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Madagascar Import Tariff Rates (2026)

15%effective rate
Section 122: +15%

Tariff Rates by Product Category

75 categories
Madagascar Tariff Rates by Product Category
Product CategoryMFN RateDetails
Steel & Iron Products3.0%View →
Aluminum Products4.0%View →
Copper Products3.0%View →
Lumber & Wood Products2.5%View →
Plastics & Rubber4.5%View →
Glass & Ceramics6.0%View →
Chemicals & Industrial Compounds3.5%View →
Precious Metals & Jewelry5.5%View →
Industrial Machinery2.0%View →
Agricultural Equipment2.0%View →
Construction Equipment1.5%View →
Power Generation Equipment2.5%View →
Mining Equipment2.0%View →
HVAC Equipment3.0%View →
Pumps & Compressors2.0%View →
Material Handling Equipment2.0%View →
Consumer Electronics1.5%View →
Semiconductors & Chips0.0%View →
Computers & Servers0.0%View →
Telecommunications Equipment1.0%View →
Batteries & Energy Storage3.0%View →
LED & Lighting Equipment4.0%View →
Medical Devices1.5%View →
Scientific Instruments1.5%View →
Passenger Vehicles2.5%View →
Auto Parts & Components3.0%View →
Commercial Trucks25.0%View →
Motorcycles & ATVs2.4%View →
Tires4.0%View →
EV Batteries3.4%View →
Clothing & Garments12.0%View →
Footwear10.0%View →
Textiles & Fabrics8.0%View →
Home Textiles9.0%View →
Leather Goods6.0%View →
Bags & Luggage7.5%View →
Fresh Produce5.0%View →
Seafood2.0%View →
Coffee & Tea0.0%View →
Wine & Spirits4.5%View →
Olive Oil & Cooking Oils3.5%View →
Spices & Seasonings1.5%View →
Packaged Foods6.0%View →
Animal Feed1.5%View →
Furniture5.0%View →
Toys & Games0.0%View →
Sporting Goods3.0%View →
Kitchen Appliances3.0%View →
Personal Care Products5.0%View →
Cleaning Products4.0%View →
Candles & Home Fragrance3.0%View →
Stationery & Office Supplies4.0%View →
Cement & Concrete1.5%View →
Roofing Materials5.0%View →
Plumbing Fixtures4.0%View →
Electrical Wiring & Conduit4.5%View →
Insulation4.0%View →
Paints & Coatings4.5%View →
Crude Oil & Petroleum0.1%View →
Natural Gas (LNG)0.0%View →
Solar Panels & Components3.5%View →
Wind Turbine Components2.0%View →
Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)2.0%View →
Generic Drugs0.0%View →
Medical Supplies (PPE, Syringes)3.0%View →
Nutritional Supplements2.0%View →
Paper & Packaging2.0%View →
Musical Instruments4.0%View →
Pet Products4.0%View →
Bicycles11.0%View →
Clocks & Watches5.0%View →
Art & Antiques0.0%View →
Arms & Ammunition4.0%View →
Marine Vessels & Parts1.5%View →
Aircraft & Parts0.0%View →

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US-Madagascar Trade Relationship

The United States and Madagascar maintain a trade relationship valued at $500M in 2024. Madagascar trades with the US under standard Most Favored Nation (MFN) terms and is positioned in the Africa region. Principal US imports from Madagascar span fresh produce, spices seasonings, seafood, among other categories. The current effective tariff rate of 15% affects the competitiveness of Madagascar as a sourcing origin across product categories.

Top Imports from Madagascar

  • fresh produce
  • spices seasonings
  • seafood
  • clothing garments
  • food

Tariff Timeline — Madagascar

  1. Section 232 steel/aluminum tariff increased to 50%

  2. Section 122 uniform 15% surcharge takes effect

Frequently Asked Questions

The average effective tariff rate on imports from Madagascar is currently 15%. This rate combines multiple tariff layers including the MFN base rate and any applicable surcharges such as Section 122, Section 232, or Section 301 duties. Actual rates vary by product category and HTS classification.

Madagascar does not currently have a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States. Imports from Madagascar are subject to standard MFN rates plus any applicable surcharges such as Section 122 or Section 301 duties.

The leading import categories from Madagascar include fresh produce, spices seasonings, seafood, clothing garments, food. Total bilateral trade reached $500M in 2024, reflecting the breadth of the US-Madagascar trade relationship. Each product category carries its own tariff rate structure.

Section 122 applies a uniform surcharge on imports from Madagascar, adding to the MFN base rate. This surcharge is set to expire on July 24, 2026. Products exempt from Section 122 include certain agricultural goods, pharmaceuticals, and Section 232 products.

Alternative sourcing countries similar to Madagascar include South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania. These countries share similar trade profiles and may offer competitive tariff rates for certain product categories. Use our country comparison tool for a detailed side-by-side analysis.

US imports from Madagascar totaled $500M in 2024. Madagascar is located in the Africa region and trades with the US under standard MFN terms. The volume of trade makes tariff policy changes between the US and Madagascar economically significant for both countries.

Disclaimer: CalcMyTariff.com provides tariff estimates for informational purposes only. Actual duty rates depend on the specific HTS classification of your goods, which requires professional customs brokerage expertise. Rates shown reflect our best interpretation of currently published tariff schedules and may not include all applicable duties, anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, or special tariffs. Consult a licensed US customs broker for binding determinations. Tariff rates change frequently — verify current rates with CBP or USITC before making import decisions.

Tariff rates from Tax Foundation, USITC, and Penn Wharton Budget Model. Last verified March 27, 2026.