How to Ship to Malaysia from the US
Malaysia is a middle-income Southeast Asian country with a tech-savvy, English-proficient population and strong appetite for US consumer goods, electronics, health products, and branded fashion. Kuala Lumpur and Penang are major commerce centers. Malaysia Post (Pos Malaysia) handles USPS final-mile delivery, though courier services offer faster alternatives.
Malaysia applies customs duties on most imports, with rates typically ranging from 0% to 30% depending on product category. Malaysia's Sales and Service Tax (SST) was reintroduced in 2018 — Sales Tax is 5% or 10% on most goods. Low-value shipments (under RM 500 / ~$110 USD) imported via air are exempt from duties and Sales Tax, but this threshold applies only to qualified e-commerce channels.
Typical 1 lb cost
$20-$38 USD
Typical transit
5-14 business days
Carrier Options to Malaysia
USPS Priority Mail International
7-14 business days. Final delivery by Pos Malaysia. Good value for packages under 2 lbs.
DHL Express Worldwide
3-5 business days. Excellent Malaysia coverage including East Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak).
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable for time-sensitive packages.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Good for commercial B2B shipments.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Include HS codes for accurate duty classification.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Narcotics — Malaysia has severe penalties including the death penalty for drug trafficking
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Royal Malaysian Police authorization
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Pornographic material
- ✕Certain food products without Malaysian Ministry of Health or JAKIM (halal) certification
- ✕Products bearing the Israeli flag or offensive to Islam
Malaysia-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Never ship anything resembling controlled substances to Malaysia — drug trafficking penalties are extremely severe, including mandatory death penalty
- 💡 Low-value imports under RM 500 (~$110 USD) via air may be exempt from duties under Malaysia's LVG rules
- 💡 Malaysian postal codes are 5 digits (e.g., 50000 for Kuala Lumpur city center)
- 💡 East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) has its own customs procedures — add 2-3 extra days
- 💡 Include accurate HS codes — Malaysian customs audits are becoming more rigorous
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