Dubai Customs Authority is one of the leading government departments as it sees the inflow and outflow of trade is smooth and easy. The customs have existed for more 100 years now and have gone through several phases. It keeps a vigilant eye on Dubai’s borders which indeed leads to a strong economic and social development. As per the ratings of IMD world competitiveness centre, UAE has topped under efficient customs procedure.
The Business activity one is conducting needs to register with customs authority accordingly. An entity can register for more than one service depending upon the license they hold. But before registering, one should make sure the item need to import is not coming under banned items. UAE norms are very strict in dealing with the import of banned items.
Here is the list of restricted items:
Pets and Domestic animals
Pre-Approval required
Also, Might conduct Medical test of animals
Food
Customs pertaining to control import of food items for non-commercial purpose
Medicines and Drugs
Tourist needs to be cautious about medicines they carry while they travel to UAE. Hence to avoid any such circumstances tourist can carry their doctor’s prescription
Brining medicines in bulk required prior approval
Publications
This includes artwork whether physical or electronic, it should not disagree with Islam values. If found with any such item, one may get fined, Jailed or even deported.
Technical Equipment
Such as Satellite phones, listening or recording devices, Radio transmitter, Powerful cameras/Binoculars, requires approval from Telecommunication Regulatory Authority.
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Ones age should be above 18 years
Amount of alcohol should not exceed 4 litters
No. of Cigarettes should not exceed 400 or It value should not exceed 2000 AED and value of cigars possessed by passengers shouldn’t exceed 3000 AED.
