US import tariff rates for Malaysia-origin electronics in 2026. Covers Intel Penang CPUs, Infineon MOSFETs, NXP, Texas Instruments, and HTS codes.
Malaysia is home to more than 50 multinational semiconductor companies and handles approximately 13% of global chip packaging and testing. Key facilities include Intel Penang and Kulim (CPUs, FPGAs), Infineon Kulim (power semiconductors), Texas Instruments Malaysia (analog ICs), NXP Malaysia (automotive MCUs), and numerous OSAT facilities. Malaysia-origin electronics face only the 10% Section 122 surcharge in 2026 — no Section 301.
Intel's Penang and Kulim facilities perform ATP (Assembly, Test, Packaging) for a significant portion of Intel's consumer and server processors. Core i-series and Xeon processors packaged in Malaysia carry HTS 8542.31 at Free MFN + 10% Section 122. Before Section 122 (pre-February 2026), Intel Malaysia CPUs entered duty-free. The 10% Section 122 represents a meaningful cost increase for data center buyers purchasing large Xeon quantities.
Infineon operates one of its largest manufacturing facilities in Kulim, Malaysia, producing power MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC devices, and gate drivers. These devices use HTS 8541.21 (MOSFETs/transistors under 1W) or 8541.29 (power transistors). MFN rate is Free; with Section 122, Malaysia-origin Infineon power devices carry 10% effective duty. Competing Chinese-origin power devices face 60% — giving Malaysia-made Infineon parts a significant landed-cost advantage.
Texas Instruments operates large Malaysian assembly and test facilities, particularly for precision analog and power management ICs. These devices (op-amps, DACs, ADCs, LDOs) use HTS 8542.39 (other monolithic ICs) at Free MFN + 10% Section 122 from Malaysia. Analog Devices also has Malaysian operations for precision ADC/DAC chips.
For ICs, Malaysia's 10% duty versus China's 60% creates a 50-percentage-point landed cost difference on duty alone. For a $10M annual IC purchase, switching from China to Malaysia saves approximately $5M in annual duty. However, Malaysia has lower production capacity than China, lead times may be longer for custom/lower-volume parts, and not all part numbers are available from Malaysia-origin supply.
No. Section 301 applies only to China-origin goods. Intel Malaysia processors face only the 10% Section 122 global surcharge (effective February 2026). Previously, they entered duty-free.
Request a Certificate of Origin from your supplier. For ICs, the country of origin is typically where the wafer is fabricated or where final packaging/testing occurs (substantial transformation). Distributor datasheets may list country of origin; you can also look up CBP ruling letters for specific HTS codes.
Intel Core processors are classified under HTS 8542.31.0001 (electronic integrated circuits, processors and controllers). Malaysia origin: 0% MFN + 10% Section 122 = 10% total duty.
The US and Malaysia do not have a bilateral FTA. Malaysia is not a USMCA member. Malaysia-origin goods are therefore subject to MFN rates plus any applicable surcharges. Section 122 applies at 10%.
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