🇶🇦 Qatar · Import & Export
Customs procedures, duties, de minimis thresholds, EORI/registration, and restricted goods.
Quick answer
Qatari trade clears through the General Authority of Customs using the Al Nadeeb electronic system. Importers need a commercial registration and an import card, and classify goods under the GCC Common Customs Tariff (mostly 5%). Qatar has not yet implemented VAT, so imports mainly carry customs duty; controlled goods need permits.
Customs are administered by the General Authority of Customs. Qatar applies the GCC common external tariff.
- Customs declarations are processed by the General Authority of Customs.
- The GCC common external tariff applies, commonly 5% on many goods.
- Certain goods require permits or are restricted.
Step-by-step
- 1
Register as an importer
Hold a commercial registration and obtain an import card to import into Qatar.
- 2
Classify goods and check duty
Classify goods under the GCC Common Customs Tariff; most goods carry 5% duty, with higher rates and exemptions for specific items.
- 3
Check permits and restrictions
Check whether goods are restricted or prohibited and need approval from the relevant ministry or authority.
- 4
Handle duty
Pay the customs duty on the CIF value; Qatar has not yet implemented VAT, so no import VAT currently applies.
- 5
Declare via Al Nadeeb
Lodge the customs declaration and documents (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin) through the Al Nadeeb system.
- 6
Clear and resolve disputes
Complete clearance and use the Customs review channels for classification or valuation disputes.
Checklist
- Commercial registration + import card
- GCC Common Customs Tariff classification (mostly 5%)
- Permits for restricted/prohibited goods
- Customs duty (no VAT currently)
- Al Nadeeb declaration + documents
- Invoice, packing list, B/L, C/O
- Clearing agent (optional)
- Customs review route
Official authorities
- General Authority of Customs
Customs — declarations and duties.
Frequently asked questions
Is there VAT on imports in Qatar?
Qatar has not yet implemented VAT, so imports currently carry customs duty (mostly 5%) but no import VAT.
What is Al Nadeeb?
Qatar's electronic customs clearance system for lodging import, export and transit declarations.
Do I need an import card?
Yes — a commercial registration and an import card are generally required before you can import commercially into Qatar.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.