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Malaysia — Customs Guide

Southeast Asia — Malaysian Customs Territory

JKDM oversees Port Klang and Tanjung Pelepas plus heavy peninsular land trade with Singapore and Thailand; SST and import-permit (AP) issues are common.

Customs unionIndependent (ASEAN, RCEP, CPTPP)

Tariff systemMalaysian tariff (PDK)

CurrencyRinggit (MYR)

Official languageMalay

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Customs Authority

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM)Official national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

JKDM HQ (Putrajaya)Port Klang customsTanjung Pelepas customsJohor land checkpoint

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs Act 1967Core customs statute

Sales Tax / Service Tax Acts 2018Indirect tax at import

Major Ports & Border Gates

Port KlangTanjung PelepasPenangJohor–Singapore CausewayKLIA Airport

Common Problems Handled in Malaysia

Import permits (AP)SST disputes Transshipment holds Halal & conformity documentation

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