Malaysia duty-free allowance

What arriving travelers can bring into Malaysia without paying duty — from official customs guidance.

Alcohol

1 L

21+

Full rule

1 litre total of wine/spirits/malt liquor (age 21+ per third-party sources)

Tobacco

≈200 cigarettes

sources conflict — verify

Full rule

AIP (Dec 2025) lists 225g tobacco (approx 200 cigarettes); several 2026 third-party guides say duty-free cigarettes were abolished - conflict, needs JKDM confirmation

Goods & gifts

RM 200

gifts · sources conflict

Full rule

AIP: gifts/souvenirs up to RM 200 (RM 500 from Langkawi/Labuan) + 3 new apparel pieces + 1 pair footwear + RM 75 dutiable food; third-party 2026 guides cite RM 500 land/sea and RM 1,000 air with RM 150 food - amounts differ by source

Cash · declare from

USD 10,000+

commonly cited

Full rule

USD 10,000 equivalent declaration commonly cited; AIP only states RM 10,000-equivalent rule for residents exporting currency

Depends on: AIP conditions the exemption on being non-resident visiting 72h+ (48h Langkawi, 24h Labuan) or resident returning after 72h+ abroad; duty-free islands (Langkawi/Labuan/Tioman) have their own regime

Good to know

official sources are fragmented (customs.gov.my is unreliable to reach); the AIP customs section may lag the Customs Duties (Exemption) Order - Malaysia is the lowest-confidence 'verified' entry in this file

From Malaysia's official customs guidance, checked 2026-07-31 ·verify at the source · Guidance, not law — allowances change and the customs officer has the final say. Verify before you fly.

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