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bluefoam · Feb 1, 2012

I'm considering purchasing some musical equipment from Europe and they don't charge any VAT on deliveries to the UAE.

I'm wondering if I'll get charged anything when the package arrives at my office? Customs/VAT?

If it is labelled as a gift should it make a difference? (it is actually a gift). BTW delivery will be to a freezone.

Pete C · Feb 1, 2012

You may pay 5% duty

amaksoud · Feb 1, 2012

Up to 1000AED, you won't pay anything, more than that you will pay but I'm not sure how much exactly, may be 2 to 5%

pamela0810 · Feb 2, 2012

The customs will definitely want to see your package before they put a price on it and I'm pretty sure depending on what they see, they will tell you how much!

Frankly, any price is worth paying as long as you know that your package reaches you in one piece.

Mr Rossi · Feb 2, 2012

zin · Feb 2, 2012

I only opened this thread to see what you were referring to with regards to the subject line. Most disappointed.

Gavtek · Feb 2, 2012

zin said:
Most disappointed.

That's what she said, AYOOOO!

Saint Ari · Feb 2, 2012

I suggest you make certain that the shipper includes an invoice with the products. Otherwise, customs will guesstimate as to the value ...

From my experience, customs will calculate the import tax based on the invoice value ...

BedouGirl · Feb 2, 2012

Saint Ari said:
I suggest you make certain that the shipper includes an invoice with the products. Otherwise, customs will guesstimate as to the value ...

From my experience, customs will calculate the import tax based on the invoice value ...

There has to be a pro forma invoice drawn up for such shipments. This is the document that will be used to calculate the duty.

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