From Kuala Lumpur Airport, Malaysia to Brisbane, Australia - May, 2006

Malaysia Charges:

Terminal charge (290kg x RM0.20): RM58.00
Airway bill fees: RM5.00
Security charges: RM110.20
Due carrier: RM348.00
Dangerous goods fees: RM76.00
Weight charges (290kg x RM7.22): RM2,093.80
Custom charges: RM22.26 Total: RM2,713.26

Australian Charges:

Quantas freight airway bill charges: A$112.75
Aus customs import declaration: A$62.85
Aus customs temporary import declaration: A$877.68 (10% security bond (refundable) value A$7,800 + transport A$976.84 = A$8,776.84)
Quarantine inspection: A$41.50 RACQ
3rd party insurance: A$137.10 Vehicle inspection report: A$35.10 Total: A$379.20 (10% bond refundable)

We didn't use a carnet, instead opting for an Australian Temporary Import Certificate, therefore Australian customs was slightly more tedious, but still straight forward. Malaysia was a breeze! Phoned MAS Kargo on the Monday afternoon and by the following day we were loading the bike onto our own private aluminium air pallet! We flew on the Wednesday morning together with the bike. We didn't use an agent, instead opting to do it ourselves (I'm Scottish, anything to save a $!).

All easy enough, albeit time consuming. MAS Kargo guys were great, even giving us a lift back to our hotel, however they weren't so well versed with Australian quarantine regs. Fortunately we were (thanks HU) and washed the bike thoroughly first and insisted on no supporting wood on the pallet. Recommended for sure.