01 — Service
Customs clearance
Import, export and transit declarations, HS classification, duty and VAT, inspections, amendments and refunds.
15 steps
Steps in this service
- HS code classification
Dubai CustomsWe confirm the correct GCC tariff code for your products, with duty rate and any import restrictions, before the declaration is filed.Related services: Bill of Entry filing2–6 h - Bill of Entry filing
Dubai CustomsWe classify your goods, prepare the Bill of Entry on Mirsal 2 and link the delivery order, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin for fast channel routing.Related services: Delivery order (e-DO), Duty payment, HS code classification, TRN linked to customs1–2 h - Duty payment
Dubai CustomsCustoms duty is assessed on the CIF value when the declaration is filed. We make sure it is paid from the right account so release is not delayed.Related services: Bill of Entry filing, Duty account (CDR) linkImmediate - Import VAT
FTAImport VAT is assessed on the goods value plus duty. We make sure it is deferred or paid correctly.Related services: TRN linked to customs, One VAT invoiceImmediate - Missing-document deposit
Dubai CustomsIf original documents are not ready, we arrange the refundable deposit so your cargo can still be released.Related services: Bill of Entry filing, Original documents submission, Deposit refund claimImmediate - Declaration amendment
Dubai CustomsNeed to correct an approved declaration? We file the amendment with the revised documents and handle the valuation review.Related services: Bill of Entry filing, Declaration cancellation2–4 h - Declaration cancellation
Dubai CustomsWe cancel declarations that are no longer needed and advise on the right re-filing route to avoid fines.Related services: Bill of Entry filing, Declaration amendment2–6 h - Inspection booking
Dubai CustomsWe book the inspection appointment on Dubai Trade as soon as the declaration is flagged, so the container does not wait in the yard.Related services: Customs inspection, Container shifting2–6 h - Customs inspection
Dubai CustomsIf your declaration is routed to inspection, our representative attends the physical examination or scan and gets the clearance signed off.Related services: Inspection booking, Container shifting, Customs seal4–24 h - Customs seal
Dubai CustomsAn official customs seal is fixed to the container after inspection or for bonded transit moves.Related services: Customs inspection, Exit certificateImmediate - Exit certificate
Dubai CustomsFor exports, re-exports and transit, we file the exit declaration and obtain the customs exit certificate.Related services: Border exit stamp, Guarantee release claim1 h - Border exit stamp
Dubai CustomsThe border exit endorsement proves your goods left the country, which supports zero-rated export VAT.Related services: Exit certificate, Guarantee release claim1–4 h - Original documents submission
Dubai CustomsWe submit the original attested documents after clearance, within the customs deadline, so your deposit is released.Related services: Missing-document deposit, Deposit refund claim, Late-document penalty1–2 d - Deposit refund claim
Dubai CustomsWe file refund claims for deposits and duty overpayments on Dubai Trade and follow them through.Related services: Missing-document deposit, Original documents submission5–15 d - Guarantee release claim
Dubai CustomsAfter a transit shipment leaves, we file the claim that releases your customs guarantee, on time.Related services: Exit certificate, Border exit stamp, Deposit refund claim2–7 d
Typical times — not guarantees.
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