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Malaysia Import Duty Rate for Trucks & Commercial Vehicles

HS 8704 · Motor vehicles for transport of goods

Malaysia MFN Import Duty Rate

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10–30%

on CIF value

ASEAN: lower

Commercial vehicles attract 10–30% depending on GVW and classification.

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

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (10–30%)

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: trucks & commercial vehicles 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%	At 30%
Import duty	$1,090	$3,270
Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)	$1,199	$1,417
Total paid at the border	$2,289	$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 10–30% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying trucks & commercial vehicles correctly

Heading 8704 covers motor vehicles for the transport of goods, split by engine type and gross vehicle weight (up to 5 t, 5–20 t, over 20 t).

Dual-purpose vehicles are classified by their main design purpose — seating and windows behind the driver point to 8703
Tractor units for semi-trailers are 8701, not 8704
Special-purpose vehicles such as cranes and fire engines go to 8705

Compliance. Commercial vehicles need homologation and emissions certification; heavy vehicles often face extra road-use or registration taxes after import.

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 Trucks & Commercial Vehicles in Malaysia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Trucks & Commercial Vehicles (HS 8704) in Malaysia is 10–30% on the CIF value. Commercial vehicles attract 10–30% depending on GVW and classification.

Is Sales & Service Tax (SST) charged on Trucks & Commercial Vehicles 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 Trucks & Commercial Vehicles 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 Trucks & Commercial Vehicles 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 10–30% is applied to this value. Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.