Shipping from Spain to Qatar

What you need to know

Customs

Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with Qatar's General Authority of Customs.

Documents

• Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
• Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
• Certificate of origin from the Chamber of Commerce, legalised together with the invoice at the Embassy of Qatar in Madrid.
• Tariff code (HS) on the invoice and on the certificate of origin, and country of origin ('Made in') on each item and on the boxes.
• Samples and advertising material with no commercial value up to QAR 2,000: a copy of the invoice is enough.

Taxes at destination

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) common external tariff, normally 5% on the CIF value and higher on some products such as tobacco. Qatar does not apply VAT (September 2026), although it is expected to introduce it at 5%.

Agreement with the EU

There is no trade agreement in force. EU-Gulf Cooperation Council negotiations have been suspended since 2008; in 2026 the European Commission is holding exploratory talks.

Transport

Air freight and express courier service. By sea, since 28 February 2026 the conflict in the region has almost closed the Strait of Hormuz: shipping lines reach Qatar by alternative routes (unloading in Oman or at Khor Fakkan, then by lorry), with variable transit times and surcharges. We confirm this in each quote (September 2026).

Cargo airports

DOH · Doha

EU sanctions

No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to Qatar. For certain sensitive goods, the contract must include the 'no re-export to Russia' clause of Article 12g of Regulation (EU) 833/2014.