​            ​ A.            Introduction and Concepts

  1. What is the excise duty
  2. A type of tax imposed on certain goods imported into or manufactured in Malaysia.


  3. What goods are subject to excise duty?


  4. B.         ​    Licensing

  5. ​​​Manufacturing of which goods requires an excise license?


  6. How do I apply for a license to manufacture and warehouse goods

    Submit an application letter together with 2 copies of form JKED No.1 and supporting documents to the nearest customs office.

  7. How to be certain that cigarettes sold are not contraband

  8. ​​ How can I make sure liquor bought is not contraband?

  9. C.            Payment

  10. How to clear goods from Port

  11. Goods have to be declared in customs import declaration Form No. 1 and the duty / tax assessed paid to the customs office where goods are released from customs control.


    D.            Movement of goods

  12. Moving goods from factory to warehouse or to other Free Zones

  13. Form Excise no.8 is to be submitted together with necessary documents before approval is given and movement authorised.


  14. Moving goods from factory to Sabah/Sarawak

  15. Vehicles only – Submit Excise No. 8 and customs form no. 7 together with necessary documents for approval and authorization of movement.Bagi barangan am – Mengemukakan Borang Kastam 3 beserta dokumen sokongan untuk kelulusan.


    E.               Facilities

  16. What is the maximum period for deferred payment of excise duty

  17. 4 years.


    F.                Exemption

  18. Eligibility for excise duty exemption

  19. The list of eligible persons and goods can be found at http://tariff.customs.gov.my

    (Excise Duties (Exemption) Order 1977).

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