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Customs clearance · Dubai & UAE

Customs Clearance Services in Dubai

Import, export and personal-effects clearance at UAE sea ports, airports and land borders. We prepare the paperwork, work out the HS codes and handle the declarations, so your goods are released without delays.

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  • Import, export and re-export declarations
  • HS code classification and certificate of origin
  • Personal effects and household goods
  • Delivery to your door after release
  • Sea, air & landPorts, airports and land borders
  • Paperwork handledDeclarations, HS codes and certificates
  • Personal & commercialHousehold goods and trade cargo
  • Door deliveryDelivered once released

Our customs clearance service

Clearance handled for you, from paperwork to release.

Import & export declarations

Declarations for commercial trade, re-exports and personal effects.

HS codes & duties

Correct tariff classification and duty calculation.

Certificate of origin

Prepared for your shipment where needed.

Inspections

We follow up port inspections for you.

Personal effects

Household goods for people moving to or from the UAE.

Delivery after release

Transport from the port, airport or border to your door.

How customs clearance works

  1. 1

    Send your documents

    Invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill — by email or WhatsApp.

  2. 2

    We check & classify

    We check the paperwork and work out the HS codes and duties.

  3. 3

    Declaration filed

    We file the customs declaration and follow up any inspection.

  4. 4

    Release & delivery

    Once released, your goods are delivered to your door or warehouse.

What decides the cost of clearance?

Every shipment is quoted individually. These are the things that change the price:

Type of clearance

Import, export, re-export or personal effects.

Goods & HS codes

The type and value of the goods decide the duties and any approvals.

Port or border

Sea port, airport or land border.

Shipment size

A few boxes, pallets or full containers.

Approvals

Some goods need extra permits or certificates.

Delivery

Whether you need transport from the port to your door.

Tip: send your invoice, packing list or bill of lading on WhatsApp and we can check what you need straight away.

What our customers say

4.7

342 reviews on Google · checked Nov 2026

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Running LLC in Dubai

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Where we clear

Customs clearance at UAE entry and exit points, including:

Sea ports

  • Jebel Ali Port
  • Port Rashid
  • Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
  • Sharjah Port

Airports

  • Dubai Airport (DXB) Cargo
  • Al Maktoum Airport (DWC)
  • Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)

Land borders

  • Al Ghuwaifat (Saudi Arabia)
  • Hatta (Oman)

Documents you will usually need

  • Personal effects: passport copy, UAE visa / Emirates ID and a box-by-box packing list.
  • Commercial cargo: commercial invoice, packing list, trade licence and importer / exporter code.
  • Certificate of origin and HS codes — our team can prepare these with you.
  • Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air), issued when your shipment departs.
  • Vehicles: export certificate, ownership papers and the buyer / consignee ID.

Customs clearance questions

Which documents do I need for customs clearance in Dubai?

Commercial shipments need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, certificate of origin, and your trade licence and importer / exporter code. Personal household shipments need a passport copy, UAE visa or Emirates ID, and a packing list.

Can you clear personal household goods?

Yes. We clear personal effects and household goods for people moving to or from the UAE, and prepare the declaration with you.

How long does customs clearance take?

It depends on the goods, the documents and whether an inspection is needed. With complete documents, clearance is usually quick — send us your paperwork and we will tell you what to expect.

Do you deliver after clearance?

Yes. Once released, we can deliver your goods to your home, office or warehouse.

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