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Shipping from China to UAE: Door-to-Door, Customs Included

Air 5–8 days · Sea 18–25 days · Duty 5% on most goods · VAT 5%

Shipping from China to UAE: 5–8 days by air, 18–25 days by sea. Import duty is 5% on most goods, VAT 5%. SourceToGulf quotes one door-to-door landed price including product, inspection, shipping, customs and VAT.

Loading pallets into a truck — Consolidated loads leave our warehouse daily for Gulf ports.

The UAE is the easiest Gulf market to enter: low duty, efficient customs, and Dubai's Jebel Ali is the region's logistics hub. Most of our clients' first trial orders go to Dubai — clearance usually takes 1–2 days.

UAE import facts (August 2026)

Import duty	5% on most goods (CIF value)
VAT	5%
Air freight time	5–8 days
Sea freight time	18–25 days
Main ports	Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa (Abu Dhabi)
Main airports	DXB, AUH, SHJ

Dubai-specific tips

Re-exports: many Dubai buyers re-export to Saudi and Africa — we can prep neutral documents for re-export.
Free zones: if you're registered in a free zone, duty rules differ — tell us your setup before quoting.

Common questions

How much does shipping from China to UAE cost?

Air freight typically runs $4–7/kg for small parcels (cheaper per kg as weight rises), sea freight from $80–150/CBM. But per-kg rates don't include duty (5% on most goods) and VAT (5%) — our landed quotes do. Send us your carton's weight and dimensions for an exact number.

Can you deliver to my home/shop address?

Yes — all our quotes are door-to-door. Customs clearance and final delivery are included.

How do I pay?

Bank transfer, Wise, or USDT. For first orders: 30% deposit to start sourcing, 70% after you approve the inspection report.

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Shipping from China to UAE: Door-to-Door, Customs Included

UAE import facts (August 2026)

Dubai-specific tips

Common questions

Shipping to other Gulf countries

Full UAE import guide (2026)

China → Saudi Arabia

China → Kuwait

China → Qatar

China → Bahrain

China → Oman

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