Import duty on personal possessions

redtreble
By redtreble

Moving to Qatar very shortly and will probably be bringing over a few boxes of stuff like clothes, books etc.

If I bring in something brand new like a computer and a monitor, I presume I have to pay import duties/taxes etc?

Any idea how much I'll have to pay in % terms?

TIA.

By rechargetv• 29 Jun 2011 20:37
rechargetv

Welcome to Doha

                                                       Warm Welcome

Bring your living things by flight luggage other stuff by cargo. It takes time atleast 1 week, thats better. If dont mind everything available in Doha, electronics(Computer, laptap, camcoders, cameras, mobile, watches) are cheaper here compare to UK. Rest up to you.

By rechargetv• 29 Jun 2011 20:37
rechargetv

Welcome to Doha

                                                       Warm Welcome

Bring your living things by flight luggage other stuff by cargo. It takes time atleast 1 week, thats better. If dont mind everything available in Doha, electronics(Computer, laptap, camcoders, cameras, mobile, watches) are cheaper here compare to UK. Rest up to you.

By anonymous• 29 Jun 2011 20:21
anonymous

good info :)

By Carryward Freight Services• 29 Jun 2011 19:26
Rating: 5/5
Carryward Freight Services

Hello Sir,Welcome to Doha. If you are bringing your personal stuff to doha, there is no duty. But the cargo should be used items, while at the time of inspecting the cargo by customs authority and if they found there is more new items, then then you have to pay duty, the percent of duty is 5% of invoice value. If you need any assistance or if you want us to clear your cargo from customs, you can contact usSalam - 00974 - 55967416.or you can email [email protected]

By t_coffee_or_me• 29 Jun 2011 17:38
Rating: 3/5
t_coffee_or_me

No Import duty on personal stuff.

By redtreble• 29 Jun 2011 17:23
redtreble

Not even on anything brand new and still in the box?  Wow, that is a pleasant surprise!Thanks.

By Mom_me• 29 Jun 2011 17:21
Rating: 5/5
Mom_me

redtreble, if you mean personal affects, there is no import duty.

By stealth• 29 Jun 2011 17:20
Rating: 5/5
stealth

no import duties generally for personal items.

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