Container shipping to Dubai

A 20-ft container typically costs between $1,500 and $2,600 and a 40-ft between $2,600 and $3,300. The final price depends on the origin port, the type of cargo and whether you ship a full or a shared container; when you request a quote we confirm it within one business day with the full breakdown. Imports into the UAE are declared to Dubai Customs, with a 5% duty on CIF value for most goods and 5% UAE VAT.

You need a bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list, and the declaration is filed with Dubai Customs in its Mirsal 2 system. The importer needs an importer code, which is linked to a UAE trade licence. Interworld Freight prepares the paperwork and coordinates Dubai clearance. We prepare them for you and handle customs clearance at destination, so no missing paper holds your cargo.

Choose FCL for full-container volumes and LCL for smaller lots; the Dubai-specific factor is Jebel Ali (AEJEA). Goods stored in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) owe no customs duty until they enter the UAE mainland, so storing cargo in the free zone defers duty until release into the mainland. Not sure? Tell us what you are shipping and we recommend the format with the best total cost.

Yes. Household goods enter on a Mirsal 2 declaration to Dubai Customs through Jebel Ali. The importer code is tied to a UAE trade licence, so confirm who files before shipping. Interworld Freight prepares the documents and coordinates clearance. Used personal effects of a new resident can be cleared with a passport copy, residence visa and itemized inventory, subject to Dubai Customs approval. We move personal items, household goods and full relocations, with customs and documentation handled door to door.

We serve Jebel Ali, with customs clearance handled at each one and inland delivery coordinated to the final destination if you need it. Jebel Ali (AEJEA), operated by DP World, is the main container gateway for Dubai and the UAE.