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GCC Customs Duty Calculator

This service helps users estimate customs duties, VAT and import fees when bringing goods into GCC countries, using commonly referenced duty rates, VAT rates and CIF (cost, insurance and freight) principles.

Service details

Country of import

Product category

Value of goods (in the local currency of import country)

Shipping cost paid

Insurance cost (if applicable)

In GCC customs rules, the total customs value typically includes CIF: Cost + Insurance + Freight.

VAT information

Select a country of import to see the applicable VAT rate.

VAT in GCC countries is often calculated on the customs value plus duty. Some countries currently apply a 0% rate, while others apply a standard rate such as 5%, 10% or 15%.

Your estimated import charges

Total estimated charges

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Select a country of import, product category and customs value details.

Customs value (CIF) -

Duty amount -

VAT amount -

Administrative fee -

Calculation breakdown

Provide country of import, product category and customs value details to see a step-by-step breakdown of duty, VAT and administrative fees.

Information note

This calculator provides an indicative estimate based on commonly applied customs and VAT rules in GCC countries. Actual charges may vary depending on product classification, customs code (HS code), emirate or region, and updates by government authorities. Users should always confirm the final amounts with official customs and tax channels.

About customs duty in the GCC

Customs duty is a tax charged on goods imported into a country, usually calculated as a percentage of the customs value. In the GCC, this value often follows the CIF approach, which combines the cost of the goods, insurance and freight into a single customs value.

Value Added Tax (VAT), where applicable, is a separate consumption tax generally applied to the customs value plus duty at the point of import. Duty rates and VAT rates differ between GCC countries and by product type, reflecting policy choices and the treatment of specific goods under customs and tax legislation.

Administrative and service fees may also apply to cover customs processing, inspection and documentation. Because rules can change and may vary between ports, free zones and mainland jurisdictions, importers should always verify the latest requirements with official GCC customs and tax authorities.