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Shopping online, internationally? Here is how you can calculate customs charges to the UAE

Avid online shoppers need to consider, VAT, customs charges and shipping and handling rate

Published: May 28, 2020 20:57 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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online shopping charges — Don't get a shipping charge shock the next time you shop internationally, online. Image Credit: Stock image

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online shopping charges — In the UAE, custom charges are applied within the GCC Common Customs Law. Image Credit: Stock image

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online shopping charges — 1. Calculate the VAT - add five per cent of the items cost to factor in the value added tax, which is applicable to international shopping as well. Image Credit: Stock image

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online shopping charges — Is it a high-value item? Purchases above Dh1,000 have an additional five per cent customs duty levied on them. Image Credit: Stock image

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online shopping charges — The shipping charges can also depend on how big or heavy your order is - while shopping online consider the weight and dimensions of the item as well. Image Credit: Stock image

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online shopping charges — Speak to the shipping company to find out how much you can expect to pay in handling charges, before placing the order. Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — How can you calculate the total cost of shipping, customs and service charge? Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — It is important to check with the merchant as well as your local customs port to find out how much you can expect to pay for the delivery. Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — Contact number for the Federal Customs Authority and General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — Contact number for Dubai and Sharjah customs and ports. Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — Contact number for Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah customs. Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — Shipment held at port for customs clearance in the UAE? Image Credit: Stock image

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shopping internationally customs duty — Shipping companies may also charge a minimum administrative fee. Image Credit: Stock image

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international shopping — Standard administrative fees can often make the final price of a low-cost item high, when shopping internationally. Image Credit:

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international shopping — What is DDU? Delivery Duty Unpaid Image Credit:

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international shopping — What is DDP - Delivery Duty Paid? Image Credit:

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international shopping — DDU vs DDP - what makes more sense? Image Credit:

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