Master Malaysian Import and Export Tariffs in One Go!

1. Tariff Classification and Import/Export Duties

Malaysia adopts the Harmonized System (HS) code for commodity classification. Unless specifically exempted, all imported and exported goods are subject to the Sales and Services Tax (SST), with rates varying depending on the product.

Malaysian Tariff Rate Inquiry Website:  https://mysstext.customs.gov.my/tariff/

2.Import Duties

The applicable duty rate depends on the country of origin of the goods, and a Certificate of Origin must be presented. For further information regarding product origin, please visit the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) website: https://www.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/3911?mid=95.

*Tariff Exemptions: Approximately 75% of goods imported into Malaysia are duty-free.

*Average Tariff Rate: The average tariff rate is around 6%.

*FTA Preferential Rates: Countries that currently have Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Malaysia can enjoy lower tariff rates. You can look up the applicable rates using the FTA Tariff Calculator on the MITI website: https://fta.miti.gov.my/index.php/tariff/calculator2_1?mid=26.

*Non-FTA Countries: The Customs Duties Order (2017) lists all applicable tariff rates for countries that do not have a trade agreement with Malaysia: https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/outputp/pua_20170103_P.U.(A)52017.pdf 

3.Export Duties

With the exception of Malaysia's primary commodities (such as crude oil and palm oil), almost all goods are exempt from export duties.

*Applicable Rates: Rates range from 0% to 15%, depending on the category of the goods.

*For detailed export tariff rates, please refer to the Customs Duties Order (2017).