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.

Malaysia eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$27k

Annual GDP Per Capita

31M

Current Total Population

71.1%

Daily Internet Users

US$27k

Annual GDP Per Capita

31M

Current Total Population

71.1%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

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.

From

United States

Average cost:

US$30.19

Average delivery time

11 working days

From

Hong Kong

Average cost:

HK$108.08

Average delivery time

10 working days

From

Singapore

Average cost:

SG$15.04

Average delivery time

6 working days

From

Australia

Average cost:

AUD$44.86

Average delivery time

6 working days

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.

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 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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