New Malaysian Customs Clearance Rules for "Sensitive Goods"! These Products May Be Fully Prohibited
In 2025, Malaysia's cross-border e-commerce market has reached a new turning point.
TikTok Shop Launches "Local Return Warehouse" Service (February 10, 2025)
TikTok Shop has partnered with local logistics providers in Malaysia to establish return warehouses in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
This service supports no-questions-asked returns for cross-border goods within 7 days, with return processing time reduced to 48 hours.
To reduce return costs, merchants are encouraged to prioritize logistics providers that support local return warehouses,
thereby minimizing losses from cross-border returns.
Merchants can also enhance consumer trust by labeling products with "Local Quick Return and Exchange.
TEMU Cracks Down on Sellers Underreporting Tariffs (Effective February 3, 2025)
TEMU has updated its compliance terms for Southeast Asian sellers, requiring that the declared value of goods does
not deviate by more than 5% from the actual selling price.
Non-compliant stores may face risks such as frozen funds or expulsion.
Merchants can collaborate with professional customs clearance agents to ensure consistency
between customs declarations and invoice data. Incorporating tariff costs into pricing can prevent profit losses due to underreporting.
Lazada's Overseas Warehouse Launches "Smart Inventory Allocation" Function (February 15, 2025)
Lazada Malaysia has introduced an AI-based inventory allocation system that automatically assigns cross-border goods
to warehouses in West Malaysia (Port Klang) or East Malaysia (Sabah) based on consumer distribution. This has improved
delivery efficiency by an average of 1.5 days.
Merchants can refer to the platform's sales heat maps to strategically stock high-demand products in Malaysian overseas
warehouses.
Malaysian Customs Intensifies Inspection of "Sensitive Goods" (February 8, 2025)
Starting in 2025, Malaysia has increased inspections on cross-border e-cigarettes, battery-containing products, food, and other
sensitive goods. Some sellers have faced cargo seizures due to incomplete certifications, resulting in an average customs clearance delay of 3-7 days.
Merchants are advised to conduct pre-qualification reviews to ensure that products have necessary certifications such as SIRIM
and Halal. Sensitive goods are recommended to be prioritized for overseas warehouse distribution to avoid the risks associated with direct
mail customs clearance.
TikTok Shop Tests "Live Streaming Bonded Warehouse" Model (February 20, 2025)
TikTok Shop has partnered with Malaysian bonded warehouses to pilot a "live streaming bonded" supply chain. After consumers
place orders, products are shipped directly from bonded warehouses, reducing delivery time to just 24 hours.
Merchants should strategically position high-demand products such as cosmetics and daily necessities in bonded warehouses to ensure fast delivery.
Malaysia's Cross-Border E-commerce Market at a New Starting Point
Malaysia's cross-border e-commerce market stands at a new starting point, where opportunities and challenges coexist. With
policy adjustments from major e-commerce platforms, optimization of logistics services, and the continuous upgrading of
consumer demands, merchants need more flexible and precise operational strategies to stand out in this competitive market.
If you are looking for a trustworthy partner to expand into the Southeast Asian market, Darma Logistics' overseas warehouse
is your ideal choice. We believe that as long as merchants can accurately grasp market trends, flexibly adjust operational
strategies, and continuously optimize user experience, they will surely secure a place in the fierce competition.
