Ship vehicles from China to the UAE via sea with full customs duty estimates, ESMA ECAS certification, and Mirsal 2 clearance.

5% customs duty on CIF + 5% VAT on CIF+duty ≈ 10.25% effective. Example: AED 100,000 CIF = AED 5,000 duty + AED 5,250 VAT = AED 10,250 total. EVs pay 0% duty and 0% VAT under the EV Green Policy.

Maximum 10 years from year of manufacture in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For 2026, minimum 2016 model year. Sharjah and other emirates apply similar limits. Classic/vintage vehicles (25-30+ years) may qualify with special permits.

Mirsal 2 is Dubai Customs' electronic declaration and clearance platform, accessed through the Dubai Trade Portal (dubaitrade.ae). All commercial customs transactions in Dubai go through Mirsal 2. Risk assessment assigns shipments to Green (auto-clear), Yellow (document review), or Red (physical inspection) channels.

Yes, with major incentives: 0% customs duty, VAT exemption, free Salik toll tag, free green parking, reduced registration fees, DEWA charging at AED 0.29/kWh, and green loans. Requires UN38.3 battery certification and Type 2/CCS2 charging standard.

JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) allows duty-free vehicle storage and re-export without paying UAE import duty or VAT. Mainland entry means paying 5% duty + 5% VAT on arrival. JAFZA is ideal for regional distributors; mainland is simpler for single vehicle imports.

ECAS (Emirates Conformity Assessment System) is the product compliance system administered by MoIAT (formerly ESMA). For vehicles, it covers braking, lighting, tyres, seatbelts, and electronic stability. A Product Label Card must be issued before RTA registration.

All foreign documents submitted to Dubai Customs and RTA must be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation. This includes the commercial invoice, certificate of origin, vehicle title, and bill of lading.

No. LHD only. RHD vehicles cannot be registered anywhere in the UAE. All imported vehicles must be left-hand drive.

Jetour (#3 best-selling vehicle overall 2025, Jetour T2), MG (4th best-selling brand), Geely (Coolray, Monjaro), BYD (#1 EV, Atto 3, Seal), Chery (Tiggo 8), Haval (H6), Changan (CS75 Plus). Chinese brands grew from 4% market share in 2022 to 12% in 2024.

Yes. Commercial importers need a trade licence in the relevant emirate, a customs business code from Dubai Customs, and an import code. A UAE residence visa is required for individual imports. Free zone companies in JAFZA need a JAFZA trade licence.

Day 1-3 vehicle selection, Day 4-10 procurement and inspection, Day 11-18 ESMA/GCC certs and docs, Day 19-38 sea transit (18-24 days to Jebel Ali), Day 39-43 customs clearance (3-5 days), Day 44-45 RTA inspection and registration. Total: ~6-7 weeks.

Enhanced AC/cooling for 45-50°C temperatures, Arabic HMI/infotainment, GCC-spec headlight beam pattern, rear fog light, speedometer in km/h, enhanced dust filtration, radio frequency compliance with TDRA standards, and removal of Chinese-specific apps.

Yes. Our offices are located in Beijing and Guizhou — two of China's largest used car markets. Buyers are welcome to visit either location. UAE buyers welcome. We assist with visa letters and airport transfers. Virtual inspections via video call also available for those who cannot travel.

New vehicles from manufacturer-authorised Chinese dealers carry full factory warranty. Chinese brands in UAE now offer longer warranties than Japanese/European competitors (5-10 years, 150,000-1,000,000 km). Extended warranty options available.

Fully insured from our facilities in Beijing and Guizhou to the UAE destination port. Policy covers sea transit, terminal handling at Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port. We handle the full claims process. 95% damage-free delivery rate on the UAE route.