Product import guides for the UAE

Pick your product: HS code, customs duty, the Dubai registration route, required certificates and a landed-cost example — every guide is generated from the same free Crate tools, so they never disagree.

Import & registration tools

Label pre-check (Dubai Municipality)

Every UAE.S 9 gap at once — free

Arabic food label & GSO 9

Requirements, checklist and compliant label printing

Where do I register my product?

Montaji, FIRS/ZAD, EDE, ADAFSA — fees and documents

ECAS / EQM / Halal certificates

Which you need and what they cost

HS code & landed cost

Duty + excise + VAT and a suggested price

Nutrition facts calculator

A submission-ready table per 100 g and per serving

Articles & import guides

Brand-by-brand market and import guides

Import guides by product (29)

Staples & commodities

HS 1006 · 0% customs duty

HS 0901 · 0% customs duty

HS 0804 · 0% customs duty

HS 0902 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 0910 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 1701 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import frozen beef

HS 0202 · 0% customs duty

Packaged & processed food

Import olive oil

HS 1509 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 0409 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import chocolate

HS 1806 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 0406 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import frozen chicken

HS 0207 · 0% customs duty

Import maple syrup

HS 1702 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import nuts (cashews, pistachios, almonds)

HS 0802 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import breakfast cereals

HS 1904 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 0401 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import pasta & noodles

HS 1902 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import canned tuna

HS 1604 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import sauces & ketchup

HS 2103 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import biscuits & cookies

HS 1905 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Beverages

Import bottled water

HS 2201 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import energy drinks

HS 2202.99 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import soft drinks

HS 2202.10 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

HS 2009 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Cosmetics, health & household

HS 3303 · 5% customs duty on the CIF value (GCC standard rate)

Import skincare & cosmetics

HS 3304 · 5% customs duty on the CIF value (GCC standard rate)

Import dietary supplements

HS 2106 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import pet food

HS 2309.10 · 5% standard customs duty on CIF

Import detergents & disinfectants

HS 3402 · 5% customs duty on the CIF value (GCC standard rate)

Where do I register?Certificate checker Landed-cost calculator Label pre-check

Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Guidance only; the competent authority is the final reference.