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UAE Customs Duty in 2026: The 5% Common External Tariff, the Move to a 12-Digit Tariff, Designated Zones and Dubai's E-Commerce Threshold

OCT 26, 2026·4 min read·Roshan R·United Arab Emirates

The UAE applies a GCC common external tariff, usually 5%, plus import VAT. Learn how the new 12-digit tariff affects classification, how designated zones and free zones are treated, and what the Dubai e-commerce threshold change means.

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