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In Dubai, any shipment valued above AED 300 is now subject to customs duties and VAT. In Abu Dhabi, the threshold remains higher at AED 1,000; only shipments exceeding this value attract customs duties and VAT.
Abu Dhabi enacted Law No. 1 of 2025, granting the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs independent legal status under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
This means that if you import goods into Dubai and the total declared value (including shipping and insurance) is AED 300 or less, you will not pay customs duties, though VAT may still apply. For Abu Dhabi, this exemption applies up to AED 1,000.
For Abu Dhabi, this exemption applies up to AED 1,000. Shipments above these thresholds are assessed a standard 5% customs duty (based on the CIF value) and 5% VAT, with exceptions for certain categories such as alcohol and tobacco, which are always dutiable regardless of value.
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