enyomic 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Guys and Gals, would like to share with you some unhappy incidents regarding out great Malaysian Customs. For the 1st time in the world, a product made in it's on country when brought back overseas is TAXED. It like @#$%^&. Why do I have to pay for additional 30% tax when I'm already paying more for the same item in Singapore? Let's do the sums here, HW in Malaysia : RM6.90HW in Singapore : SGD3.5 x 2.4 = RM8.40Percentage on increase : (8.4-6.9)/6.9 = 21%Now our friends wanna charge me 30% tax : RM8.40 x 30% = RM2.52Grand Total for 1 HW after taxes = RM10.92New Percentage Increase : 58% Wow..... Let this be a warning to all who plan to hand carry tons of HW back into Malaysia. Our Customs are very efficient in using their x-ray to tax everything they like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted January 4, 2010 They taxed me too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yao 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Hmm...I used a luggage to stuff 170+ of carded cars, some even with the price tags still intact...The customs officers didn't do anything at Changi, I didn't even had to do scanning while at Penang Airport...Hmm... Maybe I was lucky~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cham2020 0 Posted January 4, 2010 enyo is talking about the JB customs i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted January 4, 2010 I think if you take a bus back from Singapore, there is a high chance of being taxed. Somehow, flying is not so risky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgee 0 Posted January 4, 2010 sinclair wrote:I think if you take a bus back from Singapore, there is a high chance of being taxed. Somehow, flying is not so risky.I second that. They're not so anal in the airport, but I have heard of crazy stories in the JB-SG customs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musclemania 0 Posted January 4, 2010 sorry to hear that, enyo.it seems i was "lucky" not to "haul" at SG last month, else, i may kena too. same luck with my frens to bring bck my 30+cars for me thru flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuhrer 0 Posted January 4, 2010 bro enyo, izzi alot of cars you try to bring in that's why kena tax? Or is there any safety zone of less than how many cars then wouldn't kena tax? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mushr00m 0 Posted January 4, 2010 hmmm.. I'm not to sure about the taxes la..However, my last trip to SG, I have around 30 cars (HW&MB) and several HW tracks (Not for me, bought for a fren) but at the Malaysian Custom, they did check but didn't tax me... maybe just my luck..Maybe there is a grace number of units which can be brought in, or try to pack in separately into different bags.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musclemania 0 Posted January 4, 2010 back in year 2005, i went through the KLIA custom regulations. it stated that only souvenir for personal usage is allowed. else, if souvenir costs more than rm200 regardless for personal or others, it will be taxed accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikmun 0 Posted January 4, 2010 i think i am lucky when i bring back cars from sg to msia.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuhrer 0 Posted January 4, 2010 musclemania wrote:back in year 2005, i went through the KLIA custom regulations. it stated that only souvenir for personal usage is allowed. else, if souvenir costs more than rm200 regardless for personal or others, it will be taxed accordingly.I hope now that it's 5 years on, the amount should increase so much more coz at only rm200 is simply TOO TIGHT the budget. U can only get 14 pcs of Since '68 with only rm200 Why would I go to S'pore & buy ONLY 14 pcs Since '68 ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyomic 0 Posted January 4, 2010 i believe now the regulation is ..... u drive ... u hide ok .... u take bus / train , u kena scan, u kena bayar ....u take plane, if they buat bodoh, u escape ...customs are in to make us pay ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musclemania 0 Posted January 5, 2010 enyo, for my curiosity.1) those without price tag, how were they charging you? or, for HW basic (for example), direct charge 30% x S$3.50 x total quantity? 2) by the way, did they provide you any "tips" or "advice"? such as, you can buy from Singapore and bring back to Malaysia as long as, for example:- certain limited quantity, say, 20units MAX.- 1 model only 1 unit MAX, cannot but more than 1 unit for the same model.etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuhrer 0 Posted January 5, 2010 good example there, musclehope to understand more about this too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyomic 0 Posted January 5, 2010 musclemania wrote:enyo, for my curiosity.1) those without price tag, how were they charging you? or, for HW basic (for example), direct charge 30% x S$3.50 x total quantity?They SAW 1 with a SGD3.50 pricetag on it 2) by the way, did they provide you any "tips" or "advice"? such as, you can buy from Singapore and bring back to Malaysia as long as, for example:- certain limited quantity, say, 20units MAX.- 1 model only 1 unit MAX, cannot but more than 1 unit for the same model.etc. NEVER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musclemania 0 Posted January 5, 2010 i see. therefore, it seems pretty hard for others to haul at Singapore and bring back to Malaysia then.i think "mini" haul is still fine...sigh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted January 5, 2010 musclemania wrote:enyo, for my curiosity.1) those without price tag, how were they charging you? or, for HW basic (for example), direct charge 30% x S$3.50 x total quantity? 2) by the way, did they provide you any "tips" or "advice"? such as, you can buy from Singapore and bring back to Malaysia as long as, for example:- certain limited quantity, say, 20units MAX.- 1 model only 1 unit MAX, cannot but more than 1 unit for the same model.etc.1)They once told me, "we charge ikut perihal kami"..Means they like how much then how much..2)If you stay there more than 72 hours, then u can bring back item not more than RM400.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyomic 0 Posted January 5, 2010 [quote="hokuan1)They once told me, "we charge ikut perihal kami"..Means they like how much then how much..quote] more like ... sesuka kami.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
musclemania 0 Posted January 5, 2010 appreciate that, Hokuan.1) "we charge ikut perihal kami", this sounds "fishy"2) Noted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc7598 0 Posted January 5, 2010 enyomic wrote:[quote="hokuan1)They once told me, "we charge ikut perihal kami"..Means they like how much then how much..more like ... sesuka kami....[/quote]not like that, its like "ikut suka hati bapak tiri laki mak kami" how much.. btw if 50+% increase, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted January 5, 2010 Although sesuka hati, they wont exceed 30%. So if wan cheaper, then must bodek them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted January 5, 2010 bad...........seems like had to pay extra!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamer_adrian 0 Posted January 6, 2010 My sister pass the custom tax whn she help me to brought in my parcel ( include Loose car) those parcel were 8kg in weight... the custom fella did ask her, but she just said a souvenier to my brother.. than she pass.... NO TAX AT ALL... i think they just random random tangkat ikan (maybe)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted January 6, 2010 aiks...how can they charge ikut suka hati...suppose got guide or something...very fishy indeed right bro musclemania... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cham2020 0 Posted January 8, 2010 jhc7598 wrote:enyomic wrote:[quote="hokuan1)They once told me, "we charge ikut perihal kami"..Means they like how much then how much..more like ... sesuka kami....not like that, its like "ikut suka hati bapak tiri laki mak kami" how much.. btw if 50+% increase, [/quote]actually is : lantak kau lah, suka ati nak charge berapa, aku ada kuasa. tak nak charge banyak bak sini kopi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted January 8, 2010 I just hate it when we can't do anything about it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cawan 0 Posted January 8, 2010 last time bring back bout 30 carded from Aussie.. lucky xkena tahan.. 2nd time visit still same..depend from where u depart i think? M'sia Custom give strict from Singapore.. IMO.sinclair, u bring back from Aussie ok ke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted January 8, 2010 So far so good, I think about >300 cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurz 0 Posted January 8, 2010 aiyoh means if buy from sg we gotta loose them all then bring here..huhu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted January 8, 2010 sinclair wrote:So far so good, I think about >300 cars.wah!!!! The custom officer sleeping at that time ah????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted January 8, 2010 sinclair wrote:Yes we can.Can do wat wor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
