Shipping from Malaysia to Australia
Importing from Malaysia to Australia
Malaysia is a major source of electronics, furniture, rubber products, building materials and food for Australian businesses. Fastrak Logistics manages your freight from Malaysian suppliers to Sydney and anywhere in Australia, with customs clearance and delivery handled by the same team.
Short transit times and frequent sailings make Malaysia a reliable route for both regular container shipments and smaller LCL orders.
We ship from Port Klang, Penang, Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang, and by air from Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Sea Freight from Malaysia
- FCL (full container): a 20ft or 40ft container for your goods only. Usually the best value from around 13 to 15 cubic metres.
- LCL (shared container): pay only for the space you use, ideal for smaller orders.
- Supplier consolidation: combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment.
See our sea freight service for more on FCL and LCL.
Air Freight from Malaysia
For urgent, small or high-value shipments, air freight gets your goods to Australia in days rather than weeks, with customs clearance on arrival.
How Importing from Malaysia Works
- Quote: send us your supplier’s location, cargo volume (CBM), weight and Incoterms.
- Booking: we book space and coordinate pickup with your supplier.
- Origin: our overseas agents collect, consolidate if needed, and handle export clearance.
- Documents: we check your paperwork before the goods arrive.
- Customs and biosecurity: clearance is arranged through our licensed customs broker partners.
- Delivery: to your door, or into storage until you need it.
Documents You’ll Need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- MAFTA certificate of origin, to claim free trade agreement duty rates
- Treatment certificates for timber, rattan or bamboo goods where required
- Packing declaration for FCL and FCX containers
- Treatment certificates or ISPM 15 marks for any timber packaging
Save on Duty with MAFTA
Under the Malaysia–Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), goods made in Malaysia that meet the rules of origin can enter Australia duty-free.
To claim it, you need a MAFTA certificate of origin issued by Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Some goods may also qualify under the ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand agreement (AANZFTA) or RCEP. We can help you work out which suits your goods. GST of 10% still applies.
Furniture, Timber and Rattan
Malaysian furniture and homewares are popular imports, but timber, rattan, cane and bamboo products are checked closely by Australian biosecurity. Goods may need to be free of bark, insects and soil, and some require treatment before shipping.
Ask your supplier for treatment certificates where needed, and check the BICON database before you order.
Shipping from Malaysia FAQs
How long does shipping from Malaysia to Australia take?
Sea freight from Port Klang to Sydney usually takes around two weeks port to port, depending on the shipping line. Air freight usually takes a few days. We confirm the expected transit time with your quote.
Do I pay import duty on goods from Malaysia?
Under MAFTA, Malaysian goods that meet the rules of origin can enter Australia duty-free with a valid MAFTA certificate of origin. GST of 10% generally still applies.
Can I import timber furniture from Malaysia?
Yes, but timber, rattan and bamboo products must meet Australian biosecurity rules and may need treatment. Check BICON or ask us before ordering.
Can you consolidate goods from several Malaysian suppliers?
Yes. Our agents can collect from several suppliers and combine them into one LCL or FCL shipment to save on freight.
Get a Quote for Shipping from Malaysia
Tell us where your supplier is and what you’re shipping, and we’ll come back with a competitive sea or air freight quote. Call 1300 816 433.
