Duties & Taxes UAE Duties & Taxes

To ensure as smooth and pain-free an experience as possible, we calculate all applicable customs, taxes and duties at checkout and add them to the total cost of the order.

In doing so, we take on the responsibility of shipping logistics and customs clearances (using the DDP shipping arrangement) so you don't have to. Most importantly, it means your item/s will be with you as quickly as possible.

The following fees may apply to your order:

Charged by UAE Customs at 5% of the value of your order (including shipping and insurance) on imports worth more than AED 1,000.

The UAE's standard 5% VAT, charged on the value of your order plus any customs duty.

The DHL Duty Tax Paid Fee is DHL’s service charge for fronting any import duties and taxes owed on a shipment so that it can clear customs immediately, rather than waiting for the recipient to pay; in practice, DHL pays the government on the customer’s behalf and then adds a small handling fee—typically a fixed amount or a modest percentage of the duties advanced—for this convenience and faster clearance.

Please note:
  • Please let us know if you are contacted by UAE Customs requesting supporting documents.
  • We have no authority over the UAE Customs department.
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