Traders and other commercial entities who import or export goods through ports of Dubai are required to obtain an IMPORTER/EXPORTER CODE as a pre-requisite for the clearance of their goods. However, import and export of personal effects shall be permitted on personal names and without importer/exporter codes subject to rules and regulations governing import and export of personal effects.

The conditions and requirements to obtain an IMPORTER/EXPORTER CODE.

Must hold a valid commercial/trading license issued by the competent authority in U.A.E. or AGCC. The importer/exporter shall be permitted to import/export only those goods permitted by the license.

Professional license holders might also apply for the codes and import goods provided such goods imported   are for their professional use alone and must indicate in the application their professional status by selection available in the form.

Fill the APPLICATION FOR IMPORTER CODE FORM and submit it electronically and follow it up with:

A payment of Dhs.100.00 as Importer/Exporter Code Fee.

Submission of the application form duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the company.

Submission of a copy of the valid trade license

Presenting  the original License (will be returned after verification)

At the centre selected as the document submission office while submitting the application, within two days from the date of submission failing which the form shall become invalid. See contact information for the contact addresses of the document submission centres.