Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures
To Import Japan Used Cars In Malaysia

Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Malaysia

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. 

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes In Malaysia

Duties and taxes

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.

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.