Date: 12th June 2020
Dear Valued Customer,
SUBJECT: Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates – 8 Digit HS Codes Mandatory on Import Manifest
Per the Dubai Customs Regulation with effect from 15th June 2020 of discharge, 8-Digit HS Codes (Harmonized Code) will be mandatory on Import Manifest for all shipments discharging at Jebel Ali.
In order to ensure the full compliance with the requirement, we kindly request you to submit valid 8-Digit HS codes with shipping instructions. In case of multiple commodities, HS codes for all the Commodities need to be listed clearly in the shipping instruction.
Shipping instruction without or with incomplete HS codes will not be processed further and may be rejected. Any customs fine and import delay caused by incorrect HS codes submitted, will be on customers’ account.
We are looking forward to your kind cooperation and absolute adherence to the destination regulation. Please contact our local agencies if any assistance is required. You may also visit our website www.emiratesline.com for more details.
Yours Sincerely
Customer Service Management
Emirates Shipping Line