TRANSIT
Transit is a type of declaration is processed for goods being imported from
outside the country for the benefit of an importer from outside the country
as well addressed in his name or the name of a licensed carrier agent
by a competent authority on behalf of the importer. The goods shall only
be registered, since it is transiting the territories of the country to a final
destination. A deposit amount equivalent to the total value of goods shall be
collected to ensure exit of goods outside the country within 30 days from the
date of the transaction processing.
TRANSIT PROCEDURES
The declarant shall:
1. Produce the customs representative card upon reporting to customs
offices.
2. Submit the documents required.
3. Pay the deposit accrued to the goods.
4. Collect copies of the declaration (declarant copy, entry point copy and
claims copy).
5. Goods shall be inspected and examined by inspection officers. Goods
shall then be stamped by customs seal, which is to be recorded in the
customs exit/entry certificate so that customs authorities at the port of
exit or entry can endorse such certificate and confirm that goods have
which Dubai Customs can refund the deposit.
6. Customs exit/entry certificate.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
1. Delivery order from the shipping agent addressed in the name of
the foreign importer or his carrier agent authorized by local licensing
2. Bill of lading (mentioning the expression of transiting the country).
3. Copy of the invoice.
4. Transit permit from the competent agencies for restricted goods.
5. Customs exit/entry certificate.
TRANSSHIPMENT
Such type of declaration is processed upon arrival of goods in the country’s
port of entry and intended to be transited in cases of ship-shore-ship or air
to air. The declaration shall only be processed by registering such goods due
to their transiting to a final destination without transiting the territories of the
country or leaving the customs zone.
TRANSSHIPMENT PROCEDURES
The declarant shall:
1. Submit the documents required.
2. Pay the transshipment registration fees amounting to AED 10.
3. Contact DPA and DNATA to complete other formalities.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Original delivery order from the shipping agent.
Copy of the bill of lading.