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Qatar — Customs Guide

GCC — Qatari Customs Territory

Hamad Port and a single-window system (Al Nadeeb) handle most flows; LNG-linked project cargo is a specialty.

Customs unionGCC Customs Union
Tariff systemGCC CET (5% std)
CurrencyQatari Riyal (QAR)
Official languageArabic

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Customs Authority

General Authority of Customs — QatarOfficial national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

GAC HQ (Doha)Hamad Port customsDoha airport customs

Customs Legislation & Tariff

GCC Common Customs LawUnified Gulf customs law
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Customs Law No. 40/2002National customs law
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Major Ports & Border Gates

Hamad PortRas Laffan (LNG)Hamad Intl AirportAbu Samra (SA border)

Common Problems Handled in Qatar

Project cargo clearanceTemporary admission (events)Conformity documentationPersonal effects holds

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