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United Arab Emirates — Customs Guide

GCC — UAE Customs Territory

Federal policy sits with ICP while each emirate runs its own customs (Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Customs). Jebel Ali is the region’s dominant transshipment hub, with extensive free zones.

Customs unionGCC Customs Union
Tariff systemGCC Common External Tariff (5% std)
CurrencyUAE Dirham (AED)
Official languageArabic

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Customs Authority

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) / Dubai CustomsOfficial national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Dubai CustomsAbu Dhabi CustomsSharjah CustomsICP federal HQ

Customs Legislation & Tariff

GCC Common Customs LawUnified Gulf customs law
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UAE free-zone regulationsFree zone vs mainland rules
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Major Ports & Border Gates

Jebel Ali (Dubai)Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)Sharjah / Khor FakkanDubai DXB AirportAl Maktoum DWC

Common Problems Handled in United Arab Emirates

Free-zone to mainland movesRe-export & transshipment holdsIP enforcementDetained personal shipments

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