Destination guide · 2026-10-18

Importing into United Arab Emirates: duties, VAT and fees

What you pay at the border when goods arrive in the United Arab Emirates, and how it changes by country of origin.

Duty is charged on: CIF value
Duty-free threshold: AED 1,000 for courier shipments (customs duty only).
VAT / sales tax: 5% VAT on CIF + duty.
Other fees: Customs and service fees per declaration, charged by the carrier or broker.
Official tariff: Dubai Customs
Preferential agreements: GCC customs union, UAE–India CEPA, UAE–Israel CEPA, UAE–Türkiye CEPA, UAE–Indonesia CEPA

Preferential trade agreements

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