Here is a guide to goods that cannot be exported from the US or cannot be imported to your country
Please be aware that laws vary by country. Note that this list is not comprehensive and the restrictions are always changing. We will do our best to keep you informed by updating this page as we receive notices from the couriers, shipping lines and governments. Ultimately, you are responsible for ensuring that the items you purchase comply with all governments and carriers restrictions.
The following goods are absolutely prohibited from importation to Malaysia or exported from the US
Items frown on farms or items used when cultivating soil such as planting, raising, and harvesting plants, crops, fruits and vegetables. These are examples of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing these items from the Philippines and Indonesia:
Animals or parts of animals are definitely cannot be shipped. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing these items:
Biological substances that may contain contagious or other hazardous substances. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Raw chemicals but also some adhesives, pastes, sealants, cosmetics like peroxide, precursors for chemical weapons etc. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the item can ship. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing sodium arsenate.
Acids or bases that can react and cause corroding. Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the item is corrosive or not. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items that are not produced by the original manufacturer in violation of copyright/trademark laws. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Drug-related items restricted or banned by US law. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items requiring and ECCN (Export Control Classification Number). Items requiring an export license from the Department of Commerce, and dual-use items found on the Commerce Control List (CCL). Often relating to navigation and avionics, computer parts, telecommunication devices etc. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing broadcast receivers capable of receiving radio communication within the ranges (68 – 87) MHz and (108 – 174) MHz.
Items that susceptible to explosion or combustion. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Chemical or organic products designed for use as fertilizer or pesticides. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product can be shipped. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items related to guns or other devices designed to inflect damage by launching one or more projectiles at a high speed. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items are capable of being easily ignited and of burning quickly. Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product is indeed flammable or combustible. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Devices used in gambling or game of chance activities. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. Any item classed as Dangerous Goods as well. Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product can be shipped. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing indecent printings, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic, engravings, films, video tapes, laser discs, color slides, computer disc and any other media. In addition, you are prohibited to import cloth bearing the imprint or duplicate of any verses of the Quran.
A hard creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant, walrus, or narwhal, often (especially formerly) used to make ornaments and other articles. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Lithium ion, lithium polymer, lithium metal batteries and lithium power banks not installed in devices are prohibited to ship. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items used as currency or for payment and also reproduction of any any currency note, bank note, or coin which are currently been issued in any country. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Food and foodstuffs with a limited shelf life or requiring refrigeration/freezing to avoid spoilage. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Live plant such as a young tree, vine, shrub, or herb planted or suitable for planting. Dead or dried plants as well. These are examples of items that cannot be shipped:
A substance that is capable of causing illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed. Malaysia prohibits importing all poisonous chemicals. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Printed, audio or visual material relating to the government or the public affairs of a country. Malaysia prohibits any media or device which intended to be prejudicial to the interest of Malaysia or unsuited with peace. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
A pharmaceutical drug that legally requires a medical prescription from a doctor to be dispensed. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Products packaged in containers using pressurized gas. Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product can be shipped. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Items emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particle. Items will be marked with a radioactive placard. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Malaysia prohibits importing lightning arresters containing radioactive material.
Soil or soil enhancing products. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Military or law enforcement equipment and weaponry. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Knives that are intended for use as a weapon. Malaysia prohibits importing daggers and flick knives. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
Any product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant by curing them. Nicotine in any form. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
A weapon, arm, or armament is any devices used with intent to inflict damage or harm to living creatures, structures, or systems. These are example of items that cannot be shipped:
The importations of goods specified below have reduced shipping options on quantity or specific type of item and may require special documentation or have extra fees associated with them. Some of them are prohibited except under an import license or permit from relevant authorities.
Consumer spray items. These are example of items that may not be shipped:
Work of art, collectible objects, antiques of high value or considerable of age and they have limited to a value no greater than USD5,000. Here are some examples:
All cosmetics, hair products, toiletries, beauty supplies such as makeup & face cream and also all cosmetics & beauty products that are flammable such as nail polish, aerosol or contain alcohol.
For flammable nail polish and nail care items, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the manufacturer to determine if the product is indeed flammable.
Liquid used in e-cigarette devices and vaping devices. If shipping from the US, nicotine content must be 0mg. Examples are E-Liquid and E-Juice
Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal. Jewelry with a value greater than USD5,000 may not be shipped to Malaysia.
Tools with a cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with most having a handle. Examples are all knives (including kitchen knives). It’s recommended to ship knives via sea.
Batteries that are packaged with product or contained inside a device such as lithium ion, lithium polymer and lithium metal batteries. Example of lithium batteries packed with equipment are power tools. Whereas, examples of batteries contained inside a device such as laptops or mobile phones.
Mobile phones, smartphones, portable telephone that use wireless cellular technology to send and receive phone signals and other data.
SIRIM permit is required to import these devices to Malaysia. They must be packed in special packaging such as rigid container.
Perfumes, colognes, and fragrant/aromatic liquids typically made from essential oils or extracts from flowers and spices, used to impart a pleasant smell. Examples are
Toys that look like or can be mistaken with guns or weapons such as nerf guns, cap guns, foam swords etc.
Used, aftermarket or second hand item that is a component of an automobile or motorcycle. Item that cannot be shipped is license plate.
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