Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Motorcycles → Malaysia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Motorcycles may require documentation or declaration
Details
Motorcycle imports face significant duty barriers in many developing countries. India charges 100% basic customs duty on imported motorcycles for commercial imports. Brazil applies up to 35% duties. EU imports require Euro 5 emissions compliance for. Enforcement in Malaysia carries fines from MYR 500 to MYR 100,000 under Customs Act 1967 s.135 (false declaration); Sales Tax Act 2018 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
Documentation required
- Documentation may be required
Leaving with this item
Exporting a motorcycle from Malaysia follows the vehicle-export process — deregistration and export declaration, with destination import rules the harder constraint.
Practical advice
Personal-import requires destination age + emission + safety compliance. Permit + IDP from home country. See /vehicles/malaysia.
Customs authority
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my