International shipments need customs clearance. To prevent avoiding customs formalities in global trade, shipping companies and carriers should be informed of and follow changing customs legislation in each jurisdiction. Dubai customs clearance requires paperwork to be examined and submitted with the consignment, either electronically or physically. Why? It helps responsible officials calculate taxes and tariffs on ready-to-ship cargo. Customs paperwork differs by the category of goods delivered.
Origin and destination countries have different customs rules. Businesses must follow several standard documents while importing or exporting commodities. Alma has skilled personnel to manage all your Dubai customs clearing needs. Check out the global documents.
Below are typical Dubai port clearance documents.
- Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
- Invoice
- Packing List
- Origin Certificate (Not Required for Air Shipments)
Dubai Customs need the following documents to create an import code.
- Valid Trade License
- Passport Copy of Authorized Person
- Import Code of Authorised Person
- Visa Copy of Authorized Person
- Under Taking Letter