The General Administration of Customs – Abu Dhabi is a government entity responsible for implementing customs policies approved by the relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates. It serves as the primary gateway for regulating and overseeing trade movements across Abu Dhabi’s various border crossings.
Abu Dhabi Customs is tasked with proposing public policies and developing strategic plans related to customs affairs in the Emirate. Its objectives include facilitating the smooth flow of trade, ensuring compliance with customs laws and regulations, and supporting efforts to protect society from unlawful practices. These goals are achieved through the management and operation of customs centres, valuation of authorised goods, collection of applicable customs duties, and regulation of goods movement, logistics chains, and customs clearance processes.
The administration also works, in coordination with concerned authorities, to prevent, restrict, or regulate the import, export, or transit of certain goods. It monitors free zones and bonded warehouses in accordance with applicable legislation and combats customs smuggling by identifying violations and taking appropriate legal action. Driven by an ambitious strategic vision, Abu Dhabi Customs aspires to be a world-class customs authority and to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred destination for business at the local, regional and international levels.