Home UAE Dubai Dubai levies new custom duty on international shopping over Dh300 from Jan 1 Residents shopping internationally will have to pay 5 per cent import customs duty and 5 per cent value-added tax on purchases by Gulf Business January 7, 2023 Planning to shop online this weekend? If you are, be aware that Dubai has introduced new customs duty on goods bought internationally with a value of more than Dh300. This applies under the guidelines of the Dubai Customs – Notice No 5 of 2022, which came into effect on January 1. Residents shopping internationally over the stipulated value will now have to pay the following on their purchases: 5 per cent import customs duty 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) However, goods imported with a value of less than Dh300 will be exempted from customs duties. Tobacco, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid, alcoholic beverages and foods containing alcohol are excluded from the exemption of customs duties. Tags Dubai Customs January 1 new customs duty 0 Comments You might also like Dubai Customs notches up 13% surge in transactions Here’s how many bags Dubai Customs handled as of Sept ’23 Dubai South completes blockchain integration system in partnership with Dubai Customs Returning to Dubai Airport on Aug 26-27? Tips to clear passport control quickly