Import duty on Candles to Malaysia (2026)

HS 34060000 · Source: official Malaysia tariff schedule · Updated 2026-06-10

TL;DR

Candles classify under HS 34060000 in Malaysia. Import duty 15%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $266 (effective rate ≈ 26.5%).

Tax breakdown at import

Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: CIF)

TaxRateAmount (USD)Note
Import duty15%$150.75
Sales Tax (SST)10%$115.58Single-stage, non-creditable
Total taxes at import26.5%$266.33as % of CIF

Malaysia de minimis

Import duty exempt below RM 500

LVG sales tax on ≤RM 500 e-commerce imports since 2024-01-01

Low-value goods (≤RM 500) are duty-free but bear 10% sales tax — no full exemption.

As of 2026-06 · See 13-country de minimis tracker

Candles to other markets

Rates and estimates are for reference only; final assessment rests with destination customs. Verify the exact sub-classification before formal declaration.