Shipping from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates

Import duties, vat 5%, customs fees, and total landed cost for goods shipped from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates. Gulf Cooperation Council trade agreement applies.

Route Overview
Trade Agreement
Gulf Cooperation Council
Zero tariffs between members
Typical Duty Range
0% - 5%
Depends on product HS code classification
VAT Rate
VAT 5%
Applied on CIF value + import duty
Transit Time
1d air / 14d sea
De Minimis Threshold
AED 300
No duty below this value
Currency
AED (AED)
Calculate Landed Cost: Kuwait to United Arab Emirates
Sample Duty Rates — United Arab Emirates
HS CodeDescriptionGeneral RatePreferential Rate
4602.19Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles5%5%
6913.10Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain5%5%
6913.90Other ceramic ornaments5%5%
7013.99Other glassware — decorative5%5%
9401.61Upholstered wooden seats5%5%
9403.30Wooden office furniture5%5%
9403.50Wooden bedroom furniture5%5%
9403.60Other wooden furniture5%5%
9701.10Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed0%0%
9701.90Other paintings and drawings0%0%
Frequently Asked Questions
What import duties apply when shipping from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates?
Under the Gulf Cooperation Council, goods shipped from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates may qualify for reduced or zero duty rates. A Certificate of Origin is typically required. Without preferential treatment, MFN duty rates of 0% - 5% apply depending on the HS code.
What is the VAT/GST rate in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates charges VAT 5% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.
How long does shipping take from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates?
Air freight: approximately 1 business days. Sea freight: approximately 14 business days
What documents are needed to ship from Kuwait to United Arab Emirates?
Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.
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