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Malaysia Import Duty Rate for Motorcycles & Scooters

HS 8711 · Motorcycles (including mopeds)

Malaysia MFN Import Duty Rate

Live

20–30%

on CIF value

ASEAN: lower

CBU motorcycles attract 20–30% + excise duty. Locally assembled models significantly cheaper.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (20–30%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: motorcycles & scooters worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Malaysia charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to MYR at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 20%	At 30%
Import duty	$2,180	$3,270
Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)	$1,308	$1,417
Total paid at the border	$3,488	$4,687

Sales & Service Tax (SST) is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 20–30% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying motorcycles & scooters correctly

Heading 8711 covers motorcycles, mopeds and cycles with an auxiliary motor, split by engine capacity, plus electric motorcycles (8711.60).

E-bikes with pedal assistance go to 8711.60, e-scooters (stand-up) to 8711.60 or 8711.90 depending on the market
Quad bikes and ATVs are often 8703, not 8711
Sidecars are 8711.90

Compliance. Motorcycles need type approval (EU L-category, US FMVSS and EPA) and are often subject to excise or registration tax based on engine capacity.

Importing into Malaysia: what you need

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) clears goods through the uCustoms system; rates follow the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature in the Customs Duties Order.

Registration. Company registration with SSM and a customs client code; most commercial imports go through a licensed forwarding agent.

Low-value shipments. Goods worth RM500 or less sold online by overseas sellers carry 10% Low Value Goods (LVG) sales tax collected at checkout by registered sellers.

Documents customs will ask for

Customs declaration K1
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
Certificate of origin (ATIGA Form D, RCEP, CPTPP) for preferential rates
Approved Permit (AP) for controlled items such as vehicles, steel and some electronics

Charges on top of duty

Sales tax 5% or 10% on most taxable goods (some goods exempt)
Excise duty on vehicles, alcohol and tobacco
Anti-dumping duties on some steel and chemical products

Watch out. Check whether the product needs an Approved Permit before shipping — goods arriving without one are held at the port.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Motorcycles & Scooters in Malaysia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Motorcycles & Scooters (HS 8711) in Malaysia is 20–30% on the CIF value. CBU motorcycles attract 20–30% + excise duty. Locally assembled models significantly cheaper.

Is Sales & Service Tax (SST) charged on Motorcycles & Scooters imports to Malaysia?

Yes. Malaysia charges Sales & Service Tax (SST) at 10% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Motorcycles & Scooters in Malaysia?

Yes. ASEAN: lower. ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP, CPTPP, Malaysia–Japan EPA, Malaysia–Australia FTA (MAFTA) are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.

How is import duty calculated for Motorcycles & Scooters entering Malaysia?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 20–30% is applied to this value. Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.