DHL QATAR FACT SHEET Ar Ru’ays OVERVIEW BAHRAIN Zubarah Qatar’s vast oil and gas reserves allowed the country to Al Ghuwairiya develop into a stable and fast-growing modern economy with the world’s highest per capita GDP. From 2008 to 2012 Al Khor – during the global recession – Qatar’s GDP grew by 12 per Al Jumaliyah cent, and the International Monetary Fund forecasts that Qatar will have the highest real growth in the Middle East Umm Salal until at least 2020. Dukhan Mohammed Doha Al Rayyan In addition to continuing to develop the oil and gas sector, Umm Bab the Qatari government is promoting economic diversification Al Wakrah to achieve ‘Qatar National Vision 2030’ of becoming one of the most socially, economically and environmentally Mesaieed advanced societies. These plans generate immense opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure development (including projects related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and QATAR the new Qatar rail networks and Doha metro), healthcare, KEY Capital City education, clean energy innovation as well as financial and Major City professional services. DHL Gateway SAUDI ARABIA Qatar is the UK’s third largest export market in the Middle East, and British companies and organisations are in a strong position to do business with Qatar. Qatar has strong cultural and historic ties to the UK; English is the main business language and more than 20,000 British DHL FACTS expatriates live in Qatar. Locations: 15 In 2013, UK exports to Qatar reached £1.46 billion and included machinery, foodstuffs and luxury products. Qatar, Gateways into the Country: 1 in turn, has approximately £22 billion in investments in Number of Service Centres: 7 UK projects including Sainsbury’s, Barclays, London Stock Exchange and the Shard. Further collaborations are underway DHL Delivery Zone: 9 between the UK and Qatar Science & Technology Park. Vehicle Fleet: 53 Sources: BBC, GOV.UK, IMF, Qatar Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics Country Profile Capital Doha Population 2.1 million Area 11,586 sq km Currency 1 Qatari riyal (QAR) = 100 dirham GDP US$ 198.7 billion (2013 est.) Languages Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language Ethnic Groups Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14% Source: CIA World Factbook DHL Qatar Fact Sheet 2 TRADE INFORMATION ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION Exports from Qatar Imports into Qatar For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other import fees) for shipments going to Qatar, use the free DHL Express Trade Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com $12.7 billion (2013 est.) $39.58 billion (2013 est.) TAS also provides information on regulation compliance and trade documentation. Export commodities Import commodities Document shipments over 20 kg: send as goods. Non-document Liquefied natural gas (LNG), Machinery and transport shipments: include two typed (not handwritten) invoices. petroleum products, equipment, food, chemicals. Non-document shipments over 100 kg will be formally cleared as cargo; provide Certificate Of Origin and original invoice. fertilisers, steel. Top Import Origins Customs duty and legalisation fees apply to all shipments into Qatar (commercial or non-commercial). Min. legalisation fee: US$ Top Export Destinations Germany, USA, UK, 69 per shipment + US$ 3 for Bayan (Import Bill) + US$ 7 admin UK, France, Germany, USA, Netherlands, UAE, fee + Customs duty (5% of shipment value). Personal shipments (shipments without company name on Waybill) valued less than UAE, Italy, Switzerland. Belgium, Italy. US$ 800 are exempt (subject to Customs discretion). Receivers with Qatar ID/passport are exempt from legalisation fees. All items imported for commercial purposes must have the phrase ‘Made Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook in [country]’ engraved/permanently printed/on a sticker or label. All shipments are subject to duty and taxes unless Prohibited Items DUTY FREE ALLOWANCE imported for personal use under a personal name The list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items. (duty free up to QAR 3,000 = US$ 821) • Any items offensive to • E-cigarettes & tobacco Muslim culture or sensitive • Firearms, or parts of to the Middle East security • Furs & Ivory UK to Country Transit Times situation, including • Gambling devices incl. pork products, religious The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected playing cards. publications/figures, for Customs in Qatar to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the imitation/toy firearms, • Goods of Israeli origin/ value of the shipment. military uniforms manufacture • Antiques • Jewellery Doha Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days • Asbestos • Plant products • Precious metals & stones Al Khor Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days • Dangerous goods, hazardous or combustible materials • Tobacco/liquor advertisements Dukhan Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days Restricted Items Alcoholic beverages Mesaieed Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days Receiver to provide import permit. Ras Laffan Industrial City Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 4 days Booklets & brochures (non-advertising) Not business related: send as goods. Calendars Over 20 kg: send as goods. Subject to duty & legalisation fees. Computer components & parts, communications & telecommunications equipment including: mobile phones, accessories & components, modems, phones, radios, radio equipment/parts Subject to ictQATAR approval prior to Customs clearance. For private individuals: 5 items max. Drawings: technical/architectural/engineering May only be sent to/from non-engineering companies Drugs: prescription & non-prescription For more information If usage/composition pamphlet is included: inspection will occur on site. Without pamphlet: goods will be sent to Qatar If you need support or advice on trading with Qatar, help is available. Ministry of Health for assessment. Items for personal use (addressed to a private person): 3 units or packs max. Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675 Films: entertainment, promotional, training, laser discs, DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844 audio & video cassette tapes Subject to Qatar Ministry of Information approval. Contact your local Chambers of Commerce Foodstuffs www.britishchambers.org.uk Provide approval from Qatar Ministry of Health. Date of manufacture & expiry must be on package and on each item. Contact your local UKTI Magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals www.ukti.gov.uk Subject to censorship. Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information and Radar equipment including transmitters & receivers to read our blog and technical manuals Provide Qatar Ministry of Interior approval before shipping. Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the For x-ray machines please contact DHL Customer Services latest developments in international trade before shipping. Valid from: 07/2014.