Issue of Importer code

Services Guide Government Services RAK Customs Department Issue of Importer code

Issue of a customs declaration

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Service Description

This service allows customers to be issued a land, sea or air customs declaration, and to finalise the clearance procedures and pay the customs taxes (duties) according to the GCC Common Customs Law in order to move the goods from outside, inside or across the UAE. This service is limited to the following types: Import declaration (commercial - personal - clearing postal parcels - removal of goods out of the free zones) - Export and Re-export declarations (export of national products - temporary exportation - re-export of foreign goods - temporary re-exportation - deposit with the free zones) - Transit declaration - Temporary Admission declaration.

Service Steps

Step 1: The customs declaration will be electronically completed by the importer, his representative or the (authorised) customs broker in the customs operations system (Dhabi)

Step 2: Documents of the customs declaration will be electronically archived

Step 3: Fees and customs tax (duty) will be collected.

Step 4: The customs declaration will be printed according to the electronic clearance system deployed at the customs office

Step 4: Customs transactions will be initially audited, checking the Channel management to release the goods

Service Conditions

* The company must be registered with RAK Customs Department (Importer code).

Required Documents

1- Import declaration (commercial - personal)

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration:

- Original invoice issued in the country of origin (for importation by sea, air or land)

- The original authenticated certificate of origin, only for commercial importation (by sea, air or land) Requirements:

- Delivery order from the shipping agent (for importation by sea or air)

- Bill of lading issued from the carrier (for importation by sea or air)

- Packing list (for importation by sea or air)

- Approvals of competent authorities in the UAE to the importation of restricted goods (for importation by sea, air or land)

- Manifest (for importation by sea or air)

2- Clearance of imported postal parcels

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration:

- Invoice for parcels of a commercial nature

- Certificate of origin for parcels of a commercial nature

Requirements:

- Postal notification for postal parcels

3- Removal of goods out of the free zones

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration:

- Original invoice issued in the country of origin

- The original authenticated certificate of origin

Requirements:

- Packing list

- Approvals of competent authorities in the UAE to the importation of restricted goods

- Manifest

4- Export

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration:

- Copy of the original invoice indicating the country of origin (for exportation by sea, air or land)

Requirements:

- Packing list with quantities, number of items and HS codes of the items (for exportation by sea, air or land)

- Letter of no objection from the competent authorities in case of exportation of restricted goods (for exportation by sea, air or land)

5- Re-export

of goods The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration: - Copy of the first Import declaration (for re-exportation by sea, air or land) - Invoice (for re-exportation by sea, air or land)

6- Temporary exportation

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration: - Invoice indicating the country of origin - Packing list

7- Deposit with the free zones

The following documents must be attached with the unified "single" customs declaration: - Copy of the original invoice indicating the country of origin - Packing list with quantities, numbers and HR codes of the items Transit declaration Requirements:

Service Channels and Timings

24 Hours

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Issue of Import declaration
(commercial - personal - clearing postal parcels - removal of goods out of the free zones):

It is the process of entering goods into the UAE for commercial or non-commercial purposes, whether by sea, air or land. The customs office will collect the customs taxes "duties" levied on imported goods in accordance with the GCC Common Customs Tariff, excluding those exempted under the provisions of the GCC Common Customs Law, or under the Unified Economic Agreement of the GCC Arab states or any other international agreement within the framework of the Council. Export and re-export declarations (exportation of national products - temporary exportation - re-exportation of foreign goods - temporary re-exportation - deposit with the free zone)

Issue of Export declaration:

It is the process of transferring/selling goods from a licensed company in the UAE to an importer outside the country. Customs taxes (duties) are not levied on this type of goods as it is deemed to be duty-paid or locally manufactured goods exported from the local market. Re-export: It is the process of exporting goods of foreign origin, previously imported, against a deposit or a bank guarantee (in an amount equivalent to the sum of the customs tax 'duty'), provided that the goods intended to be re-exported are the same imported goods, in terms of quality, quantity, indications, signs and distinctive marks. The period, during which the goods can stay in the Emirate, may not exceed six months. The deposit will be refunded after the goods exit the country. If part of the goods is sold in the UAE, the customs tax (duty) will apply to the quantity sold. The remainder of the deposit will be returned to the customs, in addition to the goods of foreign origin coming from the local market. Transit declaration: Imported goods from outside the country for the interest of a foreign importer addressed in his name or the name of an agent carrier licensed by a competent authority on the importer’s behalf. Completion of the customs declaration is merely for registering the goods due to their transiting of the territories of the country to a final destination. A deposit amount equivalent to the applicable customs taxes (duties) on the total value of goods will be collected to ensure that goods exit the country within 30 days from the transactional processing date.

Temporary admission declaration:

The admission of goods of foreign origin into the UAE for specific purposes and restricted periods of time under customs declarations and against financial guarantees to secure applicable customs taxes (duties). These goods will be re-exported or locally cleared after collecting applicable duties and fees and presenting relevant necessary approvals.