Key facts
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 5%
- Customs tariff
- Qatar
- Customs union
- Gulf Cooperation Council
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
The United Arab Emirates charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%. The United Arab Emirates uses the tariff lines of Qatar. The United Arab Emirates uses the UAE dirham (AED).
Currency and customs tariff
The United Arab Emirates uses the UAE dirham (AED).
The United Arab Emirates uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
Import VAT and other taxes in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for the United Arab Emirates, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does the United Arab Emirates use for customs?
The United Arab Emirates uses the UAE dirham (AED).
What is the VAT rate on imports into the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%.
Which customs tariff does the United Arab Emirates use?
The United Arab Emirates uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for the United Arab Emirates come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.