Import Duty on Furniture from China to UAE
The real duty, VAT and compliance on furniture imported from China to UAE — with a landed-cost figure worked out for your order.
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Everything a UAE importer needs on import duty on furniture from China to UAE: the HS heading, the current rate, the tax on top, and the compliance points specific to this category. HS 9403 at the flat 5% GCC rate on CIF.
HS classification and duty rate
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Furniture |
| HS heading | 9403 |
| UAE duty rate | 5% |
| Tax on top | 5% VAT on CIF plus duty |
| Charged on | Customs value — goods + freight + insurance to the border |
Seating classifies under 9401, mattresses under 9404. HS 9403 at the flat 5% GCC rate on CIF.
What decides your furniture landed cost
The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff — a flat 5% customs duty on almost all goods, furniture included, charged on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight), not the factory invoice. 5% duty on CIF, then 5% VAT on CIF-plus-duty, so the effective tax on a standard consignment is about 10.25% of CIF.
Freight is the other half of the number
Furniture from China ships to Jebel Ali in 18–30 days by sea (3–7 days by air). For bulky categories like this, freight per CBM is often a bigger line than the duty itself — which is exactly why consolidation matters.
Reviewed by verified import specialists
The classification and duty guidance for furniture on this page reflects Dubai Customs and the Federal Tax Authority practice and the applicable tariff schedule as of August 2026. Rates and procedures can change — we re-verify this page each quarter and confirm the rate for your specific HS code before you commit to an order. This is practical guidance, not a customs ruling on your particular goods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty on furniture from China to the UAE?
Furniture classifies under HS 9403 and attracts 5% in UAE. HS 9403 at the flat 5% GCC rate on CIF. We confirm the exact rate against your specific product before you order.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The heading is 9403. Seating classifies under 9401, mattresses under 9404. The full code depends on the material and article, which we classify at the quotation stage.
What else do I pay besides duty?
5% VAT on CIF plus duty, plus port, clearance and delivery. If you are VAT-registered in the UAE, import VAT is generally recoverable through your return.
Can you handle sourcing and shipping too, not just the duty?
Yes — we source the furniture factory-direct in China, inspect before loading, ship to Jebel Ali, clear customs and deliver, quoting one landed cost with the duty already in it.
Get your landed cost before you commit to an order
Send us your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the rate against the HS code, and come back with one landed-cost figure delivered to your door in UAE — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges in a single number.
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