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When shipping goods internationally, customs clearance is necessary. The shipper must provide documentation proving the payment of customs duties before the package can be processed, even if the consignment has been cleared.
What Does Customs Clearance Mean?
A country's customs charges and taxes are levied on goods that pass through its borders. It promotes revenue development while also protecting the economy and its residents.
Customs clearance is required when you transport goods internationally. If the consignment is cleared, the shipper must submit paperwork verifying the payment of customs duties before the package may be processed.
What is the Import Customs Procedure in the UAE?
The following original documents will be required for import goods in the UAE:
Commercial Invoice
Certificate of origin
Packing List
Import Permit (If Any controlling authority)
Bill of Lading
Letter of Duty Exemption (From Ministry of Finance)
Original Health Certificate (for a food product)
Original Halal Slaughter Certificate (for a food product)
The importer needs to get the authorized permit for the restricted/prohibited/duty exempted goods. Then, he files an Import Declaration application for UAE customs clearance.
Permission is required specifically from the Controlling authorities for the import of:
Live Animal (Birds/Fish)
Pet Animal
Pharmaceutical Products
Weapon/Arms
Beverages/Alcohol/ Cigarettes
Media Products
Transmitters and radio equipment
Meat/beef/poultry products
The import customs clearance procedure is influenced by a variety of factors, including:
Policies and guidelines of the importing country
Nature of goods and types
Trade agreement between both countries
What are the Documents for Customs Clearance in UAE?
International shipping provides new opportunities, exciting growth, and better possibilities to any business. So, you must ensure that you are familiar with the policies and standards of exporting and importing as well as have certain shipping documents.
International trade is based on proper and complete paperwork that meets the criteria and rules set by the country of origin and the destination country. It's necessary to have thorough information about your shipment, business, and what is the reason for the shipment.
Your shipping paperwork influences the fate of your products, and if they aren't filled out correctly, your cargo might be delayed or held at customs.
The required documents are given below:
3x Original BL + Copy
3x Original Invoice on Shipper's Letterhead with stamp & signature
3x Original Packing list on shipper's letterhead with stamp & signature
2x Original Certificate of Origin
2x Original Phytosanitary – Food Related
2x Original Health Certificate – Food Related
2x Original Certificate of Analysis – Food Related
BILL OF LADING
Shippers Name
Consignee/Notify Party
Port of Discharge
Port of Loading
Container No & Type
Description of Goods
Total Quantity & Total No. of pallets
Total net weight & Total gross weight
COMMERCIAL INVOICE
Shipper's Name
Consignee
HS Code
Description of goods with the invoice value
Invoice No & Date
Country of Origin
Total Quantity & Total No. of Pallets
Total Gross weight & Total net weight
Shipper's letterhead with stamp & signature
PACKING LIST
Shipper's Name
Consignee
HS Code
Country of Origin
Description of goods
Total Gross weight & Total net weight
Shipper's letterhead with stamp & signature
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN (issued by Chamber of Commerce) as needed – IF THE INVOICE PROVIDED BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN is not related to FOOD, COO is not mandatory.
Shippers Name
Consignee
Country of Origin
Description of goods
Total Quantity & Total No. of Pallets
Total Gross weight & Total Net weight
PHYTOSANITARY – (issued by Government Department) as needed for food-related only
Shipper's Name
Consignee
Country of origin
Description of goods
Total Quantity & Total No. of Pallets
Total Gross weight & Total Net weight