The K9 Form, or Borang Kastam K9, is a specific shipping document used in Malaysia for the partial importation of goods. This form is required by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) to help with the gradual clearance of dutiable items stored in bonded warehouses.
Malaysia has several customs declaration forms, including K1, K2, K3, and K8. Each of these forms has its own unique purpose in the customs process, ensuring that goods are declared and cleared according to the regulations.
What is a K9 Form
The Malaysian Customs K9 Form is a declaration document used when goods are being removed from customs-controlled environments, such as Licensed Manufacturing Warehouses (LMWs), for approved movement or use within Malaysia.
This form is especially important for businesses operating under customs exemptions or tax relief schemes, as it ensures traceability and compliance when goods are moved into areas where duties or taxes may apply.
The K9 form serves two main purposes:
Partial Removal for Home Consumption
The K9 form allows the owner to remove a portion of goods from customs control for personal use. The owner or his agent must submit the K9 form to the customs officer.
If the owner wishes to remove all the goods, they must use the K1 Form instead.
Goods movement from Licensed Manufacturing Warehouses (LMW) to Principal Customs Area (PCA)
The K9 Form is also used to declare goods being moved from a Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) for subcontract work with companies within the Principal Customs Area (PCA) or for local market sales (selling finished goods within the local market). The LMW licensee is responsible for preparing and submitting the K9 Form to the customs officer.
Here's how a K9 form looks like:
How to Prepare for a K9 form Submission
To submit a K9 form, you must work with a registered Customs agent who is authorized to make declarations through the Customs declaration portal.
You will need to include the necessary information and documents:
- A commercial invoice that details the goods being shipped.
- Proof of payment confirming that any applicable duties or taxes have been paid.
- A permit or approval from the relevant agency if the goods being transported require such authorization.
- Any additional documentation that the Customs officer may request.
Customs Declarations Made Easy with DHL Express
When you ship with DHL Express, you can trust us to manage your shipment efficiently from start to finish.
While we handle most customs declarations for you, it's important to note that K9 declarations for shipments from the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) are the licensee’s responsibility.
Although the K9 form falls outside the core scope of DHL Express services, as a division of the DHL Group, a global leader in logistics, we’re connected to a wider logistics network, including our sister companies focused on other specialised services. Combined with our close working relationship with Malaysian Customs, this enables us to offer valuable guidance when needed.
Hence, if you hold a DHL Express business account for international shipping, you can always consult your account manager for assistance with all required customs paperwork, including the K9 form.
