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UAE Customs Duty Calculator 2025

Calculate Import Duty & Total Landed Cost (CIF + Duty + VAT)

Introduction

🎯 What

Calculates Import Customs Duty payable on goods entering UAE, based on GCC Common Customs Law and FTA rules.

👥 Who

Importers, traders, e-commerce sellers, and forwarding agents planning landed costs.

💡 Why

To estimate financial liability including Duty (typically 5%) and VAT (5%) on top of CIF values.

📦 Shipment Details

Goods Category & Origin

CIF Value (AED)

Cost + Insurance + Freight Value

⚙️ Import Settings

Free Zone Import?

Goods remaining in Free Zone are Duty Exempt

Personal Effects Allowance?

Within traveler/personal limits (Exempt)

Include VAT Calculation?

Add 5% VAT to Landed Cost

💵 Cost Summary

UAE Customs Duty Rates (2025)

Standard Duty (5%)

Applied to most imported goods:

Electronics & Appliances
Clothing & Fashion
Automotive Parts
Machinery

Special Rates

50% - Alcoholic products
100% - Tobacco products
0% - Exempt goods (Books, Food staples)

Common Exemptions

• GCC Origin: Goods produced in GCC states are exempt (with proof of origin).
• Free Zones: Goods imported into Free Zones are exempt until released to mainland.
• Personal Effects: Travelers allowance or personal used items may be exempt.

Calculation Examples

Example 1: Electronics (General 5%)

Import of Laptops valued at AED 10,000.
Duty = 10,000 × 5% = AED 500.
Total Landed Cost (excl VAT) = AED 10,500.

Example 2: Alcohol Import (50%)

Import valued at AED 5,000.
Duty = 5,000 × 50% = AED 2,500.
VAT Base = 5,000 + 2,500 = 7,500.
VAT (5%) = 375.
Total = AED 7,875.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is VAT charged on the Duty amount?

A: Yes. VAT is calculated on the total landed cost, which is (CIF Value + Customs Duty).

Q: How do Free Zone imports work?

A: Imports destined for a Free Zone are generally not subject to customs duty. Duty is only payable if the goods are moved from the Free Zone to the UAE mainland.

Q: What is CIF Value?

A: CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, and Freight. It represents the total value of the goods up to the point of arrival at the UAE port of entry.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated customs duties based on 2025 rates. Final assessment is done by UAE Customs authorities. Special anti-dumping duties or specific HS code variations are not covered.