🇲🇾 Malaysia
ASIA PACIFIC
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
6%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | US$225 |
| Duty-free allowance: 1L alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 225g tobacco per adult. Personal goods valued up to MYR 1,000 (approx. USD $225) are duty-free. Alcohol allowance applies only to non-Muslim travelers. Goods from Labuan, Langkawi, and Tioman duty-free islands may have different rules. | |
Duty-free allowance: 1L alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 225g tobacco per adult. Personal goods valued up to MYR 1,000 (approx. USD $225) are duty-free. Alcohol allowance applies only to non-Muslim travelers. Goods from Labuan, Langkawi, and Tioman duty-free islands may have different rules.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$12,000
Local currency equivalent: MYR
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Malaysia has the death penalty for drug trafficking — enforcement is strict.
- 02The Customs Act 1967 and related acts govern imports.
- 03SST (Sales and Service Tax) replaced GST in 2018; current rate for goods is 5-10%.
- 04Labuan, Langkawi, and Tioman are designated duty-free areas.
- 05Malaysia is part of ASEAN and CPTPP; preferential rates apply for qualifying goods.
- 06Halal certification requirements apply to certain food and beverage imports.
- 07The e-Customs system (uCustoms) handles import declarations.