The customs authorities in the United Arab Emirates have extended the implementation of the decision to raise customs duties on rebar and wire rod from 5% to 10%, with the measure remaining in effect until October 12, 2026.
The decision was issued through Dubai Customs Circular No. 14/2025, based on the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security’s letter No. 99/44742 dated July 14, 2025, which referred to the Ministry of Finance’s letter No. 033146/7/2025 dated July 1, 2025.
It also draws on the outcomes of the 123rd meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee held on June 1, 2025, which approved the extension of the customs duty increase on key iron products.
According to the announcement, the extension took effect on October 9, 2025, and will continue until the specified end date next year. The measure aims to regulate the local market and protect the national industry from global price fluctuations in iron products.
The products subject to the tariff fall under the following customs codes:
72131000, 721320000, 72139100, 72139900, 72141010, 72141020, 72141090, 72142010, 72142020, 72142090, 72143010, 72143020.
