Duty on bringing electronic items?

raazaa
By raazaa

Hi. I am arriving in Qatar next month and planning to bring my LCD + home theater system (nothing fancy). Is there going to be any duty on it? Alternatively, how expensive/ cheap are electronics in Doha? Can you please name a few good electronics retailers in Doha?
Thanks

By raazaa• 27 May 2012 09:50
raazaa

Its as slightly used one but I think it wont be covered under my normal baggage claim for a flight from Riyadh to Doha.

Thanks for dropping in. Cheers!

By wolbar• 26 May 2012 13:55
Rating: 5/5
wolbar

Duty is assessed if goods plus cost of shipping is over 3000 QR. Duty is 5%

If you bring things in as an air passenger there is no duty on personal goods including electronics.

By raazaa• 21 May 2012 18:05
raazaa

Thanks guys thats helpful info!

Cheers

By anonymous• 21 May 2012 14:28
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

LCD prices went down to 2400-3000 QR for 40 inch screen because of the LED , some of the stores put a special offer that if you buy some 40+ inch screen then you will get a home theater with it for free.

By angelopeter• 21 May 2012 12:37
Rating: 4/5
angelopeter

If you hand carry them into Qatar, there is no duty. But in case you ship it to Qatar, then 5% of the value will be calculated as duty.

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