GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

United Arab Emirates Customs Tariff for HS Code 220830000000

- Whiskies

- ويسكي

Dubai Customs published reference

Schedule duty or measure: 50 %.

source checked .

Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 2106.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Whiskies (whisky).

Dubai Customs published reference (HSCodeMaster v3.3), not a consolidated current UAE-wide duty. The workbook supplies no line-level effective date. National exceptions, preferential origin, trade remedies, VAT, excise and import permissions are not determined here. The 12-digit transition depends on the declaration flow; Notice 02/2026 continues Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit codes.

The workbook reports 50% for this product. Alcohol import permissions, excise and VAT are separate from this customs-duty reference.

Amendment history and additional sources

Dubai Customs integrated tariff and code correlation download

Dubai Customs Notice 02/2026 — continued Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit declarations

Direct HS code answer for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates HS Code 220830000000: 50 %

The cited published schedule reports 50 % for - Whiskies.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
United Arab Emirates
HS / tariff code
220830000000
Description
- Whiskies
Chapter
22 —
Heading
2208
Subheading
220830
Reference duty value
50 %
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 2106

Customs Duty

50 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
220830000000
Chapter
22 —
Heading
2208
Subheading
220830

Compare HS code 220830000000 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 2208)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
220820000000- Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc50 %Dubai Customs published reference
220840000000- Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products50 %Dubai Customs published reference
220850000000- Gin and Geneva50 %Dubai Customs published reference
220860000000- Vodka50 %Dubai Customs published reference
220870000000- Liqueurs and cordials50 %Dubai Customs published reference
220890110000- - - - For medical uses5 %Dubai Customs published reference
220890190001For manufacturing5 %Dubai Customs published reference
220890199999Other5 %Dubai Customs published reference
220890900000- - - Other50 %Dubai Customs published reference

Data source: Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3 reference; national exceptions and declaration rules require confirmation. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.