Malaysia HS Code Search Guide: JKDM HS Explorer

What is JKDM HS Explorer?

JKDM  (Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia) HS Explorer helps you find:

1. HS Code
2. Import / Export Rate
3. Import / Export Prohibition
4. SST
5. Excise Duty

There are 3 ways to use JKDM HS Code Explorer:

1. Get Product Description: Find product description using HS code.
2. Find Product HS Code: Search for the HS code of a product.
3. Check Applied Tariff: Determine if a special FTA tariff applies to a product.

1. Get Product Description

To start, visit JKDM HS Code Explorer. 

Follow these 3 steps:

1. Tariff Type: Keep the default (PDK 2022 - Perintah Duti Kastam 2022)
2. Search Criteria: Keep the default (HS Code)
3. Keyword: Enter the HS Code number
   

The description of goods should accurately reflect product's characteristics. 

2. Find Product HS Code

Follow these 3 steps:

1. Tariff Type: Keep the default (PDK 2022 - Perintah Duti Kastam 2022)

2. Search Critieria: Select "Item Description".

3. Keyword: Enter product name (e.g Honey, Laptop, etc.).

It will show multiple HS Codes.

Choose the HS Code that best matches the characteristics of the product.

3. Check Applied Tariff

There are 18 types of tariffs to select:

1. Default tariff: PDK 2022 - Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 is applied in all cases. 
2. Free Trade Agreements: Malaysia has 17 FTA. Duties and taxes is different for each free trade agreement.

For FTA, these are the 2 steps to follow:

1. Tariff Type: Select the applicable tariff agreement.

2. Keyword: Enter the product HS code.

In this example, ATIGA is the chosen Free Trade Agreement, and the tariff rate is 0%.

HS codes are essential in international shipping because they determine how your goods are taxed and cleared. Errors can trigger shipment seizures, customs clearance delays, or unexpected duty rates.

Once you've confirmed your HS code, you will use it to prepare other essential documents, such as commercial invoice, customs forms, and any additional permits or paperwork required for specific conditions, for example SIRIM approval or documentation to qualify for a Free Trade Agreement and enjoy reduced tariffs.

To handle all this easily, ship with DHL Express Business. You’ll have a dedicated account manager supporting you at every step of your shipping journey, from checking shippability and preparing paperwork to meeting destination-specific customs rules.