Import Duty on LED & Lighting from China to UAE
The real duty, VAT and compliance on led & lighting imported from China to UAE — with a landed-cost figure worked out for your order.
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Quality checked before it sails
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Everything a UAE importer needs on import duty on led & lighting from China to UAE: the HS heading, the current rate, the tax on top, and the compliance points specific to this category. 5% duty, but LED and lighting are ECAS-regulated — conformity required.
HS classification and duty rate
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | LED & Lighting |
| HS heading | 9405 |
| UAE duty rate | 5% |
| Tax on top | 5% VAT on CIF plus duty |
| Charged on | Customs value — goods + freight + insurance to the border |
LED lamps and luminaires; drivers and fittings can classify separately. 5% duty, but LED and lighting are ECAS-regulated — conformity required.
What decides your led & lighting 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
LED & Lighting 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 led & lighting 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 led & lighting from China to the UAE?
LED & Lighting classifies under HS 9405 and attracts 5% in UAE. 5% duty, but LED and lighting are ECAS-regulated — conformity required. We confirm the exact rate against your specific product before you order.
What is the HS code for led & lighting?
The heading is 9405. LED lamps and luminaires; drivers and fittings can classify separately. 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 led & lighting 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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