How to import goods from Jebel Ali Jebel Ali extends over 57 square kilometres on both sides of Sheikh Zayed Road, and is accessible by road and the Danube and UAE Exchange stations are close to the Dubai Metro.

Jebel Ali is one of the most important shipping ports and free economic zones, located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and is a logistics center for the Middle East, which investors visit for their trading operations because it enjoys easy access to markets all over the world.

It also features zero corporate tax, zero customs duties and 100% foreign ownership. Currently, Jafza accommodates around 7,000 active companies, including a significant number of companies that have been added to the Fortune Global 500 (an annual ranking of the world’s 500 largest companies by revenue).
Companies operating in Jafza account for more than 50% of Dubai’s total exports. The fastest growing sectors in Jebel Ali were (Equipment & Machinery, Electronics, Steel & Building Materials).

The great economic development in Jebel Ali is due to a number of factors:

Effective implementation of the UAE government initiatives aimed at diversifying the UAE economy and improving the non-oil sectors. World-class business infrastructure in Jebel Ali.

How to import from Jebel Ali:

To import from Jebel Ali to UAE or other GCC countries, the following documents must be submitted to the Customs Department by the local or GCC importer or their clearing agent to receive the FZ Transit Out Invoice.

Documents required to import from Jebel Ali:

Delivery Notice from Free Zone Company – must be stamped by the buyer (importer – local company) and the seller (exporter – Free Zone Company).
Original item-wise invoice with HS code classification and reference number for each item from the responsible company in the Free Zone.
Original packing list from the responsible company in the Free Zone.
Import declaration form for goods.
Copy of the trade license of the seller and buyer.
No objection certificate from the competent authority or ministry or departments in case the goods are restricted or prohibited.
Online approval for exemption from customs duties from the relevant authorities, ministries or departments. A request and application letter is required if the UAE importer is exempt from paying customs duties.

General Provisions:

The person authorized to import must have a commercial license from the competent authorities in the country or one of the GCC countries, and the goods must be in accordance with the licensed activity. The person authorized to import must have obtained a valid import code from customs. The goods must be removed from the free zone within 30 days, extendable for a similar period, after issuing the customs declaration. The goods are subject to inspection before final release.