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US tariffs on goods from Malaysia
The Chapter 99 tariffs written for Malaysia, in force on October 21, 2026, from the same data as the calculator.
| Program | Rate | Covers | Chapter 99 headings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 301 – Forced Labor | 10% | All products | 9903.05.54 |
Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, autos and parts, trucks, semiconductors, wood products, pharmaceuticals and drones apply to goods from every country, and some programs switch others off. See how US tariffs stack.
US imports
What the US imports most from Malaysia
The products the US imported most from Malaysia in 2025, by HTS code, and the duty each pays today.
| Product | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic integrated circuits · Central processing units (CPUs)HTS 8542.31.00.45 | $5.4B | 9.1% | 120% | 0% |
| Telephone setsHTS 8517.62.00.90 | $4.8B | 8.1% | 66% | 0% |
| Parts and accessories suitable for use… · Printed circuit assembliesHTS 8473.30.11.40 | $4.8B | 8% | 38% | 0% |
| Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile… · Solid-state non-volatile storage devicesHTS 8523.51.00.00 | $2.9B | 5% | 11% | 0% |
| Electronic integrated circuits · Processors (including microprocessors)HTS 8542.31.00.50 | $2.7B | 4.5% | 201% | 0% |
| Telephone sets · Switching and routing apparatusHTS 8517.62.00.20 | $1.7B | 2.8% | 55% | 0% |
| Electrical machines and apparatus,…HTS 8543.70.98.60 | $1.4B | 2.4% | 73% | 12.6% |
| Articles of apparel and clothing… · Medical gloves, mittens and mittsHTS 4015.12.10.10 | $1.1B | 1.8% | 47% | 10% |
| Printing machinery used for printing by… · Ink cartridgesHTS 8443.99.25.10 | $762M | 1.3% | 2% | 10% |
| Reception apparatus for…HTS 8527.21.40.80 | $699M | 1.2% | 32% | 10% |
US general imports from Malaysia by HTS code, from the U.S. Census Bureau, without fuels and precious metals. Share is of all US imports from Malaysia. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Examples
What common products from Malaysia pay
The same products from China alongside, for comparison.
| Product | Duty on $10,000 from Malaysia | From China | Tariffs charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton T-shirtsHTS 6109.10.00.12 | $2,65026.5% | $3,65036.5% | 9903.05.54 Section 301 Forced Labor – Malaysia · 10% |
| LaptopsHTS 8471.30.01.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| SmartphonesHTS 8517.13.00.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| Steel hardwareHTS 7326.90.86.88 | $5,29052.9% | $7,79077.9% | 9903.82.02 Section 232 Metals · 50% |
| Upholstered wooden chairsHTS 9401.61.40.11 | $2,50025% | $5,00050% | 9903.76.02 Section 232 Wood: Upholstered Wooden Furniture · 25% |
| ToysHTS 9503.00.00.90 | $1,00010% | $1,25012.5% | 9903.05.54 Section 301 Forced Labor – Malaysia · 10% |
Customs value $10,000, entered today by ocean, with no trade agreement claimed and no exemption questions answered. Fees not included. Open a product in the calculator to answer its questions.
What tariffs apply to imports from Malaysia in 2026?
Goods from Malaysia pay their HTS base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10% on all products), plus Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, trucks, wood, pharmaceuticals and drones. Exemptions, trade agreements and the product's HTS code decide which of these apply to a given import; the calculator on this page asks the questions for yours.
Is there still a reciprocal tariff on goods from Malaysia?
No. The IEEPA tariffs, including the reciprocal tariffs, ended when the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful on February 20, 2026, and the temporary Section 122 tariff that followed has expired. Since July 24, 2026, goods from Malaysia pay a Section 301 forced-labor tariff instead: 10% on all products. Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, wood and other products apply to every country.
How much does the US import from Malaysia?
The US imported $59.5 billion of goods from Malaysia in 2025, making it the 16th-largest source of US imports (1.7% of the total). Imports from January to August 2026 were $56 billion, up 43.5% on the same months of 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Trade in Goods by Country.
Are US tariffs on goods from Malaysia lower than on goods from China?
For the 6 example products on this page, entered October 21, 2026 with no trade agreement claimed, goods from Malaysia pay less on 4 and the same on 2 than the same goods from China. Men's cotton T-shirts, for instance, pay 26.5% from Malaysia and 36.5% from China. The calculator compares any product across countries.
How much is the US tariff on men's cotton t-shirts from Malaysia?
Men's cotton T-shirts under HTS 6109.10.00.12 from Malaysia pay 26.5% on October 21, 2026: $2,650 on a $10,000 shipment, from the base rate plus 9903.05.54 (Section 301 Forced Labor – Malaysia). Exemptions or a trade agreement claim can lower it.
Do goods from Malaysia qualify for a US trade agreement?
No. Malaysia has no US free trade agreement or preference program on the HTS, so its goods pay the General (Column 1) base rate.
How do I calculate import duty on goods from Malaysia?
Enter the product's HTS code, its customs value and the entry date in the calculator above, with Malaysia as the country of origin. It applies the base rate, every Chapter 99 tariff in force that day and the customs fees, and shows each line with its legal source.
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