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Malaysia's free trade agreement network
Free Trade Agreements & Partner Countries
Malaysia is party to multiple bilateral and regional agreements that reduce tariffs and facilitate trade. Select an agreement to view details and the countries involved.
AFTA
AFTA was established to increase ASEAN's competitive advantage as a production base and to…
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MJEPA
MJEPA is a comprehensive bilateral agreement covering trade in goods, services, and invest…
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ACFTA
ACFTA creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. It covers trade in goods, servi…
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MAFTA
MAFTA strengthens economic ties between Malaysia and Australia. It covers trade in goods a…
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AIFTA
AIFTA and the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement deepen trade in goods and aim t…
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AKFTA
AKFTA provides a framework for tariff reduction and trade facilitation between ASEAN membe…
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Look up Harmonized System (HS) codes for your products to find applicable tariff rates, rules of origin, and preferential treatment under Malaysia’s free trade agreements.
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FTA Details
List of related FTAs, member countries, background, preferential tariff schedules, tariff rates by HS code, Rules of Origin, and links to official guidance documents.
Related FTAs & background
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
Regional · Active
AFTA was established to increase ASEAN's competitive advantage as a production base and to promote regional integration. The Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT) scheme reduces or eliminates tariffs on goods traded among member states. Malaysia has been a key participant since the framework was adopted in 1992, with tariff liberalisation largely complete for most product lines.
ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
Regional · Active
ACFTA creates one of the world's largest free trade areas. It covers trade in goods, services, and investment. Tariff reduction and elimination are implemented under the Agreement on Trade in Goods; Malaysia benefits from preferential access for key exports including palm oil, rubber, and electronics.
Malaysia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA)
Bilateral · Active
MJEPA is a comprehensive bilateral agreement covering trade in goods, services, and investment. It provides for tariff elimination or reduction on most goods, with special provisions for sensitive sectors. The agreement has strengthened supply chain links between Malaysia and Japan.
Preferential tariff schedule (by country / FTA)
| FTA / Country | HS Chapter | Description | Base rate | Preferential rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFTA | 08 | Edible fruit and nuts | 5–30% | 0% | CEPT |
| ACFTA | 15 | Palm oil and fractions | 10–25% | 0% | Normal track |
| MJEPA | 85 | Electrical machinery and equipment | 0–15% | 0% | Staged |
| AFTA | 40 | Rubber and articles thereof | 5–20% | 0% | CEPT |
| ACFTA | 44 | Wood and articles of wood | 5–15% | 0–5% | Sensitive track |
Tariff rate by HS code (goods)
| HS Code | Product description | FTA | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0804.30 | Avocados, fresh or dried | AFTA | 0% |
| 0804.50 | Guavas, mangoes, mangosteens, fresh or dried | AFTA | 0% |
| 1507.90 | Other palm oil and fractions | ACFTA | 0% |
| 8517.12 | Machines for reception, conversion, transmission | MJEPA | 0% |
| 4001.21 | Natural rubber in primary forms | AFTA | 0% |
Rules of Origin (ROO) by HS code (goods)
| HS Code | Product | FTA | Rule summary | Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0804.30 | Avocados | AFTA | Wholly obtained or RVC 40% | Change in tariff heading or regional value content |
| 1507.90 | Palm oil | ACFTA | RVC 40% or CTH | Product of party; value-added criteria |
| 8517.12 | Transmission apparatus | MJEPA | CTSH or RVC 40% | Change in tariff subheading |
| 4001.21 | Natural rubber | AFTA | Wholly obtained | Produced entirely in member state |
Links to official guidance documents
Each FTA above lists links to agreement texts and tariff schedules. For full guidance (PDF), use the links in the background section of each FTA.
Resources
Find agreement texts, rules of origin, and country-specific guidance for exporters and importers.
About this portal
This portal provides a single point of access to information on Malaysia’s free trade agreements. It is maintained for the benefit of businesses, researchers, and the public to support trade facilitation and FTA utilisation.
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