UAE Announces Fees on International Imports in 2024
The UAE has changed the regulations governing UAE international imports and exports deliveries since the start of 2024.
These modifications attempt to:
- Streamlining Customs Processes
- Streamlining Commercial Communications with Customs Authorities
- Boosting Global Trade
Principal Modifications:
- The implementation of an electronic system for product declaration, which greatly expedites the required paperwork processing and streamlines the customs control process.
- The creation of green lanes for products that have completed preliminary certification in exporting nations was a significant breakthrough.
- This enables you to shorten the time it takes for items to be delivered to the final customer and expedite the customs control process.
An Overview of Import Charges
The UAE imposes import taxes based on the kind of goods and where they are made.
Certain products might be duty-free, while others might be subject to them.
Numerous elements determine the subject of duties.
- Nature of the Goods
- The nation of origin
- A pact between the exporting nation and the UAE
List of goods for which the duty rate has changed:
- Textile Products: Incentives were removed to promote the growth of the textile sector in the United Arab Emirates.
- Electronic Products: Rates for electronic products were increased in order to safeguard regional producers.
- Food products: In order to improve food availability for the UAE populace, rates have been cut.
A list of goods that are duty-free:
- Books and instructional materials: These are free from the obligation to promote cultural and educational activities.
- Medical Equipment and Medicines: The UAE shows its care for the health of its people by exempting certain types of medical equipment and medicines from duties.
Rates of Custom Duty:
- Textile Products: 5 percent
- Electronic Products: 5%
- Food: 0-5%, depending on the kind of goods
- 50% alcohol
- 100% of cigarettes