UAE- Qatar

Major cargo airports in Qatar include Hamad International Airport with a capacity of 1.4 million tonnes/year and Doha International Airport handling 1.2 million tonnes/year. Key seaports are Hamad Port, Doha Port, and Mesaieed Port, with Hamad Port being the largest, offering a cargo handling capacity of up to 7 million tonnes for general freight. 

Essential documents for importing into Qatar include a Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Packing List, Import Declaration, Import License for restricted goods, and Customs Duty Receipt. 

Both Qatar and the UAE impose a standard customs duty of 5% on most imported goods. The UAE applies a 5% VAT on goods, whereas Qatar does not currently implement VAT, which enhances its competitive edge in trade. 

Restricted or licensed goods include alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical products, chemical substances, religious materials, defense and security equipment, and radio and telecommunications equipment. These goods require specific approvals or permits such as a special import license, Ministry of Health approval, or environmental permits. 

Qatar's leading exports include Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), petroleum products, petrochemicals, steel and metals, and fertilizers. From the UAE, major exports are crude oil, refined petroleum products, aluminum and metals, plastics and polymers, and textiles and apparel.