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Title: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: djkenishii on August 10, 2013, 12:21:05 AM
hi guys,

just wondering if there is an import duty tax when i buy a watch online from another country? if yes, what is the taxable amount?

thanks!
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: ck77 on August 10, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
hi guys,

just wondering if there is an import duty tax when i buy a watch online from another country? if yes, what is the taxable amount?

thanks!
No tax
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: onerios on August 10, 2013, 06:31:15 AM
I've previously ordered a G-Shock through an online store in SG and received it safe and sound - no additional tax..  :)
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: yohannes86 on August 10, 2013, 09:04:19 AM
AFAIK there's no import duty for watches into Malaysia bro.. .
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: shamtv2555 on August 10, 2013, 11:41:23 AM
malaysia all watches r free tax n duty, no need worry
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: djkenishii on August 10, 2013, 12:05:55 PM
thanks everyone  :) now i can buy with confident hehe
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: Calibr on August 10, 2013, 12:33:30 PM
Buying online and importing into Malaysia, no tax in Malaysia, and if you buy from Spore, no GST too.. from Europe, no VAT.. ;D
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: hiro on August 10, 2013, 02:06:12 PM
Just curious..its seems like there is no tax for watch imported into malaysia?  Do merchants have to pay tax for watches brought into malaysia or do they have to pay sale tax?
Some merchants are posting a 'duty-free' sign at their shop. Do their price is lower compare to other? It can mislead customer making customer thinking only at their shop the watch are duty-free when all watches importefto malaysia is duty-free. Then again, it will be useless buying a watch from duty-free outlet at the airport. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: chrisyen on August 10, 2013, 10:20:13 PM
Just curious..its seems like there is no tax for watch imported into malaysia?  Do merchants have to pay tax for watches brought into malaysia or do they have to pay sale tax?
Some merchants are posting a 'duty-free' sign at their shop. Do their price is lower compare to other? It can mislead customer making customer thinking only at their shop the watch are duty-free when all watches importefto malaysia is duty-free. Then again, it will be useless buying a watch from duty-free outlet at the airport. Correct me if I'm wrong.

All business need to pay income tax

No tax for selling watches in Msia .... It's misleading? Not really... Most countries hv tax... This sound attractive to foreigner...

Many watch shops in Msia put that sign, not just in air port
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: timenut on August 15, 2013, 09:07:15 PM
No tax for watches but there is tax for watch accessories such as watch box, watch winder, etc. Kena once last time.  :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: ssss on August 16, 2013, 09:20:38 AM
No tax for import watches into Malaysia. However, sometimes your watch may be retained in post office if you use courier service like USPS. In such case, you need to pay certain amount of money to get your watch out. Therefore, engage reputable courier service like FEDEX, though more expensive, but worth the price as they will always deliver goods to your door step on schedule without hassle.
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: watchmanu on August 16, 2013, 11:06:35 AM
no need to pay tax to purchase watch online and import to Malaysia which I did before BUT.....

recently I need to pay tax RM62.78 just for a rubber watch strap which I purchased online from US!  :Mad: :Mad: :Mad:

and the rubber strap was sent to my home through Fedex!  :Mad: :Mad: :Mad:
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: Taga on August 16, 2013, 03:41:23 PM
Got tax for the watch box and watch winder, but no tax for the watch... If you want to buy watch box from the oversea seller and want to avoid paying tax, the trick is ask the seller to put el cheapo watch inside the watch box... I tried it once, and it works!  :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana: :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: claxchow on August 16, 2013, 06:31:43 PM
no need to pay tax to purchase watch online and import to Malaysia which I did before BUT.....

recently I need to pay tax RM62.78 just for a rubber watch strap which I purchased online from US!  :Mad: :Mad: :Mad:

and the rubber strap was sent to my home through Fedex!  :Mad: :Mad: :Mad:

I have been getting watch straps from US using Fedex and being charged USD35 for shipping. However, no tax charges.
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: utcplus7 on September 02, 2013, 09:37:20 AM
I ordered two watches from the UK in April and was called by the courier when they reached Malaysia, to ensure I would pay the tax.

Given UK tax at 20% had been deducted it was still a fair deal and I settled the bill COD.

Maybe if I'd had them shipped one at a time I'd have been ok, but I'd budget for being charged just in case.
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: aum1 on September 03, 2013, 01:01:29 AM
I would not recommend purchasing a watch online.

They don't come with manufacturer warranties.

Often, they are dead stock or rejected stock and have huge blemishes. They can even be used second hand watches polished up and advertised as new.

Stick to local dealers or when visiting overseas there are loads of dealers who sell parallel imported watches but you can see the actual product and not take the risk of purchasing it through pictures. Besides, a lot of these online stores do not have a return policy.

Stay away or buy at your own risk. My 2 cents
 
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: dpkong on September 03, 2013, 06:20:41 PM

Some of us have purchased online and were satisfied with the watches we received. It's all about the seller.
Title: Re: Any tax for buying watch online?
Post by: GMTmaster on September 03, 2013, 07:21:03 PM
Granted, importing watches are tax free, but I can only accept buying on line if the watch is not too expensive. And you wouldn't mind if the watch they send you is fake or not as described on the net. Otherwise you are in a mess.  :Blue: