Qatar

Imports

• The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
• Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
• Imported goods must be accompanied with Bill of Lading / Air waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin and a Packing List
• Shipments destined to individuals need to have the Full Consignee Name, and National ID (for Qatari citizens), or Residency Number (for non-Qatari), or Passport Number (Gulf Cooperation Council citizens), written (printed) clearly on Bill of Lading and pallet labels
• All imported goods into Qatar must have the country of origin printed or embossed physically each item; for example “made in China”, “made in Japan”, etc.
• The country of origin must also be stated in the Commercial Invoice.
• HS Codes must be stated clearly on Commercial Invoice.

 

Import Duties and Fees

• The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Qatar
• Customs duties levied on % of CIF value and in addition to the duties is the legalization charges.

 

The following are trade agreements with Qatar that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required

• Arab League
• Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)

 

Imports Required Documents

• Bill of Entry
• Original bill of lading / Air waybill
• Original Commercial invoice
• Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Singapore Chamber of Commerce
• Packing List

 

Exports

Required documents:

1. Original Commercial Invoice
2. Packing list
3. MSDS (if liquid cargo/powdery)

Important Notes

• All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities