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UAE Customs Duty Calculator 2024

Calculate Import Duty & Landed Cost (2024 Period)

Introduction

🎯 What

Estimates Import Customs Duty on goods entering UAE in 2024, adhering to GCC Common Customs procedures.

👥 Who

Importers, traders, e-commerce sellers, and forwarding agents assessing Total Landed Cost.

💡 Why

To calculate accurate duty liabilities (typically 5%) and prevent clearance delays or penalties.

📦 Shipment Information

Cost + Insurance + Freight

⚙️ Exemptions & Taxes

Free Zone Import?

Exempt if goods remain in Free Zone

Personal Allowance?

Exempt within personal limits

Include VAT (5%)?

Applied on Total (CIF + Duty)

💵 Duty Summary

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UAE Customs Duty Slabs (2024)

Standard Rates

Applies to the majority of imported commercial goods.

  • General Goods: 5%
  • Electronics: 5%
  • Textiles/Apparel: 5%
  • Auto Parts: 5%

Special Categories

Goods with specific excise or exemptions.

  • 50% - Alcohol
  • 100% - Tobacco
  • 0% - Medicines & Basic Food
Common Exemptions
  • • GCC Origin: Goods produced in GCC states are duty-exempt (Certificate of Origin needed).
  • • Free Zones: Import into Free Zones is duty-free; duty applies only upon mainland release.
  • • Personal Effects: Travelers within allowance limits are exempt.

Calculation Examples

Example 1: Electronics Import (Standard)

CIF Value: AED 10,000.
Duty (5%): AED 500.
VAT Base: 10,500.
VAT (5%): AED 525.
Landed Cost: AED 11,025.

Example 2: Alcohol (High Rate)

CIF Value: AED 5,000.
Duty (50%): AED 2,500.
VAT Base: 7,500.
VAT (5%): 375.
Total: AED 7,875.

Example 3: GCC Origin

CIF Value: AED 20,000.
Origin: GCC (Exempt).
Duty: AED 0.
VAT (5% of CIF): AED 1,000.
Total: AED 21,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Customs Duty applied before VAT?

A: Yes, Customs Duty is added to the CIF value first. VAT is then calculated on the total (CIF + Duty).

Q: Are personal items taxed?

A: Personal effects within allowances are generally exempt. Commercial quantities or items regulated/prohibited may be taxed.

Q: How do I claim GCC exemption?

A: You must provide a valid Certificate of Origin proving the goods were manufactured within a GCC member state.

Disclaimer: This 2024 UAE Customs Duty Calculator is for estimation purposes. Official assessment is performed by UAE Customs. Rates subject to change. Consult a clearing agent for precise shipment costs.