Qatar Customs Import and Export Tax and Fees

Summary:

This article outlines Qatar's import and export tax and fee policies, including a standard import tariff of 5% ad valorem and higher protective tariffs for certain goods conflicting with local industries.

Standard Import Tariff:

The standard import tariff in Qatar is generally 5% ad valorem. This means that most imported goods will be taxed at 5% of their value.
For a small number of imported goods that conflict with Qatar's local industry, higher protective tariffs will be levied. For example, the tariffs on iron ingots, non-alloy hot-rolled steel, and 12mm steel bars are as high as 20%, while the tariff on tobacco is as high as 100%.

Duty-free Policy:

Industrial products such as engineering machinery and raw materials can be exempted from import duties if they are used for projects funded by the Qatar Development Bank.
Goods from member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) can also be exempted from import duties as long as they provide a certificate of origin issued by the GCC Chamber of Commerce.

Export Tariff:

Qatar does not levy export duties on goods.