UAE Updates Official Customs Duty and Tariff Guidelines for Commercial Imports

The UAE federal government updated its official customs duty and tariff documentation across all emirates on October 28, 2026. The standard customs tariff remains at 5 percent of CIF value, with higher rates applied to alcohol and tobacco. Imports from GCC nations qualify for domestic treatment if at least 40 percent of raw materials originate within the bloc.

Published October 29, 2026 Source: The Official Portal of the UAE Government

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Issuing authority: UAE Federal Government
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Publication date: October 28, 2026
Stage: Final rule
Official source: u.ae

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The UAE federal government updated its official customs duty and tariff documentation across all emirates on October 28, 2026, according to the Official Portal of the UAE Government.

The standard national customs tariff remains set at 5 percent of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value for commercial import lines. Specific exceptions apply to targeted excise products, with duties assessed at 50 percent for alcohol imports and 100 percent for tobacco and cigarettes.

Imports originating within Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member nations are treated as domestic goods provided that at least 40 percent of the manufacturing raw materials originated inside the GCC.

All goods classification continues to be harmonised under the World Customs Organization numeric Harmonized System (HS) code framework.