Alcohol / Spirits → Malaysia

1 liter duty-free allowance

Details

Malaysia permits travelers aged 18 or over to bring 1 litre of any alcoholic beverage duty-free. Quantities above the allowance are subject to high excise duty and SST (sales and service tax) — combined rates often exceed the original cost of the bottle. Alcohol is legally sold in non-Muslim retail outlets across most states; a few states (Terengganu, Kelantan) impose stricter local restrictions on consumption. Declare quantities exceeding the allowance on the customs declaration form.

Quantity limit

1 liter duty-free

Documentation required

• Royal Malaysian Customs declaration for quantities above duty-free allowance

Legal reference

Malaysian Customs Act 1967

Practical advice

Standard duty-free allowance applies (typically 1L spirits + 1-2L wine + beer). Declare any quantity above; excise + 6% VAT computed at Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) Red Channel. Bring purchase receipts.

Customs authority

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my