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Country Customs Information
- Imports
- Exports
- Transiting Goods
- Prohibited / Restricted Goods
- Aramex Clearance Service
- References
ViewHS Codes on Qatar's customs official site
Imports
General Import Guidelines
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin and a Packing List
- Shipments destined to individuals need to have the Full Consignee Name, and National ID (for Qatari citizens), or Residency Number (for non-Qatari), or Passport Number (Gulf Cooperation Council citizens), written (printed) clearly on waybills or shipment labels
- All imported goods into Qatar must have the country of origin printed or embossed physically each item; for example "made in China", "made in Japan", etc. The country of origin must also be stated in the Commercial Invoice, failure to comply with this regulation may prohibit entry of the goods
- HS Codes must be stated clearly on Commercial Invoice. Where HS Codes are not stated on Commercial Invoice, Customs Authorities may apply penalties
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Import Duties and Fees
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Qatar.
- All goods imported into Qatar with a total weight of 100 kgs or more will be subject to formal customs clearance.
- Generally, the declared CIF value on Commercial Invoice is accepted, but Customs Authorities might estimate a different value based on their inspection.
- Generally, Customs duties is 5% levied on CIF value for most of the HS codes imported, however customers are encouraged to visit the official Qatar Customs site to seek further information on expected duties.
- Customs fees and administrative fees will be collected from receivers unless there is an agreement between Aramex and the shipper to debit those fees back to the shipper”, customers are encouraged to validate this information with their respective shippers prior to shipping.
Below illustrations show customs fee and administration fee expected:
Individuals
| Element | Low Value "Less than 1000 QAR" | High Value "More than 1000 QAR" |
| Bayan Fee | 20 QAR | 20 QAR |
| Customs Duties | 0% | 5% |
| Administrative Fee | 30 QAR for Express Service 5 QAR for Shop & Ship Service | 30 QAR for Express Service 5 QAR for Shop & Ship Service |
Commercial
| Element | Low Value "Less than 2000 QAR" | High Value "More than 2000 QAR" |
| Bayan Fee | 250 QAR | 250 QAR |
| Customs Duties | 5% | 5% |
| Administrative Fee | 100 QAR | 100 QAR |
*High Value Commercial shipments will also attract Attestation and legalization of invoice on item level, customers should seek more information via the official channels of customs authority.
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Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
- Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
- Imports for non-dutiable authorities and organizations
- Diplomatic goods
- Raw materials for manufacturing in Qatar destined for companies holding industrial license
- Used personal effects household items
- Medical supplies such as medicines and blood samples
If goods, prior to its entry into Qatar, has passed through any GCC country where custom duties have been paid, the Original Customs Declaration stamped from GCC customs must accompany the goods to avoid paying custom duties in Qatar
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Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Qatar from other countries. The below documents are needed:
- Bill of Entry
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial
- Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List
- Form of exemption from customs duties in case exemption requirements are fulfilled
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Qatar for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
- Bill of Entry
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Original or copy of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Qatar on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
- Bill of Entry
- Original Waybill
- Original Commercial
- Original Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
- Packing List
- Letter from licensed company/exhibition authorities showing purpose of entry, period, quantity, description and value of each item showing serial numbers
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearanceRead More
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Exports
When exporting goods from Qatar some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:
- Original Commercial Invoice
- For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include: military, dual-use, chemicals, radioactive material, and agricultural goods
Important Notes
- All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
- Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Qatar
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Transiting Goods *Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations Aramex Clearance Service
Transiting Goods through Qatar can only remain for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the following documents are needed:
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Prohibited / Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Qatar
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable for transport by Aramex:
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Qatar. Some examples are shown below:Still have a question?Ask us for customs advice
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Aramex offers a wide range of customs clearance services (ranging from Delivery Order collection up to delivery of goods). In addition, Aramex offers storage in Aramex warehouses when needed.
Aramex clearance service is covering the following Customs Ports:
In order to clear imported goods; importers must login towww.ecustoms.gov.qaand select their clearing agent. To nominate Aramex as a clearing agent please contact our AramexCustomer Service team
Request a Customs Clearance Offerhere
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