United Arab Emirates Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

14.80%

Duty on U.S. imports

$89.7M

U.S. imports / exports

$726.0M / $2.3B a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from United Arab Emirates

These 5 make up 73% of U.S. imports from United Arab Emirates in the latest month.

1. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$149.0M
2. Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils HS 270900$134.8M
3. Unwrought Aluminum, Not Alloyed HS 760110$128.5M
4. Perfumes and Toilet Waters HS 330300$69.1M
5. Unwrought Aluminum Alloys HS 760120$48.9M

Top U.S. exports to United Arab Emirates

These 5 make up 42% of U.S. exports to United Arab Emirates in the latest month.

1. Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$460.4M
2. Smartphones HS 851713$171.4M
3. Portable Digital ADP Machines Not Exceeding 10 kg (Laptops & Notebooks) HS 847130$120.5M
4. Nonmonetary Gold, Semimanufactured Forms (Excluding Powder) HS 710813$115.8M
5. Nonmonetary Gold, Unwrought (Non-Powder) HS 710812$89.3M

Trade overview

The United Arab Emirates is one of the Middle East's most open and diversified trading economies, serving as a major global re-export and logistics hub through ports such as Jebel Ali. As a GCC member, the UAE applies the 5% Common External Tariff, and its numerous free trade zones—including Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)—offer 100% foreign ownership and customs duty exemptions. The UAE has recently concluded new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with India, Israel, and other nations to expand bilateral trade.