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GCC Customs reference

Search the GCC Unified Customs Tariff

Search by HS Code, prefix, or commodity description to review the Arabic and English records in one table.

Source notice: GCC Unified Customs Tariff, published 23 December 2024 and in force from 1 January 2025. These codes follow the unified tariff shared by the six GCC states, with 13,431 tariff lines. The data is reference guidance only; confirm the classification and duties with GCC Customs and the appointed customs broker before relying on it or shipping.
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Search the GCC Unified Customs Tariff
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Product information review

HS classification review starts with practical product information, including material, function, commercial use, origin, invoice wording, packing details, photos, and technical data when available.

  • Product description
  • Invoice wording
  • Origin information
  • Supporting documents

Non-binding guidance

Website guidance helps prepare an inquiry. It does not create a binding classification, duty amount, clearance outcome, or cargo acceptance decision.

  • Document review required
  • No final duty amount
  • No binding classification claim

Official confirmation required

HS Code, duty, tax, and customs clearance information must be verified with the official customs authorities and the appointed customs broker before shipment.

  • Binding HS use needs assessment
  • Duty amount needs confirmation
  • Specialist check required

HS inquiry information and document review

A GCC Customs Tariff inquiry should include product description, material, use, invoice wording, origin country, photos or technical data when available, packing details, consignee context, and any known permit questions. MIDTRANS can help organize the information for review, but classification, duty, tax, permit, and clearance decisions must be confirmed with official authorities and the appointed customs broker.

  • Product description
  • Invoice wording
  • Origin and technical data
  • Official authority confirmation

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers for customers reviewing MIDTRANS services, routes, documents, and official support channels.

Which countries apply the GCC Unified Customs Tariff?

The tariff is shared by the six Gulf Cooperation Council states: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Each state applies it through its own customs administration, so local procedures and permits still need checking at the point of entry.

Which edition of the GCC tariff does this table follow?

The table follows the GCC unified tariff published on 23 December 2024 and in force from 1 January 2025. It contains 13,431 tariff lines with twelve-digit codes and Arabic and English descriptions.

How is GCC customs duty calculated?

GCC duty is a percentage of the CIF value of the goods, meaning cost, insurance and freight up to the point of entry. Most lines carry 5%, many carry 0%, and a small group carries 100%.

What does a prohibited GCC tariff line mean?

Forty tariff lines are marked as prohibited: goods under those lines may not be imported into the GCC states. The page for each of these codes shows a clear warning, so do not ship such goods without written guidance from the customs authority.

Why do some GCC codes show no duty rate?

Some lines, including special goods, carry no percentage in the tariff file. A blank rate does not mean zero duty: ask the customs authority or your customs broker which treatment applies before you price the shipment.

How do I search the GCC tariff by code?

Enter a full twelve-digit code, or a shorter prefix such as 010121 or 0101 to list every line under it. You can also search for a word from the Arabic or English description, then open or share the page for a single code.

Next step

Discuss a shipment, customs question, or logistics requirement

Share the route, cargo, documents, and timing once. MIDTRANS can review the same structured request through WhatsApp, email, or the contact desk.

01Route

Origin, destination, pickup point, delivery point, and preferred freight mode.

02Cargo

Commodity, weight, volume, documents, readiness date, and customs questions.

03Review

Operations follow up through official MIDTRANS channels before any commitment.

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