Malaysia from China to import USB flash drive process is very simple, when the Malaysian importer to find a Chinese supplier, the first signed an order contract, after the USB flash drive order, the arrangement of air or sea freight, goods to the port before the preparation of customs clearance documents, such as bills of lading, invoices, etc., to the Malaysian Customs declaration and payment of duty, the completion of customs clearance to pick up the goods.
Malaysia’s import of USB flash drives from China is mainly divided into two major parts:the USB flash drive import process and customs clearance after the arrival of USB flash drive goods in Hong Kong:
USB flash drive import process
1,looking for Chinese suppliers:Malaysian importers should first clarify their specific requirements for the USB flash drive,such as capacity,read and write speed,appearance,etc.,and then look for suitable Chinese USB flash drive suppliers,the two sides of the product specifications,price,delivery and other terms of negotiation and sign a purchase contract.
2、Preparation of USB flash drive export documents
Commercial invoice:to be filled out and signed in English,including model number,capacity,quantity and type of goods,detailed trade name,gross and net weight,FOB and CIF fees and prices and other items,and the description of the goods on the packaging must be consistent with the invoice,invoices are usually in triplicate.
Arrangement of transportation:According to the quantity of goods,delivery date and budget and other factors,choose the appropriate mode of transportation,such as sea,air or land transportation.Commonly sea freight,the transportation time is relatively long but the cost is low,suitable for large quantities of goods;air transport is fast,suitable for small quantities of urgent needs,high-value goods,USB flash drives will generally choose air transport.
Pre-clearance:Before the USB flash drive arrives in Malaysia,the importer needs to submit a customs clearance declaration to the Malaysian Customs and provide relevant documents and supporting documents,such as certificates of conformity,invoices and so on.At the same time,it is also necessary to apply for an import tax number from the Malaysian tax department and pay the advance payment.
Customs clearance process after the arrival of USB flash drive goods:
Customs Inspection:Upon arrival in Malaysia,USB flash drives will be sent to the Customs Acceptance Department for inspection.Customs will check the quantity,specification and quality of the goods to ensure that they match the declared information.
Classification and Verification:Customs will classify the USB flash drives and verify the information of the goods in the Customs Clearance Declaration,including details of the product’s function,use,etc.,in order to determine the applicable tariff rates and other regulatory requirements.
Payment of Duties and Taxes on USB flash drives:Depending on the value and classification of the goods,the importer will be required to pay the appropriate import duties,sales tax and other possible taxes and fees.Malaysia generally levies sales tax at 6%on imported USB flash drives.Low-value imported USB flash drives sold through the internet with a value not exceeding RM500 are subject to a 10%sales tax from January 1,2024 onwards.
Issuance of Customs Clearance Document:If the goods are in order,Customs will issue a Customs Clearance Document to allow the goods to enter the Malaysian territory.
Customs clearance upon arrival:After the goods have entered Malaysia,the USB flash drive importer needs to deliver the goods to the designated destination and submit the relevant order documents,such as the USB flash drive import certificate and USB flash drive sales invoice,to the relevant authorities.