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In line with the circular published by the Environment, Health, and Safety department (EHS) “Port Safety Requirements for IMDG Class 5 Cargo” (EHS-PM-04-2022), all port users are requested to strictly comply with PCFC-EHS safety requirements and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code compliances for Import, Export and Transshipment of IMDG Class 5 Cargo.

IMDG Class 5 substances can be liable to explosions, decomposition, burn rapidly and be sensitive to impact or friction and react dangerously with other substances. Hence, adequate control measures shall be taken to prevent accidents considering all potential hazards and risks.

Please click here to refer to the port guidelines for handling IMDG Class 5 Cargo.

This is a regulation by authorities and supersedes any other free-time arrangement with the port. In the event of a violation, PCFC-EHS are authorized to take enforcement action against the shipping agent, including financial penalties.

Dubai Customs takes another step forward in supporting Traders within Dubai to overcome business challenges by launching the ‘Trader Export Report’ service, which will help support traders to zero rate goods exported by clearing agents or assigned freight forwarders by overseas buyers. These Traders faced a challenge whereby they were unable to zero rate exported goods due to the lack of documentary proof of export.

The new online service aims to provide the necessary official proof required by the VAT legislation in order for these Traders to zero rate the export of goods within the specified period.

The Importer is requested to provide the correct import declaration numbers to the exporting agent of the overseas buyer so that correct import declarations will be referenced in the export declarations. This will enable the importer to generate the Trader Export report with accurate records of imports and exports in order to provide proof of export in conjunction with the Exit Certificate.

‘Generate Trader Export Report’
• Importer/Exporting Agent will generate the report by providing Importer Business Code and period range in which report data is required.
• Importer/Exporting Agent will then view and download this Trader Export Report to support the zero rating of exported goods.
• For purpose of FTA verification of the validity and authentication of the report, Customs is also providing a facility for FTA to view, search, download or generate the report, whereby the FTA can search the report submitted by an importer/Exporting Agent or can generate a new report based on the importer’s TRN. The FTA may also request the Importer/Exporting Agent to provide the Exit Certificate.

The user-friendly service is available on Dubai Trade Portal and will be applicable for the following cleared declaration types:
• Import to Local from ROW
• Import to Local from FZ
• Import to Local from CW
• Import to Local from GCC (Statistical Import)
• Export from Local to ROW or Export from Local to GCC (statistical export) which mention any of the above inbound declaration types as Previous Declaration Number (PDN) in the applicable line items

Note that the trader is still required to meet all the other requirements for zero rating the export of goods, including the retention of the exit certificate and commercial documents proofing the export, and ensuring the goods are exported within the prescribed period of 90 days of the date of supply. This Trader Export Report will only apply to imported goods, which were subsequently exported, and does not apply to goods acquired locally.

In line with our commitment to ensure the safety of our people and customers, we would like to announce the new “Traffic Rules” that will be implemented effective on the 8th of May 2023 with a disciplinary ban system in case of violating any traffic rules.

Please click here to see the “Traffic Rules”

We encourage all truck drivers and trucking companies to adhere to the traffic rules to avoid any violation.

For appeals, truck drivers and trucking companies can submit their appeal request to our traffic department on the emails below.

The Container Export Booking procedures have been updated for shipments received from Shipping Lines/Agents.

Effective from October 15, 2023, shipping lines are required to provide the following information when submitting container export bookings through Dubai Trade and/or B2B integration via EDI:

•    Shipper Code and Name
•    HS code and description for the commodities packed inside the container

The above information is required to ensure the accuracy and safety of the transported commodities. All customers are requested to adhere to these specifications to support our safety protocols.