraged

All motor vehicles (new or used) are subject to Customs duties, are highly taxed and require an Import Permit

The permit must be granted before the vehicle is shipped

Motor vehicles over five years old are prohibited

Documents required:

Original ownership certificate
Customs Form No. 1 (eight copies)
Insurance Policy
Original and copy of passport of owner
Letter from owner stating reason to import vehicles
Invoice, if vehicle is new

PETS

Dogs/cats/birds are permitted and require an Import Permit (prior to the animal's arrival)

Health Certificate (issued within seven days of flight, and must state that animal comes from a rabies free area)

Vaccination Certificate required (must show proof that vaccination was administered between 30 to 180 days prior to the flight)

Must note breed, age, color, name of pet and owner and flight details

One month quarantine (minimum one week advance notice required for kennel/quarantine space)

After two weeks animal may be released to spend the remainder of the quarantine time at home in quarantine

NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.