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Malaysia Import Duty Rate for Perfume & Fragrances

HS 3303.00 · Perfumes and toilet waters

Malaysia MFN Import Duty Rate

Live

10%

on CIF value

ASEAN: 0%

HS 3303.00. MFN rate typically 10% on CIF. Sales Tax 10% applies additionally. ASEAN origin: 0% customs duty under ATIGA.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (10%)

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: perfume & fragrances 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 10%
Import duty	$1,090
Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)	$1,199
Total paid at the border	$2,289

Sales & Service Tax (SST) is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying perfume & fragrances correctly

Heading 3303 covers perfumes and toilet waters (eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne) whatever their alcohol strength.

Body mists and deodorants go to 3307, and scented candles to 3406
Gift sets with a bag or pouch are classified by the item that gives them their essential character
Perfume oils without alcohol are still 3303

Compliance. Alcohol-based perfume is a flammable liquid (UN1266) for shipping, and cosmetic rules apply — the EU Cosmetics Regulation responsible person and CPNP notification, or FDA labelling rules in the US.

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 Perfume & Fragrances in Malaysia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Perfume & Fragrances (HS 3303.00) in Malaysia is 10% on the CIF value. HS 3303.00. MFN rate typically 10% on CIF. Sales Tax 10% applies additionally. ASEAN origin: 0% customs duty under ATIGA.

Is Sales & Service Tax (SST) charged on Perfume & Fragrances 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 Perfume & Fragrances in Malaysia?

Yes. ASEAN: 0%. 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 Perfume & Fragrances 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 10% is applied to this value. Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.