🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates Import Duty Rate for Smartphones & Mobile Phones
HS 8517.12 · Telephones for cellular networks
United Arab Emirates MFN Import Duty Rate
Live5%
on CIF value
UAE–India CEPA: 0%
GCC standard 5% on CIF. VAT 5% on top. Very low effective rate compared to most markets.
How duty is calculated
1
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
2
Import duty (5%)
Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.
3
VAT (5%)
Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.
Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.
Verify this rate
Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
GCC Common External Tariff official database ↗Smartphones & Mobile Phones duty rates in other markets
Quick facts
HS Code8517.12
Duty basisCIF
VAT5%
Tariff systemGCC Common External Tariff
Need the exact HS code?
The right HS subheading can mean a different duty rate. Use our AI classifier.