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DUTIES & TAXES


UNDERSTANDING DUTIES & TAXES


WHAT ARE DUTIES & TAXES?

When importing and exporting goods internationally, you need to know your duties
and taxes. Duties and taxes are determined by customs in the destination
country, and they vary widely from country to country. You or your customer may
be asked to pay duties and taxes before the shipment is delivered. 

Learn more about Customs, Duties & Taxes.  


FACTORS DETERMINING DUTIES & TAXES

The Malaysia Customs Department determine the amount of import duties and taxes
based on several factors:

 1. The HS code is used to classify the product type.
 2. The value of the goods, including freight and insurance fees, help customs
    to determine the duties and taxes and to clear your shipment. This is known
    as the CIF method.
 3. The goods description on the commercial invoice, including the product's
    end-use and country of manufacture. 
 4. International trade agreements between countries can influence the amount of
    taxes and duties on a shipment.
 5. The Incoterms on the commercial invoice define the agreement between sender
    and receiver about who pays for shipping costs, including taxes and duties.

Learn more about Harmonised Code.


HOW ARE DUTIES & TAXES CALCULATED


DUTIES & TAXES VALUATION

Valuation is a customs procedure applied to determine the customs value of
imported goods. Under the Customs Valuation, the customs value is determined
using the transaction value (TV) of the goods to be valued. Transaction Value is
to be based on the actual price paid or payable by the importer, which is
generally shown on the Commercial invoice.

Are you new to international shipping? Let us help. Save time and estimate your
shipment’s duties and taxes with DHL Trade Automation System. Use our system to
help take the guesswork out of international trade, as well as to determine your
shipment’s Harmonized Code, find required customs documents, and more.


HOW TO CALCULATE DUTIES?

Import duties are levied on goods that are subject to import duties and imported
into the country. Import duties are generally levied on an ad valorem basis but
may also be imposed on a specific basis. The ad valorem rates of import duties
defined in terms of a fixed percentage of value ranging from 0% to 30%.

To calculate import duty on goods imported into Malaysia, add up the value of
the goods, freight costs, insurance and any additional costs, then multiply the
total by the duty rate. The result is the amount of import duty you'll need to
pay customs for your shipment.


HOW TO CALCULATE TAXES?

Whether you are sending a package as a gift or an import, it will be subject to
duties and taxes depending on the customs authority in the destination country.
Effective July 16, 2018, the Sales and Services Taxation (SST) is chargeable on
the manufacture of taxable goods in Malaysia and the importation of taxable
goods into Malaysia at the rate of 5 or 10 percent, or a specific rate depending
on the category of products.

To calculate taxable goods imported into Malaysia, add up the value of the
goods, freight costs, insurance, the amount of import duty and the amount of
excise duty, multiply by the sales tax rate. The result is the amount of SST
you'll need to pay customs for your shipment.

Learn more about SST from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department website here. 


HOW TO CALCULATE EXCISE DUTY?

Excise Duty is a duty imposed on dutiable goods manufactured by a company
licensed under Section 20, Excise Act 1976. This duty is also imposed on the
same goods when imported.

To calculate the excise duty on imported goods, add up the value of the goods,
freight costs, insurance and the amount of import duty, multiply by the excise
duty rate. The result is the amount of excise duty you'll need to pay customs
for your shipment.


PAYMENT OF DUTIES & TAXES


WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF DUTIES AND TAXES?

The receiver of the shipment has to pay the duties and taxes before the shipment
is released from customs in the destination country

DHL Express facilitates the payment of duties and taxes to the custom
authorities on behalf of the customers. If the duties and tax incurred exceeds
RM1000, DHL Express will attempt to contact the importer prior to customs
clearance. If the duties and tax incurred is below RM1000, we will proceed with
customs clearance to expedite the delivery of your shipment.

When customers receive an email or a SMS from DHL Express Malaysia on the
payment of outstanding duties and taxes, customers can pay to DHL Express
Malaysia via the following methods:

If a customer requires DHL Express to contact customer regardless of duty and
tax amount, a Duty Confirmation Fee of RM53 will be charged per shipment.


GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) AND VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)


WHAT IS GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) AND VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)?

Goods and Services Tax or GST is a broad-based consumption tax levied on the
import of goods. Currently, there are 160 countries in the world that have
implemented GST.

In European Union countries, Value-Added tax (VAT) is a sales tax that is
collected by the retailer and then paid forward to the government. Businesses
charge VAT to their customers, who pay this tax indirectly when they buy
anything.


DE MINIMIS


WHAT IS DE MINIMIS?

De Minimis value is a value below which goods can be shipped into a country
before duties & taxes are assessed.

In Malaysia, the De Minimis value is MYR 500, if you ship a shipment with a
Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of less than MYR 500, no tax will be
levied on its importation into Malaysia.

Download the complete De Minimis value for all countries. 


INTERCOMS


WHAT IS INCOTERMS?

Learning the Language of Incoterms Rules and Trade Terms

Incoterms are terms used in the shipping industry to define the sales contract
of shipping products across international borders. They are generally used in
sea freight, but they have also been adopted into the air freight industry to
outline the responsibilities and risks to be placed on the seller and receiver
during an international trade process.

You might come across acronyms like DAP and DTP when you’re in talks about
customs clearance. DAP and DTP, both Incoterms as defined by the International
Chamber of Commerce, play key roles in global commerce. Let’s take a look at its
differences.

Delivered at Place (DAP) indicates that import duties and taxes are not paid for
prior to arriving in the destination country. The receiver will have to pay for
import duties and taxes when the item arrives at the destination country’s
customs. Duties and Taxes Paid (DTP) indicates that the shipper arranges to pay
for import duties and taxes in advance. 

DTP is the most common shipping method because it makes sure that taxes aren't
an unexpected surprise for receivers who don't know about them in advance.

You can read more about global Incoterms rules and trade terms by visiting the
International Chamber of Commerce website, which includes an FAQ and an
explanation of Incoterms rules.

Visit International Chamber of Commerce. 


DHL EXPRESS CUSTOMS EXPERTISE


DHL EXPRESS AND CUSTOMS – WORKING TOGETHER TO DELIVER

DHL Express take the complexity out of customs with our extensive worldwide
customs knowledge and experience as well as strong relationships with government
customs and security authorities. We know that a smooth and efficient customs
clearance process helps your shipments arrive as quickly as possible. Our broad
range of customs services ensure a smooth and on time border crossing of
shipments, without administrative burden, delays or penalties.

Find out about Malaysia’s Customs Clearance. 


DHL TRADE AUTOMATION SERVICES (TAS)

Diverse and ever-changing trade regulations and requirements in different parts
of the world create complexities and challenges in shipping. 

Designed to help simplify things, the DHL Trade Automation Services (TAS)
provides total visibility on critical detailed trade information, all
streamlined and customizable to meet your particular needs. With access to
millions of critical trade rules, DHL Trade Automation Services users can take
full control of the information flows and processes that accompany international
shipment transactions. Following are the unique tools available:

 1.  Landed Cost Estimate - get a cost estimate of duties, taxes and other
    import fees so you know all charges upfront
 2. Product Compliance - ensure your shipment complies with each country's
    import and export regulations
 3. Trade Documentation - receive the documents required for international
    trade, logistics and customs transactions 
 4. Interactive Commodity Code Classification - search for Schedule B, HS and
    ECCN commodity codes for quick and accurate product classification

Register TAS for free here. 



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