HS 1513.29Edible oils · United Arab Emirates

HS Code for Palm Kernel Oil - Import into United Arab Emirates

Duty and tax snapshot for importing edible oils (HS 1513.29) into United Arab Emirates. Typical MFN duty ~5%, VAT 5% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

VAT

Total taxes / CIF

10.3%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 80,000 FOB parcel of edible oils (HS 1513.29) shipped to United Arab Emirates.

FOB valueUSD 80,000

Origin chargesUSD 1,200

FreightUSD 6,400

InsuranceUSD 400

CIFUSD 88,000

Import duty @ 5%USD 4,400

VAT @ 5%USD 4,620

Destination inlandUSD 1,600

Landed cost ≈ USD 98,620

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

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
1513.21	Crude palm kernel oil
1513.29	Refined palm kernel oil and fractions

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 edible oils (HS 1513.29) into United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates applies an MFN duty of about 5% on HS chapter 1513.29 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 edible oils 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 80,000 FOB shipment of edible oils into United Arab Emirates?

On a USD 80,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 88,000. Applying 5% duty and 5% VAT brings total taxes to about USD 9,020 (~10.3% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 98,620.

Which HS code should I use for edible oils in United Arab Emirates?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 1513.21 (Crude palm kernel oil). 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 edible oils 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 1513.29?

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.