UAE Customs Duty Calculator 2021
Calculate Import Duty & Total Landed Cost (CIF + Duty + VAT)
Introduction
🎯 What
Calculates import customs duty payable on goods entering the United Arab Emirates.
👥 Who
Importers, Traders, E-commerce sellers, and Clearing agents planning landed costs.
💡 Why
To estimate customs duty before import clearance, avoid penalties, and plan total landed cost accurately.
📦 Shipment Details
Cost + Insurance + Freight Value
⚙️ Import Settings
Goods staying in Free Zone are Duty Exempt
Traveler's personal effects (Exempt)
Add 5% VAT to (CIF + Duty)
💵 Cost Summary
UAE Customs Duty Slabs & Rates 2021
Standard Duty (5%)
Applied to most imported goods:
- Electronics & Machinery
- Clothing & Fashion
- Furniture & Cosmetics
Special Rates
- 50% - Alcoholic Beverages
- 100% - Tobacco Products
- 0% - Exempt (Books, Essentials)
Allowances & Exemptions
- • GCC Origin: Goods produced in GCC states are exempt (proof required).
- • Free Zones: Goods staying inside Free Zone are 0%.
- • Personal Effects: Travelers allowance typically exempt.
Calculation Examples
Example 1: Electronics Import
CIF Value: AED 10,000 | Rate: 5%
Duty = 10,000 × 5% = AED 500.
VAT (on 10,500) = 525.
Total = AED 11,025.
Example 2: Alcohol Import
CIF Value: AED 5,000 | Rate: 50%
Duty = 5,000 × 50% = AED 2,500.
VAT (on 7,500) = 375.
Total = AED 7,875.
Example 3: GCC-Origin Goods
CIF Value: AED 20,000 | Rate: 0%
Duty = AED 0.
VAT (on 20,000) = 1,000.
Total = AED 21,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is customs duty charged before VAT?
A: Yes, VAT is calculated after customs duty is added to the CIF value.
Q: Are Free Zone imports taxable?
A: No, unless goods move to mainland UAE.
Q: Are all goods taxed at 5%?
A: Most general goods are 5%, but alcohol (50%) and tobacco (100%) have higher rates.
Disclaimer: This UAE Customs Duty Calculator 2021 is for informational purposes only. Rates may change per UAE Customs or FTA updates. ANTIGRAVITY is not responsible for legal or financial decisions.