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United Arab Emirates Customs Laptop Guide

Customs Risk:Medium Risk

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Official Policy

Personal electronics within the AED 3,000 allowance are duty-free. New items above that threshold incur 5% customs duty plus 5% VAT, and customs may inspect data if they suspect commercial use.

*Policy summaries are based on official government sources and traveler reports.

Recent Real Cases

DXB charged AED 370 import tax on sealed laptop

11/12/2024

questioned

Said:

"Tried to say it was for remote work and they rang up VAT immediately."

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