Customs Clearance in Malaysia
Customs here is loyal to the guests and rarely checks baggages. Nevertheless, the country is rather strict in laws against the drug trade and trafficking for which death penalty is imposed. Allowed import: duty-free one liter of spirits, a liter of wine or liquor, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225 grams of tobacco, perfume and cosmetics in an amount not exceeding RM200, souvenirs – costing not more than RM200. The import of goods from Israel, coins or banknotes of Israel, garments with printed texts from Koran, and pornography is prohibited. In the case of exporting expensive antiques you must have an official permission. When purchasing coral or leather products, rare or protected animals it is kindly advised not to throw away the packaging in which they were acquired and keep the receipt from the store.