Customs & Regulations

The UAE tariff moved from eight digits to twelve. This guide reads a code position by position, explains where the four new digits came from, and sets out the rollout phases that finish in January 2027.

Duty in the UAE is charged on the CIF value, not the invoice total. This guide explains the transaction value method, the additions the law requires, the costs that must be left out, and how to apportion freight across a mixed consignment.

How Dubai Customs is pioneering environmental governance at borders, aligning with WCO standards to transform customs from revenue collection to sustainability enablement.

Understanding the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its implications for exporters in the logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Comprehensive guide to correct Harmonized System classification, including common mistakes and dispute resolution procedures.

Comprehensive overview of all duty exemption categories including diplomatic goods, personal effects, charitable shipments, and industrial exemptions.

Everything importers need to know about VAT obligations, including calculation methods, payment timing, and input tax recovery.

How to take advantage of the UAE's 27 trade agreements including CEPA deals with India, Indonesia, and Turkey for reduced duty rates.

Detailed breakdown of all customs declaration fees, service charges, and administrative costs for import, export, and transit operations in Dubai.

Essential information on document submission deadlines, record retention requirements, post-clearance audits, and what happens to unclaimed goods.

Essential guide to understanding rules of origin, their importance in international trade, origin criteria, and how they affect customs duties and preferential treatment.

Complete guide to the 'Goods Consumption within FZ' declaration type, covering duty exemptions, declaration purposes, fees, and document requirements for free zone companies.