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Shipping to Malaysia: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Malaysia. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Malaysia and beyond.

Shipping to Malaysia How-to Guide

Malaysia eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Shipping Rates & Couriers to Malaysia

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Malaysia. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

Malaysia Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful Malaysia shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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Top courier services when shipping to Malaysia include, DPEX - Express, Aramex - Parcel & Hong Kong Post - E-Express.

When shipping to Malaysia, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.

Popular eCommerce platforms in Malaysia are Lazada , Shopee & eBay .

Payment methods used by Malaysia are Bank card & cash on delivery

Many merchants in Malaysia provide free shipping to consumers.

Depending on the area within Malaysia, either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.

Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates. Please refer to the official Holidays Page

Malaysia Import Tax & Custom Fees

Malaysia calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

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Duties & Tax Details For Malaysia

Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 500 MYR

Tax (VAT/GST): 10%

Duty Threshold: 500 MYR

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

  • Mobiles

    5%

  • Tablets

    5%

  • Computers

    0%

  • Cameras

    0%

  • Accessories

    20%

  • Accessories (Battery)

    0%

  • Health & Beauty

    0%

  • Fashion

    0%

  • Watches

    5%

  • Jewelry

    0%

  • Pets Accessories

    0%

  • Dry Food & Supplements

    15%

  • Home Appliances

    20%

  • Home Decor

    0%

  • Toys

    20%

  • Sports

    0%

  • Luggage

    0%

  • Audio Video

    0%

  • Documents

    0%

  • Gaming

    0%

  • Books & Collectibles

    0%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documents

Shipping Documentation to Malaysia

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Commercial Invoice

Battery Statement

Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Malaysia Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Malaysia customs and regulations? Before shipping to Malaysia (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Malaysia and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted Items

  • Animal Oils And Fats

  • Corals

  • Drugs

  • Explosives

  • Hunting Trophies

  • Meat And Dairy Products

  • Motor Vehicles

  • Plants

  • Safety Helmets

  • Telecommunication Equipment

  • Toxic And Hazardous Wastes

Prohibited Items

  • Broadcast Receivers

  • Currency

  • Drugs

  • Firearms

  • Live Animals

  • Objectionable Publications

  • Politically Sensitive Materials

  • Radioactive And Toxic Materials

  • Religious Sensitive Materials

  • Toxic And Hazardous Wastes

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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