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We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in United Arab Emirates.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Dubai Customs tariff.

Import requirements in United Arab Emirates

Import VAT in United Arab Emirates (B2B)
The export leaves the EU zero-rated; what you pay is United Arab Emirates's import tax at the border, and we do not hold a single national rate for United Arab Emirates. FTA UAE Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.
Customs identity: Importer code from the emirate's customs authority
Each emirate issues its own importer code against a valid trade licence; a mainland licence and a free-zone licence are not interchangeable. Dubai Customs
Documents that travel with the shipment
Commercial invoice ยท Packing list ยท Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill) ยท Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker ยท Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate

Reviewed 2026-07-21. Full guide: how to import into United Arab Emirates.

217 suppliers in Cyprus on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in Cyprus, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

Frequently asked questions

Can a company in United Arab Emirates buy from a supplier in Cyprus?
We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in United Arab Emirates.
What VAT applies when importing from Cyprus into United Arab Emirates?
The export leaves the EU zero-rated; what you pay is United Arab Emirates's import tax at the border, and we do not hold a single national rate for United Arab Emirates.
Do United Arab Emirates and Cyprus share a trade agreement?
No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Dubai Customs tariff.
What does a United Arab Emirates buyer need to clear customs?
A business importing into United Arab Emirates needs a Importer code from the emirate's customs authority. Each emirate issues its own importer code against a valid trade licence; a mainland licence and a free-zone licence are not interchangeable. A normal commercial shipment also travels with: Commercial invoice, Packing list, Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill), Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker, Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate.
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