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Export Cars
to Malaysia

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Malaysia for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Malaysia

Malaysia operates a tightly controlled vehicle import system requiring an Approved Permit (AP) for all vehicle imports. Right-hand drive UK vehicles are well suited to Malaysian roads. The AP system means most imports are handled by licensed AP holders.

UK Car Source provides vehicle export services to Malaysia, working with AP holders and managing UK-side documentation, sea freight to Port Klang and compliance paperwork for SIRIM approval.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitMaximum 3 years from manufacture for standard import. Approved Permit (AP) required for all vehicle imports.
ConditionExcellent condition required. SIRIM inspection required.
Customs AuthorityRoyal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
Duty & VATImport duty (30%), excise duty (up to 105%) and sales tax applicable. AP holder required.
StandardsSIRIM type approval required. UK-specification vehicles need compliance documentation.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Port Klang — Malaysia's busiest port and primary vehicle import hub, near Kuala Lumpur.
Penang Port — Secondary northern port serving the Penang region.
Johor Port — Southern port near Singapore, used for some vehicle imports.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Inland / Transit Routing

For landlocked destinations — coordinated road transport from transit ports.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

22–30 days sea freight

4

Customs Clearance at Destination

3–14 working days depending on port, standards approval and documentation

5

Total Estimated Process

7–13 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability, compliance and customs)

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