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Full Guide to Customs Clearance in Dubai

There are many things to consider when it comes to shipping your goods through customs in Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates. The customs clearance procedure can be often difficult to understand. So in this article, our focus is to tell you everything you need to know about Customs Clearance in Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

This article covers important topics like Import-Export Code (IEC), FTA-TRN Linking, import-export procedures, clearance documentation pre-requisites.

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Import Clearance Procedure: 

Import customs clearance is determined by the importing country’s policies and procedures, the nature of goods, and the trade agreement between the two countries. You will need a certain set of documents in original to import goods in UAE.

What are the Documents needed for Customs Clearance in UAE?
Documents required for Business Registration
  1. Copy of valid Trade License.
  2. Passport copy of Authorized Person, Visa Copy, copy of Emirates ID.
  3. Undertaking Letter (applicable to professional companies only)
  1. Trade License Copy.
  2. A copy of your passport, Visa Copy, copy of Emirates ID
  3. VAT Certificate.
  1. A copy of your passport, Visa Copy, copy of Emirates ID
  2. Bill of Landing.
  3. Commercial Invoice.
  4. Authorization letter.
  1. Bill of Landing AWB/HBL/MBL. (Surrendered BL, Express release, SEA Waybill).
  2. Commercial Invoice.
  3. Packing list.
  4. Certificate of Origin.
  5. Authorization letter
  1. Letter of Instruction(LOI).
  2. Commercial Invoice.
  3. Packing list.
  4. Certificate of Origin from dubai chamber (if required)
  1. Letter of Duty Exemption. Proof of the Goods Exempted from the Duty in UAE like GAFTA, EUR.1
  2. Health Certificate –Food Safety Department works on enhancing confidence in food safety by designing integrated systems to ensure food safety in accordance with best practices.
  3. Halal Certificate – Halal certification bodies ensure that products and services meet the required standards for consumption by Muslims, and many companies worldwide seek halal …
  4. Certificate of Analysis – certificate of analysis (COA) is a formal laboratory-prepared document that details the results of one or more laboratory analyses.
  5. Phytosanitary certification – verifies phytosanitary worthiness. These certificates are used to attest consignments meet phytosanitary import requirements and are undertaken by a National Plant Protection Organization.
  6. Food Contact Certificate – For Safe Public Consumption.
  7. Certificate of Conformity – (Registration and issuance of a conformity certificate according to the Emirates Conformity Assessment Program (ECAS) confirm its conformity with the approved ..
  8. Radiation free Certificate – Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
  9. Fumigation certificate – A fumigation certificate, sometimes referred to as a pest-control certificate, is a document that serves as confirmation that any wooden packing materials (ie, pallets) used in a cargo shipment have been fumigated.
  10. Fisheries certificate – Certification according to the MSC Fisheries Standard confirms sustainable practices, using a credible, independent, third-party assessment process.
Reason for Not Required Original Certificate of Origin:
  1. Personal effects via Postal & value < 3000
  2. Publicity material
  3. Remains of Dismantled Freezone Factories
  4. Remains of Dismantled Freezone Warehouse
  5. Remains of Ships
  6. Samples & Models of MP goods (Val < 3000)
  7. Vessels
  8. Used vehicles / Motorbikes of Personal Use
  9. Grants / Donations to Govt Ministries / Depts Organizations
  10. Goods Sold by Auction
  11. Total Goods value is <= AED 5000
  12. Used Personal Effects
  13. Used Vehicles
Exemptions Types For Customs Clearance:
  1. Arcrafts
  2. Charitable societies
  3. Courier service
  4. DIAMONDS (RAW, CLEF AND POLISHED)
  5. DIPLOMATIC, CONSULAR INTL ORGANIZATION
  6. Duty / Deposit already paid with previous bill
  7. Free Trade Agreement
  8. Goods to be destructed
  9. Industrial Exemption
  10. Police & Military
  11. Products of AGCC countries
  12. Return goods
  13. Short landed goods
  14. Special Needs (for physically challenged)
  15. Used personal effects
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