Export Documentation Services
Ensure Smooth International Trade with Proper Documentation
Exporting goods from the UAE requires a range of official documents to comply with customs regulations in both the UAE and the destination country. Proper export documentation ensures your shipments clear customs smoothly, avoids delays and penalties, and provides proof of the transaction for financial and legal purposes. T4ME provides comprehensive export documentation services, helping you prepare and obtain all the necessary paperwork for your international trade activities.
We ensure your exports are fully documented and compliant.
Key Export Documents
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Document
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Purpose
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Issuing Authority
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Commercial Invoice
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Details the transaction between buyer and seller, including goods, prices, and terms.
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Exporter
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Packing List
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Itemizes the contents of each package in the shipment.
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Exporter
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Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
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Contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier; serves as a receipt for goods.
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Shipping line / Airline
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Certificate of Origin (COO)
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Certifies the country where the goods were manufactured or produced. Required for customs clearance and may affect tariffs.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Private Export Report
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Official certification of the export transaction details.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Customs Declaration
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Declaration of goods being exported, submitted to UAE Customs.
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Customs Authority
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Phytosanitary Certificate
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Required for plant and agricultural products, certifying they are pest-free.
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Ministry of Climate Change & Environment
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Health Certificate
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Required for food products, certifying they meet health standards.
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Relevant authority
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Dangerous Goods Declaration
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Required for hazardous materials, detailing the nature of the goods.
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Exporter / Shipping agent
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Certificate of Origin (COO)
The Certificate of Origin is one of the most important export documents. It certifies where the goods were produced and can affect: – Customs Duties: Some countries offer preferential tariffs for goods from certain origins. – Trade Agreements: Proof of origin is required to benefit from free trade agreements. – Import Regulations: Some countries have restrictions on goods from certain origins.
Types of COO: – Non-Preferential COO: Standard certificate stating the country of origin. – Preferential COO: Used to claim preferential tariff rates under trade agreements (e.g., GCC COO, Arab League COO).
Our Export Documentation Services
We assist with the preparation and obtaining of all necessary export documents:
- Document Preparation: We help you prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and other exporter-generated documents.
- Certificate of Origin: We apply for and obtain COOs from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce (or relevant chamber).
- Private Export Report: We obtain certified export reports.
- Legalization & Attestation: If required by the destination country, we handle the attestation of commercial documents by MOFA and the relevant embassy.
- Customs Coordination: We can coordinate with customs brokers for customs declarations.
Export with Confidence
Ensure your international shipments are properly documented. Contact T4ME for export documentation support.