Dubai Customs Duty & Passenger Baggage Allowance Calculator
Calculate Dubai Customs duty-free gift exemptions (up to AED 3,000), 5% tariff on excess goods, 5% import VAT, and Central Bank cash declaration limits (AED 60k).
This tool enforces GCC Common Customs Law & Central Bank AML Decision 74/2020. Based on official UAE government sources.
View Official Government Portal Source (→)How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown
Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?
Commercial imports requiring commercial trade licenses, customs broker clearance, and customs code registration.
Edge Cases Handled
Personal gifts up to AED 3,000 are duty-free and VAT-free. Cash, gold, and bearer instruments totaling AED 60,000 or more must be declared through Afseh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duty-free gift allowance for arriving passengers in UAE?
Under GCC Common Customs Law, travelers entering UAE airports are permitted duty-free personal gifts and belongings with an aggregate value up to AED 3,000. Goods exceeding AED 3,000 are subject to a 5% customs tariff plus 5% import VAT.
What is the cash disclosure limit when entering or leaving the UAE?
Travelers aged 18 and older carrying cash, cheques, or precious metals totaling AED 60,000 or more (or foreign currency equivalent) must submit a mandatory declaration via the ICP online Afseh system or at airport customs.
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