5–10 days
Ocean transit
1–2 days
Air transit
$500–900
FCL 20ft (indicative)
AE
Customs regime
Transit times and costs are indicative, from major Indian gateways, and vary by carrier and season.
Import process
- 1.Confirm product eligibility, licences and HS classification
- 2.Agree the Incoterm and arrange freight booking
- 3.Prepare commercial invoice, packing list and transport document
- 4.File the import declaration through a licensed customs broker
- 5.Pay applicable duties and taxes
- 6.Inspection, release and delivery to the consignee
Export process
- 1.Register as an exporter and obtain required permits
- 2.Classify goods and verify destination import requirements
- 3.Pack, label and book the shipment
- 4.File the export declaration and obtain clearance
- 5.Ship the cargo and receive the B/L or AWB
- 6.Send original documents and claim export incentives
Required documents
- ✔ Commercial invoice
- ✔ Packing list
- ✔ Bill of lading / Airway bill
- ✔ Certificate of origin (where required)
- ✔ Import / export licence (regulated goods)
- ✔ Insurance certificate
- ✔ Product certificates (e.g. phytosanitary, conformity)
Ports
- ⚓ Jebel Ali
- ⚓ Khalifa Port
- ⚓ Sharjah
Airports
- ✈️ DXB
- ✈️ DWC
- ✈️ AUH
Common products
- • Rice & food products
- • Textiles
- • Gems & jewellery
- • Building materials
- • Electronics
Customs authority
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security; Dubai Customs, GCC tariff
Industry trends
India–UAE CEPA has boosted bilateral trade; Jebel Ali is a re-export hub for the region.
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