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Importing Cars to Malaysia

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Malaysia

Importing a used Japanese car to Malaysia with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Importation of used vehicles with more than 5 years old is restricted in Malaysia.. Typical shipping time: Container (09-13 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 5 years old

Destination Port

Penang (Georgetown), Kelang

Time of Shipment

Container (09-13 Days)

Vessel Schedule

Container (Weekly)

Shipping Line

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Inspection

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Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Malaysia

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of right hand drive vehicle is permitted in Malaysia. In Malaysia traffic moves on left hand side of the road. Importer should meet the following conditions if want to import a car to the country Valid work permits for the country. Vehicle importation only for personal use only; the car cannot be sold or transferred. Vehicle must be exported when employment in the country ends.

Age Restriction

Importation of used vehicles with more than 5 years old is restricted in Malaysia.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Malaysia

For Passenger Cars (Petrol Engine)

Engine CC Import Duty
Up to 1799 CC
140% of CIF
1800 CC – 1999 CC
170% of CIF
2000 CC – 2499 CC
200% of CIF
2500 CC – 2999 CC
250% of CIF
3000 CC and above
300% of CIF
  • For diesel engines, import duty has been set as a 120 precent of CIF.
  • Sales Tax – 10 precent of (CIF+ Import Duty)

For 4×4 vehicles and others

Engine CC Import Duty
Up to 1799 CC
60% of CIF
1800 CC – 1999 CC
80% of CIF
2000 CC – 2499 CC
150% of CIF
2500 CC – 2999 CC
180% of CIF
3000 CC and above
200% of CIF
  • Sales Tax – 10 precent of (CIF+ Import Duty)

How to import a used vehicle into Malaysia

The imposition of very high import duties make owning a non Malaysian made car somewhat expensive. Import duties run to as high as 300%. Consequently the vast majority of cars in Malaysia are locally produced ones.

Cost of maintenance and parts for foreign cars are also factors to be considered. Needless to say if your car is rare or indeed not available in Malaysia these factors become paramount. To import your car to Malaysia, you must apply for an Approval Permit (AP) from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). In order to apply for this permit, your car must be registered under your name for at least 3 years.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Malaysia

  • A letter of application addressed to the Ministry Of International Trade and Industry (MITI) for importing a car from your home country to Malaysia for personal use.
  • A JK69 form must be purchased MITI and duly completed.
  • Documentation of car which indicate proof of ownership. Typically this will be a purchase receipt or transfer of ownership/letter from the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.
  • The original and photocopied registration document of car.
  • The cars original insurance documents and/or a letter from the insurance company.
  • Your work permit and letter of contract from your employer in Malaysia.
  • A photocopy of your passport.
  • Malaysian or International driving license.
 

Vehicle Registration

To drive the imported vehicle on the roads of Malaysia, one must register the vehicle with the Malaysian Road Transport Department. The following documents are needed to register a vehicle:

  • Identification documents
  • PUSKAPOM inspection report
  • Customs Form K1
  • The Approved Permit for the vehicle

Documents required for AP from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry

  • Original and photocopy of passport.
  • Ownership certificate or original or photocopy of registration document.
  • Insurance or prove of minimum one year old under the same name of applicant for AP.
  • JK 69- AP application form.
  • Original and copy of receipt/ purchase invoice for the automobiles.

The permit is valid only for 3 months. If one does not import the vehicle during that period, then have to go through the whole process again.

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country