Key facts
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 10%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Malaysia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%. Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Currency and customs tariff
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Import VAT and other taxes in Malaysia
Malaysia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Malaysia, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Malaysia use for customs?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
What is the VAT rate on imports into Malaysia?
Malaysia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 10%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Malaysia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.