Import guide
Importing into United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali is the largest port in the Middle East. The UAE applies GCC Common Customs Law — 5% duty on most goods.
VAT 5% applies at import.
Standard import tax
Varies
Applied to (CIF + duty) at import
Importer tax ID
—
Required on commercial invoice
Currency
AED
Customs valuation
Required on every United Arab Emirates-bound commercial invoice
- ·Importer Code required.
- ·Free Zone imports (like JAFZA) are duty-free until goods enter the UAE mainland.
Common Incoterms for United Arab Emirates-bound shipments
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