Goods Not Eligible for GST Refund under the Tourist Refund Scheme

Notice

The Malaysian Ministry of Finance has reduced the standard GST Rate to 0% effective 1 June 2018.

The Tourist Refund Scheme ends on 1 June 2018. TRS Forms will have until 31 August 2018 to obtain Customs validation and claim the tax refund which will be paid via credit card or cheque.

For more information please visit Malaysian Customs website at http://gst.customs.gov.my

You may claim refund on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) charged and paid on goods purchased from an Approved Outlet, except for the following:

(a) precious metal and gems stone;

(b) goods which are wholly or partially consumed in Malaysia;

(c) goods which are absolutely prohibited from export under any written law; and

(d) goods which are not taken out as an accompanied (hand carried) or unaccompanied (check in) luggage.

Sources: http://gst.customs.gov.my

undo Guide on Tourist Refund Scheme for GST