HS 6116Textiles & Apparel · United Arab Emirates

Gloves - Textile - HS 6116 classification, duty and landed cost - Import into United Arab Emirates

Duty and tax snapshot for importing textiles & apparel (HS 6116) into United Arab Emirates. Typical MFN duty ~12%, VAT 5% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

12%

VAT

Total taxes / CIF

17.6%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of textiles & apparel (HS 6116) shipped to United Arab Emirates.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Import duty @ 12%USD 3,960

VAT @ 5%USD 1,848

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 39,408

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
6116.93	Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted, synthetic

United Arab Emirates duty regime

GCC Common External Tariff: 5% on most goods, 50% on alcohol, 100% on tobacco. Preferential rates under India-UAE CEPA, Israel-UAE CEPA, GAFTA (Arab League) and Turkey FTA. Free-zone imports are duty-suspended until they enter the UAE mainland.

Customs notes

· The UAE applies the 6-digit WCO HS with an 8-digit GCC extension used across all GCC states.
· Customs value = CIF. Duty is 5% flat on most tariff lines. VAT is then applied on (CIF + duty).
· Free-zone entities (JAFZA, DAFZA, RAKEZ etc.) can import duty-suspended. Duty and VAT crystallise only when goods enter the UAE mainland - so free-zone re-exports pay nothing.
· Certificate of Origin is mandatory for preferential duty (India CEPA, Israel CEPA, GAFTA). Approved-exporter self-certification is available for India CEPA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on textiles & apparel (HS 6116) into United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates applies an MFN duty of about 12% on HS chapter 6116 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (GCC Common External Tariff: 5% on most goods, 50% on alcohol, 100% on tobacco) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is VAT calculated on imports of textiles & apparel in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates charges VAT at 5% on the CIF value plus duty. GCC CET, VAT on CIF + duty

What is the landed cost of a USD 30,000 FOB shipment of textiles & apparel into United Arab Emirates?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 12% duty and 5% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 5,808 (~17.6% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 39,408.

Which HS code should I use for textiles & apparel in United Arab Emirates?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 6116.93 (Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted, synthetic). United Arab Emirates customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping textiles & apparel to United Arab Emirates?

Most importers into United Arab Emirates prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and VAT to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does United Arab Emirates customs need to clear HS 6116?

The UAE applies the 6-digit WCO HS with an 8-digit GCC extension used across all GCC states. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.