Country Conditions for Mailing — Malaysia

Prohibitions (130)

Butane gas lighters and refills.

Circulars or advertisements containing amulets, charms, or talismans.

Coins or ingots of a value higher than 50 Malaysian dollars, except coins for ornament.

Firearms, including gas guns, and any component parts of such weapons.

Harpoons and spear guns used for undersea fishing.

Lottery tickets and advertisements thereof.

Pornographic articles.

Radioactive materials.

Restrictions

Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles may only be sent in insured parcels. These articles are not admitted in First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes.

Observations

Insured parcels for Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan) and Sarawak are accepted only for delivery at the following offices:

Sabah (North Borneo and Labuan): Beaufort, Keningau, Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Labuan, Lahad Datu, Papar, Ranau, Sandakan, Semporna, Tawau, Tenom, and Tuoran.

Sarawak: Baran, Bintulu, Kuching, Limbang, Miri, Mukah, Sarikei, Sibu, and Simanggang.

Many types of merchandise require import licenses that addressees must obtain from the Malaysian authorities. Senders should be assured before mailing that addressees can obtain licenses if needed.
As of January 1, 2024, Malaysia applies a sales tax to items containing low-value goods (LVG), which are defined as a class of goods as follows:

That originate outside Malaysia.
That are sold in online marketplaces at a price not exceeding 500 Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
That arrive in Malaysia for delivery to the buyer.

The sales tax is based on the sale value of the LVG and is charged and levied at the rate of 10 percent and does not include the following charges:

Fees charged to the customer for transportation and insurance associated with transporting the goods originating outside Malaysia to the delivery destination in Malaysia.
Any tax or duty that is chargeable and payable on the sale of the LVG.

Malaysian customs legislation requires all LVG suppliers — i.e., online sellers or online marketplaces — that are not based in Malaysia to register as LVG sellers under section 13 of the Sales Tax Act 2018 (LVG) if they meet the following requirements:

Have a registered business address in Malaysia.

Have a physical subsidiary in Malaysia that is licensed under section 13 of the Sales Tax Act 2018.

Have total sales of LVG in Malaysia exceeding 500,000 MYR within 12 months.

Once a supplier is registered, Malaysia Customs suggests that the supplier sending an item containing LVG to Malaysia avoid double taxation by providing its Malaysian tax identification number (TIN) as follows:

On the customs declaration form in the sender‘s customs reference field, or on the associated address label if the customs form does not contain that field.

On the invoice or commercial document affixed to the exterior of the parcel or item.

Failure to comply with this requirement to provide the TIN in one of these ways might cause delays in customs clearance and might result in double taxation (with the addressee being required to pay the sales tax for the delivery of the item).

More information on LVG and registration requirements is available on the website of Royal Malaysia Customs at https://mysst.customs.gov.my and at https://mylvg.customs. gov.my. More information regarding the sales tax for LVG is available on the Pos Malaysia website at www.pos.com.my. Direct questions regarding the sales tax for LVG to Royal Malaysia Customs at mylvg@customs.gov.my.

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 6

Note: Global Express Guaranteed service is suspended as of September 29, 2024.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

Insurance (212.5)

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non–document insurance.

Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 7

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes

Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds.

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 36 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Insurance (222.7)

Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

Articles Admitted	Required Customs Form/Endorsement
Business correspondence, commercial papers, and documents.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial value.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise and all articles subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). A commercial invoice must be placed on the Priority Mail Express International item.

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.

Note:

Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Malaysia.

Reciprocal Service Name: Poslaju

Country Code: MY

Areas Served: All

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 7

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 42 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 79 inches

Insurance (232.91)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see for markings)

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.

Customs Forms Required (123)

All Priority Mail International items:

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;

15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).

Size Limits

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Customs Form Required (123)