# United Arab Emirates: import VAT

> 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).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-arab-emirates
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 5%
- Customs tariff: [Qatar](https://border.bot/countries/qatar)
- Customs union: [Gulf Cooperation Council](https://border.bot/countries/gulf-cooperation-council)
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## 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.

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