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World-Class Customs Authority that drives security, trade facilitation and service excellence

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OUR MISSION

We work with our partners to ensure the society’s security, safety and economic prosperity through facilitating legitimate trade across the Emirate’s borders in line with the applicable regulations and policies

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Our Values

Empowerment, Collaboration, Innovation, Partnership, Integrity, Accountability

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Abu Dhabi Customs Services

Abu Dhabi Customs provides you with multiple primary and subsidiary customs services that aim to improve the customs efficiency to enhance its role in maintaining security and facilitating trade. These include customs clearance services, services for individuals, companies and passengers, in addition to providing the necessary support to traders, companies and all business sectors. The following is a list of the most popular customs services:

Clearance
Clearance of Goods

Offered to goods that are being imported, exported, or re-exported in addition to goods that are in transit through Abu Dhabi lands and free zones

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Financial
Financial Disclosure

Disclose your belongings of currency, interchangeable financial belongings, high-value goods or gemstones of value exceeding 60,000 AED

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Importer
Issuing Importer Number

Submit a request to issue an importer number for all categories. This code is used to apply for the rest of the customs services

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Refund of Customs Duties

Refund the duty paid in cases where foreign goods are re-exported or when levied in excess due to wrong data entry

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Refund
Refund of Deposits

Applicable for goods cleared from temporary admission status or when submitting the original documents within the specified time

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Authorize
Authorize a Customs Broker

Authorize a customs broker to perform customs dealings, enter the customs zone, and access to the Dhabi system

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Restricted and Prohibited Goods

The UAE Government prohibits the entry of certain goods and restricts some other ones. Restricted goods are goods whose import and export is restricted under the GCC Unified Customs Law or any other law and needs prior authorization from the specialized authorities prior to import.
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Abu Dhabi Trade Statistics

The foreign trade statistics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi highlight the importance of statistical data that contribute to the development and prosperity of the national economy as a reference for researchers, scholars and those interested in planning and statistics affairs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Latest News

Towards more facilities for the transactor sector
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19 Sep 2023
37% Growth in digital customs transactions through Abu Dhabi ports during the first half of 2023

The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs recorded a growth of 37% in digital customs transactions through the border crossings of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi during the first half of 2023

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18 Sep 2023
New improvements to the Pre-Arrival Customs Clearance System to facilitate trade movement

As part of its efforts to implement international best practices, The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has launched new improvements to the pre-arrival clearance system and truck transit permits at Al Ghuwaifat border crossing

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28 Aug 2023
Abu Dhabi Customs Completes Staff Accommodation Project in Al Ghuwaifat Worth AED 46.5 million

As part of implementing its strategic projects plan, the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has completed a Staff Accommodation project for employees working at Al Ghuwaifat border crossing in Al Dhafra region. The project, consisting of 110 bedrooms for 220 employees, spans a total construction area of approximately 6000 square meters, at a cost of AED 46.5 million.

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