US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Malaysia
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Malaysia is a major hub for semiconductor testing and electronics assembly. A 24% tariff affects computer chips, rubber gloves, and palm oil used in countless grocery products from cookies to shampoo.
Malaysia tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 24% | USTR / official |
| Palm Oil | 24% | USTR / official |
| Rubber | 24% | USTR / official |
| Semiconductors | 24% | USTR / official |
| Medical Devices | 24% | USTR / official |
Malaysia trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $10.4B Moderate holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $30.2B 2024 goods trade deficit
Malaysia tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Malaysia?
Malaysia faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Electronics seeing the highest sector rate at 24%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Malaysia sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Electronics (24%), Palm Oil (24%), Rubber (24%).
What does Malaysia's tariff impact score mean?
27/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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