As of Sunday, April 20, 2025, here's the latest information regarding tariffs and trade involving Malawi: Malawi's General Tariff Structure: Malawi's trade policy aims to become a globally competitive, export-oriented economy.   The average tariff rates in Malawi have historically been relatively low compared to some other countries. In 2021, the trade-weighted average tariff rate for all products imported into Malawi was 5.95%. The simple average tariff across all products was 9.48%. The maximum tariff rate on any product was 25%.   A significant portion (46.59% in 2021) of imports into Malawi were duty-free.   Malawi is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Trade within COMESA is generally subject to lower or no tariffs under the regional trade agreements.   Recent Global Tariff Changes and Malawi: In early April 2025, the United States announced a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff on nearly all trading partners. An additional individualized reciprocal tariff was announced for 57 specific countries. Malawi was listed as one of the 57 countries subject to an additional "reciprocal tariff" by the United States. The announced reciprocal tariff rate for Malawi was 18%. This was to be added to the baseline 10% tariff.   However, on April 9, 2025, the U.S. implemented a 90-day pause on these additional reciprocal tariffs for most countries, including Malawi. During this 90-day pause, it is assumed that the tariff rate for goods from Malawi entering the U.S. has reverted to the baseline 10%. Malawi is also a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides preferential, often duty-free, access to the U.S. market for many qualifying products. This preference is currently set to expire in September 2025 unless extended. Malawi-U.S. Trade Relationship: Total U.S. goods trade with Malawi in 2024 was $68.0 million. U.S. goods exports to Malawi were $26.9 million. U.S. goods imports from Malawi were $41.1 million. Principal U.S. exports to Malawi include lab reagents, vaccines, locomotives, and medical instruments. Principal U.S. imports from Malawi include raw tobacco, raw sugar, tea, and nuts. The U.S. generally runs a trade deficit with Malawi. In 2024, this deficit was $14.1 million.   In 2023, U.S. imports from Malawi totaled $44.6 million. Key Takeaways for Tariffs on Malawi (April 20, 2025): Malawi's own tariffs are generally low, with an average weighted rate of around 6% in recent years. The United States currently imposes a 10% baseline tariff on most goods from Malawi due to a recent (and largely paused) reciprocal tariff action. Many Malawian products entering the U.S. may also benefit from duty-free access under AGOA. The trade relationship between the U.S. and Malawi is relatively small in the overall global context. It's important to note that international trade policies can change, and specific tariff rates depend on the Harmonized System (HS) code of the product. For the most precise and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult official tariff schedules and trade authorities in both Malawi and the United States.