Import
Invoice (Original) must be signed and stamped by the shipper, duly attested by Chamber of Commerce.
- Invoice information must mention “Commercial Invoice” or “Invoice” with reference number and correct HS code, number of packages, gross and net weight, and country of origin against each time.
Packing list (Original) – must have the details of the packages, dimensions, weight, invoice number, and date.
Certificate of Origin (Original) – issued by Chamber of Commerce and attested by Qatar Embassy at the port of loading or manufacturing country.
*If documents are not legalized, a legalization fee/tariff will be applied – 1% based on CIF value or QAR 500 (min). For non-availability of original invoice and COO additional fine of QAR 500 per document (i.e., QAR 1000) will be charged.
Additional shipping documents are required if the commodity falls under any of these special categories:
Dangerous Goods (DG) and Chemical Products
- EPC online approval (should be in place before shipment is loaded on the vessel at transhipment port or last port prior arrival at Qatar) *
- DG Declaration/ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Valid approvals with MOE & Civil defense
- Qatar consignee has a valid import license to import such commodities.
Telecommunications, Computers, Vehicles and Tires
Food Products
- Legalized Health Certificates
* Falls within the scope of the shipper and consignee. The carrier has accepted the shipment based on due diligence and the standard booking procedures, with the understanding that the shipper and consignee will comply with the necessary requirements during transit to ensure adherence to all relevant processes and procedures for smooth shipment delivery.
**Exempted when Toys are imported for gifts (small shipments), but prior customs approval is needed for smooth clearance.
Export
Original Invoice – must be signed and stamped by the shipper, duly attested by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce. Invoice information must mention “Commercial Invoice” or “Invoice” with the reference number and correct HS code, number of packages, gross and net weight, and country of origin against each time.
*Zero Value (discount in the commercial invoice is not acceptable in Qatar Customs)
Original Packing list– must have the details of the packages, dimensions, weight, invoice number, and date.
Original Certificate of Origin (COO) issued by the local Chamber of Commerce Qatar
- For Steel item cargo – NOC from Qatar steel is mandatory.
- For Chemical cargo – Approval from Ministry for Environment
- For Scrap Cargo – Approval from Ministry of Municipality
