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Exporting 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 CET
Standard 5% tariff (relatively low)

Unified 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

FTZ
0% duty within free zone

UAE 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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