Counterfeit Goods → Malaysia

Counterfeit Goods import prohibited

Details

Importing counterfeit goods violates intellectual property laws in every country. Customs agencies in the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia, and elsewhere actively seize counterfeit goods, including personal-use quantities. In some jurisdictions, includin

Quantity limit

Any quantity prohibited under Trade Marks Act 2019; KPDNHEP enforcement — personal use not an exemption

Documentation required

• No permits available; KPDNHEP seizure notice issued

Practical advice

Do not carry counterfeit branded goods into Malaysia. Royal Malaysian Customs seizes counterfeits at all ports of entry under IPR enforcement rules; commercial-quantity carriage attracts criminal-trafficking charges in addition to civil forfeiture.

Customs authority

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