Qatar is a GCC member and applies the GCC Common External Tariff of 5% on most goods. Qatar Customs Authority manages imports through the Fasah GCC platform and Qatar\'s own Customs Management System. Hamad Port (new deep-water port) and Hamad International Airport are the primary gateways.
Qatar Customs
- GCC Fasah Single Window integration
- Qatar Customs Management System
- Hamad Port — Qatar's main sea port (opened 2016; 7.5M TEU capacity)
- Hamad International Airport — major air hub
Qatar Import Duty
GCC CET: 5% on most goods. 0% on food staples and medicines. 100% on tobacco. No VAT in Qatar (unlike UAE/Saudi). Alcohol: prohibited. Qatar Free Zones (Ras Bufontas, Um Alhoul): 0% duty for goods staying in FZ.
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Frequently asked questions
No — Qatar does not have VAT. Only the 5% GCC customs duty applies on most imports. This differs from UAE (5% VAT) and Saudi Arabia (15% VAT).