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Medium MarketExporting to UAE & Gulf States
The UAE and GCC countries are major re-export hubs and growing consumer markets. Halal certification is essential for food products, and the region offers relatively simple import procedures.
Population
9.9 million (UAE), 55 million (GCC)
GDP
$500 billion (UAE)
Annual Imports
$380 billion annually (GCC)
Processing Time
3-5 days
Available Trade Agreements
GCC Common External Tariff
GCC CETUnified 5% tariff across GCC countries for most products.
Eligibility
All countries (no preferential schemes)
Key Documents
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
Free Trade Zone Benefits
FTZUAE free zones allow duty-free import for re-export and manufacturing.
Eligibility
Companies registered in UAE free zones
Key Documents
- Free Zone Company License
- Import Declaration
Default MFN Tariff
5%
VAT Rate
5%
Available Preferential Schemes
GCC Common External TariffFree Trade Zones
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