With the booming development of China's automobile industry, more and more auto parts are going to overseas markets. As an important automobile market in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has a growing demand for Chinese auto parts. However, exporting auto parts to Malaysia is not an easy task, involving regulations, transportation, customs clearance and other aspects. Today, we will analyze in detail the precautions for exporting auto parts to Malaysia, and help you to develop the market smoothly!
First, to confirm whether the accessories are prohibited or restricted export categories
Before exporting, first of all, to confirm whether your auto parts belong to Malaysia's prohibited or restricted categories of imports. For example:
Engine, instrument panel and other core components may involve special control, need to check the relevant regulations in advance.
Brand new parts (e.g. brake pads, filters, etc.) can usually be exported normally, but used parts or modified parts may be restricted.
Parts involving safety hazards (e.g. non-compliance with safety standards, flammable and explosive materials) are prohibited from export.
Suggestion: Consult the logistics company or Malaysia Customs in advance to ensure product compliance.
Second, choose the appropriate mode of transportation
According to the urgency, volume and budget of the accessories, you can choose the following transportation methods:
1. Air freight line: fast and efficient, suitable for urgent needs
✅ Advantage:
Fast timeframe, usually 3-7 days for delivery.
High security, suitable for precision parts (such as electronic instrument panel).
⚠ Caution:
Confirm whether the logistics company has stable routes to Malaysia.
Know the customs clearance capacity of the destination in advance to avoid delays.
2. KAL (trucking flights): cost-effective choice
✅ Advantage:
Lower cost than airfreight, faster timeframe than sea freight (about 10-15 days).
Support door-to-door service, suitable for bulk parts transportation.
⚠ Caution:
Choose a logistics company with experience in Central Asia transportation and make sure you are familiar with the road conditions and local regulations.
Confirm the loading conditions of the vehicle to avoid damage to the accessories during transportation.
3. Sea transportation: suitable for large-volume, non-urgent goods
The cost is the lowest, but the period is longer (about 20-30 days).
Special attention should be paid to moisture-proof and shock-proof packaging.
List of Necessary Export Documents
To export auto parts to Malaysia, you need to prepare the following documents:
Commercial Invoice (Commercial Invoice): indicate the name of goods, quantity, value and other information.
Packing List: list the contents of each box of goods in detail.
Certificate of Origin: Some products are eligible for tariff preferences.
Special License (if applicable): Core components such as engines may require additional certification.
Transportation insurance policy (optional): to protect the safety of cargo transportation.
Tips: The required documents may be different for different parts, so we suggest to confirm with freight forwarder or customs in advance.
Packaging: Avoid transportation damage
Auto parts are easily damaged during transportation, especially precision parts. Attention is needed when packing:
Engine: use sturdy wooden box, fixed with foam or sponge inside to prevent shaking.
Dashboard: wrap it with anti-static film first, then put it into a crash-proof box to avoid scratching the screen.
Fragile parts (e.g. lights, glass): add bubble cushion or honeycomb cardboard cushioning.
Anti-rust treatment: metal parts should be coated with anti-rust oil and wrapped with moisture-proof paper.
V. Customs clearance and tax issues
Malaysia's customs clearance process is more strict, need to pay attention to:
Tariff policy: different accessories have different tax rates, some products can apply for FTA concessions.
HS code: accurately fill in the customs code to avoid fines due to categorization errors.
Local agent: It is recommended to choose Malaysia's customs clearance agent to improve the efficiency of customs clearance.
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