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Malaysia Import Duty Rate for Clothing & Apparel

HS 61 / 62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories

Malaysia MFN Import Duty Rate

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0–15%

on CIF value

ASEAN/RCEP: 0%

Varies by garment type. Cotton and man-made fibre garments typically 5–15%. ASEAN origin: 0%.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (0–15%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: clothing & apparel worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Malaysia charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to MYR at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 0%	At 15%
Import duty	$0	$1,635
Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)	$1,090	$1,254
Total paid at the border	$1,090	$2,889

Sales & Service Tax (SST) is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 0–15% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying clothing & apparel correctly

Chapter 61 covers knitted or crocheted garments and Chapter 62 woven ones; within each, the code depends on garment type, gender and fibre content.

Knitted vs woven is the first question, and it changes the code entirely
The fibre that predominates by weight decides the subheading — a 51% cotton / 49% polyester top is cotton
Men's vs women's is decided by the way the garment closes (left over right is men's)

Compliance. Garments need fibre-content and care labels (EU Textile Regulation, US FTC Textile Act) and, for the US, country-of-origin marking; children's sleepwear and drawstrings have extra safety rules.

Importing into Malaysia: what you need

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) clears goods through the uCustoms system; rates follow the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature in the Customs Duties Order.

Registration. Company registration with SSM and a customs client code; most commercial imports go through a licensed forwarding agent.

Low-value shipments. Goods worth RM500 or less sold online by overseas sellers carry 10% Low Value Goods (LVG) sales tax collected at checkout by registered sellers.

Documents customs will ask for

Customs declaration K1
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
Certificate of origin (ATIGA Form D, RCEP, CPTPP) for preferential rates
Approved Permit (AP) for controlled items such as vehicles, steel and some electronics

Charges on top of duty

Sales tax 5% or 10% on most taxable goods (some goods exempt)
Excise duty on vehicles, alcohol and tobacco
Anti-dumping duties on some steel and chemical products

Watch out. Check whether the product needs an Approved Permit before shipping — goods arriving without one are held at the port.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Clothing & Apparel in Malaysia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Clothing & Apparel (HS 61 / 62) in Malaysia is 0–15% on the CIF value. Varies by garment type. Cotton and man-made fibre garments typically 5–15%. ASEAN origin: 0%.

Is Sales & Service Tax (SST) charged on Clothing & Apparel imports to Malaysia?

Yes. Malaysia charges Sales & Service Tax (SST) at 10% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Clothing & Apparel in Malaysia?

Yes. ASEAN/RCEP: 0%. ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP, CPTPP, Malaysia–Japan EPA, Malaysia–Australia FTA (MAFTA) are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.

How is import duty calculated for Clothing & Apparel entering Malaysia?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 0–15% is applied to this value. Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.