Dubai Customs has issued Customs Notice No. 03/2026 (CN-3/2026) introducing a temporary facilitation measure for certain cargo movements destined for Dubai. The notice establishes simplified customs procedures for goods arriving through alternative UAE ports before being transferred into Dubai, particularly for shipments routed via Khorfakkan Port or Fujairah Port and subsequently transported to Jebel Ali Port or the emirate’s free zones.
The initiative is designed to maintain trade continuity and reduce logistical bottlenecks by allowing import shipments arriving at these ports to benefit from temporary customs facilitation measures when the final destination is Dubai. Under the notice, cargo arriving through Khorfakkan or Fujairah may proceed to Dubai under controlled customs procedures without requiring full clearance at the initial port of entry. Instead, the goods can be transferred under customs supervision to their final destination where the formal import clearance will take place.
This temporary arrangement aims to improve supply chain flexibility and support uninterrupted trade flows during periods of operational pressure or logistical constraints affecting traditional entry routes. By enabling the use of alternative ports within the United Arab Emirates while maintaining customs control over goods in transit, Dubai Customs seeks to balance trade facilitation with regulatory oversight.
For traders and logistics operators, the notice provides an additional routing option for cargo destined for Dubai, particularly for shipments intended for free zone distribution, re-export operations, or onward logistics processing. Businesses utilizing these routes should ensure that all transit documentation and customs declarations accurately reflect the final destination in Dubai and comply with the specified transfer procedures.
Overall, Customs Notice CN-3/2026 reflects Dubai Customs’ ongoing efforts to enhance supply chain resilience while maintaining compliance with UAE customs regulations and transit control mechanisms.