New Customs initiative

13 May 2022 / Khalifa Port, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Customs have suspended the duty deposit requirement for shipments moving to Free Zone facilities. The regulation will be effective from 14 May 2022.

This initiative from Abu Dhabi Customs, allow the companies with credit facility to move their shipments from Khalifa port to their respective Free Zone facilities without having to block the Customs duty guarantee.

  • Transit between Abu Dhabi centres & Free Zone: 5 days.
  • Transit to other Emirates Customs and Free Zone: 30 days.

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Source: Abu Dhabi Terminals, Khalifa Port Container Terminal, letter dated 13 May 2022

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