Customs duties and taxes for delivery to the UAE

No need to calculate duties yourself. Aramex delivers parcels to the UAE and other Gulf countries on DDP terms: we pay duties and taxes in advance, and the shipping price already includes them.

What this means for you

  • Your parcel won't be held at customs over unpaid duties.
  • The Aramex courier won't ask you for any extra payment on delivery.

When duties apply

In the UAE, parcels worth up to AED 1,000 (about $272) are duty-free. Above that, customs charges 5% duty and 5% VAT on the value of the goods plus shipping and insurance. We pay these amounts for you.

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