Bilateral Customs Agreements

The United Arab Emirates has concluded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with a number of partner countries, providing traders with valuable commercial and customs benefits that facilitate trade, enhance supply chain efficiency, and support economic growth.

This page serves as a comprehensive reference for traders to explore the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements currently in force and understand the customs requirements for obtaining preferential tariff treatment, including:

• Rules of origin.
• Proof of origin documents.
• Direct transport requirements.
• Any other conditions or controls related to the implementation of the agreement.

Through publishing this information, Abu Dhabi Customs aims to support traders, importers, and customs brokers in understanding the application of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements and submitting customs duty exemption or reduction requests accurately when completing customs declarations. This contributes to reducing observations, expediting customs clearance procedures, and strengthening compliance with customs legislation.