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Malaysia Import Duty Rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules

HS 8541.40 · Photovoltaic cells and modules

Malaysia MFN Import Duty Rate

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on CIF value

Solar panels generally 0% as Malaysia is a major PV manufacturer.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (0%)

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: solar panels & pv modules 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%
Import duty	$0
Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%)	$1,090
Total paid at the border	$1,090

Sales & Service Tax (SST) is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying solar panels & pv modules correctly

Subheading 8541.43 (8541.40 before HS 2022) covers photovoltaic cells assembled into modules or made up into panels.

Panels with built-in inverters or other devices beyond simple diodes may move to 8501
Inverters are 8504.40 and mounting structures go to their material chapter
PV modules from China and South-East Asia face anti-dumping and countervailing duties in the US and other markets

Compliance. US imports must pass Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act supply-chain checks; the EU forced-labour regulation applies from December 2027.

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 Solar Panels & PV Modules in Malaysia?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules (HS 8541.40) in Malaysia is 0% on the CIF value. Solar panels generally 0% as Malaysia is a major PV manufacturer.

Is Sales & Service Tax (SST) charged on Solar Panels & PV Modules 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 Solar Panels & PV Modules in Malaysia?

Malaysia has free trade agreements with ATIGA (ASEAN), RCEP, CPTPP, Malaysia–Japan EPA, Malaysia–Australia FTA (MAFTA). Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 8541.40.

How is import duty calculated for Solar Panels & PV Modules 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% is applied to this value. Sales & Service Tax (SST) (10%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.