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Dubai Customs Extends Grace Period to 30 Days for Customs Declaration Submission
Dubai May 05, 2023:
On 14 April 2023, Dubai Customs issued Customs Notice No. (04/2023), extending the timeline for physically submitting a hardcopy of the Customs declaration and supporting documents after the import and export clearance. The new grace period and associated details in the notice came into force on 24 April 2023.
Customs declarations and associated documents must be submitted within 30 days after filing the initial Customs declaration online. Supporting documents include any transport documents e.g. bill of lading, airway bill, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of origin, exit certificate (exports) and any import/export permits if required. Late filings beyond 30 days will be charged AED 5 per day and up to a maximum of AED 300 for each declaration.